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  What Millennials Want in a Home

  June 19, 2020

  It’s official: Millennials have taken over the housing market. Despite previous trends implying that millennials are uninterested in owning homes, people born between 1981 and 1997 will account for more than half of all mortgages in 2020 according to a Realtor.com study. Rising rent prices and the luring investment potential of homeownership has translated into […]

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  8 DIY Home Projects to Help Fill Your Time & Add Value to Your Home

  May 13, 2020

  N0w can be a great time to execute on some of those home projects we haven’t been able to get to. These 8 easy and affordable value-adding projects are the perfect way to give your Grand Rapids home the refresh it deserves!   Interior DIY Paint: A fresh coat of paint can go a long […]

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  How to Make Moving Easier on Your Kids

  April 30, 2020

  How to Make Moving Easier on Your Kids Author Bio: Cristin Howard runs Smart Parent Advice, a site that provides parenting advice for moms and dads. Cristin writes about all of the different ups and downs of parenting, provides solutions to common challenges, and reviews products that parents need to purchase for babies and toddlers. […]

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  Featured Neighbors — MeXo

  October 15, 2019

  In the heart of Grand Rapids lies MeXo, a restaurant where the food is made with love and is steeped in old-world tradition. Where all the herbs and seasonings are grown and then ground in-house. Craft cocktails are muddled, mixed, and stirred with the utmost care and precision. This little gem has become one of […]

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  I’m New in Town, Can I Get a Mortgage?

  June 5, 2019

  Relocating and buying a house in a new city doesn’t have to be a daunting task when you work with the right Realtor and Lender who can help you pre-plan.  To ensure you have an easy move, we have compiled some helpful tips, so you can better prepare for your upcoming move. The same basic […]

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  Your Guide to Homeownership

  April 12, 2019

  One of the very first-steps towards homeownership is taking a solid look at finances and reaching out to a local lender. It is always exciting to hit the ground running to begin the home search, but there are a few tasks to cross off your list before you make that big Grand Rapids real estate […]

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  100% Financing and Zero Down Payment Loans for First-Time Home buyers

  July 10, 2014

  Many people do not realize that you can still buy a home with 100% financing (also known as a zero down payment loan)! There are currently two mortgage programs which allow home purchases with 100% financing or 0% down payment. Those options are: Veterans Loan (VA Loan) USDA Rural Development Loan. Both loans have certain […]