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Relocation Guide – Part 2: Neighborhoods In and Around Grand Rapids
Moving to Michigan, more specifically in and around the Grand Rapids Metropolitan area, is a great decision, and no one can help you better with your transition than locally founded Broker, Scot Kellogg, and the real estate agents at 616 REALTY. Scot is a Grand Rapids native who not only knows the area and state…
Read MoreWest Michigan’s Cottage and Lakefront Living Show
West Michigan’s Cottage and Lakefront Living Show: Don’t Miss It Michigan is the perfect place to bring your lakefront property dreams to fruition with its numerous smaller lakes and the Great Lakes on three sides. If you have the dream of one day owning a lakefront cabin, house, or cottage or better yet, you already…
Read MoreRelocation Guide – Part 1: Find A Reputable & Hyperlocal Real Estate Brokerage
Ease the Stress of a Big Move – Find A Reputable & Hyperlocal Real Estate Brokerage Relocating to a new town or city, not to mention a new state can be very exhilarating, but it naturally might also fill you with angst. The more preparation you can do before the big move, the easier the…
Read MoreFeatured Agent – Mike Beaudry
Meet 616 REALTY’s Veteran Real Estate Agent and Housing Artist Mike Beaudry Many of us spend our 20s floating from one job to another and flip-flopping back and forth about what to do with the rest of our lives. Not 616 REALTY’s agent Mike Beaudry. Instead, he purchased his first home in his early…
Read MoreDon’t Miss the 44th West Michigan Home & Garden Show
The show is coming to Grand Rapids March 3-5 at DeVos Place, and it has a little something for everyone. Whether you are looking to freshen up the indoors space of your home or expand on your outdoor oasis, this show will provide you with more ideas than you will know what to do with.…
Read MoreGetting a Mortgage – What You Need and What You Will Do
At 616 REALTY, we know that applying for a mortgage can be a time-consuming process, but knowing the process and gradually gathering all the materials you need, will make it less overwhelming! Of course, the mortgage lender needs first and foremost, a thorough understanding of your income. This will help you to get a pre-approval…
Read MoreFeatured Agent – Jennifer Skarda
From Swearing Off Real Estate To Making It A Career At an early age, Jenn Skarda started, unbeknownst to her, a career in real estate. “We grew up living in the car. My parents’ fun thing to do was to go look at homes. We would find some unique ones.” Her parents also flipped…
Read MoreUltimate Home Maintenance Checklist
Change your HVAC Filter Check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors Complete a few minor repairs a month to keep them from building up Check your water softener and add salt if needed Remove mineral deposits from aerators and showerheads Check bathtub and sink drains for debris and clean Vacuum heat registers and vents…
Read MoreGive Your Home Some Love on Valentine’s Day: 5 Essential Home Maintenance Tips (and More) to Avoid Costly Damage
Love is in the air in February, so it makes sense to love your home a little extra as we near Valentine’s Day. Making continual upgrades and/or repairs to your home will not only ensure your continued enjoyment and comfort but also increase the value of one of your biggest investments. Most importantly, they could…
Read MoreWhy & How to Budget For Your Future – Helpful Tips for Starting and Sticking with a Budget
Is 2023 the year that you save up for your very first home? Maybe the European vacation of your dreams? Perhaps for your future retirement? Whatever it is that you are saving for, a budget is the best way to get there, but that isn’t the only reason… Why take the time to create…
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