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In a Seller’s Market: Is it Time to Downsize? A study by Edelman Berland reveals that 33% of homeowners who are contemplating selling their house in the near future are planning to scale down.

What is Home Staging?

State puts $7,500 on table for first-time, move-up home buyers The MI First program also is available to past homeowners who lost their homes to foreclosure and have restored their credit for at least three years,

40 Yard Sale Tips For A Killer Sale - House of Hawthornes 40 yard sale tips to make the most out of your sale this year. Yard sales and garage sales are a GREAT way to make extra cash while decluttering your home.

Why Being Outbid on a Home May Be a Very Good Thing It isn't the end of the world when home buyers are outbid on properties. In fact, they may want to thank their lucky stars for not overspending.

Michigan at night from space. Photo: NASA.

Fair Market, Appraised and Assessed Values

Choosing a Neighborhood Greenridge Realty is pleased to provide these informative videos for buyers, sellers & homeowners. Visit us online at http://greenridge.com

What Does "Sale Pending" Mean? Check out our latest blog post on Three Pines - A Blog by Greenridge Realty! Please share with your networks.

The Greenridge Quarterly In our First Quarter 2016 report you'll find market statistics from the last 3 months and a great home maintenance checklist to tackle this spring!

Should I wait until Spring?

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🌸 Happy first day of spring -- we've been waiting for this for a long time!

Bathroom Vanities Offer Easy Makeover Ideas

10 Ways to Squeeze Furniture Into Small Spaces These crafty homeowners made the most of what they had.

Things To Do After Selling Your Home Greenridge Realty is pleased to provide these informative videos for buyers, sellers & homeowners. Visit us online at http://Greenridge.com

52 Places to Go in 2016 It’s a big world out there, so we’ve narrowed it down for you. From the temples of Malta to the crystalline waters of the Yucatán, explore our top destinations to visit this year.

The Greenridge Quarterly West Michigan Real Estate Market Update

Grand Rapids ranks No. 3 in US for spring jobs outlook Employers in the Grand Rapids market have the third-best outlook in the country on hiring this spring.

Grand Rapids ranks 69th in world for economic growth rate With economic indicator levels outpacing the national economy, the Grand Rapids metro is also growing at a faster rate than Shanghai and other major markets across the globe.

Why Have Interest Rates Dropped? The headlines agree mortgage interest rates have dropped substantially below initial projections. Many who are considering purchasing a home, or moving up to their dream home, might think that they should wait to buy, because rates may continue to fall.

Congratulations to Michigan State. 2015 Cotton Bowl Champions. Michigan State 42, Baylor 41

New life for Olds Manor: Historic downtown property to be redeveloped Project includes complete restoration of the building's two historic facades and creation of an underground parking facility.

What Real Estate Trends to Expect in 2015 - US News Experts predict investors will exit the market, clearing the way for traditional buyers and millennials.

Grand Rapids ranks No. 4 in US for winter jobs outlook Job seekers may be taking a closer look at the Grand Rapids market this winter.

4 More Reasons to Sell Now As we discussed last week one reason to sell now is demand is still strong. With inventory levels also still below historic numbers, you could be missing out on a great opportunity for your family.

10 U.S. Real Estate Markets Investors Should Watch - US News Real estate investors should look to cities with an upsurge in millennials for new investing opportunities. 

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