Posts by Beth Owen
Real 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…
Read MoreFeatured Agent – Eldon Palmer
When Buying or Selling Real Estate, Connection is Key: Connect with 616 REALTY’s Eldon Palmer When corporate America and L.A. weren’t all they were cracked up to be, and it didn’t make sense to have others take care of their children, Michigan native Eldon Palmer and his wife began searching for something different. He…
Read MoreThe 411 on Downsizing
Have you been considering downsizing? Maybe you are worn out and ready to retire… maybe you are tired of the upkeep of a large home… or maybe, you just want to put money in the bank for that lake home you have been dreaming about… Or perhaps, you have been… …noticing a huge spike…
Read MoreFeatured Agent – Courtney Clement
When Buying or Selling Your Home You Want and Need an All Star: Enter 616 REALTY’S Courtney Clement When embarking on one of the most important financial and emotional transactions of your life, buying or selling a home, it stands to reason that you want an all star on your team. That is exactly…
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