Mortgage Minute for Homebuyers

October 28, 2020

The Mortgage Minute Series from seasoned loan officer, Mallory Strotheide, guides buyers and realtors on everything mortgage related.

The Loan Down for Homebuyers

October 28, 2020

Our Loan Down series talks you through just about everything you need to know about homebuying and the mortgage process in West Michigan.

Housing Market Trends

October 14, 2020

The housing market is one of the few things that hasn’t been negatively impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. In fact, it’s booming. Many people are taking advantage of the historically low interest rates as an opportunity to upgrade, refinance, or purchase their first home, while others are moving in response to the pandemic in general. […]

A Tale of Two Cities

September 17, 2020

The median home value in the United States is approximately $250,000, and that figure continues to grow as the housing market booms. While housing costs vary depending on the market, there are many other factors that contribute to your standard and cost of living in the city where you live. Housing, education, taxes, grocery, transportation, […]

Non-Warrantable Vs. Warrantable Condos

July 31, 2020

Is buying a condo right for you? Condominiums, or condos, can be great alternatives to detached homes. City dwellers, singles, couples, seniors, and many others may find condos that suit their needs and budgets. Others may simply prefer low-maintenance living. Buyers who feel “priced out” of homes may discover condos offer an affordable homeownership alternative. […]

The Treadstone Advantage

July 15, 2020

Read how Treadstone is not your average mortgage company, and how we do things differently – to your advantage.

How Lower Interest Rates Can Increase Purchase Power

July 9, 2020

With a limited inventory of affordably priced homes and a high demand, searching for a house can feel exhausting. Although the competition and dreaded multiple offer situation may make you want to put off purchasing a home until the market slows, 2020 is actually a great time to buy a home in Grand Rapids. Here’s […]

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 […]

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

May 13, 2020

Nw 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 […]

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. […]