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Today’s highly competitive housing market looks quite different from how it did before COVID-19 struck.Over the past two years, as the pandemic raged, the number of homes for sale plunged by over 57%, leading prices to skyrocket 25% from December 2019 to December 2021,…
During the cold winter months, especially in the midwest, we find ourselves indoors more often. Now is a good time to do your part to make your home safer and healthier by following these quick tips that provide some ways you can make your home a healthier space that…
While most home buyers spend their time at an open house simply checking out the layout of the rooms and the name brands on the kitchen appliances, smart buyers know what’s really important to look for when buying a home.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2019, the most recent year of available state level data, Michigan has the fifth highest homeownership rate among states, at 71.6%. For reference, the national homeownership that year stood at 64.1%.
Owning a home comes with certain responsibilities. There is no landlord to call when a sink stops draining or the lawn needs mowing. Regular home maintenance is essential to lengthening the lifespan of key components in a house as well as ensuring a property is a safe and…
A lot has changed over the past year. For many people, the rise in remote work influenced what they’re looking for in a home and created a greater appetite for a dedicated home office. Some professionals took advantage of the situation and purchased a bigger home. Other…
Do you enjoy road trips? They say home is where the heart is, but sometimes, getting out and exploring is a chance to create new memories, experience places you've never been, and in some cases, take the road less traveled.
The parent company of our broker - Max Broock - has a host of in house resources that we can refer our clients to, including John Adams Mortgage. Recently, they unveiled a suite of innovative products designed to help our clients make their next move is (literally) down the…
Is anyone else sick of the rain?A rainy day can do more than just dampen your mood– it can turn your home and property into a soggy mess.While it may be impossible to stop every water issue, there are things you can do to protect your home from water damage…
In real estate, it’s normal to see ebbs and flows in the market. Typically, the summer months are slower-paced than the traditionally busy spring. But this isn’t a typical summer. As the economy rebounds and life is returning to normal, the real estate market is…
One Michigan city was among the top 50 best places to live in the U.S., according to a recent report from Niche.In the 2021 report, one Michigan city made the cut, along with several top spots in Texas. States like New York, Oregon, Hawaii, are less visible on the list,…
Planning to stay in a hotel for your vacation is so '90s. The emergence of the internet and websites like Airbnb, VRBO, TripAdvisor and more have made it possible for travelers to feel right at home in a new city ... because they're staying in someone else's home and…
