6 Tax Breaks for Homeowners

6 Tax Breaks for Homeowners

Whether you’re gearing up to file your taxes this year, researching what’s ahead for next year or simply contemplating the benefits to buying a house in the future, there’s a lot to consider. Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which takes effect for tax filings for the...
4 Real Estate Trends to Expect from Millennials in 2019

4 Real Estate Trends to Expect from Millennials in 2019

Over the past few years, especially in 2018, the housing market has seen drastic changes. From fewer homes being put on the market to increasing mortgage rates, the real estate market was a roller coaster last year. But despite the heavy changes last year saw, there...
8 Curb Appeal Tricks That Will Bring Buyers to Your House

8 Curb Appeal Tricks That Will Bring Buyers to Your House

After investing a considerable amount of money in your home, you certainly want it to always look its best. This is especially the case if you’re thinking about putting your house up for sale. Curb appeal is crucial when it comes to conveying a sense of taste...
The 10 Surprising Housing Markets Poised to Rule in 2019

The 10 Surprising Housing Markets Poised to Rule in 2019

Going into the new year, just about everyone has heard the big news: The real estate market is slowing down. Crazy annual price spikes are waning, more properties are hitting the market, and there are fewer buyers to compete with. Everyone is wondering what that means...
Cascade Living’s March House of the Month

Cascade Living’s March House of the Month

It’s not every day that I get to write an article on an award-winning home, but today I guess is the day! This home just won the presti­gious “Best in American Living Award” for 2018 from the National Association of Home Builders. Owner/builder Scott Branc will be...
Cascade Living’s November  House of the Month

Cascade Living’s November House of the Month

To say my friend Wendy Finch is creative is an understatement. Wendy is the owner of this fabulous Cascade area Charlevoix Dr condo, and she’s also an interior designer, stager, consultant for her own firm, Style Coach Studio LLC here in West Michigan. Wendy moved...
Cascade Living’s October House of the Month

Cascade Living’s October House of the Month

When David and Nicky Kooistra decided to tackle the project that was this house, it wasn’t their first time at the rodeo. I know this because I have seen all their flips over the years; they are my brother and sister-in-law! David is in the real estate business like...
Cascade Life’s July House of the Month

Cascade Life’s July House of the Month

This custom built Insignia estate is special on so many levels. Built in 2014, it was a collaboration of many talents including Jeff Visser as architect, Franchesca Owings Interior Design, and Wendy Finch Interior Design (to update bedroom features as the three kids...
Cascade Living… A Look Back

Cascade Living… A Look Back

In lieu of a house of the month, we’ve decided to take a brief over-view of the real estate market here in the Grand Rapids area over the last five years … and to celebrate Cascade Living’s fifth anniversary. Five years ago, we were slowly stumbling out of a...

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