Tomie Raines

Buying vs Renting in East Lansing

If you’re considering your first home in Mid-Michigan, you’re probably comparing the costs of buying vs renting in East Lansing and Greater Lansing. Graduates of Michigan State University are particularly familiar with the competitive and sometimes uncertain rental market in East Lansing,

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Last Minute Gifts for Homeowners

Rushing to find all of your last-minute gifts for this holiday season? Don’t worry, so are we! We’ve got great gifts for every homeowner in your life.  And BONUS: all of these can still get to you before the holiday! For the

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Holiday Hosting Tips

Do you have out of town guests coming to stay with you this holiday? Hosting extended family for a large meal? Feeling a little unprepared or overwhelmed? We’ve got the best tips from our REALTORS® for hosting this holiday season! Make a

Tomie Raines

Greater Lansing's Best and Worst Schools

There's a lot of pressure on new families to choose a home in a great school district. Choosing the right Greater Lansing school district can help your child develop their educational interests early on, and put them on the path towards high

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5 Holiday Decorating Tips

What does your home feel like around the holidays? Cozy and warm, colorful and bright, organized chaos (or just plain chaos)? Today, our REALTORS® are sharing their tips and tricks for decorating inside and outside this holiday season.  Did we miss any?