Kalamazoo Real Estate Blog

Southwest Michigan Real Estate Market Update  May 2022 - Kalamazoo, Van Buren, St. Joseph Counties Kalamazoo Realtor and Listing Agent, Janice Allen, takes a quick look at the Southwest Michigan real estate market for May 2022. If you are ...

Where's the Washer & Dryer?! Negotiating a Real Estate Deal When purchasing a new home, make sure everything negotiated is IN the contract!

Farmers Markets Are Open in West Michigan! Farmers Markets and farm stands are great places to browse, sample and buy fresh produce and handmade products.

Cleaning Your Grill It's Hometip Tuesday and it's barbecue season, which means your grill likely needs a good clean after a whole winter season of sitting stagnant!

Zillow - Are Zestimates Accurate? Zestimate is the value that Zillow gives your home.  You can get your home’s value in the time it takes to type in your address.  Zillow uses their Zestimate tool to make money....

A Key To Building Wealth Is Homeownership The link between financial security and homeownership is especially important today as inflation rises.  But many people may not realize just how much owning a home contributes to your ...

Can I Move In Before Closing? I’ve had a lot of buyers ask to move in before closing…

May is National Bike Month Friday, May 20th is National Ride Your Bike to Work Day! May is National Bike Month and this Friday, May 20th is National Ride Your Bike to Work Day in Kalamazoo!

Maintain Your Roof It’s Home Tip Tuesday, and my tip for today is all about maintaining your roof.

How to Avoid a Bidding War 3 Pro Tips to Avoid a Bidding War! If you're a buyer and are tired of swinging and missing, I've got three tips that will help you negotiate a deal on a house within your budget!

Martell's Restaurant 3501 Greenleaf Blvd, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 If you’re looking for some delicious American Italian cuisine made with high quality ingredients then you gotta check out Martell's!

Can You Buy Low and Sell High?  

Grand Hotel Dining on Mackinac Island The Pecan Balls Are Exceptional! On this edition of Foodie Friday I'm at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island and I've got to tell you, if you have never been to this world famous hotel with the longest front ...

Avoid these mistakes so you can get a loan!

Click here for a copy of the 2022 Remodeling Impact Report that provides a cost recovery estimate for representative interior and exterior remodeling projects.