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grand rapids michigan: Short Sale Route for Sellers 4 Grand Rapids Short Sales - 03/26/11 05:39 PM
Exploring the Short Sale from Start to Finish. What sellers and buyers need to know:
Your home is now listed and active on the MLS. The agent has created a marketing plan and priced the home aggressively with in market value range. The offer and/or offers are coming in, you sit down with your agent and pick the offer that works the best. From there you submit the package below to start the process the bank.
Offer with all signatures Buyer Pre Approval Letter Copy of Buyer earnest check Buyer signed Short Sale Disclosure Seller Short Sale Package (already complete) Up to date financial … (1 comments)
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grand rapids michigan: Short Sale Route for Sellers 3 Grand Rapids Short Sales - 02/14/11 04:23 PM
Exploring the Short Sale from Start to Finish. What sellers and buyers need to know:
Completion of the Short Sale Package:
The agent and the seller work close to assemble the proper paper work (short sale package) these documents must be filled out truthfully and complete. If the banks receive anything that's not complete they could ignore or move the file to the bottom of the Short Sale pile. I cannot stress enough the importance of concise and complete information when filling out the Short Sale package.
Occupying the home:
While your house is listed as a Short Sale your bank will send someone out to … (1 comments)
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grand rapids michigan: Short Sale Route for Sellers 2 Grand Rapids Short Sale - 01/13/11 08:24 AM
Exploring the Short Sale from Start to Finish. What sellers and buyers need to know:
So you've consulted with your lender and possibly a non-profit home counselor and decided you want to proceed with the short sale. Where do you start?
1-Meet with a certified SFR real estate agent. They can assist with all questions related to the processes of the Short Sale. Ask the agent how many Short Sale transactions they processed last year.
2. The agent should ask questions to make sure you would qualify for a possible Short Sale on your home. These types of transactions take dedication and patience from both … (5 comments)
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grand rapids michigan: Grand Rapids Neighborhood's | Heritage Hill - 11/18/10 03:29 PM
Heritage Hill is one of the largest urban historic districts in the country. It was the first "neighborhood" of Grand Rapids and is adjacent to downtown.
Its 1,300 homes date from 1848 and represent over 60 architectural styles. These were the homes of lumber barons, teachers, judges, and legislators who shaped our city's future.
Today, the population is equally diverse. Professionals, trades people, artisans and students; singles, couples and families, renters and homeowners; people of all colors, backgrounds and incomes make Heritage Hill home.
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grand rapids michigan: Wordless Wednesday~My very first entry! - 02/04/09 12:25 PM
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grand rapids michigan: Take the plunge~Buy a home~Waters are fine! - 02/03/09 09:14 PM
So you've decided to take the plunge. Your family and friends keep saying "you should really buy a home, the time has never been better"! Well, I'm here to say, your family and friends are right!
Buyers today have the cream of the crop, pick of the litter, best of the best homes to choose from, not to mention great mortgage rates. Buyers with the help of their agents, should educate themselves so they can make the best possible decision when choosing your home.
Check out this site HowStuffWorks they have some great tips. Then go check out my website or call me anytime for … (2 comments)
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grand rapids michigan: A day in the "WINTER LIFE" of a Michigan Real Estate professional - 01/30/09 08:59 PM
Now don't get me wrong, I love me some good ole Michigan winter! Usually around mid February, I start yearning for spring to come along. Well, it's hit me already. I figure it's because we've received record snowfall.
It just keeps snowing and snowing and then it snows some more! I look at it this way, as each winter day passes; we're closer to spring, so, I got that going for me!! Most things are easier, no piling on the heavy coats, boots, gloves, hats and mittens!
When I go out into the frozen tundra to show homes or check on my listings, I bring the … (15 comments)
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grand rapids michigan: Step away from that door! - 01/25/09 03:59 PM
I'm the proud listing agent for a home that's in the foreclosure process. Having taken a crash course in what is the reality here in Western Michigan. I'm learning so much and find the process both challenging and rewarding!
I received a call from a gentleman working for the bank, he had an order to secure and/or check on the property. My clients are in the process of making other living arrangements and have started to move some things from the home. I had done my due diligence's to post a sign on the door to CALL ME which the fellow so … (11 comments)
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grand rapids michigan: 2009 First Time Buyers Guide Grand Rapids Michigan - 01/19/09 04:27 PM
Choosing the right agent- When it comes to one of the most important decisions of your life you need to have personable and professional agent on your side. This agent should have closed on several homes through out the year and be a full time real estate professional. They should keep up with the trends in the industry to effectively consult with their clients.
Where do I find this agent?-In Grand Rapids MI check out open houses, blogs and ask family and friends who they would recommend. When choosing this person make sure you connect and they have your best interest in mind. You will … (0 comments)
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grand rapids michigan: Let it snow in Western Michigan - 12/30/08 07:48 PM
Winter time in Western Michigan Do you ever feel like you have cabin fever? Over the holidays we had so much snow that we felt like prisoners in our own home. We had approximately 2 ft of both light and fluffy and wet and heavy snow. At the same time we were entertaining my In-laws from Venice FL. Needless to say we made the best out this snow situation.
Plow trucks anyone I live in the most wonderful neighborhood! Our neighbors look out for one another and on this weekend with the snow we experienced it seemed like forever before the plow's came to … (2 comments)
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grand rapids michigan: Festivals in Grand Rapids Michigan - 05/02/07 07:39 PM
Spring is here and Downtown Grand Rapids and surrounding areas offer several festivals during any given weekend in the spring, summer and fall. These events offer a great time for all to get out and take part in our community happenings. The major festival in Grand Rapids called "Festival" is a three-day arts celebration in June that initiates the summer season.
http://www.festivalofthearts.org/
Festival of the Arts Downtown Grand Rapids June 1,2, & 3 2007
Other Festivals in Downtown and surrounding areas:
Eastown Street Fair
Cottage Bar Chili Cook off
German
Irish
Italian
Mexican/Latino
Polish
Soul
Email mkent@greenridge.com
www.kentcountyhome.com
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