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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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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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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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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We always say that even if you’re not crazy about a house after viewing it, all is not lost, every open house is an opportunity to get even more specific about what you truly looking for in a home. Here are some things to consider after attending an open house.
We’ve compiled a list of a few things we've noticed in our favorite backyard green spaces. Check it out!
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Here are 6 reasons why your house isn't selling even in a sellers market.
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