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Buying a house: 6 things you might overlook – how a Realtor will help
When you’re buying a house, the purchase means more than just a normal transaction. The home will be your safety blanket, your sanctuary, the place where you’re likely to spend more time than anywhere else. It is important for buyers… Read More
Buyers: A Realtor® helps you understand a home’s value and if it’s right for you
With so many houses on the market at any given time, it can be difficult for buyers to figure out where to start a home search. Sometimes that quest can begin with a maximum purchase price, in other instances buyers… Read More
6 reasons why homeowners need a Realtor® to negotiate the sale
Everyone wants to save money. It’s why we look for the best prices at the grocery store, when we’re buying something online and especially on big ticket items. And there’s no bigger ticket than your house. Many homeowners, especially those… Read More
Thinking about moving? Here’s how to know when to sell your house
There are certainly seasonal trends when it comes to buying and selling homes, but experts say when it comes to selling, there’s more to the equation than the calendar. There is no doubt that from March through July is a… Read More
5 tips to add curb appeal when selling your home
Why your home’s exterior is turning buyers away and how to fix it First impressions are hard to change, and when you’re selling a house, there may not be a second chance. That is why Realtors® consistently stress the importance… Read More
Grand Rapids housing inventory at historic low
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WZZM) — Never has there been a smaller supply of available homes to buy around Grand Rapids. The Grand Rapids Association of Realtors measures housing inventory by months. GRAR Executive Director Julie Rietberg says when that inventory… Read More
How should homeowners price their house when they enter the market?
There are two critical components when judging a price point for your home when you are ready to sell: Data and the ability to interpret it correctly. The age of the internet allows people to plug their address into a… Read More
House-hunting: When is the best time to buy your new home?
You’ve been driving past homes with for sale signs in the yard while “window-shopping.” You’ve been thinking about features that you must have, can live without and don’t want. And you’ve thought about neighborhoods that fit your lifestyle. So, when… Read More
Homebuyers: Here are the first two (and most important) steps to make
When you’re ready to dive headfirst into the homebuying market, there are two critical steps to take: Find a Realtor® you can trust Get preapproved by a mortgage lender A Realtor® will help you identify the type of home you… Read More
Why you need a Realtor® when buying a home from a builder
When building a new home, the general school of thought is that buyers will be taken care of by the construction company. The builder will provide the lot, let you choose floor plans and help you select options for finishing… Read More