By Carole Morgan, StageRight Home Staging Often times it is said that a home is staged and ready for the real estate market as it exists at that time, but is it? There is a huge difference between preparing a home for the current real estate market and staging a home to maximize useable and […]
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By Kaciana Champlin, RE/MAX Perrett Assoc., Inc. We can all see it. Maybe you are seeing friends complain on Facebook about housing price while they look for a home. Maybe you are like me and have received dozens of mailers asking about selling and refinancing. Maybe you are unlucky enough to be in the middle
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Battle Creek, MI, April 20, 2021 – The Battle Creek Area Association of REALTORS® (BCAAR) is pleased to announce the recipients of several annual awards. The 2021 REALTOR® of the Year recipient is James Criteser from RE/MAX Perrett Associates, Inc. The 2021 Affiliate of the Year is Jenni Cordova from Honor Credit Union. The 2021 Rookie of the Year
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By Joe Mishak, Aardvark Home Inspectors, Inc. Fireplace? Check. Wood floors? Check. Finished basement? Yep. You’ve been searching for awhile, and now you think you’ve found your dream home. But how can you be sure there aren’thidden problems with the property that will require expensive repairs or upgrades after thekeys have been handed over to
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Finding a home to rent can be a daunting task in today’s competitive market. Rental homes are in high demand, which causes rental prices to increase. Many renters are utilizing online sites to find suitable rental properties. However, we continue to see our friends and family falling prey to online scammers. The most commonly seen
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An inside look at the investigation that is shaking up the real estate industry. VIRTUAL PRESENTATION January 19, 2021 | 12PM-1PM THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT ATTENDED THE EVENT! Will you pass the test for illegal steering? The Battle Creek Area Association of REALTORS along with the West Central Association of REALTORS, Montcalm County Association
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Donation Needs Safe Place Emily Andrus House Charitable Union VA Medical Center Children’s assorted sizes: Towels: bath towels & wash cloths Gloves of all sizes ***biggest need*** Pre-packaged Cookies and Snack Items Socks Laundry Soap Newborn pacifiers Flip Flops (used in shower) Underwear Toilet Paper Feminine hygiene products Popcorn, oil, and salt for popcorn machines
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Knowledge is powerful. As we navigate through these times, the real estate industry continues to thrive. Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, the real estate industry was on solid ground and on the verge of a record year. Our region, as well as the nation, experienced an inventory shortage of homes for sale for nearly three
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The Southwestern Michigan Urban League & the Battle Creek Area Association of REALTORS are providing FREE VIRTUAL workshops to help you build a path to home ownership. The workshop on Tuesday, July 21st, 2020, taught by Jack Reed and Michelle Kappen of Chemical bank, will be discussing credit. On Tuesday, July 28th, 2020, taught by
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Together, we are facing unprecedented times as the global COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic changes the way we interact, the way we do business and our daily lives. Real estate was required to take a short pause but now WE’RE BACK! Just like many of you, this has impacted the way we do business. Our 300 members
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