Katharine McCune

Congratulations to my lovely clients! ❤ I am so thankful that they trusted me and the O'Brien Real Estate Inc. team to sell their home of 20+ years. Although it was a bittersweet goodbye to a home that brought so many memories, they are excited for their next adventure together!

Thank you again to the Devon Title team who always ensure a quick and smooth transaction from start to finish!😀

🏡 Open House! 🏡

Join me this Sunday from 12-2 PM to tour this stunning 2 bed, 2 bath condo with an open floor plan! Enjoy the large living room with cathedral ceilings and a cozy fireplace. Featuring a master bedroom, with a walk-in closet and a double vanity bathroom. Don't miss out! ✨

📅 Date: June 9th
⏰ Time: 12-2 PM

See you there! Message me if you have any questions. 🌟

1632 Bradenton Place, Portage, MI 49002 Sterling Heights 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo! You will love the cathedral ceiling living room with fireplace and triple slider leading to the 3-season porch & patio. Featuring a main floor master suite with a walk-in closet & private bathroom with 2-sink vanity. Main floor laundry. 400 sq ft of finished...

✨ Recently Listed! ✨

🏡 Beautiful 2 Bed, 2 Bath Portage Condo 🏡

Move-in ready with an open concept design in a quiet and relaxing community! Perfectly located close to town, yet tucked away for your peace and serenity. Don't miss out on this gem! 🌟

Message me if you or anyone you know wants a private showing this weekend or next week.
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O'Brien Real Estate Inc.

1632 Bradenton Place, Portage, MI 49002 Sterling Heights 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo! You will love the cathedral ceiling living room with fireplace and triple slider leading to the 3-season porch & patio. Featuring a main floor master suite with a walk-in closet & private bathroom with 2-sink vanity. Main floor laundry. 400 sq ft of finished...

New listing!! Sterling Heights condo in Portage, 2 Bed 2 Bath with an open concept. Message me today for a private showing.

269-447-8640
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1632 Bradenton Place, Portage, MI 49002 Sterling Heights 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo! You will love the cathedral ceiling living room with fireplace and triple slider leading to the 3-season porch & patio. Featuring a main floor master suite with a walk-in closet & private bathroom with 2-sink vanity. Main floor laundry. 400 sq ft of finished...

New Listing in Battle Creek!!
2 Bed, 1 Bath Move-In ready. Brand new roof, AC and Furnace.

Message me today for a private showing.
O'Brien Real Estate Inc.

59 W Alden Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49015 This charming Battle Creek two-bedroom, one-bathroom ranch home has an all-season front porch, deck, and a fenced-in backyard. Enjoy an updated kitchen with all appliances included. This property is in move-in-ready condition, with a new roof in 2022, and a new AC and furnace in 2021. Neat & clean b...

Wrapping up the year with a final closing this evening! After helping my clients find the PERFECT home that checked every. single. one. of their boxes, I’m so happy they get to go into the new year settled. Although they won’t have too much down time because we are listing their previous home at the beginning of the new year!! 😃

I’ve been blessed with the best clients this year, and I can’t wait to step into the new year!! 🥳🏡

Message me if you have been considering purchasing or selling! I’m ready if you are 😉😀

New Listing!!
Two story move in ready, 3 bed 2 bath home!! Located in the Kalamazoo promise area. Message me today to take a look😀🏡

https://www.flexmls.com/share/9Mj4Z/1415-Lane-Blvd-Boulevard-Kalamazoo-MI-49001

Listed by Katharine McCune and the Obrien Real O'Brien Real Estate Inc. Team!

1415 Lane Blvd Boulevard, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 Charming Traditional Two story, 3-Bed, 2-Bath Home located within the Kalamazoo Promise area! Welcome to your dream home! This inviting property features an open floor plan with a spacious living and dining area. With the convenience of the slider off the dining room, leading to an attached deck, it...

Huge congratulations to my wonderful clients who just closed on their first home!! 🏡🔑 I was blessed that they trusted me and the O'Brien Real Estate Inc. team to be a part of their journey. Without fail, the Devon Title team helped us with a smooth and quick transaction from start to finish.

CLOSED!!
Yesterday was such a big day for my client, successfully closing on his first ever investment property! It was such a blessing to assist him through this exciting process from start to finish. He came to me with an idea and we made it happen!

If you or anyone you know is looking for a new home or an investment property contact us at O'Brien Real Estate Inc. We have an outstanding team that would love to help! 😀

Im so happy for my client! His offer was accepted on his first investment property! 👍🏼🏠 We are ready for closing day✍🏼😀

3427/3429 W Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 Multi-unit money maker! Walking distance to WMU. 2 separate houses on one lot with multiple bedrooms, ample parking. Great income opportunity for landlord and students attending Western.

