A Rainy Day in Grand Rapids

Best ideas to make the most out of a rainy day in Grand Rapids.

What is the Michigan First-Time Home Buyers Savings Account all about?

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.

Do Realtors help with new construction homes?

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.

The Best Explanation Of Mortgage Pre Approval I've Ever Heard

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!

How to Clean Your Windows Like an Expert

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.

Home Projects: Exterior Maintenance

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.

Home, Sell Side, Seller Tips, TipsSantiago GomezMarch 27, 2020Santiago Properties LLChome owner tips

8 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Second Home

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.

Home Sellers: Fix it up or Sell it as is?

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.

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

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.

Tips, HomeSantiago GomezOctober 22, 2019Santiago Propertieshome owner, tips, home owner tips, seller tips

How to Organize the Unfinished Basement

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.