Home Buying
Buying Land and Building Your Home: All You Need To Know
Michigan is one of the last great frontiers. There is a lot of valuable and affordable land. For many, it would be amazing to buy land and build a home on it, but it can also seem like a daunting task and with good reason. It is a lot simpler to purchase a home that…
Read MoreFall West Michigan Real Estate Market Update
It’s that time again in West Michigan—colorful leaves, pumpkins, and apple cider—and time to get out the jackets. Like the weather, the West Michigan real estate market has cooled down just a touch. According to Forbes, “Most experts do not expect a housing market crash in 2023 since many homeowners have built up significant…
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 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 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 MoreBuying or Selling Your Home Could Trigger Anxiety: Here’s How to Cope
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month. What better time to discuss how to cope with anxiety! For sure, buying or selling your home could be a trigger for most. Even the most mentally healthy individuals will likely experience some anxiety with such an important transaction. According to mental health researchers, more than ever before, more adults…
Read MoreRelocation Guide – Part 3: Preparing, Selling, Buying
Where Will You Live? Deciding to relocate is a huge decision in itself, and finding a place to live once you get there is a whole other can of worms. As we said before, having a real estate agent in the city where you will be relocating will be essential to a smooth transition. If…
Read MoreRelocation 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…
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