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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 honestly in general. But, cheers to making it through and to 2025! If you’re looking to buy or sell a home this year, or are just curious to see some […]

Winter along the Lakeshore | 2025

Though the lakeshore seems to be a summer destination – and don’t get us wrong, it’s one of the best! – there is also a lot to do in the winter months! Let’s chat about the best ways to spend the winter months in the communities that line the lakeshore of Lake Michigan! 1. Muskegon […]

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 property? A property with wetlands has a lot of things that come with it to think about. For example They are often protected by laws that may require costly permits […]

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 here to help. Selling while in distress is something we are not strangers to. This may include selling while getting a divorce or selling a house for a loved one […]

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 prepared ahead of time. This may seem like a non-issue to some, but trust us, you’ll want to think some of these things through beforehand. So, let’s talk about downsizing […]

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 changes making their way to our West Michigan Real Estate Market, Effective August 1st Due to a recent class action lawsuit, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is rolling out […]