Best ideas to make the most out of a rainy day in Grand Rapids.
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First-time homebuyers allowed to save for their purchasing costs using a tax-exempt savings account under bills that passed in the Michigan Legislature, a move designed to keep residents in the state workforce. Contact Santiago Properties for help with buying your first home.
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“This housing market is crazy, I’m just waiting it out until the next crash”
We are hearing this statement from many many buyers and some would-be sellers. The low housing supply, rapid rise in home prices, and low mortgage rates have many people wondering if we are on the verge of another housing bubble. We are here to tell you that this is not the case.
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Purchasing new construction is oftentimes much more complex and intimidating than buying a resale home. On top of helping you navigate the ins and outs of the process - paperwork, negotiations etc., working with a real estate agent when purchasing a new build will ensure that you have an expert advocating for you throughout the entire process.
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The pre-approval process is the first step in knowing the unknowns and feeling confident in your future home search. This is a guest post by one of our favorite lenders Chris Dennison of Mortgage1. A must read!
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We find that all of our clients want to get the most value out of their home, but sometimes doing home updates is easier said than done. This is the short story of one seller who made an additional $38,000 off their Grand Rapids home when they used our Concierge Services. By investing in your home's potential, we aim to provide a swifter, more profitable sale.
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In the Grand Rapids Metro Area there are roughly 2,520 Real Estate Agents to choose from. How do you go about finding an excellent Real Estate Agent who is the perfect fit for helping you find your dream home? Start here.
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The more prepared you are, the less time it will take to buy a house. That’s the short of it. The longer story is a bit more complex. We’ll walk you through each step.
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When it comes to deciding between getting pre-approved or pre-qualified for a home loan, there are key differences that every homebuyer should know and understand.
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There are few things more satisfying than looking through a clean streak-free window. Clean windows makes your whole home feel cleaner, lighter, and brighter. We’ll show you how.
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It’s always a great feeling to take care of the exterior home maintenance chores early so you can get out and enjoy the nice weather once it arrives.
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Whether you’re considering an investment property, or that cottage you always talked about wanting, here are some things to consider when considering a second home.
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We call it “The Home Seller’s Dilemma” it’s the question that we get asked the most by home sellers “Should I fix up my house first and then sell it? Or would it be smarter for me to sell it ‘as is’? The short answer: it depends upon your specific goals and current circumstances. Not surprisingly, there’s a lot more to it than that.
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As a smart buyer, you know that a home's fit is less about price and simple square footage and more about meeting your needs today and for years to come.
Here's a fall home maintenance checklist to cover all the big and small tasks that will help keep your home safe and comfortable when cooler weather arrives.
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If the thought of organizing your basement sounds overwhelming, you are not alone. One tried and true way of overcoming that is to break a large project into manageable tasks. We’ll show you how.
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What can I do to get the most money for my home? For starters, run through this checklist.
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