The warm-weather housing market might be coming to a close in just a few short weeks, but don’t worry — if you’re looking to enter the market there’s still a good chance to find a buyer/seller before the end of the year. In fact, you could be coming in at exactly the right time because Michigan […]
You’ve seen the shows on HGTV, the brand new series on Netflix, the craze on sites like Pinterest and Instagram—tiny houses are all the rage. These smaller spaces come with gigantic opportunities—if you’re looking for an incredibly versatile and stylish home, you may want to look into one of the hottest housing trends of the […]
Picture this: you’ve finally found the home of your dreams. It’s got all the features you’ve been searching for, and it’s in the perfect neighborhood. There can’t possibly be anything wrong with it…right? Though technically optional, a home inspection is highly recommended by most realtors, as it can save you thousands of dollars—or even prevent […]
Buying a house is probably the single largest investment you’ll ever make, and you want to ensure you get the best value for your hard-earned dollar. That’s why more and more home buyers today are turning to professional Home Inspection experts. A professional Home Inspector takes a close look beneath a house’s surface, and then prepares a […]
As the school year gets underway, Michigan’s housing market is expected to continue along the same trends that its been experiencing — more money coming in over listing prices and plenty of people buying. Part of Michigan’s dormant housing market can be attributed to the lack of new construction permits, which is continuing a slowdown […]
We’ve all been there. One day, you look around your house, and there’s just So. Much. Stuff. Stuff in boxes, stuff on the walls, stuff in the corners—just…stuff. If you’re gearing up to sell your home, you’re going to have to deal with all that accumulated clutter eventually. Luckily, there are plenty of simple strategies […]
Today’s low mortgage rates have more homeowners dreaming of a lower rate and the smaller monthly payments that go with it. But it’s important to remember that when it comes to refinancing your mortgage, home equity matters. Equity is the cash value in your home. For instance, if your home is valued at $300,000 and […]
Everybody loves talking about mortgages. They’re fun, easy to understand, and a great icebreaker, right?….Wrong. Thanks to their lengthy process, technical jargon, and confusing options, mortgages have a bit of an intimidating reputation—but it doesn’t have to be that way! If you’re in the process of buying a new home and dreading the mortgage application […]
There are many things to think about when purchasing a home. Do I make enough money? Is my credit score good enough? How much do I need to put down to buy a home? There are a variety of programs with down payment options that come with advantages and disadvantages. Sometimes, putting down 20% has […]
As a result of months of low inventory, home prices continue to escalate throughout Michigan’s housing market — however, real estate professionals are starting to see signs of progress as available inventory begins to grow. Grosse Pointe made up for its unusual decline in closed sales with a 42 unit jump to 92 closed sales […]
