West michigan

  • The Do’s & Don’ts of the Home Buying Process

    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 […]

  • Renting A Home or Apartment in Michigan

    Renting A Home or Apartment in Michigan

    February 19, 2021

    Renting can be a great step towards becoming a homeowner. It can teach you how to manage bills and give you some breathing room to save money for a down payment – renting can also give you the opportunity to live in an area before committing to purchasing a home there. However, depending on where […]

  • February Realtor of the Month — Brandon Faber

    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 […]

  • Tips to Getting Your Offer Accepted

    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 […]

  • A Tale of Two Cities

    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, […]