Grand Rapids Real Estate
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How to Spend your Stimulus Check Wisely
April 22, 2021
President Biden’s first major piece of legislation, the American Rescue Plan, passed through Congress ushering in the third round of economic relief and stimulus checks. Aimed at stimulating the economy and helping those facing financial hardship, this round included $1,400 checks to millions of Americans and additional payments for people with children. For some, the […]
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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 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 […]
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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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Look Good, Sound Good, the Art of a Successful Zoom Meeting
July 20, 2020
Look Good, Sound Good, the Art of a Successful Zoom Meeting: Find a Space to Settle in with Good Lighting. Good lighting is critical when setting up for a Zoom meeting because it allows the other party to see you clearly. To find flattering lighting, place your computer on a desk, table or side table, […]
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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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TikTok & Its Algorithm
July 1, 2020
Despite what you might have heard, TikTok is not just for Gen Z. This trendy social media platform (which became super popular during the stay-home order) can provide some very useful promotion for your business. The big question we keep getting asked in regards to TikTok is really the same question we got 10 years […]