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House Hacking Your First Home
House Hacking Your First Home Does buying a duplex for your first home make sense?There are many benefits to buying a duplex for a variety

4 Non-Profits Doing Affordable Housing Along The Lakeshore
4 Non-Profits Doing Affordable Housing Along The Lakeshore Finding affordable housing along West Michigan’s Lakeshore can be challenging, but several non-profits are stepping up to

A Look Back At The 2024 Real Estate Market and What To Expect in 2025
A Look Back At The 2024 Real Estate Market And What To Expect in 2025 2024 was a doozy in the real estate world and

Searching For Cheap Land To Build On In Michigan? Here are 5 Things To Consider!
Here Are 5 Things To Think About If You Want To Buy Cheap Land Let’s Talk About Buying Land! 1. Are there wetlands on the

Let’s Talk About The Housing Crisis
Let’s Talk about Housing Affordability Along the Lakeshore Okay, let’s talk about something that’s been on everyone’s minds lately: the housing market. If you’ve been

5 Down Payment Assistance Programs In Michigan You Should Know About
5 Down Payment Assistance Programs in Michigan You Should Know About So, you’ve found the perfect house, you’re dreaming of how to decorate it, but

How To Sell A House While In Distress
How to sell a house while in distress If you’ve decided to sell your house for a reason that may not be ideal, we are

The Hard Truths About Downsizing
The hard truths about downsizing As you can see from the title, we want to talk about the difficult parts of downsizing so you are

Big Changes Coming to Real Estate This Summer: What You Need To Know If You’re Buying Soon.
Big Changes Coming to Real Estate This Summer: What You Need to Know If You’re Buying Soon Hey there West Michigan Buyers! There are several

What To Expect When Buying An Estate Property
Navigating the Emotional Maze: What to Expect When Buying an Estate Property Picture this: you’ve found a charming old house with all the character and

How To Sell Mom’s House Now
How to sell mom’s house ORIGINAL POST FROM THELOCALELEMENT.COM Losing a parent is one of life’s most challenging experiences. As you are walking through the

Family Opportunity Mortgage
Are your parents or disabled adult child looking to buy a new home? If they cannot finance the home by themselves, you might be able to help them!

Prepare to Sell Your Home
Have you been thinking of selling your home? Get top dollar for your home by doing these 6 things that our local experts recommend.

What The Heck Is Happening In The West Michigan Real Estate Market?!
It has been quite the rollercoaster of a year and we are here to tell you exactly what is happening in the West Michigan real estate market.

Unlocking Wealth: The Power of Real Estate Investing
Discover the numerous benefits of investing in real estate and how real estate investments can pave the way to financial stability and wealth accumulation.

1031 Exchanges Explained
Your guide to understanding this cool tax strategy as an investor and making a plan to use it for your next Michigan Investment!

43 West and North Michigan Counties to Pay Millions to Former Property Owners
Did you lose your home to foreclosure in Michigan between 2013-2020? 43 West and North Michigan Counties are paying millions to former property owners. Read more to see if you qualify.

Get Rid Of That Old Fridge, Finally!!
Ready to clear out that space, save money on your energy bills, and get a rebate from Consumers? Learn more about their appliance recycling program today!