Grand Rapids Real Estate

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  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 […]

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  February Realtor of the Month — Brandon Faber

  February 10, 2021

  Congrats to our Realtor of the Month, Brandon Faber with RE/MAX of Grand Rapids! For Brandon, leading with authenticity in every aspect of his life is paramount to creating genuine relationships and delivering an exceptional experience for his clients. He is driven by his clients’ satisfaction, and Brandon is truly humbled by the opportunity to […]

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  November Realtor of the Month — Heather Mojzak

  November 18, 2020

  Congrats to our Realtor of the Month, Heather Mojzak with Mojzak & Company Real Estate Group of Key Realty! Heather is passionate about relationships, loves the myriad of details that happen throughout the process and she is eager about getting the results her clients need. Her philosophy is simple: clients come first! She believes that […]

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  Non-Warrantable Vs. Warrantable Condos

  July 31, 2020

  Is buying a condo right for you? Condominiums, or condos, can be great alternatives to detached homes. City dwellers, singles, couples, seniors, and many others may find condos that suit their needs and budgets. Others may simply prefer low-maintenance living. Buyers who feel “priced out” of homes may discover condos offer an affordable homeownership alternative. […]

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  How Lower Interest Rates Can Increase Purchase Power

  July 9, 2020

  With a limited inventory of affordably priced homes and a high demand, searching for a house can feel exhausting. Although the competition and dreaded multiple offer situation may make you want to put off purchasing a home until the market slows, 2020 is actually a great time to buy a home in Grand Rapids. Here’s […]

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  What Millennials Want in a Home

  June 19, 2020

  It’s official: Millennials have taken over the housing market. Despite previous trends implying that millennials are uninterested in owning homes, people born between 1981 and 1997 will account for more than half of all mortgages in 2020 according to a Realtor.com study. Rising rent prices and the luring investment potential of homeownership has translated into […]

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  8 DIY Home Projects to Help Fill Your Time & Add Value to Your Home

  May 13, 2020

  N0w can be a great time to execute on some of those home projects we haven’t been able to get to. These 8 easy and affordable value-adding projects are the perfect way to give your Grand Rapids home the refresh it deserves!   Interior DIY Paint: A fresh coat of paint can go a long […]

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  How to Make Moving Easier on Your Kids

  April 30, 2020

  How to Make Moving Easier on Your Kids Author Bio: Cristin Howard runs Smart Parent Advice, a site that provides parenting advice for moms and dads. Cristin writes about all of the different ups and downs of parenting, provides solutions to common challenges, and reviews products that parents need to purchase for babies and toddlers. […]

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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 […]