Mary's Michigan Real Estate Blog

Five Star Real Estate Leaders, a leader in the West Michigan Real Estate industry, had humble beginnings. Founded in 1996 by three local REALTORS®, the idea was to create a win-win-win situation for everyone involved - a win for the consumers first, the agents involved second, and the company thi...

Looking Forward to Fall? I am! Grand Rapids has so much to offer in the fall months, including concerts, city-wide events, amazing food, local entertainment and more! Explore all the city has to offer, using this blog as your tour guide. 1. LABOR FEST 2013 (september 2): Enjoy FREE admission to t...

In this dynamic and ever-evolving social media age, it can be hard to determine which sites to utilize for your real estate business. Here is a breakdown of the most popular social media sites used by realtors and how you can leverage them to get results!   Facebook: The most obvious and relied o...

Moving can be a hectic, joyful, and stressful time all at once. While you are busy with the movers, paperwork and other re-location details, it is important to remember that this move effects everyone in your family – especially children. They may be confused or sad about their new living situati...

Summer time is all about vacations, barbecues and of course, home improvement! Here are some of the top home fashion trends that you can utilize to update your home interior this summer. 1. Go Green! Literally. Pantone, industry leaders in color design, named emerald green the number one color fo...

Are you looking to purchase or sell a home?  It can be a difficult process to handle on your own.  There is a lot of paperwork and formalities that need to be taken care of and if something is not in order, they will be able to tell.   A real estate agent is a trained negotiator with the skills n...

When purchasing your home, you want your credit to be in the best condition possible.  You may have to take some time preparing yourself to pre-qualify for a mortgage.  Your credit and your income determine the amount you will qualify for.  So take that time to clean up your credit as best as pos...

Owning a home for the first time can be the happiest time of your life, and the most stressful if you don’t know what you are doing.  Here are the 5 biggest mistakes first time home buyers make that can also become very costly.   1.Not knowing how much home you can afford is the biggest mistake m...

Congratulations on your new home in Grand Rapids where the city is bustling with plenty of opportunities to expand your horizon learn new things and all around enjoy everything the city has to offer.  With so many things to do, it’s hard to decide what to do first.  There are three main things th...

Exploring the Short Sale from Start to Finish. What sellers and buyers need to know: Your home is now listed and active on the MLS. The agent has created a marketing plan and priced the home aggressively with in market value range. The offer and/or offers are coming in, you sit down with your age...