A new home is a big financial investment. Not only will you likely be pouring a lot of your savings into the purchase, but you’ll also be choosing a place to call home for years to come. The last thing you want is to spend all of that time and money only to discover a […]
Category Archives: Home Buyers
The Bouma Group Welcomes Stephen Hollowell to their Real Estate Team!
Welcome Stephen Hollowell! Stephen grew up in the Ann Arbor Area, attending Burns Park, Lincoln, St. Francis, and Greenhills schools. He graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 2005 with a BA in Journalism, and went on to pursue careers in hospitality, writing, and sales. New to real estate, Stephen is excited to work with the […]
Home Buying 101: The Service Providers You Need for Your Home Purchase
So, What Does a Realtor Actually Do for Home Buyers?
If you’re actively looking for a new home to buy, it may be tempting to try and do it yourself, without a Realtor. After all, the agent isn’t really working for you, right? There is a common misconception that real estate agents are only working for sellers, but that couldn’t be further from the truth! […]
The Most Popular Features in Multimillion-Dollar Properties
Ever wonder why some homes sell for millions of dollars? As different as each listing might be, many share a number of common features that are known to bolster home values. If you’re on the hunt for your dream home, some of these features could be yours! Don’t worry about breaking the bank; prioritizing your […]
5 Tips to Streamline Your Online Home Search
How to Make a Wants Vs. Needs List for Your Home Search
It’s spring, which means home buying season has officially arrived! If you’re on the hunt for a new home, chances are you’ve already thought about the features you’d like to have. However, one important part of searching for homes is making a distinction between your needs and your wants. Needs are amenities or features you […]
Costly Mistakes to Avoid After You Buy Your First Home
First Home Mistakes to Avoid! You’re smart. You’re doing your research about home buying and homeownership (like you are right now!), so you feel like you’re prepared to avoid common home buying pitfalls. But you’ll soon find that once you’ve moved in, there is a whole new list of common problems that plague unwary first-time […]
What’s Your Style? 5 Popular Architectural Styles to Consider for Your Dream Home
5 Popular Architectural Styles Dream homes around the country have one thing in common: amazing architecture. From Greek Revival to Modern, we’re breaking down the most popular architectural styles in America to help you discover your own dream home. 1. Greek Revival Homes Popular during the 1820s, ’30s, and ’40s, Greek Revival takes inspiration from […]
Do You Know What These Crucial Real Estate Acronyms Mean?
Acronyms are tossed around like crazy in the real estate world, which can be confusing to even the most veteran home buyers. But don’t worry — it doesn’t take long to learn the language. Here’s a quick list of the most widely used home buying acronyms and what they actually mean. Of course, if you’d […]