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    • Recommended lenders
    • Finding a lender
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Expand your real estate knowledge in 3-minute reads. Here are some of our latest blog posts on relevant real estate and home ownership topics. We try to cover as many interesting real-estate-associated topics as we can - choose the most relevant to you.  Drop us a line if there's something more you would like to learn about.  Suggestions are 100% welcomed!

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The Real Cost of Change: What West Michigan Homeowners and Homebuyers Should Know Now

WMI Home Team , 10/9/2025
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Rising costs, longer timelines, and new state rules are reshaping how West Michigan buys, builds, and sells. Here’s what the real cost of change is showing up.

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Mortgage Rates Didn’t Break the Market—They Made Patience Expensive

WMI Home Team , Market Insight09/9/2025
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Rates doubled, but the crash never came. Buyers who waited missed the equity and the cheap loans. Here’s what West Michigan can expect by 2026.
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The Back-to-School Effect on West Michigan Home Buying and Selling

WMI Home Team , BuyersSellers08/9/2025
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Discover how West Michigan’s housing market shifts when school starts. See local trends, real stats, and tips to buy or sell smart this season.
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National Homeownership Month

WMI Home Team , 06/9/2025
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Shining a light on recent FHA and MSHDA updates designed to make buying more achievable

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Seeing Green: MSHDA’s Homebuyer Programs & How They Can Save You Thousands

WMI Home Team , Buyers03/13/2025
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Homebuyer program that offers DP assistance and saves on interest

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Uncapping Taxes: What Every Michigan Homebuyer Needs to Know

WMI Home Team , Buyers01/9/2025
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Learn how property taxes uncap after a sale, why it matters, and how to prepare for tax increases in year two.

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The Best Time to Buy Appliances in West Michigan: Save Big with These Tips

WMI Home Team , Homeowners12/9/2024
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Learn when the best times to buy appliances in West Michigan - timing fall clearance events, Black Friday deals, and local store promotions.

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6 Key Insights Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Know

WMI Home Team , Buyers11/9/2024
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What you know will serve you well: 6 things to know when home buying!

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Home Goods, Gifts, and Gear for the Homies

WMI Home Team , 11/1/2024
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Thoughtful finds for grown-ups on your list

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Assumable Mortgages Decoded: How They Work, What to Expect, and the Benefits

WMI Home Team , Buyers10/9/2024
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what buyers need to know about assumable mortgages

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Is a Balanced Market Emerging as Summer Ends?

WMI Home Team , Market Insight09/9/2024
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Some West Michigan markets are showing signs of balancing - see which ones are steadying

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The NAR Lawsuit and Listing Changes: What Sellers and Buyers Need to Know

WMI Home Team , BuyersSellers08/16/2024
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Once upon a time, sellers would offer a piece of their pie—a portion of their commission—to the agent working for the buyer... 

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Riding the Rate: What the Recent Dip Means for Buyers and Sellers

WMI Home Team , Market Insight08/9/2024
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You might have noticed that mortgage rates recently took a little dip...

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Understanding the ALTA Statement

WMI Home Team , BuyersSellers06/9/2024
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checks and balances of your real estate transaction

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Home Help for Heroes: Nurses & Teachers

WMI Home Team , Buyers05/9/2024
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Financial help for our nurses and teachers seeking homeownership...

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Net Sheets: An Essential Tool for Home Sellers

WMI Home Team , HomeownersSellers04/9/2024
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The primary purpose of a net sheet is to provide sellers with a detailed forecast of their potential net proceeds. 
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The Real Deal on Selling Your Home: Trust, Tears, Triumph

WMI Home Team , Sellers03/8/2024
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You'll get through it with more high-fives than face-palms..

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showing & listing🚩🚩to take notice of

WMI Home Team , BuyersSellers02/8/2024
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Always listen to your gut, but also pay attention to these aspects of MLS listings and home showings too.

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