OPEN HOUSE: TODAY 12-2pm
2 Bed
1 Bath
Brand New- roof, siding, windows, stainless kitchen appliances, and flooring!!

If the open house doesn't work for you, but you would still like to schedule a time to see it, message me, and I'd love to set up an individual showing for this week!😀

526 N Berkley Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 Westwood 2-3 Bedroom,Beautifullly renovated, 2 story, with awesome front porch! New Kitchen with stainless appliances, new windows, New roof, new siding, new paint and carpet, Gorgeous bath with double sinks, Huge master bedroom with double closets Updated electric., Natural woodwork, and fresh pain...

No Credit VS Bad Credit
Is there a difference? 💸
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YES!! There most definitely is a difference. No credit is generally better than bad credit. Contrary to most peoples thinking, no credit does not mean your credit is 0. It actually means you truly have no credit history, and your credit is non-existent. No evidence of prior history is very risky for a lender, however, there are ways around this or ways to build your credit up!
Bad credit shows that your prior renting, or borrowing history has evidence of missed or outstanding payments. This can be quite concerning to lenders and can prevent you from getting a loan.
If you have any questions on how to improve your credit message me!😀 📧

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Katharine McCune
269-447-8640
[email protected]
Obrien Real Estate
"Treating You Like Family"

So many people have a dream of purchasing their own home, but don’t simply because they don’t think they CAN. Part of my job is to break that belief and help you understand exactly what you can do to make purchasing a home possible.

I’ve listed 6 different ways that you can start preparing to purchase and to make the home buying process more feasible. If you have questions about any of the 6 ways listed below message me. I’d love to give you more information and help you navigate your particular situation. It’s never too early to start planning! 😊🏡

1 Bed 1 Bath Condo for sale. Perfect for students, or an investor. Great location near downtown, in the WMU area. Message me if you are interested😃

https://www.flexmls.com/share/7k8cG/3439-Kenbrooke-Court-Kalamazoo-MI-49006
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First Open House for our new agent Katharine McCune! Come on by 2304 Hickory Point, Portage MI until 2:00 p.m. today!

I love being able to be creative and bring color and fun into my job! Can’t wait for people to receive this weeks round of mailers🤗

Drop a comment if you want to join the fun💌📬

made some fresh pesto tonight for dinner and it turned out amazing! Definitely recommend trying it out

A great loan opportunity for Veteranas😀

ATTN: Veterans! I can offer you savings with a VA Home Loan. Discover your exclusive benefits.


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I might be a little bias but I’m obsessed with my new postage cards! So cute to hand out and pop in mailboxes🤗📪

**Side note- the breeze that these were to make thanks to canva is no joke! If you’re not using it for marketing and post creations definitely give it a try.

fun fact of the day😄 ...

lightening is 5x hotter than the surface of the sun☀️⚡️

✨5 simple steps to get started✨

Message me to get more information about your specific situation! I'd love to answer any questions you have.
📞: 269 447-8640
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Stability or flexibility? Equity or fewer expenses? When it comes to renting or buying, only you know what works best for your situation. Our free First Time Home Buyer Guide dives into each option to help you decide which options fits you best, now and in the future.

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A few fun facts about our great lakes!! 🏖 We sure did get lucky here In Michigan😀

Did you know:

1. Lake Superior is actually not a lake at all, but an inland sea .

2. All of the four other Great Lakes, plus three more the size of Lake Erie, would fit inside of Lake Superior.

3. Isle Royale is a massive island surrounded by Lake Superior. Within this island are several smaller lakes. Yes, that’s a lake on a lake.

4. Despite its massive size, Lake Superior is an extremely young formation by Earth’s standards (only 10,000 years old).

5. There is enough water in Lake Superior to submerge all of North and South America in 1 foot of water.

6. Lake Superior contains 3 quadrillion gallons of water (3,000,000,000,000,000). All five of the Great Lakes combined contain 6 quadrillion gallons.

7. Contained within Lake Superior is a whopping
10% of the world’s fresh surface water .

8. It’s estimated there are about 100 million lake trout in Lake Superior. That’s nearly one-fifth of the human population of North America!

9. There are small outlets through which water leaves Lake Superior. It takes two centuries for all the water in the lake to replace itself .

10. Lake Erie is the fourth-largest Great Lake in surface area, and the smallest in depth. It’s the 11th largest lake on the planet.

11. There is alleged to be a 30- to 40-foot-long “monster” in Lake Erie named Bessie. The earliest recorded sighting goes back as early as 1793.

