As we quickly approach 2024, let’s gear up for one of the most exciting adventures of your life – buying your own home! Whether you’re a first-time buyer or planning to find your next home, this journey is about smart preparation and setting the stage for a successful home purchase. Let’s explore some helpful steps […]
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7300 Warwick Drive, Ypsilanti Home for Sale in Greene Farms
SOLD! Walk to the community pool from this Greene Farms home at 7300 Warwick Drive, situated on a corner lot near walking trails and parks. Features include: 1593 square feet of living space with 3 bedrooms and 2.1 baths. Open floor plan is great for entertaining and family life. Spacious primary suite offers a vaulted […]
Top 5 Tips for Home Buying in Today’s Market
Key Takeaways: There are plenty of strategies to successfully buy in today’s market. Lean in on the expertise of your local real estate—we’ve seen it all! Our team is ready to help you achieve your goals, so contact us today. Whether you’re shopping for your first home or relocating to a new area, purchasing a […]
Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter: Which Home Buying Season Is Best?
You’ve probably heard that spring and summer are the best seasons for home buying. After all, there’s more inventory on the market, and the warm weather is ideal for showings. However, the ongoing global health crisis has shattered the idea of the “peak home buying season” and left many potential buyers wondering if now is […]
4 Tips to Ace Your First Home Purchase
If you ask a homeowner what it was like to buy their first home, they’ll probably mention a few things they’d change if they could do it all again. While it’s impossible to know everything about the home-buying process beforehand, you can still prepare yourself for what lies ahead—and figure out how to avoid some […]
5 Tips to Streamline Your Online Home Search
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 […]
The 5 Emotional Stages of Buying Your First Home
Ask anyone you meet and they’ll likely recall vivid details about their first roller coaster ride, their first day of school, or their first kiss. A first home purchase is no different! While buying your first home comes with its fair share of ups and downs, it will ultimately be an enjoyable experience you’ll remember […]
Sellers: Your Home is an Oasis in an Inventory Desert
Home Inventory Still a Struggle for Buyers First-time home buyers are flocking to the real estate market by the thousands to find the perfect homes in order to make their dreams of homeownership a reality. Unfortunately for many, the inventory of starter and trade-up homes in the US has struggled to keep up with demand! […]
6 Ways to Save Money for Your First Home
For many first-time home buyers, the idea of a 20% down payment is terrifying. It’s one of the biggest obstacles to homeownership. Maybe you want to own a home some day, but the thought of saving up thousands of dollars for a home purchase has deterred you from seriously considering it. Believe it or not, […]