Big Rapids Real Estate Blog

Seems the way to get a post Featured is to write one you are uncomfortable seeing how people will respond. I have written posts I knew were going to be Featured and had only a handful of comments and then again, I have ranted through a post and worried how others would perceive it and it has been...

Most agents that work outside of the metro areas have a common hurdle we have to jump....or wait to jump. Dealing with small townships where the officials are part time, good intending folk who just want to help. Case in point. I showed several houses to a Buyer last week and we quickly narrowed ...

If you have read many of my posts you know how I stand on part time agents representing a listing. While I have no issue with them representing I do think it should be disclosed to the seller PRIOR to signing a listing agreement how many days a week the seller will be represented. This goes for f...

One of the most frustrating things we come across as REALTORS® is the non-updated status of a listing in our MLS. You would think it would be easy. If it has an offer on it, mark it contingent or pending but more and more agents are refusing to change status saying "if I mark it Pending no one wi...

Technology surrounds us and while most are passing fancies that never really fill the bill my Motorola Bionic has made me a better agent. Not only does it sync with Google so it reminds me appointments but with all the apps out there it has become a must have for my business. Of course being able...

About 20 miles due West of Big Rapids is a little place called Bitely, MI. I lived there for a few years and absolutely fell in love with the area. If you are looking for connecting with nature it starts in Bitely, MI. The town itself is not very big but the hearts of it's residents more than fil...

Just North of Big Rapids lies a hidden treasure called Paris, MI. Known for it's Fish Hatchery it has been a visitors destination for 100 years. Back in the day it was a huge operation employing several hundred workers. Today it is a quiet place sitting along the Muskegon River offering several d...

If you are looking for all sports fun try Chippewa Lake, MI. Over 750 acres in size Chippewa Lake offers some of this area's finest water frontage. With sandy bottoms and clear water this is a must try for people who like to play in the water. Not nearly as busy as one would think there are even ...

One of my favorite places on earth is Canadian Lakes, MI. I am lucky enough to cover that area in my real estate sales and love it when I get a chance to show it off. Ammenities like both indoor and outdoor pools, several park areas, beaches, airstrip, 3 golf courses, playgrounds, tennis courts a...

Just South of Ferris University sits a beautiful subdivision called The Bluffs in Big Rapids, MI. Within a couple miles of Ferris makes this an attractive spot for Ferris faculty as well as home owners looking for the perfect blend of nature and convenience. There are currently 16 lots for sale i...