Treadstone Mortgage: Crypto-Friendly Lender in Grand Rapids

September 30, 2021

Cryptocurrency has been all the rage, and it has taken the market by storm over the last year. While there is speculation surrounding it, roughly 60 million Americans own some form of crypto and an increasing number of major institutions are choosing to accept it. Entire countries have even declared it their national currency. Although […]

Updater: All Your Moving Needs in One Place

August 25, 2021

Moving can be one of life’s most stressful events and entails much more than just the physical act of moving. It’s the little things that make your new home livable that can easily be overlooked in the craziness of a move – especially for a new homeowner who may not have experience with all the […]

What you Should Know About Today’s Housing Market

July 20, 2021

As home prices rise at unprecedented rates, some are wondering, “are we in a housing bubble?” Although memories of the 2008 market crash have induced skepticism, the simple answer is no. There are a multitude of factors differentiating today from 2008 that indicate the housing market is nowhere near collapse. So, if it’s not a […]

Tips to Getting your Offer Accepted

June 21, 2021

The housing market in many parts of the country is red-hot. With limited inventory and an influx of buyers taking advantage of the low interest rates, the market has seen an unprecedented level of competition. The Grand Rapids market is certainly no exception. The competition can feel daunting especially when homes sell for over asking […]

Summer Projects to Increase your Home’s Value

June 11, 2021

It’s officially Summer in West Michigan! For homeowners, the warmer weather means it’s time to get outside and tackle the projects and repairs that were put off during the Winter. It’s also arguably the best time to invest in your home’s exterior, yard, and outdoor spaces. When done right, outdoor spaces can be a personal […]

Marriage or Mortgage – Why Not Have Both?

April 5, 2021

Netflix’s newest reality hit, Marriage or Mortgage, showcases couples having to choose between two of most peoples’ biggest milestones and financial transactions – a mortgage and a wedding. The show has left many people pondering how to spend their hard-earned savings: on a down payment for a home or the ‘instragrammable’ wedding of their dreams. […]

How To Get A Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed

March 15, 2021

It’s no secret that the economy and workforce are changing rapidly. There are currently 59 million Americans who are self-employed in some capacity, and the freelance economy is growing three times faster than the traditional workforce (Fortunly.com). As this aspect of the workforce and economy changes, we wanted to break down what it takes for […]

The Do’s & Don’ts of the Home Buying Process

March 1, 2021

Considering that 87 percent of recent buyers financed their homes, most home buyers are likely to get a mortgage at least once in their lives. Just because most people go through the process, doesn’t make it simple or intuitive (NAR, 2020). That’s where highly trained  Loan Officers come in – the one thing that people […]

Renting A Home or Apartment in Michigan

February 19, 2021

Renting can be a great step towards becoming a homeowner. It can teach you how to manage bills and give you some breathing room to save money for a down payment – renting can also give you the opportunity to live in an area before committing to purchasing a home there. However, depending on where […]

DACA Borrowers Are Now Eligible for FHA Financing!

January 25, 2021

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced that it is permitting DACA Individuals to be eligible for FHA Mortgage Loans. DACA individuals, also known as dreamers, are those who are undocumented but were brought into the U.S. before their 16th birthday and were under the age of 31 when the classification was created in 2012. Treadstone […]