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The Basics of Short Sales
Hello everyone and welcome back! I hope these interviews are of help to you. I cannot stress enough the importance of contacting during the early phases of a short sale. Also, if you're thinking about selling but not sure if you will come out of the sale on the right side of things, contact me and we can determine the answer to that question. Typically I will do a CMA or competitive market … [Read More...]
Winterize Your Home For Energy Savings
Disturbing fact for the day.....heating and cooling systems in the United States together emit 150 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year, adding to global climate change. They also generate about 12% of the nation's sulfur dioxide and 4% of the nitrogen oxides, the chief ingredients in acid rain. (according to the US Dept. of Energy). There has been a real push for more … [Read More...]
5 Essential Steps to Buying a Home
Learn the 5 basic, yet essential steps to buying a home. The steps can be done in any order, but they will be presented in the recommended order. 1. Get a Loan Pre-Approval you will know what you can afford and not waste your time looking at things you can't afford sellers will not take your offer seriously without solid knowledge that you are capable of getting a loan there are several … [Read More...]
Home Staging With Julie Stone and Kent Brumm
Home Staging is the very best proven way to help a home sell faster. Julie Stone, an Accredited Staging Professional from Staged To Sell, provides staging services that set the scene throughout the house to create immediate buyer interest. Here are a few staging facts: Faster Sales Time 94.8% of staged homes sell, on average, in 37 days or … [Read More...]
Top 9 Websites to Search for a Home or Apartment to Rent in West Michigan
Here is a list of some great resources to find a rental home or to list a rental home in or around Grand Rapids, MI. Just click on the logo and it will direct you to the appropriate page. Heritage Hill I hope these resources have been helpful. If you found value in this post, please share with your social networks and/or comment below. Best Regards, … [Read More...]
Allen Edwin Report
So I went to the new Allen Edwin models that opened up tonight in Kentwood. I was very impressed to say the least. With the recent upgrades that the homes come with they really look nice. These homes in Kentwood are in a great location just off 44th St. about ¾ of a mile west of M-37 or the Beltline. So I have included videos below. The first one is the Allen Edwin model in Lowell at their … [Read More...]
Should You Hire A Home Stager to Help Sell Your Home?
"Staged homes sell for an average price of 6.9% more than an unstaged home." (ASP, Assoc. of Staging Professionals) What is home staging? Home staging is the art of preparing a home for market to give the best possible first impression to potential buyers, resulting in a quicker sale and higher profit. Staging defines the home's space in terms of size and function. It accentuates the special … [Read More...]
Appraisal Questions In West Michigan-Part 1
So what is an appraisal? Are there different types of appraisals? What are the main contributors to an appraisal? This video will answer these questions and more. I interview Kim Post (Certified Residential Appraiser) and help to demystify the secrets of appraisals. … [Read More...]
Short Sale Versus Foreclosure: Know the Facts
So many families have been affected by our failing economy, short sales and foreclosures have soared in recent years. You are not alone. For those of you who live in or around Grand Rapids, MI, I work with a loss mitigation company called Rapid Real Estate Solutions. I have experience working with short sales and foreclosures and can assist and guide you through this often devastating process. … [Read More...]
6 Important Tips When Financing a New Home
Choosing a mortgage can be a daunting task. You should view it as a methodical, step-by-step process. Planning is critical. Some of the most important tips in this process will be discussed. It is a good idea to got through this process of shopping for a mortgage before looking for a new home. You need to know how much you can afford. All too often people go home shopping and get disappointed … [Read More...]
The Benefits of an Allen Edwin Home
This is a very informative video in which I interview Mark Allen from Allen Edwin Homes. I ask common questions people have about Allen Edwin Homes and we explore a little more of some of the options for an Allen Edwin home in West Michigan. If you'd like to tour an Allen Edwin home, head on over to my other post where we took photos of two gorgeous model homes in Lowell, MI and Kentwood, MI: … [Read More...]
Give Your Home a GREEN Tune-Up: Save Money and Save The Environment
This a great breakdown of the return on your investment when you give your home a "GREEN" tune-up. These little fixes will save you money, energy and our environment! For the complete ROI tables and topic page with details on over 50 ways to SAVE Money and the Environment visit: Home Remodeling ROI. If you enjoyed this post, please share with your social sites or leave a comment below on … [Read More...]
