Short Sale vs Foreclosure – What’s the Difference in Grand Rapids?

Whether you’re a buyer or a borrower/seller, a short sale, and foreclosure each present different advantages and difficulties. What Is A Foreclosure In Grand Rapids, Michigan? In simple terms… “A foreclosed home is one in which the owner is unable to make his mortgage loan payments and the bank repossessed the home” (source).  If you … Continued

Why Won’t My House Sell In Grand Rapids?

You’re trying to sell a Grand Rapids MI house that just won’t sell? And yet – the news says the real estate market is heating up. The media is practically shouting again about multiple offers, high demand, and record-setting prices. So where’s your contract? These tips could be just what you need to help you sell your … Continued

Foreclosure notice of default in Michigan– what is it?

If you’ve gotten a foreclosure notice of default and want to know what the heck is going on, keep reading. Basically, a foreclosure notice of default is a document that has to be filed by a lender to start the process of foreclosure. The foreclosure notice of default must be sent to anyone who has … Continued

The State of the Market for Buyers in Grand Rapids Michigan

Is it still a buyer’s market today in Grand Rapids? As experts in the Grand Rapids real estate market, we get asked this question a lot. The answer isn’t as simple as yes or no. The State of the Market for Buyers in Grand Rapids Michigan First off, it really depends on the property type … Continued

How to Find a Good Real Estate Agent in Grand Rapids

Hiring a real estate agent in Grand Rapids can be frustrating. So what are the steps on how to find a good real estate agent in Grand Rapids? Many local large real estate brokers will spend thousands of dollars each month to ensure that their agents are the most visible, whether it be online, in the … Continued