The way that people search for homes and the role of the real estate agent have both dramatically changed over the last few years. With more than 90% of people using online resources to look for real estate, home buyers need an intuitive and
As the Greater Lansing housing marketing continues to make a comeback, more people are considering becoming first-time homebuyers. Similar to any other big life decision, seeking advice on whether or not you should purchase a home comes with its fair share of
When you're thinking about selling your home in Greater Lansing, or anywhere for that matter, it is important to understand how influential curb appeal is. Potential home buyers will first look at pictures of a home on a website, and the first
Home ownership remains cheaper in greater Lansing than renting. You can calculate just how much money you will save by owning by using the Rent vs Buy Calculator on this web site. Assuming a 4.5% mortgage rate on a 30 year fixed
Now that Fall is approaching some people are beginning to reflect on the coming year and what changes they want to make in their lives. Perhaps a move to a better climate or to seek a better job opportunity is being considered.
In the September edition of Money magazine in a special section entitled ‘What to do with $10,000’, they recommend buying income property near college towns. They particularly recommend East Lansing, Michigan where they show how a $10,000 down payment can get you
Stories abound about the money to be made buying fixer-uppers and flipping them and you can go to seminars where they will share their secrets with you for a price. Cable TV shows about the subject always end with happy smiling faces. Even if you
A Realtor's goal in listing a home is to sell the home as quickly as possible, for the highest price possible, with the least inconvenience to the seller. At the end of the day there are three primary factors that will make
There are six common mistakes that first time home buyers make. 1. They don't take the time to interview a number of agents to find one who is willing and able to consult with them throughout the buying process. An agent has
A current myth in residential real estate that is suppressing some first time home buyer sales is that a 20% down payment is required to get a mortgage loan. A recent survey by Freddie Mac showed that over 50% of respondents thought 20%