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36th Ave Open House

Join me this Sunday, October 26th, for an open house!
5822 – 36th Ave, Hudsonville
1p – 3p
4 bed, 2 bath, 2300 sq. feet
Don’t miss your opportunity to view this stunning 4 bed – 2 bath Hudsonville home. The home sits on a beautifully landscaped yard with a three season porch overlooking rolling fields in the back. [...]

Home Staging Room by Room: The Bathroom

Home Staging bathrooms is where applying the three C’s of home staging is essential.  When preparing a home for the Grand Rapids real estate market, bathrooms should be clean, clutter-free, and the wall color should be light and neutral.

CLEAN 
Get out your cleaning supplies and start cleaning!  In my years of home staging, I have [...]

FHA Loan Limits increased in Michigan!

I have great news to share. The FHA loan limits have just been increased.  We did see a major increase in the new loan limits which was not expected at least here in Michigan.  The new loan limit for most county’s in our area is $271,050.  That is up from $200,050.  FHA is going to be [...]

What do the Fed rate cuts mean to me?

The Fed has continued to lower the Fed funds rate through the first quarter of 2008.  How does this affect the interest rate on my mortgage?  Should I wait to purchase my new home until the Fed is done with its rate cuts?  I’ve been thinking of refinancing, but should I hold off on this [...]

Our New Grand Rapids Home: Getting Prepared

My wife and I are going through the process of buying a new home! Over the next couple of months, I will walk you through the process as my wife Amy and I purchase our new house.We know that it is a buyer’s market right now, so we thought it would be a great time [...]

The Seven Most Costly Misconceptions About Home Inspections – Misconception #6

Misconception #6:  FHA or VA has inspected the house and/or the appraisal will cover me.
“Absolutely not.  While having FHA or VA do an inspection on your home is useful and they likely call out a number of concerns, this is far from a complete inspection.  In fact, the bottom line is that these inspectors are [...]

First time Home Buyer NAR Video.

Home Staging Room by Room: The Kitchen

Home Staging the kitchen is crucial when it comes to selling your home. The kitchen includes much more than just walls, floor, and ceiling.  With so many components in the kitchen, many buyers evaluate the condition of the entire home based upon this one room.  A sparkling, well maintained and organized kitchen speaks volumes to [...]