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Making an offer stand out in the Hot West Michigan Housing Market
This year, the West Michigan housing market has been red hot, and summer shows no signs of the real estate rollercoaster slowing down. So, instead of resigning to that sinking feeling that your forever home just became someone else’s “for now,” listen in to these 2 simple tips for making your offer stand out among a sea of others –…
Read MoreTop 5 things to do in Grand Rapids Summer 2016
Summer is coming! Grand Rapids is a fantastic place to be during the summer with so many events and things to do. Here are 5 of some of the most popular things to do in the summer of 2016 in Grand Rapids. 1. Ah-Nab-Awen park is host to “movies in the park.” Every other Friday during…
Read MoreSell your home for more in Grand Rapids
You have already moved into your new home and are ready to sell your other home currently sitting empty in Grand Rapids. The question comes should you stage your home or not? When listing a vacant home we recommend staging. There are so many benefits to staging and the cost is minimal compared to the…
Read MoreRomence Gardens of Grand Rapids
Romence Gardens is nestled right in what is now considered the popular neighborhoods of Fulton Heights/Michigan Oaks and has been serving the Grand Rapids area for over 80 plus years. A fun fact—Romence Gardens was established before the neighborhoods were even developed and was all farmland. Another fun fact about Fulton Heights is that it…
Read MoreGrand Rapids One Of The Most Affordable Cities In The Midwest
If you’re looking for a great place to live where you can get the most for your dollar, Grand Rapids, Michigan is it. Yes, we are one of the top realtors in Grand Rapids so we are a little biased, but the numbers can speak for themselves. The city of Grand Rapids is ranked 21st in…
Read MoreThe 98 Most Popular Home “How To” Projects On the Web w/ Links!
The real estate market is as hot as ever in Grand Rapids, Michigan and one thing we’ve noticed is that buyers and sellers are all over the web looking for DIY projects to improve their homes or increase their value. If you’ve ever wondered what the most popular DIY “how to” projects are, we’re here…
Read More10 reasons why Grandville, Michigan is the place to live
Established in 1833, Grandville is one of the oldest suburbs of Grand Rapids located just 8 miles southwest of the city. It is a wonderful small town, with a population of approximately 15,000 at the time of the 2010 census. If you or your family is considering a life on the west side of the…
Read More8 Unorthodox Tips to Cut Down Your Heating Bill
Winter in Michigan can be tough on heating bills. When the temps drop below 20 degrees, keeping the cold air out and the warm air in can be especially difficult for everyone. As a result, heating bills can sky rocket. While there’s a traditional list of methods to lower costs this winter we’re always looking…
Read MoreThe Top 10 Questions About Grand Rapids According to Google
If you’re looking to buy a home in Grand Rapids or will be visiting the area, you probably have some questions about Michigan’s second largest city. Rather than relying on psychic powers, we used a combination of tools to try to discover the most often asked questions about Grand Rapids. The following list is the…
Read MoreMichigan Real Estate Transfer Tax Credit
There has been a lot of buzz going around regarding the new Michigan Real Estate Transfer Tax credit. We wanted to take this opportunity to inform everyone the details of this credit. Below are instructions detailing if you qualify and how you can claim this credit. House Bill 4173, now Public Act 217 of 2015,…
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