Tomie Raines

Surprising Michigan Real Estate Statistics & Trends in 2016

Michigan realtors have seemed to reach a consensus about the housing market in 2016: it’s a seller’s market. Conditions for purchasing a house are becoming ideal, with buyer’s getting more square footage for their money, and taking advantage of the healthy Michigan

New Agents

New Agent Announcement! ~ Charlevoix office

Please join us in welcoming Nancy Chomiczewski to the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate Charlevoix office!   To learn more about Nancy, visit her personal site on bhhsmi.com.

Tomie Raines

5 Ways to Help Your Pets Adjust to the Big Move

Adjusting to a new home, and the whole moving experience, from packing your old home up to after your things are all settled at the new place, can cause your pet stress. Cats are especially sensitive to their environment, preferring familiarity, but

New Agents

New Agent Announcement! ~ Elkhart office

Please join us in welcoming Chris Hooley to the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northern Indiana Real Estate Elkhart office!   To learn more about Chris, visit his personal site on bhhsni.com.

New Agents

New Agent Announcement! ~ East Lansing office

Please join us in welcoming Vince Dragonetti to the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Tomie Raines REALTORS® East Lansing office!   To learn more about Vince, visit his personal site on tomieraines.com.

Tomie Raines

What Credit Score is Needed to Buy a House

One of the first steps you’ll go through in preparing to buy a house will be getting your credit in order. So, what should your credit score be if you’re wanting to buy a house? Well, there’s no definitive answer. Obviously the