Don's Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

In all of this talk of foreclosures, bailouts, short sales and refinancing, what is sometimes lost is that money spent buying real estate is an investment, and, like any investment,its value can go up or down. Why is the prospect of losing our homes so damaging to our economy but even more devast...

 There seems to be a great deal of confusion over the $8,000 tax credit for home buyers which President Obama plans to sign into law tomorrow.  Who qualifies for the tax credit?  Is it for anyone or is it limited by income?  Will I be required to repay the tax credit?  When must I buy to get the ...

4915 Farmview Lane SE (W off 5000 Breton SE to Mapleview to Farmview Lane)  3,200 sq. ft. walkout ranch in move-in condition, 4 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, great room with fireplace and formal dining area, cathedral ceilings, master suite, private bath with Jacuzzi tub, formal living room, family room w...

Whether you are a first-time home buyer or an experienced real estate investor, the same basics rules apply: Know what you can afford; Know what you are buying; Know what you are offering is accurately written in the purchase agreement. Know what you can afford ... realistically. Unless you are b...

In today's tough economy, homeowners who have lost equity in their homes as a result of declining values may feel the only way to salvage what is left of their equity is to sell the home themselves and pocket what they would otherwise pay in commission. As real estate agents, we meet those who ar...

Forgive me if I appear to be stating the obvious, but our free-market economy is based on a delicate balance of supply and demand.  Usually, with minor adjustments to the supply of money, we can maintain that delicate balance.  Not so in the past couple of years.  As the cost of gasoline, heating...

Help me understand.  Is this idea just too simple to have been overlooked in all of our politicians' discussions about how to solve our real estate crisis? The other day, I showed 10 homes to buyers between $45,000 and $65,000. There were 49 homes on the market available and of those, 41 of the 4...

NORTHWEST G.R. - SHAWMUT HILLS $114,900 (edit/delete) 10 Collindale NW Great area. 6 minutes to downtown GR, 4 minutes to Millenium Park.  Close to walking & riding trails, schools (public & private), shopping and more! Central air, two-stall attached garage, 2 fireplaces, family room down has Pe...

WYOMING 3 BR RANCH -- Now $84,900 (edit/delete) PRICE REDUCED TO $79,900!!  3644 Oriole SW.  Directions: South off 36th Street on Milan (Michael) to Oakcrest, west to Oriole, north to home. At $79,900, this starter ranch is a great buy!   Immediate possession! All three bedrooms on one floor -- h...

Lender has approved hardship, completed BPO and has set selling price.  You can get it closed in 30 days!!! Cute as a bug's ear inside, don't let this one fool you because of its Plain Jane exterior.  At $56,900, it's a great home for those downsizing or just getting started.  New, light oak cabi...