It seems there are many misconceptions of the FHA loan. Let’s review: 1st let’s talk quality of pre-approval You could be looking at an FHA offer with a solid pre-approval VS a conventional offer with a lender who has not done all of their homework....
There are many articles about why listing a home FSBO (for sale by owner) is a bad idea - honestly I am more concerned with the buyer who goes in unrepresented Many times both parties do not know the the full process. If you have...
Mortgage Credit Certificate A Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) entitles qualified home buyers to reduce the amount of their federal income tax liability by an amount equal to a portion of the interest paid during the year on a home mortgage. This tax credit allows the buyer...
What makes a great Broker in Real Estate In Michigan to become a Broker you have to take 90 hours of approved con-ed - pass a test have 3 years of full time experience and keep up with legal con-ed. Requirements here. So this is...
Things to think about when buying a Grand Rapids DownTown Condo You may have not thought of these Dryer hook up View Services Which way does the sun set and rise What windows are outside your windows How old is the elevator...
Which came first the Agent or the Builder This question has been asked more times than I would like to admit! The argument whether or not the builder is going to pay the Realtors commission. There are so many things to consider, but how about we...
Old world features in New Construction I was showing an older home to a young couple the other day and they saw the laundry chute and did not know what this feature was - it was very cool to tell them about features of an...
Courtesy of Kyle Moroney at MLive.com Five Grand Rapids-area high schools are among the top public high schools in the nation, according to the latest report released by Newsweek. East Grand Rapids, Rockford, Forest Hills Central and Northern and Grand Rapids Public City Middle/High School are included...
And with this new year, we have some great news to share, You may qualify for a tax credit. HOW DO YOU QUALIFY? 2 WAYS: If you sold a home within the last four years and your state equalized value at the time of sale was lower...
1. Doing donuts in the empty Meijer parking lot is considered driver’s ed. If your 16th birthday falls sometime between October and May, learning how to control your car while spinning out on snow and black ice is required training before taking your driver’s license test....
