Rising Interest Rates
Rising Interest Rates
Kalamazoo, MI
There’s been a lot of chatter about interest rates rising and what that’s going to mean for the real estate market. Is now a good time to buy, sell or both. The challenge for most people ...
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Posted by Janice Allen on June 30, 2022 in Q&A in 60 Seconds
Should I Buy A Home Now or Wait Until 2023?
Should I Buy a Home Now or Wait Until 2023?
Not sure if it is a good time to buy a house. The real estate market is shifting … in a good way. The last couple of years have been intense. In all my 21 years in the business ...
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Posted by Janice Allen on June 29, 2022 in Buying a Home
Kalamazoo Beaches - Markin Glen Park
Kalamazoo Beaches
Markin Glen Park
5300 N Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo
On this edition of #DiscoverKalamazoo, it’s week 3 of Kalamazoo’s best beaches. Coming in this week is Markin Glen Park which is located on the North side of ...
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Posted by Janice Allen on June 29, 2022 in Community
Dryer Maintenance Checklist
Dryer Maintenance Checklist
Dryer Maintenace DIY
Hey everybody, Janice Allen, your Michigan Home Girl at Jaqua and it’s Hometip Tuesday and today my tip is about giving your dryer some TLC.
How often should a dryer be serviced? ...
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Posted by Janice Allen on June 28, 2022 in DIY
Do Home Prices Go Up In A Recession?
Do Home Prices Go Up In a Recession?
What happens to home prices during a recession?
The housing market is a hot topic these days, and news headlines leave a lot of people wondering will the market crash? What happens to home prices during a ...
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Posted by Janice Allen on June 25, 2022 in Market Updates
Foodie Friday - Latitude 42 Brewing Company
Latitude 42 Brewing Company
7842 Portage Road, Portage, MI 49024
Hey everybody, Janice Allen and on this edition of Foodie Friday I’m at Latitude 42 Brewing Company in Portage which is a family owned restaurant and microbrewery that launched ...
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Posted by Janice Allen on June 24, 2022 in Restaurants
What Not to Say When Touring a Home
What Not to Say When Touring a Home
One thing to not do while you’re touring a house is talk about what you think about that house while you’re inside of it. 99% of sellers have some sort of recording devices or inside their home ...
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Posted by Janice Allen on June 23, 2022 in Buying a Home
How to Repair a Window Screen
How to Repair a Window Screen
7 Tips for Replacing a Window Screen
Window screens can get punctured or torn, but as long as the frame is in good shape window screen repairs are easy and can be done in a few minutes. Before you go to ...
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Posted by Janice Allen on June 21, 2022 in Hometip Tuesday
LA Cafe Coffeehouse in Three Rivers MI
Foodie Friday - LA Cafe
145 W Michigan Ave, Three Rivers, MI 49093
On this edition of Foodie Friday I am at LA Cafe in downtown Three Rivers on W. Michigan Avenue. The initials LA stand for the owner’s name – Leslie Ann. ...
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Posted by Janice Allen on June 17, 2022 in Restaurants
Kalamazoo Home Equity Gains
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Kalamazoo Home Equity Gains
The average Kalamazoo homeowner saw 11.7% in appreciation over the past year, with sales prices increasing from $260,752 to $291,152 in the past 12 months! Having equity give you options: - Some savvy homeowners ...
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Posted by Janice Allen on June 16, 2022 in Q&A in 60 Seconds
Kalamazoo Beaches - Woods Lake Park
Kalamazoo Beaches
Woods Lake Park
2600 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo, MI
On this edition of #DiscoverKalamazo it’s week 2 of top beaches near Kalamazoo and today I’m featuring Woods Lake Park. Woods Lake Park is in the heart of ...
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Posted by Janice Allen on June 15, 2022 in Community
Prevent Water Damage in Your Home
Prevent Water Damage
Direct Water Away From Your Home
Properly installed gutters and downspouts direct water away from your home. When they’re working correctly, they can help prevent water damage, keep basements from flooding, and more....
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Posted by Janice Allen on June 14, 2022 in Hometip Tuesday
When You Need a Buyer's Agent
When You Need a Buyer's Agent
Buyer's Agency Representation
A lot of people think when buying a home they should go straight to the listing agent and I’m going to give you an analogy that basically explains why you should not do that. ...
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Posted by Janice Allen on June 11, 2022 in Buying a Home
Kalamazoo Beaches - Ramona Park
Kalamazoo Beaches
Ramona Park
Join me over the course of the next 5 weeks where I highlight some of the greatest beaches in and around Kalamazoo. For this week's highlight, it's gotta be Ramona Park over on Carrie & Sprinkle Road. Ramona Park ...
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Posted by Janice Allen on June 8, 2022 in Community
Air Conditioner Maintenance
Air Conditioner Maintenance
Rollow these tips for keeping your AC running smoothly, so your home will stay cool all season long. What you’ll want to do it remove any debris or gunk from the top and exterior parts of your air conditioning unit....
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Posted by Janice Allen on June 7, 2022 in Hometip Tuesday
Overpricing Your Home
Overpricing Your Home
Do me a favor. Do not be one of those sellers that prices your home like, ridiculously high. Overpricing is the kiss of death. It doesn’t matter what market we’re in. It’s literally ...
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Posted by Janice Allen on June 4, 2022 in Selling Your Home
Inspection Tips for Sellers
Inspection Tips for Sellers
If you're a nervous seller, here's a pro tip.
One of the most nerve racking things for a seller when they’re selling their property is the inspection. Here’s a pro tip. If you’re ...
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Posted by Janice Allen on June 2, 2022 in Q&A in 60 Seconds
Join Kalamazoo Parks for Some Summer Fun
Join Kalamazoo Parks for Some Summer Fun!
including Camp Kalamazoo for ages 5 to 12 which is a summer day camp with 9 different weeks of special activities and trips. There is Super Rec for ages 7 to 12 which is a free summer day camp with ...
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Posted by Janice Allen on June 1, 2022 in Community