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Questions and Answers for Borrowers about the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan   Borrowers Who Are Current on Their Mortgage Are Asking:   1. What help is available for borrowers who stay current on their mortgage payments but have seen their homes decrease in value? Under the Homeowner...

Allen A Kavanaugh | Keller Williams SWM | akavanaugh@kw.com | 269.277.0101 20 S Kinzie, New Buffalo, MI PRICE REDUCED Big Time CUTE COTTAGE in New Buffalo 2BR/1BA Single Family House offered at $169,900 Year Built 1930 Sq Footage 882 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking Unspec...

Allen A Kavanaugh | Keller Williams SWM | 269.277.0101 2161 Joshua Street, Stevensville, MI PRICE REDUCED... MOVE RIGHT into this Great Ranch in Lakeshore Schools 3BR/3BA Single Family House offered at $221,500 Year Built 2001 Sq Footage 1,481 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3 full, 0 partial Floors Unspec...

Agents... How many times has this happened to you??? This past Tuesday in Michigan we had a huge snow storm. I had appointments to show 7 houses all called and confirmed on Monday. Tuesday Morning came and met the client at our office to get all the buyers agency contracts etc filled out and sign...

"We need an agent who can think outside of the box," the voice on the other end of the phone tells me.  This sounds good at first.  I love helping my clients get deals done by being creative.  However, I soon discover that these are code words for, "We need an agent to help us with an underhanded...

As a general rule only recognized legal entities can hold title to Michigan real estate.  Title is most commonly held by:  Natural Persons Corporations Limited Liability Companies Partnerships Trusts How can "Title" be held and conveyed? Tenants in Common - Unless otherwise recited in deed, two ...

Dear colleagues,This may be a reality to keep in mind as we do christmas shopping. Be aware/gift cards for holidays/ Store closings  May I make the recommendation that we be careful of buying store brand gift cards for the holidays. Things are closing rapidly.  Not on the list below: Linens and T...

In todays Market this is great information for ALL buyers.   Seven tips for homeowners who can't wait until the market turns around So you say you're selling your house? Hey, it could be worse. You could be selling a Hummer. If you've been waiting for a good offer to come through, this probably ...

 MY fellow LGBTQ Realtors across the US. Last Tuesday night was a bitter-sweet celebration. We came together to witness the first black man who will become our president, yet watched in sadness as Florida, Arizona, Arkansas, and California all voted down equal rights for all citizens.This is not ...

Question:             We just moved into our new house and are about to start painting...room after room after room....  Any tips?                                                 Brushing    Dear Brushing, First, choose a good paintbrush.  A good brush will have flagged bristles - look like the s...