Buyer Advice
6 Top Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids – [Schools, Crime Rate & More]
Grand Rapids, Michigan is one of the most popular cities in the Midwest. With its vibrant culture and diverse population, it’s no surprise that many people are looking for new places to call home.
But with so many neighborhoods to choose from, where should you start? This article will help guide your search by introducing you to some of the best areas in town.
We’ll discuss everything from walkability to cost of living – there’s something here for everyone! So if you’re on the hunt for a great place to live in Grand Rapids, keep reading to learn more about ten of the city’s top neighborhoods.
Read More11 Things to Know About Buying a House: Part 4
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make in your life. In this article (part of a series), we’ll take a look at what to know about buying a house as a first-time homebuyer as well as give tips for how to avoid buyer’s remorse. 4. Working with a top agent…
Read More11 Things to Know About Buying a House: Part 3
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make in your life. In this article (part of a series), we’ll take a look at what to know about buying a house as a first-time homebuyer as well as give tips for how to avoid buyer’s remorse. 3. Don’t buy for today; buy…
Read More11 Things to Know About Buying a House: Part 2
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make in your life. In this article (part of a series), we’ll take a look at what to know about buying a house as a first-time homebuyer as well as give tips for how to avoid buyer’s remorse. 2. You’ll want to talk to…
Read More11 Things to Know About Buying a House: Part 1
Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make in your life. You might be wishing right about now that your high school or college had offered a few classes on what to know about buying a house. It can be an overwhelming process with plenty of room for catastrophic mistakes. First-time…
Read MoreThinking About Real Estate Investing? Start Here!
Here is a quick video we made with some free advice for those wishing to get into the world of real estate investing – a field we have a wealth of experience with. If you or anyone you know is considering purchasing a rental property or any other kind of real estate investment, take a…
Read MoreWhy West Michigan Housing Is Coming Up Short
*This information was taken in part from GRAR, our regional real estate board. We often field the question, “Why is there such a shortage of inventory in West Michigan, and how long will this continue to be the case?” There are a number of factors that have contributed to state of the current housing market…
Read MoreMarch 2017 Market Stats
The March 2017 Market Stats are in and they are looking very good for people wanting the most out of their homes. Inventory is down below one month (29 days) in Kent County. Interest rates are still at an all time low and the surplus of buyers is creating a market that demands skills to…
Read MoreJan 2017 Market Updates
The real estate market in West Michigan is an extremely strong sellers market. The number of closed sales in January is up by 3% and increased volume by 12%. We are still experiencing a significant shortage of homes for sale on the market. Currently, there is 1.6 months of available properties. The preferred number is…
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