Posts by Beth Owen
What NOT To Do if You Plan to Resell Your Home
When you finally move from renting to owning, the first thing you want to do is make changes that will make it your own. Unfortunately, there are some choices and changes you might be considering that could have a negative impact on your future resale. If it is your forever home, by all means, GO…
Read MoreFeatured Agent – Ben Colter
Turning a Lemon into Lemonade — 616 REALTY Agent Ben Colter Oftentimes, something good comes from something bad; that is true for real estate agent Ben Colter. A less than idyllic experience while purchasing his first home in 2002 inspired him to get his real estate license and turn a ‘lemon’ into lemonade for…
Read MoreThe Who, What, Why of Real Estate Comparables
Most of us have heard the term real estate “comps” (comparables), but many people aren’t really sure exactly what they are, why they are necessary, nor what the criteria are for determining them. Yet, they are an important tool for getting your home priced and sold, not to mention, they are important for buying your…
Read MoreReal Estate Agent VS. For Sale By Owner: What You Need to Know
Have you (however briefly) considered selling your home without the help of a real estate agent? No one blames you. After all, we all want to get the biggest return possible on our most valuable monetary asset. But, before you actually choose the For Sale By Owner (FSBO) route, it is important that you have…
Read MoreFeatured Agent – Tim Hullinger
Former Teacher/Construction Worker Makes For A Great Realtor: Meet 616 REALTY’s Tim Hullinger Growing up with construction Tim Hullinger knows houses. “I grew up in a family of contractors. I have worked construction my entire life, summer break, Christmas break, spring break, and I did it through college.” He went on to GRCC and…
Read MoreMoving is Stressful – Minimize it by Planning Your Move Step-by-Step
Seriously thinking about selling your home or have you already? Then, that dreaded task of moving is in your near future. For most, that is an anxiety-causing endeavor. But don’t worry or stress, by following these steps, you can break down an overwhelming task into bite-sized manageable pieces thereby lowering your overall stress. …
Read More7 Tricks For Getting A Better Interest Rate
Need to buy a home? Loathe the current interest rates? With interest rates over 7% who can blame you? Fortunately, there are some tricks you can use to get your interest rate down. Check today’s mortgage rates >> 1. Agents matter Find an experienced agent who has weathered the roller coaster of rising and…
Read MoreFeatured Agent – Matt Mouser
616 REALTY’s Agent Matt Mouser — Hockey-Lover, Problem-Solver, and Relationship-Builder Hockey-Lover Serendipity Because of Matt Mouser’s love for hockey, he left warm and sunny California at 16 years of age for cold, hockey-loving Marquette, Michigan. His parents sent him to live with sponsors so he could participate in the game he loved. After…
Read More5 Reasons To Pressure Wash Your Concrete Patio & Driveway
Having your driveway and patio pressure washed is one of the most important things you can do to maintain the value of your home. Power washing will: 1. Extend the life of your patio or driveway It’s no secret that the costs associated with concrete repairs are expensive. Concrete is susceptible to damage caused…
Read MoreIdeas & Resources for Drought Resistant, Sustainable Landscaping
Drought is a concern for many people in many parts of the country and frankly, the world. While Michigan is still one of the greener parts of the country, it too, is in the worst drought in recorded history. Whether you are trying to be better stewards of precious water resources, save some hard-earned…
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