Lakefront property Michigan/Steve and Shelley Frody

Here I am sitting at the computer again.  Thinking of how fast the time flies.  We just finished having one side of our family over and Santa is on it's way.  Actually, he stopped early this year.  We had the kids open presents early this year, not on Christmas morning, but Christmas eve.  This w...

Christmas eve started to be more like the olden days.  Brought back many christmas/winter memories of me as a kid with the white-out conditions.  We used to have several feet of snow drifts.  (10' at times) There was not that much snow yesterday.   Front of my door of garage, had over a foot of a...

With the real estate market the way it is, we have seen too many deals fall through in the market place were it doesn't hurt anymore.I feel there should be some more heat on raising the earnest dollars at time of offer.Buyers are walking away, especially if they find another house in the meantime...

A week ago I was touring a few homes in the Hudsonville area.  I was at the first home prior to my buyer showing up.  I quickly toured the home and too my surprise there was a stage, pole and black painted walls.  Boy did our clients get a chuckle on this one.  It was a Stripper pole with a stage...

This year has been very surprising.  With the market conditions and all the negative press, Shelley and I continue to work hard and it's been a unbelievable year.  One thing we are learning with the market with short sales that we have made a name change to this process.  When selling a home or b...

Here it is the night before Thanksgiving.  I was on the road tonight, and oh my...It sure was crazy out there.I am sure the pizza shops are busy tonight also.  Nobody is cooking on Wednesday night.I am on my laptop sitting at the counter. Thinking of all what is going on around the world and how ...

You heard me mention short sales before.Here is a big dilema we have in the business when purchasing a home on short sale.1.  Be ready to wait.  Must be flexible and patient.  Takes along time to hear response from the banks.2.  Be ready for higher price from bank.  This does happen.3. Great oppo...

 Sometimes these little animals are important in real estate transactions.We currently do not have any animals but realize how important they are with buyers and sellers in their real estate transactions.  They can make or break a deal. Ex.  Some condos do allow them.  Some don't.For the pet love...

Short sale...Short sale...Short sale.This is a common word in the real estate world today.  Couple years ago, there was no such thing.  This past weekend I attended a seminar regarding short sales again to learn as much as possible about them.With all the ARM's  Adjustable rate mortgages going up...

With the year ending, the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors is changing to a completely new MLS system that will benefit the buyers and sellers.  We look forward to the changes.   The entire system changeover is gearing for December 6, 2007. This will be one area that will impact many agents h...