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I recently learned that the MI congress passed a law stating that home owners who buy an owner occupied homeand retain their previous primaryresidence while they attempt to sell can keep the homestead exemption for up to three years on both properties. This is a huge benefit to move up buyers
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We are seeing another Fannie and Freddie change, this time when it comes to condo coverage that the condo associations and/or management companiesmust have. It's regarding dishonesty coverage. Fannie and Freddie used to only require $10,000 dishonesty coverage. This is related to liability insurance. Horror stories are popping up all over
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The reality of the economy is starting to show in our commercial market.
Small business owners are resilient. They work more hours, they change faster to keep business going.
Small business ownersdrop employees to reduce payroll. Before they cut an employee they look for other cuts first. Most small business owners
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Keeping elderly relatives and friends active is a live saving gesture. For you and them!
We don't think about how important that hug or gesture can be to our elderly relatives and friends.
As we age....it changestheir mobility, their world. Some people meet for coffee at the local coffee shops
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Autumn is a picturesque time of year here in West Michigan. Wehave lots
of rivers, lakes, fall color, and lots of wildlife. This seriesof photos lets you
see a few residents of the Thornapple River at their daily routine.
The Thornapple River flows into the Grand River,the longest in the state
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We have gathered a list of the Top Best Forest Hills Houses
( Ada-Cascade) to buy, based on price per square foot.
Please note: This list can change daily as some homes sell,
prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.
The homes listed below are probably dated and
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Knock Knock....Who's There? By: Gary White~ Grand Rapids Real Estate, FlexIt Realty, a call or click away! (Flexit Realty~Serving West Michigan)
Your Real Estate Professional, to Sell Your Expired MLS Listing!
Many people think because there home expired it isn't going to sell. That is the farthest thing from the truth.
Expired listings happen for a number of reasons. Here is the top10 reasons homes don't sell.
You didn't have a marketing
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For some reason people don't think sharing complete information with the their agents is necessary.
Even in the disclosure process many sellers do not want to share the whole truth.
Agents have legal and ethical issues they face if they knowingly contribute to falsification of disclosures.
I have had clients make
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After The Sale, Surprise! By: Gary White~ Grand Rapids Real Estate, FlexIt Realty, a call or click away! (Flexit Realty~Serving West Michigan)
We all have little surprises that happen to us.
The time you don't want to be surprised is after you have purchased a new home. Walking in for the first time as the owner of a homeand finding something your were not expecting.
I had an agent call and ask, "what
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Stigmatized properties can be a Trick or a Treat depending on if you are selling or buying.
Many people do not know that if a death happens in or on a property it does not have to be disclosed by the seller or sellers agent in Michigan and most other states.
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Most of us sell only a small number of homes in our lifetimes. With limited experience
in real estate how are we capable of maximizing the profits from our home sale? Many
home sellers make the critical mistake of thinking all Realtors are the same. They list
with the first agent
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Most of us sell only a small number of homes in our lifetimes. With limited experience
in real estate how are we capable of maximizing the profits from our home sale? Many
home sellers make the critical mistake of thinking all Realtors are the same. They list
with the first agent
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Most of us sell only a small number of homes in our lifetimes.
With limited experience in real estate how are we capable of
maximizing the profits from our home sale? Many home sellers make
the critical mistake of thinking all Realtors are the same. They list
with the first agent
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You might have to really look at this picture to see the details.
When I went to our local food store recently, I needed to to make a
necessary stop. When I saw the bathroom, I had to go to my car and get
get my camera to take this shot
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Most of us sell only a small number of homes in our lifetimes.
With limited experience in real estate how are we capable of
maximizing the profits from our home sale? Many home sellers
make the critical mistake of thinking all Realtors are the same.
They list with the first agent
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Ada Michigan- Ada Village Trick or Treat at Ada Village Shops &
Fire Hall Open House Sat. Oct 31st 5-6pm
Cascade Michigan- Halloween Open House at 2865 Thornhills Ave
Fire Station:Oct 31st 6-8pm
East Grand Rapids MI- Halloween Saturday Oct 31st 6-8 pm
EGR
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Having Trouble Selling? By: Gary White~ Grand Rapids Real Estate, FlexIt Realty, a call or click away! (Flexit Realty~Serving West Michigan)
The Michigan market has many homes on the market longer than it usually takes to sell.
It is no wonder....the unemployment rate is over 15% the number of foreclosureshas consistently in the top fivefor thenation, month after month. I just heard the new number of foreclosures is 2200 for Kent County
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Well, it happened again!
The house where my in-laws live is on a quiet little cul de sac street. It has always been a stable, safe neighborhood, but lately there has been a rash of garage break ins. They have lived there for 47 years...we arn't moving them with a bulldozer!
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No, I don't have my months mixed up.
I know it's October and Thanksgiving isn't until November 26th. I'm sure after all the candy has been passed out for halloween and everything is settled down, we'll begin our preparations for Thanksgiving and the traditional Thanksgiving Day weekend.
But what if we
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I just listed a home for apast client.
Hehas spent thousands of dollars getting in readying the homenot counting personal hours painting, cleaning and updating.
I laughed, during the signing of the listing documents my seller says, "show my house but don't walk on the floors or carpets they are perfect."
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Scheduled to open in the fall of 2010, construction has started on the new
elementary school at the old Ottawa Hills High School plot, formerly Iroquois
Middle School. The Grand Rapids Public School system sold the land and
buildings and the old OttawaHigh School building was torn down this summer.
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Many sellers wonder if offering incentives really works.
I have seen incentives for Buyers, Agents and a combination of both. The reason for an incentive should be crystal clear....the seller wants to sell faster.
What works and what doesn't?
Pricing right in the beginning of your sale works best. You get
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Two luxury homes will be open to the public on October 25, 2009.
Both are on the prestigious Watermark Golf Course in Grand Rapids, MI.
One is a custom built condominium which sets on the 17th tee, the
other is a custom built single family home that sets on the 6th
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Question: We have used a walkway or easement to the lake for the past 50 or more years. Now we are being told by new owners of a plotted parcel that we have no right to use the easement. I guess you would call us backloters.l Would we have the right to easement if we get and fill out a adverse procession form? If so where can we get this form? We have tryed to no avail. Thank you.
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Question: I am taking over the Home Tour for my local company. Looking for any suggestions to improve how it works. This will be a bi-weekly tour of new homes listed by our agents.
Thank you.
Wendy
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Question: What is the county or town occupancy standard rule for a condo?
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Question: Bankruptcy and filing taxes for interest paid?
I had this question e-mailed to me and do not know how to advise, can you help?
My wife and I filed backruptcy last year and it was discharged in November. My question is are we still able to claim the interest that we paid on both mortgages in the first part of the year and also if the paperwork will be easy enough for me to sort through myself? I always do our taxes and have never had a problem before but wanted to be sure that this would not present an issue this year.
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