by Michael | Apr 5, 2019 | Blog
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...
by Michael | Apr 5, 2019 | Blog
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...
by Michael | Apr 5, 2019 | Blog
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...
by Michael | Apr 5, 2019 | Blog
If you’ve been distracted by the federal shutdown, political dysfunction, stock-market volatility and reports of rising mortgage rates, it wouldn’t be surprising if you concluded: No way is this a good time to even think about buying a house or putting one...
by Michael | Apr 5, 2019 | Blog
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...
by Michael | Apr 5, 2019 | Blog
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...
by Michael | Dec 14, 2018 | Blog
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...
by Michael | Dec 14, 2018 | Blog
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...
by Michael | Dec 14, 2018 | Blog
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...
by Michael | Dec 14, 2018 | Blog
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...