Category Archives: Home Run Rants

Some great information on making your home more energy efficient.

Energy Efficiency: Pick Upgrades that (Actually) Drive Down Costs A new study says home owners won’t see their utility bills drop until they’ve conducted four or more energy upgrades. Here are projects that will give you the greatest bang for … Continue reading

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The September 2011 Housing Trends Interactive Newsletter Is Here! Check it out.

Welcome to the most current Housing Trends eNewsletter. This eNewsletter is specially designed for you, with national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you’re in the market for a home, thinking about selling your home, or … Continue reading

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Top 3 Reasons Why Your Grand Rapids or West Michigan Home Did Not Sell!

If you’ve ever wondered why a home has been on the market for “years” and did not sell or why your home did not sell when it was listed more than likely it is due to one of these three … Continue reading

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What Does A Buyer’s Agent Do For Me Anyway?

I am often asked by potential Grand Rapids Home Buyers who call on one of my listings or contact me in some other way why they should consider hiring a buyer’s agent and how can a buyer’s agent benefit them. … Continue reading

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What are home prices really going to do in the next 5 years?

Every day I turn on the television and hear one so-called real estate economist expert say home prices are going to go up for this reason or that reason and another saying they are going to go down for this … Continue reading

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