Lakefront property Michigan/Steve and Shelley Frody

  Hudsonville/Jenison Sold home comparison     Units sold in each month.                                    Hudsonville      Jenison       Oct-08   24   14         Nov-08   19   11         Dec-08   14   11         Jan-09   11   3         Feb-09   17   9         Mar-09   24   11         Apr-09   ...

There are many families that feel...they want to simplify their life!! Too much House?? Want to be out of debt!!!   This is a common theme in many clients we work with.  Many clients are thinking of downsizing which when you think about it...it really makes sense.Especially those living on the la...

There are many questions...but this is the most common that I hear. Is the market turning around?? Yes and No.   Depends on the price range and area.   For the Hudsonville/Jenison areas...the hottest area is any homes under the 125K mark.It has somewhat turned out to a be a Sellers market???   Wh...

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November 30th Deadline on 2009 Tax Credit for Buyers: What does it mean for Home Sellers?With the $8,000 tax credit scheduled to end Nov. 30, the number of home buyers looking to take advantage of the credit (as well as the historically low prices and low interest rates) could possibly increase a...

This addition......was taken from a lenders quarterly update...(I thought how fitting it is.) Trouble selling...????  Problem Solved. Is your home the best shape of its Life? Have you set the stage? The "Price is Right" isnt just a game show.  Now may not be the time to sell? 

I met with Shelley my wife today...and I shared with her we have just noticed a slow down in the market again over the last two weeks.1.  Weather....has not helped.2.  Or has the news.3.  Lending... For an updated stats...I thought these were interesting.  Overall sales of homes on the GRAR board...

Showing homes to buyers.....meeting with potential sellers....working with current listing clients...It really is amazing how much we are in the business of helping people.  Ex.  For buyers, the more and more we are in the business, helping others look for the first time home, investors buying an...

One of the joys...of looking at many homes is there are always some cool things and ideas you run into when showing homes to buyers.Well, this one took me by surprise.  I had to take a picture.The Grill was directly out the window.  No need to deal with the Michigan weather when you can open the ...

Here is a story.... At the closing the other day my clients were sitting at the table selling/closing on their home.  In the other room were the buyers...with cameras...gifts and celebration.  There was a party in there.  Hooting and cheering it up.  What a big contrast in the market. One room......