First time homebuyers – the who, what, when, why, how, and where Being a first time homebuyer can be both exhilarating and exciting as well as terrifying. Answering the who, what, when, why, how, and where before the real hunt begins can really take some of the stress off the process. Here are some of…

Featured Agent Paula Kahkonen One of the first things you want to find when selecting a real estate agent is chemistry. Do you click? Do you feel like you can be open and honest, and they will be open and honest in return? Finding the perfect real estate agent for you is like finding someone…

Buying or selling a home can be stressful–the remedy? SELF CARE If you are considering selling your home or in the process of looking for a new place to settle, it can be a very stressful and unsettling time. It is often indicative of a big change in your life. Fortunately, there are a few…

Featured Agent Shelley Silva Shelley Silva, 616 Realty’s master of negotiation Art by definition is when someone combines design elements that harmonize together to create something unique and powerful; ​616 Real Estate Agent Shelley Silva​ is an artist, not in the traditional sense of the word, but in the world of buying and selling houses.…

Spring is Coming – Are you ready to sell your home? Daffodils and tulips are just around the corner, and if you are thinking about selling your home, then it is time to get started prepping for that spring sale. The more you can do to get ready now, the more painless the process will…

Top Home Design Decor 2021 Sometimes being stuck indoors for long periods of time can be nice and relaxing; after a while, we go stir crazy. It also appears that the more time we spend in our home the more things we would like to change. While you survive the long Michigan winter, why not…

Featured Agent Marty Kellogg Marty Kellogg–Builder, Agent, Unicorn Finding an agent who is genuine, hard-working, and thorough can sometimes be difficult. Finding one who has all those characteristics and can pinpoint a home’s value from the foundation to the roof, can be like finding  a four-leaf clover, a needle in the proverbial haystack, a unicorn.…

616 Realty’s Guide to discovering your dream home At 616 Realty, the mission is to help people in Michigan find their dream home.  In order to help us help you, you have to know what you are looking for in a dream home!  This includes knowing what architectural style of home you are looking for…

The key to buying and selling your home: Find the right real estate agent     While it might not actually be that simple, one of the most important things you can do when buying and selling a home is spending the time to find the right agent for you! The right agent can turn…

Outdoor holiday light hacks to get you inspired to decorate! How does time fly so fast? It is once again the holidays! How can that be? While you may be hem-hawing about whether or not to put up those outdoor holiday lights, let me just share a little story that might get you on the…