Opinion • Public Accountability • Kalamazoo, MichiganWhy Is the City of Kalamazoo Michigan Misleading Us About Road Diet Results?I’m calling for a moratorium on any more traffic-clogging, anti-driver, anti-business lane reductions—starting with Portage Street—until the City publishes the full safety and economic data the public deserves.By Richard Stewart • Published: 2026-03-02 Bottom line: If you don’t measure traffic volumes and corridor economic impacts, you can make almost any “success” claim sound true. That is not transparency—it’s spin.The “Crash Reduction” Claim: The Missing DenominatorWe keep hearing variations of: “Crashes are down, therefore the road diet worked.” The City has reported a decline in traffic crashes in 2025 compared to prior periods. :contentReference[oai... 03/02/2026

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FREE — Questions to Ask When Selling a Home (Printable checklist)Questions to Ask When Selling a HomeFull of questions about selling your home? You’re not alone. Use this simple checklist to get clear answers, avoid surprises, and sell with confidence. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}By Richard Stewart • REO Specialists LLC • Kalamazoo, Portage, Battle Creek & Southwest MichiganQuestions for your REALTOR® Questions about your home Questions to ask yourself Questions before closing FAQ Contact Get Your FREE Home Value Update Read Reviews Why these questions matterWhether it’s your first sale or you’ve sold before, each situation is unique. Asking the right questions helps you price correctly, market effectively, negotiate confidently, and reach the closing table without surprises. :... 02/20/2026

 Kalamazoo County, Michigan Public Foreclosure Notices – January 2026Kalamazoo County PUBLIC FORECLOSURE NOTICES January 2026 by CityRegister to receive Richard Stewart's FREE list of Foreclosures, Bank Owned and HUD Homes for sale in Michigan. Homeowners, investors, and buyers can stay informed on published foreclosure notices and distressed property opportunities in Kalamazoo County. Sign up at www.RichardStewart.com/foreclosures.Full notice text is included under each record for indexing. Each notice title links to the same guide landing page.Jump to a City in Kalamazoo County Galesburg (1) Kalamazoo (12) Portage (3) Vicksburg (1) All links point to: https://www.searchallproperties.com/guides/RichardStewart/TnpJJTNEKalamazoo County PUBLIC FORECLOSURE NOTICES January 2026 by CityCan I... 01/25/2026

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Notice of foreclosure by advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Kalamazoo County, starting promptly at 10:00AM on Thursday January 29, 2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of... 01/24/2026

Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Kalamazoo County, starting promptly at 10:00 AM, on January 29, 2026. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information: N... 01/23/2026

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6 Questions To Ask Before You Sell Your Home.Not sure if the time is right to sell or if you are ready to take the plunge now?I have the insider tips and the six main questions you need to answer before selling your home in my free guide '6 Questions to Ask Before You Sell Your Home!You only get one chance to sell your home for top dollar.DM me now or comment below to get my free guide!And show how serious you are about getting the most money out of your home.This is Richard Stewart with REO Specialists llc, if you have any other questions on homeownership or home buying or need referrals to handymen, plumbers, or any other type of help for your home, just DM or message me and we will talk soon!  Download this FREE Guide Now 6 Questions To Ask Before You Sell Your Home in Kalamazoo MI 08/07/2025

What If We Eliminate the Rental Housing Certification Requirement in the City of Kalamazoo?By Richard Stewart, Real Estate BrokerPublished: July 18, 2025What if the City of Kalamazoo eliminated its rental housing certification requirement?It’s a question worth asking—especially as we face a growing housing crisis and a severe lack of affordable housing options for renters. A major contributor to this crisis in Kalamazoo is a burdensome and outdated local ordinance that makes it illegal to rent out a home unless it has been certified by the city.Compare this to Portage, Michigan, where there is no rental certification requirement. There, vacant homes are rare. In Kalamazoo, we have hundreds—maybe thousands—of homes that could be rented today if not for this bottleneck.The city says it’s ... 07/18/2025

Kalamazoo’s Ableist Urban Planning: A Marxist Path to Disorder and ExclusionKalamazoo, Michigan, is unraveling under a wave of progressive policies that critics argue reflect Marxist principles of centralized control and deliberate chaos. At the heart of this transformation is a blatant ableism embedded in urban planning, where the needs of the disabled are sacrificed for ideological agendas like bike lanes. Coupled with the elimination of accessible public comment formats, a pro-criminal ordinance granting offenders protected class status, decriminalized public misbehavior, and a flood of marijuana businesses, the Democrat-led city commission is fostering a lawless, exclusionary environment. These policies alienate the disabled, normalize crime, and leave residents feeling unsafe, all ... 06/17/2025

Kalamazoo’s Illusion of Democracy: How Leading Surveys & Unelected Bureaucrats Steamroll Public Will               Richard Stewart   @REOmamma_ · Mar 27   Kalamazoo, Michigan, loves to tout its "public input" process—like it’s some shining example of democracy in action. But let’s cut through the noise: citizens here are fed up, and for good reason. The city’s been caught red-handed using carefully crafted surveys to push predetermined outcomes, all orchestrated by unelected bureaucrats who couldn’t care less about what residents actually want. From unsafe bike lanes to stinking sewage systems, the evidence is piling up—Kalamazoo’s leadership is ignoring the people they claim to serve. Take the bike lane fiasco. The city’s been hell-bent on carving out road space for cyclists, even when... 03/31/2025

In The City of Kalamazoo, Michigan, a recent decision by city officials to reconfigure downtown parking and traffic flow has sparked a significant debate on disability discrimination. The city, in an effort to promote cycling and reduce car dependency, has replaced front-door accessible parking spaces, crucial for individuals with disabilities and seniors, with bike lanes. This move has been criticized for prioritizing the mobility of the able-bodied over the accessibility needs of those with disabilities, highlighting a form of ableism in urban planning. The Decision and Its Implications The removal of accessible parking near the front doors of businesses and public buildings in downtown Kalamazoo directly impacts individuals who rely on these spaces for independence and access. For ma... 09/07/2024

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