Grand Rapids Real Estate

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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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  Shop Local: Grand Rapids Holiday Gift Guide 2023

  November 27, 2023

  In Grand Rapids, we are fortunate to have access to many small and locally owned businesses that help make the city such a great, vibrant place to live. There’s never a better time to support Grand Rapids’ many small businesses than the holiday season. With such an array of locally owned shops and stores in West […]

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  Winter Activities and Events in Grand Rapids — What to Do This Weekend

  November 8, 2023

  With winter right around the corner, it can start to feel pretty dreary in West Michigan. But don’t fret—there’s no shortage of winter activities, events, and things to do in Grand Rapids! It can be a great time to try new things, support local businesses, and (if you feel up to it) getting outside! Winter […]

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  2023 Fall Activities in Grand Rapids for Everyone

  August 30, 2023

  One of the best things about Michigan living is experiencing all the seasons. Unquestionably, Fall is one of the most beautiful, favored, and delicious times of year in West Michigan. Being surrounded by a rich agricultural scene and plenty of farmland means we have access to the most quintessential Fall activities in Grand Rapids without […]

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  How to Protect your Home During the Winter Months

  October 24, 2022

  The home buying process doesn’t exactly end at closing, it simply transitions into the home owning process! Depending on where you live and how extreme the winter season is, there are useful tips and tricks to help protect your biggest and newest investment—your home. West Michigan Buyers who purchase in the late fall are often […]

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  February Realtor of the Month – Paul Granzotto

  February 11, 2022

  Congratulations to our February Realtor of the Month Paul Granzotto with Bellabay Realty! Having developed his negotiating skills from a young age, real estate was a natural fit for Paul. From starting his first business at age 12, Paul has always been a driven self-starter and developed a passion for sales early on. He takes […]

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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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  Why Waiting to Buy Could Cost You

  December 8, 2021

  Since March 2020, the housing market has changed considerably. Buyer demand coupled with low inventory drove up competition and home values, ushering in questions regarding the stability of the market. As we approach 2022, the reality of a crash has gone unfounded, and would-be buyers who were counting on home prices dropping have yet to […]

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  November Realtor of the Month – Mark Blashkiw

  November 24, 2021

  Congratulations to our November Realtor of the Month, Mark Blashkiw with Blueprint Properties! Although Mark began his career in accounting after graduating from Western Michigan University, reading “Rich Dad Poor Dad” ignited his passion for real estate and entrepreneurship. After spending several years in California climbing the ranks of a public accounting firm, Mark decided […]