grand rapids mortgages

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  How to Use a Cash-Out Refinance to Pay Off Debt

  January 5, 2024

  Many people think that a mortgage refinance exists to lower your payment—although this is a popular reason to refinance when interest rates drop below where you are currently at, the most common reason to refinance is actually to save money by consolidating debt. For example—if you have credit card debt that increases monthly at a […]

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  May Realtor of the Month — Jessica Mann

  May 19, 2021

  Congratulations to our May Realtor of the Month, Jessica Mann with FiveStar West Michigan! For the last 7 years, Jessica Mann has been helping clients find their dream homes. She was driven to pursue a career in real estate because of her desire to help others, so she views the lifelong relationships she has created […]

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  April Realtor of the Month — Denise DeVries

  April 28, 2021

  Congratulations to our April Realtor of the Month, Denise DeVries with RE/MAX River Valley! Denise was born and raised in West Michigan and moved to the Newaygo area in 2016. After working as a florist for years, Denise became a licensed real estate professional in 2006 to serve her community through real estate. Denise is […]

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  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. […]

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  March Realtor of the Month — Courtney Smith

  March 17, 2021

   Congrats to our March Realtor of the Month, Courtney Smith with Century 21 Affiliated! “Allow your passion to become your purpose and it will one day become your profession.” With over 20 years in customer service, that is exactly what Courtney Smith did. Courtney has a passion for helping others, and her degree in Human […]

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  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 […]