This is a continuation of my last blog - Foreclosures - Where have all the people gone.  Recently, I have shown a number of foreclosed properties in Holland, Michigan, and in the Saugatuck area to my clients and several of these have been purchased by my clients. Everytime I go into one of these properties, I wonder, "Where have all the people gone?"  and what were they like. Each foreclosed property has its own personality. Sometimes the anger of the past occupants shows as they have damaged the home by removing the sinks and other fixtures or vandalizing the walls and floors. I hope these people can let go of their anger and get on with their lives.Other homes were obviously loved and well cared for by the previous owners.  Past owners have left the property clean, left and locked the... 12/20/2007

To an OPEN HOUSE in Holland!  Come on by this Saturday from noon - 2:00 and have a little holiday snack and warm up with some apple cider.  Take a tour of this great 4 bedroom home (the wood ceiling in the lower level has just been completed and it is nice!!) or just stop by to say "Hi".  I'm looking forward to meeting you!!Address:  11369 Starflower, Holland, MI  49424Date:  Saturday December 15, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.  The price has recently been reduced to $155,000!! Read my blog post on this home for more info!  12/09/2007

I'm not sure exactly how many MLS systems we have in Michigan...but there are a lot of them!  I pay to have access to one local Board and fork out more money to have limited privileges on a second.  I recently took a listing which caused me to investigate the possibility of listing privileges with a third board.  Our initial contacts yielded limited success, but we were finally routed to the right person just in time...for them to go on vacation! Unfortunately, there was no one else to answer the question or process the paperwork, so we waited. When, the individual got back from vacation, we were informed that processing could only take place through the mail and since they were going to be out for another week...well, the listing would just have to wait until they got back.  A few year... 11/21/2007

Hi to every one out there. I am a Realtor in Holland Michigan and have been buying and selling real estate in west Michigan for all most 30 years. The market here for homes and vacant land is rough with the banks being in control of selling prices for quite some time. Let me know how you feel about the market near you and your thoughts about buying or selling real estate in this market. Our web site is http://steve-lisa.comHope to hear from you soon. 08/13/2007

16 Year Experience... How can I help you?Andy Sharp / Crossroads Realty Lakeshore / Holland Michiganwww.OneSmartMove.info 05/14/2007