There are many families that feel...they want to simplify their life!!

Too much House??

Want to be out of debt!!!   This is a common theme in many clients we work with.  Many clients are thinking of downsizing which when you think about it...it really makes sense.
Especially those living on the lake...where the years have gone by and the kids are out of the home...not using the lake.  Home now is too big to maintain.
With large mortgage payments and equity in the home, there are some nice ways to simplify your life.

Example.

Seller owns lake home or other.  Sells at a reduce rate in the market to make it happen in this market.  All the buyers want a deal.  We all know its true but it still makes sense when you look at the big picture.

Sell, pay CASH for a wonderful new home that fits your needs!!   WITH a simplicity of life...NO debt. No Payments.  Not bad!!  Great Feeling!!

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There are many questions...but this is the most common that I hear.

Is the market turning around??

Yes and No.   Depends on the price range and area.  
For the Hudsonville/Jenison areas...the hottest area is any homes under the 125K mark.
It has somewhat turned out to a be a Sellers market???   What??  A sellers market???  In the last 2 months the demand has really changed.   Add in the tax credit...very nice option for home buyers.
Has the market turned...????for this price range and area...Yes. 

Steve Frody

November 30th Deadline on 2009 Tax Credit for Buyers: What does it mean for Home Sellers?

With the $8,000 tax credit scheduled to end Nov. 30, the number of home buyers looking to take advantage of the credit (as well as the historically low prices and low interest rates) could possibly increase as the year winds down, especially as we start seeing glimmers of an economic upturn for the real estate market. If you've been waiting for the right window of opportunity to put your home on the market, this might be the time. I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to call me or email me any time. For more information on the Tax Credit, visit http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/2009/faq.php.

This addition......was taken from a lenders quarterly update...(I thought how fitting it is.)

Trouble selling...????  Problem Solved.

Is your home the best shape of its Life?

Have you set the stage?

The "Price is Right" isnt just a game show. 

Now may not be the time to sell? 

I met with Shelley my wife today...and I shared with her we have just noticed a slow down in the market again over the last two weeks.
1.  Weather....has not helped.
2.  Or has the news.
3.  Lending...

For an updated stats...I thought these were interesting.  Overall sales of homes on the GRAR board this year of 2009.

Jan  836  units sold.
Feb  904  "   "
Mar  1126  "    "
April 1185   "   "
May  1066   "    "

The short sale/repo percentage of homes sold on the market.

Jan  69 %     In 2008 it was only 14%.  Yes the market has changed.
Feb  68.5%
Mar  65%
April 60.5%
May  53.75%     Slight change in the right direction.

Showing homes to buyers.....meeting with potential sellers....working with current listing clients...

It really is amazing how much we are in the business of helping people.  Ex.  For buyers, the more and more we are in the business, helping others look for the first time home, investors buying and scooping up great values, to buyers looking for the dream home on the lake or in town is a great thing.

When selling, working with current listings and possible sellers to help give them ideas on what it takes to move, determine the right action steps to take next.  Or sharing with sellers that are not financially in a good position to sell options...Just yesterday one of our clients said they never heard of the options from other agents.  Maybe financially they cant move...but lets talk options.
The more and more we are in the business, i am really amazed and love to help others when we can in our business.

One of the joys...of looking at many homes is there are always some cool things and ideas you run into when showing homes to buyers.

Well, this one took me by surprise.  I had to take a picture.

The Grill was directly out the window.  No need to deal with the Michigan weather when you can open the window and check the steaks and burgers..

This has to rate as one of the best I have seen!!  They even built the roof to allow for the grill!!!

Here is a story....

At the closing the other day my clients were sitting at the table selling/closing on their home. 

In the other room were the buyers...with cameras...gifts and celebration.  There was a party in there.  Hooting and cheering it up.  What a big contrast in the market.

One room...Big Party with getting their home of there dreams at a good price.
One room...Happy its sold...but no big party.

I thought...how true this is in our market today.  Its tough selling...but the buying side is a PARTY!

Its the best time for investments...and move up buyers.

Call us today.  Steve and Shelley.  662-9664.

Today...there were more coyotes....right between my home and my neighbors.  I have seen more coyotes than deer this winter.  I have never seen one before in 30 years of hunting until this year I have seen 5 different ones in my backyard.  Crazy!!!  Lock the doors...  :-)

The first photo...close up from back door...and the other one farther out when they were heading to the woods.