SE Michigan News

Short-Term Rentals

Short-term rentals have become controversial to the point that several communities are actively looking to pass regulations or ordinances to prevent the ability of homeowners to engage in short term rentals. Brad Ward, Vice President of Public Policy and Legal Affairs for Michigan Realtors joins us for discussion of the pros and cons of short […]

Helpful Things to Know About Homeowners Insurance

Wind and hail damage are the top reasons for homeowners insurance claims in Michigan. Winter weather increases the chances for these claims along with claims for home fires, fallen trees, burst pipes and slip and fall accidents. When you need to file a claim is not the time to realize you aren’t property covered. We […]

It’s Fall Home Maintenance TIme

Taking care of your home helps to protect your investment and we share the top fall home maintenance tips to keep your home in top shape. From the roof and gutters to furnace filters and fireplace inspections, we share tips on what to inspect on the interior and exterior of your home including places you […]

A Look at the Commercial Market

We talk to Ellen Mahoney, a commercial specialist, about challenges the commercial real estate market is facing like higher capital and borrowing costs and higher vacancy rates as well as what sector of the commercial market there are opportunities right now. We also discuss the impacts the lack of foot-traffic in the city means for […]

What Changing Interest Rates Mean for Buyers and the Market

Just when we thought interest rates had stabilized, they shot up quickly the beginning of August 2023. It has some buyers wondering if now is still the right time to buy or should they wait. Michael Koorman from Eagle Financial joins us to discuss how interest rates and low inventory is impacting the market and […]

Buying a Home with a Friend

With current interest rates and inflation pressures, some first-time buyers are pooling resources with a friend to buy a home. We discuss the financial benefits of splitting the costs of the home purchase as well as subsequent upkeep and repair of the home as well as the need to determine up front what happens when […]

Seller Pre-Sale Inspections

Home inspections are a common part of the home buying process, but is there value to doing an inspection pre-sale as a seller? We look at the pros and cons of having an inspection done prior to putting your home on the market, tips to prepare for a home inspection and provide a checklist of […]

What’s Happening in New Construction

June is Parade of Homes month and we share how to take advantage of the opportunities that are part of this popular event. Supply chain, labor force, zoning, and interest rates are all items that home builders are navigating today and we discuss all these with Forrest Wall, CEO of the Homebuilders Association of SE […]

Explaining 1031 Exchanges

A 1031 exchange is a “swap” of one real estate investment property for another that provides a tax break. We discuss properties that do and don’t qualify for a 1031 exchange and two important timelines you need to be aware to designate and close on the property to keep within established guidelines. Click Here to […]

Spring Home Maintenance Tips

Maintaining your home is an important part of home ownership and key to the value of your home. Winter winds, snow and ice can take a toll on the exterior of your home so spring is the time to review your roof, gutters, downspouts, foundation, windows, doors and more for any damage and needed repairs. […]