Real estate continues to be called the ‘bright spot’ in the current economy, but there’s one thing that may hold the housing market back from achieving its full potential this year: the lack of homes for sale. Buyers are actively searching for and purchasing homes,...
The year 2020 will certainly be one to remember, with new realities and norms that changed the way we live. This year’s real estate market is certainly no exception to that shift, with historic highlights continuing to break records and challenge what many thought...
You may have heard that pre-approval is a great first step in the homebuying process. But why is it so important? When looking for a home, the temptation to fall in love with a house that’s outside your budget is very real. So, before you start shopping around, it’s...
Social distancing does not mean real estate has come to a complete halt. Like many industries, real estate is adapting to a new reality. Despite the disruptions, now may be a great time to either sell your home and/or search for the home of your dreams! I and the...
I just came inside from doing yard work, and man does that job get you thinking. As I was trimming trees, cleaning up the old mulch and getting ready for new, and pulling the bushes that no longer have a home here, I realized that yard work is a lot like what we are...
Clients like James and Sarah are the reason why my career doesn’t feel like work. The Niemiecs were referred to us and were first time home buyers. I knew they were going to an absolute blast to work with upon meeting them! They were looking to move out of their...
You hear me say a lot that repeat business and referrals are the glue of my company, and then there’s Andrea. Andrea and I didn’t know each other and had no friends in common. We just happened to meet due to her being interested in a listing I had in...
Holler “Happy New Year” With Your Kids Kids love a ball drop, but it can be awfully tough to make it to midnight. Instead, join the kid-friendly fun at our awesome local Grand Rapids Children’s Museum. Your family can enjoy snacks, sip sparkling juice, and holler...
When Denise and Lance decided to get married, it was an exciting time. As they combined households, with 5 kids between them, ranging from 18-year old twins to an 11-year old son, and 2 dogs, they knew they’d need more space. They had first decided to list one of...
Sometimes people tell me that they really want to sell their house now, but they think they should wait until spring or summer. The common misperception is that homes don’t sell in the winter. That couldn’t be farther from the truth! Experience has shown me that there...