12. Water in Lake Erie replaces itself in only 2.6 years, which is notable considering the water in Lake Superior takes two centuries.

13. The original publication of Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax contained the line, “I hear things are just as bad up in Lake Erie.” Fourteen years later, the Ohio Sea Grant Program wrote to Seuss to make the case that conditions had improved. He removed the line .

14. Not only is lake Erie the smallest Great Lake when it comes to volume, but it’s surrounded by the most industry. Seventeen metropolitan areas, each with populations of more than 50,000, border the Lake Erie basin.

15. During the War of 1812, the U.S. beat the British in a naval battle called the Battle of Lake Erie, forcing them to abandon Detroit.

16. The shoreline of all the Great Lakes combined equals nearly 44% of the circumference of the planet.

17. If not for the the Straits of Mackinac, Lake Michigan and Lake Huron might be considered one lake. Hydrologically speaking, they have the same mean water level and are considered
one lake.

18. The Keystone State was one of the largest and most luxurious wooden steamships running during the Civil War. In 1861, it disappeared. In 2013, it was found 30 miles northeast of Harrisville under 175 feet of water.

19. Goderich Mine is the largest salt mine in the world. Part of it runs underneath Lake Huron, more than 500 meters underground.

20. Below Lake Huron, there are 9,000-year-old animal-herding structures used by prehistoric people from when the water levels were significantly lower.

21. There are massive sinkholes in Lake Huron that have high amounts of sulfur and low amounts of oxygen, almost replicating the conditions of Earth’s ancient oceans 3 million years ago. Unique ecosystems are contained within them.

22. Lake Huron is the second largest among the Great Lakes, and the fifth largest in the world.

23. In size, Lake Michigan ranks third among the Great Lakes and sixth among all freshwater lakes in the world.

24. Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake that is entirely within the borders of the United States.

25. The largest fresh water sand dunes in the world line the shores of Lake Michigan.

26. Because water enters and exits Lake Michigan through the same path, it takes 77 years longer for the water to replace itself than in Huron, despite their similarity in size and depth. (Lake Michigan: 99 years, Lake Huron: 22 years)

27. Within Lake Michigan there is a “triangle” with a similar reputation to the Bermuda Triangle, where a large amount of “strange disappearances” have occurred. There have also been alleged UFO sightings.

28. Singapore, Michigan is a ghost town on the shores of Lake Michigan that was buried under sand in 1871. Because of severe weather conditions and a lack of resources due to the need to rebuild after the great Chicago fire, the town was lost completely.

29. In the mid-19th century, Lake Michigan had a
pirate problem. Their b***y: timber. In fact, the demise of Singapore is due in large part to the rapidly deforested area surrounding the town.

30. Jim Dreyer swam across Lake Michigan in 1998 (65 miles), and then in 2003, he swam the length of Lake Michigan (422 miles).

31. Lake Michigan was the location of the first recorded “Big Great Lakes disaster” in which a steamer carrying 600 people collided with a schooner delivering timber to Chicago. Four hundred and fifty people died.

32. Lake Ontario is the smallest of the Great Lakes in surface area, and second smallest in depth. It’s the 14th largest lake on the planet.

33. The province Ontario was named after the lake, and not vice versa.

34. In 1804, a Canadian warship, His Majesty’s Ship Speedy, sank in Lake Ontario. In 1990, wreck hunter Ed Burtt managed to find it.
He isn’t allowed to recover any artifacts until a government-approved site to exhibit them is found. He’s still waiting .

35. Babe Ruth hit his first major league home run at Hanlan’s Point Stadium in Toronto. It landed in Lake Ontario and is believed to still be there.

36. A lake on Saturn’s moon Titan is named after Lake Ontario.

You may ask yourself WHY!? Why is getting your home ready for photos and showings so important? The reason is that you want your buyers to be able to picture themselves in your home!
There are a few things you can do to get your home showing ready!
-Remove cluttered surfaces.
-Remove personal items such as children's toys.
-A new coat of white paint ~ this can make a small space look larger.
-Clean up lawn debris.

Mini vacation away with my love while celebrating some of my close friends getting married and getting to be one of her bridesmaids!!🌹🥂I’m not going to lie I’m already missing the sunshine!!🌴☀️ Back to work we go!!!

Before you start those projects, read this!!🛠🔨

What Every Seller Needs To Know About Renovating This Year If you’re planning to sell this year, you’re probably thinking about what you’ll need to do to get your house ready to appeal to the most buyers.

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Snowed in today!❄️☃️🌨

That means you’ll find me cozied up on the couch with some coffee and a good Real Estate read🤓📖
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