Local Michigan
News and Updates in our home turf MI. Buying in Michigan comes with details that national mortgage advice tends to skip. This category covers what’s specific to the market here: property tax rules including the homestead exemption and uncapping when a home sells, how loan limits and appraisals play out across different counties, and which areas outside the metros qualify for USDA financing. You’ll find posts on West Michigan neighborhoods and price trends, older housing stock and what it means for financing, and seasonal timing in a market where winter genuinely changes things.
The Top 10 Largest Employers in Grand Rapids, Michigan
List of Top Employers in Grand Rapids, MI Combined, the top 10 largest employers in Grand Rapids employ over 66,000…
5 Steps to do When you get Denied for a Mortgage
The feeling of rejection can be overwhelming especially if it is for a mortgage denial. If you applied for a…
Conventional Loan vs FHA Loan vs VA Loan vs USDA Home Loans
When shopping for a mortgage it is a good idea to compare loan options. Many lenders offer a variety of…
Budgeting to Become a Homebuyer
You have found yourself in debt, but you have also found yourself wanting to buy a home. You want to…
Use Your Tax Refund As a Down Payment to Buy a Home
Saving money for a down payment can be one of the biggest challenges in buying a home. Most loan programs…
Should I Refinance My Mortgage?
There are several reason why you might benefit from refinancing your home. Many people choose to refinance to simply lower…
Buy a Home with Just 1% Down!
Important Update! Program discontinued 06/01/2024! Please see our new Zero Down DPA Program! Buy a Home with Just 1% Down…
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