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.

“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.

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 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!

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.