Grand Rapids Real Estate
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Homebot: A Home Value Tool for Owners to Track Equity & Options
November 10, 2021
What Is Homebot? Designed to empower homeowners with valuable information about their home value, equity, and other real estate options – Homebot is a tool that enables homeowners to track and understand the wealth they are building in their real estate. For most Americans, our homes are our single largest and most lucrative investment, […]
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October Realtor of the Month – Ben Otis
October 21, 2021
Congratulations to our October Realtor of the month, Benjamin Otis with Weichert Realty! With two decades of experience in real estate, Ben Otis is committed to guiding his clients through the home search process seamlessly with top notch service. Ben prides himself on his expertise of the market, and one of his favorite parts of […]
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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 […]
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September Realtor of the Month — Kellie Scheidel
September 28, 2021
Congratulations to our September Realtor of the Month – Kellie Scheidel with Greenridge Properties! With a background in professional sales, Kellie loves the art of the deal and being able to help her clients get the job done. Kellie was driven to real estate by her love of meeting new people, and she takes pride […]
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Restaurants That are Open on Mondays in Grand Rapids
August 2, 2021
Have you ever made dinner plans or had a lunch meeting on a Monday only to struggle to find restaurants that are open on Mondays in Grand Rapids? Us too! Sometimes, it can feel like nothing is open, but there are some – you just have to look a little harder. Which is exactly why […]
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July Realtor of the Month — Darren DeFever
July 14, 2021
Congratulations to our July Realtor of the Month, Darren DeFever with Fifth Floor Realty! To Darren, being a Realtor is about more than buying and selling homes. Real estate is about community, and he loves being able to help his clients invest in their futures through homeownership. Before pursuing a career in Real Estate, Darren […]
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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 […]
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June Realtor of the Month — Vickie Kochans
June 7, 2021
Congratulations to our June Realtor of the month, Vickie Kochans, owner of Revivify Properties! Since beginning her real estate journey over 20 years ago, Vickie Kochans has developed extensive market knowledge and a love of all things real estate. Whether helping clients find the perfect neighborhood to call home, staging homes or supporting local businesses, […]
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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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How To Get A Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed
March 15, 2021
It’s no secret that the economy and workforce are changing. Right now, about 10% of the American workforce is made up of self-employed individuals. As this aspect of the workforce and economy changes, we wanted to break down what it takes for people who are self-employed, independent contractors, and business owners to get a mortgage. […]