The ABC's of Conquering Clutter - 08/28/07 01:23 PM
Clutter is an issue that everyone deals with, unless you are like my girlfriend who moves every two years and therefore stays more on top of the clutter than the rest of us. I'm currently "decluttering" my house and let me tell you this is one of the worst projects I've … (5 comments)
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Curb Appeal - Best Face Forward - 08/28/07 12:58 PM
I know that I've done several blogs on the importance of staging and curb appeal. Why? Because it could mean the difference between selling and not selling your home. Plus, these articles are more meaningful when you are going through the process yourself. Today, I'm cleaning my office, staining a deck … (5 comments)
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10 Steps for Staging a Room or For Decorating for the Present - 08/24/07 06:42 AM
If you have read my blogs in the past, you would know that I love to pick up magazines and browse online about articles dealing with homes and real estate. Just goes to show you that I truly love real estate. One of my favorite shows, online places and magazines is … (4 comments)
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How to Sell in a Buyer's Market - 08/23/07 01:30 PM
O.K. honestly I can't guarantee that a seller will sell in this market, but I can give you some helpful hints based on what I notice buyer's are looking for. And if it makes you feel any better, I'm getting ready to sell in the Spring market next year so guess … (16 comments)
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Celebration on the Grand and Upcoming Events in Grand Rapids, MI - 08/23/07 12:11 PM
It saddens me to say that summer is almost done. It seems like summer just started. Summer is my absolute favorite time in Michigan. With over 11,000 lakes and the hot weather, there are tons of activities to partake in. As a mom, I'm always on the lookout for fun events. … (1 comments)
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The More Things Change, The More Things Stay The Same...Is it true for Grand Rapids, MI? - 08/21/07 11:42 AM
Lately, I've been having this saying go through my head and I've struggled with really understanding the meaning of it. "The more things change, the more things stay the same." I even did a google search on the meaning of this phrase but the articles that were written on it had … (1 comments)
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Had to Share my View on the Media... I Think You'll Agree :) - 08/20/07 08:41 PM
I was browsing for a picture to put up for one of my blogs and ran across this picture that I thought you might all enjoy. I try to keep things positive and remember that the glass is half full, not half empty which is why I usually try to stay … (8 comments)
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Michigan Market... The Good and The Bad - 08/20/07 08:31 PM
So here's the good news. In July, the sale of single family homes increased 8.6% over the same period last year according to the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors statistics (http://www.grar.com/). According to the National Association of Realtors, "a forward-looking indicator based on pending sales of existing homes suggests the market may … (0 comments)
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The Market Is What It Is... - 08/20/07 07:42 PM
I learned this saying from a conference I attended and I absolutely love it. Life is what it is. For real estate, the market is what it is.
Everyone knows it's a buyer's market. Everyone is trying to negotiate and get the best deal. And for some, homes are staying on … (1 comments)
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Work Like You Don't Need the Money... Encouraging Words - 08/02/07 01:25 PM
I just posted an article of what I wrote to my database about a conference that I went to that I felt really changed my life. I was given insight into so many things in my life that I'll never fully be able to express everything that happened. The one thing … (19 comments)
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Grand Rapids Market Stats - 08/02/07 01:01 PM
Here's the latest market reports as reported through the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors (GRAR) board.
Information is based January - July 2007 and compares this year with last year. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Single Family and Condo Report
Price #Sold through July
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