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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

How to Narrow Your Home Search



If you're a prospective buyer in the Grand Rapids area and are in search of your essential home, search all homes on the MLS, or if you're wanting to place your home on the market, don't hesitate to obtain a free home price estimation tool. If you have any questions, or desire any preliminary information about the Grand Rapids real estate market, feel free to contact me at (616) 532-7200.

A home is one of the biggest financial investments you will make in your entire life. Today we want to talk a little about the process that any home buyer goes through when trying to find the perfect home, so you can better understand where to begin if you are thinking of buying a home. 

The first thing you will want to figure out is what type of home you are looking for. Is it a 2-bedroom? A 3-bedroom? A house with a 2-car garage? 

The next thing to do is narrow your search down to a specific area. This could be an area as big as a town or a city, or as small as a specific street or neighborhood. Real estate is all about location, and you want to be happy with where you are living. 

From there, the next important step is finding out which mortgage program you qualify for. There are a ton of different programs out there for all types of situations, we just simply have to find the best fit for you. Once we find the price range and program for you, you want to pick out a list of around 8-10 houses to tour.

Once you have finally selected your perfect home, we will check it out to determine what kind of offer you should make. We have been doing this for years and know all the aspects to look at, both inside and out. 

We love helping buyers find their perfect home and would love to help you. If you are interested in buying a home in Grand Rapids, please give us a call. We are really looking forward to helping you!

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Our Market Is Looking Great Heading into Fall



If you're a prospective buyer in the Grand Rapids area and are in search of your essential home, search all homes on the MLS, or if you're wanting to place your home on the market, don't hesitate to obtain a free home price estimation tool. If you have any questions, or desire any preliminary information about the Grand Rapids real estate market, feel free to contact me at (616) 532-7200.

The last 60 days have been red hot here in Grand Rapids. We're having a record year at Realty Executives and there appears to be no end in sight.

For example, just last week we listed a friend of ours' house. He said he wanted $130,000, but we were able to get $140,000! That extra money went a long way in helping to pay off some of his student debt and car loans. Then, we got him in his next house with zero percent down on a $300,000 home! Because he was able to get a low payment and favorable conditions, he could pay off his debt. 

This example goes to show how hot our market is. You can sell your home quickly and for top dollar, and then lock in a low interest rate on your next house! If you're interested in taking advantage of these fantastic conditions, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We'd love to help you make something happen!