Realtor, Author & Neighbor: Battle Creek, Michigan

A frequent question I often get asked by prospective home buyers is ‘How do I get my credit report?'  I decided that I would put some information together on ways to get your credit report.  There are actually several ways to get your credit report, and most all of them are free.  Usually someone...

Investors in the last few years have been seeking out Pennfield Area Investment properties due to the townships close proximity to Battle Creek.  Pennfield is a township on the North side of Battle Creek, and has a Battle Creek mailing address, despite having its own municipal government.  At pre...

Horehound is a useful herb that grows well in Battle Creek, Michigan which is a zone 5 growing climate. The name ‘horehound' derives from the ‘Horus' the Egyptian god of sky and light.  In ancient times, herbalists prescribed horehound as a remedy for a variety of ailments, including fevers, mala...

With the crisp autumn chill in the air, nothing feels like fall to me more than Tomato picking time in Michigan.  I usually get my tomato plants in the ground on Memorial Day weekend and by late June or early July, I can start picking tomatoes daily.  My wife's favorite tomato is the Roma variety...

In our present day and age, the desire to know information on credit and credit repair constantly comes to bear upon a would-be home buyer when they are trying to qualify for a mortgage. It is a difficult subject to make light of, and laugh, but indeed I will try, as I hate getting too serious wh...

The Legacy Scholars program in Battle Creek was introduced in 2005 and made possible by a $4 Million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to provide a scholarship program for students in local high schools wanting to attend Kellogg Community College.  The program is available to students who at...

A growing problem for homeowners in a marketplace pocked marked with foreclosures in every neighborhood has been the limitation of filing for the Michigan Principle Residence Exemption (AKA Homestead Exemption Credit) to one time a year, on May 1st.  Expansion of the Michigan Principle Residence ...

Living on the North side of Battle Creek, Michigan offers a lot of quality living aspects in the city.  The homes are generally older, and there are many with architectural character that cannot be compared with other parts of the Battle Creek.  Living on the North side of Battle Creek makes one ...

If you live anywhere in America near a railroad, you have seen it.  Railroad Boxcar Graffiti.  Sitting at a railroad crossing, as you are thinking about how late you are going to be for your next appointment, as the train rumbles by, on and on displaying a kaleidoscope of intricate graffiti.  It ...

Bronson, Michigan is located in Western Branch County, about 35 miles south of Battle Creek.  The community was named after Jabez Bronson, settler and tavern keeper. The small community of just over 2300 people surrounds their lives, as with many rural areas around the local high school.  However...