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  The Threat of Skimpflation & How Treadstone Does Things Differently

  January 31, 2022

  What is Skimpflation? While inflation has been at the center of discussion and news headlines, a more subtle phenomenon may be be even more frustrating to consumers. The unique economic situation with inflation driving up costs for both businesses and consumers, in tandem with the shortage of labor, has led to skimpflation. Recently defined and […]

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  January Realtor of the Month – Jamie Barendsen

  January 18, 2022

  Congratulations to our January Realtor of the Month, Jamie Barendsen with AXIS Properties-Keller Williams Rivertown! After working in corporate marketing and advertising for over two decades, Jamie realized she wanted to use her skills and insights in a way that directly impacts the community. Her success working with clients in her previous career coupled with […]

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  What You Need To Do To Get Mortgage Ready

  March 24, 2020

  So, you’re ready to buy a new home, or you think you may be soon. There are many important things to contemplate before getting a mortgage. Buying a home is one of the biggest and most important purchases of your life, and signing on for a 15- or 30-year mortgage payment can feel…daunting. But if […]

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  Knowing When it is Time to Downsize

  January 27, 2020

  Moving into a smaller home may feel like a step down, but it has a few upsides: saving money, saving time, and having less clutter in your life. According to a 2018 study by Fannie Mae, it is predicted that there will be a 42% increase in the number of older Americans exiting home ownership […]

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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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  Debunking Interest Rate Myths Through Facts

  April 9, 2018

  There’s a lot of hype these days about interest rates climbing, but the truth is mortgage rates are the lowest they have been in decades. There is no need to panic—the housing market in Michigan is strong and getting stronger. Our high standard of living in Michigan is due to the fact that we only […]