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  Our Favorite Patios & Roof Tops in Grand Rapids

  April 20, 2023

  After a long Winter we all could use a little fresh air and sunshine. Luckily, Summer is on its way and there isn’t much that can beat a delicious meal and a refreshing drink on a beautiful patio or rooftop— especially in Michigan! Most of us want to enjoy every minute of the pleasant weather, […]

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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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  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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  DACA Borrowers Are Now Eligible for FHA Financing!

  January 25, 2021

  The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced that it is permitting DACA Individuals to be eligible for FHA Mortgage Loans. DACA individuals, also known as dreamers, are those who are undocumented but were brought into the U.S. before their 16th birthday and were under the age of 31 when the classification was created in 2012. Treadstone […]

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  Tips to Getting Your Offer Accepted

  January 20, 2021

  For the most update to date version of this blog, click here. “How is the housing market during the pandemic?” This is the number one question clients have been asking us for the past 9 months. Although the last year has seen a lot of change, the housing market – like the stock market has […]

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  Grand Rapids Holiday Guide

  December 17, 2020

  Still have Holiday shopping to finish? Look no further than Grand Rapids’ small businesses to find the perfect gifts for your holiday gifting. This time of year is usually the busiest time for many beloved Grand Rapids businesses, and while it may be convenient to shop online, supporting local has never been more important. Plus, […]

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  COVID-19 and the Rise of Home Improvements

  December 7, 2020

  Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, most people have been forced to spend more time at home—a lot more time at home. Our homes have become our gyms, our offices, our daycares, our movie theatres, and often, our classrooms. As what we need from our homes evolves, many Americans have become quite dissatisfied with […]

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  A Tale of Two Cities

  September 17, 2020

  The median home value in the United States is approximately $250,000, and that figure continues to grow as the housing market booms. While housing costs vary depending on the market, there are many other factors that contribute to your standard and cost of living in the city where you live. Housing, education, taxes, grocery, transportation, […]