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How To Sell A House While in Distress
How to sell a house while in distress If you’ve decided to sell your house for a reason that may not be ideal, we are
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The Hard Truths About Downsizing
The hard truths about downsizing As you can see from the title, we want to talk about the difficult parts of downsizing so you are
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Big Changes Coming to Real Estate This Summer: What You Need To Know If You’re Buying Soon
Big Changes Coming to Real Estate This Summer: What You Need to Know If You’re Buying Soon Hey there West Michigan Buyers! There are several
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The ULTIMATE Dinner Restaurant Guide – Mid Michigan
The Ultimate Mid Michigan Dinner Guide There are plenty of locally owned restaurants in Michigan that make for such a fun night out! We’ve composed
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What To Expect When Buying An Estate Property
Navigating the Emotional Maze: What to Expect When Buying an Estate Property Picture this: you’ve found a charming old house with all the character and
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Selling Mom’s House Now
How to sell mom’s house ORIGINAL POST FROM THELOCALELEMENT.COM Losing a parent is one of life’s most challenging experiences. As you are walking through the
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5 Pizza Places to Check Out in Mid Michigan
5 Pizza Places To Check Out In Mid Michigan 1. CL PIZZA CL Pizza Co. is in Canadian Lakes Michigan and conveniently shares it’s building
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Family Opportunity Mortgage
Are your parents or disabled adult child looking to buy a new home? If they cannot finance the home by themselves, you might be able to help them!
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Preparing to Sell Your Home
Thinking of selling your home? Get top dollar for your home by doing these 5 things!
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Camping in Mid Michigan
Camping in Mid Michigan Camping in Mid Michigan With the launch of our Mid Michigan location last month, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to
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Michigan Summer Day Trip Idea: Traverse City and Northern Michigan!
MI Summer Day Trip Idea: Traverse City and Northern Michigan Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Traverse City and Northern Michigan is the perfect place to travel to
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Unlocking Wealth: The Power of Real Estate Investing
Discover the numerous benefits of investing in real estate and how real estate investments can pave the way to financial stability and wealth accumulation.
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1031 Exchanges Explained
1031 Exchanges Explained Hey Fellow Investors! So you’re looking to learn a little bit more about 1031 Exchanges – awesome! Below is a quick overview.
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43 West and North Michigan Counties to Pay Millions to Former Property Owners
Did you lose your home to foreclosure in Michigan between 2013-2020? 43 West and North Michigan Counties are paying millions to former property owners. Read more to see if you qualify.
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Cabins for Sale in Mid Michigan
Mid & Northern Michigan is known for its natural beauty, unique landscapes, and enchanting summer getaways. As temperatures rise and the sun shines its golden
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Get Rid Of That Old Fridge, Finally!!
Ready to clear out that space, save money on your energy bills, and get a rebate from Consumers? Click Here to Learn More
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Am I Ready to Purchase My First Home?
Am I ready to purchase my first home? If you’re considering buying your first home, it’s important to assess your readiness to take on this
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5 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Condo
Condominiums are becoming a popular choice for homebuyers, and for good reason! Read our top 5 reasons why you should consider buying a condo.
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Tips for Making Your Spring Cleaning Fun!
Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get your home in tip-top shape!
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5 Steps To Selling Your Home
Looking to sell your home? Don’t miss out on these five key steps for a successful sale!
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Top 100 Real Estate Terms to Know
Real Estate Terms Top 100 Real Estate Terms to Know We have put together this ‘Agent Glossary’ for you who are studying for the state
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2023 Design Trends: HBA’s Fall Parade of Homes
2023 Design Trends 2023 Design Trends from HBA’s Fall Parade of Homes We were thrilled to partner with the GR Home Builder Association to both
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Services for First Time Home Buyers
Hey, Hey First Time Home Buyers – We’re Here to Help! We offer a full-service experience that will make buying your first time buying home