Realtor, Author & Neighbor: Battle Creek, Michigan

Methamphetamine is a nightmare in more ways than one.  What is Methamphetamine? Methamphetamine is a powerful central nervous system stimulant that is addictive, and destroys lives.  The production of this drug is unfortunately made easily in clandestine laboratories with relatively inexpensive, ...

Have you ever kissed a Giraffe?  You can in Battle Creek, Michigan!  That's right, you can march right on down to the Binder Park Zoo and stroll down the wooden walkways, and brick paths to your destiny!  Take the tram ride to Wild Africa, and get off at the African village and continue following...

My life as a Realtor often takes me to traveling along some of the many back roads in Calhoun County, Michigan.  I have had many an adventure, my GPS and I as we fly along trying to get from house to house to show, photograph or inspect for a client.  Back roads in Calhoun County, Michigan come l...

One of the great things about living in Battle Creek, Michigan is you get to experience the Cereal City Sweetness.  What is the Cereal City Sweetness?  Well, since we are home to three of the largest cereal manufacturing companies in the world: Kellogg's, Post and Ralston, we get to smell it in t...

I have been using a Brother All-In-One Printer, Copier, Fax and Scanner for about 18 months now, and I consider it the best tool I have ever purchased for my business.  The model I have is the MFC-8460N.  MFC stands for ‘Multi-Function Copier'.  It is a laser jet printer, and its paper tray holds...

The FHA 203(k) Loan Program is essential for Battle Creek.  What is the FHA 203(k) Loan Program?  It is a residential loan program offers by the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) that allows for not only the purchase of a home, but also some needed repairs. The Housing and Urban Development (HUD) w...

Further compounding the problem of declining property values and an influx of foreclosures, the City of Battle Creek is self generating an even further bite in tax revenues for its own City operation.  In 2005 the City of Battle Creek enacted the Vacant and Abandoned Structures Ordinance Chapter ...

When property taxes are calculated in a Municipality, they are driven by one primary source of data, and that is home sales. Home sales drive taxable values, city budgets and forecast the future. In Michigan, the tax assessment department in each City or township has an appraiser or tax evaluator...

The Real Estate monkey in Battle Creek, Michigan is chasing the City Commissioners and they do not yet know it.  What is the Real Estate monkey?  For lack of a better description, it is that quiet mysterious thing that sneaks up on you, and jumps on you when you least expect it.  Kind of like the...

Home Buyers in Battle Creek have a lot of options available to them if they use a knowledgeable Realtor who knows the area.  I have worked with many home buyers in Battle Creek, and helped them become successful homeowners.  One of the valuable services I provide is my website, which I try to kee...