Michelle Gordon's Blog

No one really tells you what happens in the final years of college. First, all off your friends graduate and leave you. Then, you start feeling too old to STILL be in school. And finally, when you are about to graduate there is that one class you forgot you had to take. When all of this happened ...

When it comes to relocation Grand Rapids and the surrounding communities offer so many options, and many of them are “under the radar” – places even the locals might not be aware of. So in July we decided to highlight some of the lesser-known communities surrounding Grand Rapids. This week the se...

Grand Rapids has a new ABR! That’s right, potential homeowners looking to buy Grand Rapids homes can find a fully credentialed Accredited Buyer’s Representative® at The Gordon Group – Michelle Gordon, ABR®. I am delighted to be able to explain what the ABR® designation means and why I am so proud...

If you search Grand Rapids homes on the MLS (grar.com), you will find that many homes feature a well rather than a municipal water supply, and many feature a septic system rather than municipal sewer. Naturally, one concern that a lot of Grand Rapids luxury home owners share is how to care for a ...

During a recent interview with Jason Jenkins from First Place Financial in Grand Rapids, Michigan I was reminded of the gaping differences in lender costs. Jason really re-enforced the fact that lenders are not all created equal, nor are closing costs or pre paid fees. When you are securing fina...

I have been using email for business for nearly 30 years now.  I remember when it was installed at our office.  It was a big deal!  My boss at the time was in awe of all the new technology and wanted everything he could get his hands on.    After it was installed he had a mandatory class for all ...

This is a great blog - even if your home is not on the market you an help the sales in your neighborhood by keeping up your own house - to help the sales in your neighborhood and keep values up!  I have had buyers not buy a home due to neighbors yards. What’s In It for You, Neighbor? Recently, I’...

  So you know you are going to sell your home – this may be a long term or a short-term goal, but the same rules apply.     It is still a buyers market, and by all means do not underestimate the buyer.  They are smart, savvy and know the right questions to ask.  1st time homebuyers have watched, ...

This info is for Michigan and homes listed on the local MLS in Grand Rapids - every market is different and I urge you to consult with an agent in your market center for what is common in your area. So you are ready to buy a home and really like the home you saw; listed as a short sale.  However,...

My husband I went shopping for a new home about a year ago.  I think every agent should have to do this every 5 years as a reminder - what it is like to shop for a home for your self.  It was a great reminder to me, feelings of leaving my home I have lived in for about 9 years, plus how I felt l...