kalamazoo: Hazelhoff Builders (new to Active Rain), launches new web site - 08/28/08 09:35 AM
Hazelhoff Builders of Kalamazoo, MI has recently launched our new web site and joined the Active Rain Network.
We are looking forward to learning the value of the Active Rain Network and working and networking with the members.
A little bit about us, we are general contractors and trades contractors serving West Michigan. Our … (53 comments)
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kalamazoo: Family Loans Are A Great Down Payment Option! - 08/27/08 08:17 AM
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The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) recently altered its guidelines as a result of the Economic and Housing Recovery Act of 2008. One significant change was the elimination of the seller-funded down payment assistance program. Often used by builders through non-profit organizations such as Nehemiah and Ameridream, this program enabled … (0 comments)
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kalamazoo: Help has arrived: U.S. Congress comes through with relief - 08/20/08 07:44 AM
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The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, the most sweeping housing legislation since the Depression era, was passed by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives at the end of last month and was signed into law by President Bush. The new law addresses various … (0 comments)
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kalamazoo: A Bad Wrap! - 08/13/08 02:07 PM
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We've all heard the term, "wrap around," but what exactly does it mean? A wrap around mortgage, or simply a "wrap," is an agreement where the buyer of a property makes monthly payments to the seller of a property, who then pays the … (0 comments)
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kalamazoo: HutHound.com - 08/12/08 05:55 AM
Why use HutHound.com?Sellers:The "HutHound Way" offers sellers the ability to list real estate for absolutely FREE! HutHound is made available by vendors and advertisers. HutHound.com offers all of this:
· List your house/property online absolutely FREE!
· Have your house/property listed on the local MLS for FREE!
· Use the brochure … (0 comments)
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kalamazoo: GETTING A CASH GIFT? LUCKY YOU! - 08/04/08 08:09 PM
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Getting a gift in the form of cold, hard cash to buy real estate is a wonderful thing. Gift funds are a common way parents help their kids buy a home, but there are certain requirements to follow to ensure the gift transfer goes smoothly.
What exactly is a … (5 comments)
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kalamazoo: 4504 Serry Drive Caledonia, Michigan 49316 - 08/04/08 12:52 PM
Just Listed ~ 4504 Serry Drive Caledonia, Michigan 49316
Country Roads … take me home to this 2 bedroom walkout ranch on 1.11 acres in Caledonia Schools District. New Elementary School to be built at other end of subdivision. Spacious open floor plan, oak cabinets & trim are only … (2 comments)
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kalamazoo: Credit Issues? Your Lender Can Help. - 07/29/08 07:42 AM
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We frequently hear we're supposed to regularly check our credit reports. And staying on top of this is especiallyimportant when starting to shop for a new home. There are three main credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. These bureaus store consumer credit … (0 comments)
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kalamazoo: Five Year Increments - 07/22/08 02:51 PM
Which is better, a 30-year or a 15-year fixed rate mortgage? A common and important question which, when answered, affects both the monthly payment and the amount of interest paid on a mortgage loan. While paying less interest over a shorter timeframe seems to be the obvious answer, the difference in … (0 comments)
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kalamazoo: Downpayment Options - 07/15/08 06:04 AM
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For first-time buyers, often the first thought that comes to mind is, "I need a down payment." This is often followed by the question, "Now, where do I get that down payment?"
Depending upon the loan type, a home mortgage typically requires 3 to 5 percent … (0 comments)
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kalamazoo: To Pay or Not to Pay - 07/07/08 06:48 PM
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Numerous closing costs come with any mortgage. There's a fee for an appraisal and a fee for a credit report... and the lender has its fees, too. And don't forget about the attorney fee, title insurance and escrow charges. … (0 comments)
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kalamazoo: Is Owner Financing for You? - 07/05/08 02:01 PM
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Owner financing has been a popular practice in previous real estate downturns. Current market conditions and upheavals in the mortgage industry have given rise to a new-found interest in this idea. If you own your property outright, have a need to sell in a … (0 comments)
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kalamazoo: Baseball Cards and Collectables as Closing Money - 06/23/08 06:43 PM
In the search for funds to close, there is an oft-overlooked source that could be right under your nose - or at least somewhere safely tucked away inside your closet. How about that 1952 Mickey Mantle rookie baseball card? Sound silly? It's not. That baseball card has real value and can … (0 comments)
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kalamazoo: A recent survey and a rate increase could mean more competition for homes - 06/16/08 09:56 PM
Recent indication is that first time home buyers are getting tired of sitting on the sidelines. According to a recent online poll taken by the National Apartment Association, 17 percent of renters plan to make the jump to home ownership in the next year; 41 percent of the 2,041 … (0 comments)
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kalamazoo: Downtown Kalamazoo, MI Festivals - 05/13/08 06:27 AM
Now is a great time to start planning those outside events that everyone will be attending as Memorial Day is coming up and people are getting in the mood to be outdoors.
Downtown Kalamazoo, MI has so much to offer in the summer time that many people overlook all the … (0 comments)
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kalamazoo: Short Sales - Southwest Michigan - We can help you and your client - 05/10/08 01:47 PM
Hello Activerain Community,
Jim Milliman here, and I'd like to talk a bit about short sales.
Lord knows that just about every real estate agent out there in Michigan who is doing any kind of volume listing properties is probably dealing with several sellers who are a few months behind … (0 comments)
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kalamazoo: Economic Stimulus Checks - 05/07/08 02:20 PM
I thought I would cover the topic of this economic stimulus check that people are receiving to help offset the hard times that many Americans are facing. With foreclosures, and people not making payments on lines of credit, installments loans, and credit cards the government of course steps in to help … (2 comments)
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kalamazoo: Waterfront Property Owners in St. Joseph, Branch or Kalamazoo County Michigan? - 05/06/08 04:02 PM
Have you thought of renting your vacation property for extra income? If you own lakefront or riverfront property, a lake house, a cottage, or waterfront property you could be missing out on thousands of dollars in vacation rental income. Maybe you don't use your vacation property much anymore? Kids all grown up? … (0 comments)
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kalamazoo: Kalamazoo Michigan's Economy in Relation to Home Sales - 04/15/08 06:42 PM
My name is Matt Mulder with Keller Williams Realty in Kalamazoo, MI. I have been a Realtor in the Kalamazoo area for 6 years and strive to be on the leading edge of a shifting market.
I have noticed with Kalamazoo, MI & Portage, MI, that home sales have been in a … (1 comments)
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kalamazoo: Time to Build Your Perfect Dream Home! - 03/03/08 10:24 AM
Are you ready to build that perfect retreat that you've been talking and dreaming about? We've got the perfect piece of land to build it on: almost 10 acres of quiet, serenity located centrally to Hastings, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo and even close to Grand Rapids, MI. This acreage has been previously … (5 comments)
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kalamazoo: Market Study for Allegan, Michigan and surrounding area - 01/10/08 04:25 PM
Here
is the market study for Allegan, Michigan which is the county seat of Allegan County in Southwestern Michigan. This study includes the townships of Otsego, Allegan, Trowbridge, and Wayland.
This is beautiful country with easy access to Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, and Allegan. Ten acre parcels of land can be obtained … (2 comments)
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