Battle Creek Realtor Blog- Spring in Battle Creek, Michigan May 9, 2012Each spring brings a new round of tulips to usher in the season. This year in Battle Creek, we have been fortunate to now have had an early frost that stunted any of these beautiful flowers, which we have experienced in earlier years. Battle Creek, being in Michigan, in a northern U.S. State has a [...]Michael Delaware
- Health of the real estate market – Improving status and the outlook April 20, 2012Most of the cities and states have been showing signs of improvements with regards to their real estate market. Though there are some mixed reports as to the improvement in the real estate and mortgage market, in general it can be said that the market has started to improve at least by some levels. The [...]Michael Delaware
- The 2011 National Association of REALTORS Conference in Anaheim, CA December 3, 2011This year I attended the 2011 National Association of REALTORs convention in Anaheim, CA. It was held just last month, and I was there for a period of 5 days. During the conference I attended valuable educational sessions to help me in my business as a Realtor, but also learned some unique insight into national [...]Michael Delaware
- Winter Comes to Battle Creek, Michigan December 3, 2011This past week we had our first snowfall of the winter season. It started at about 2:30pm on Tuesday the 29th, and continued through the night. The next morning, I took the following photo of a tree in my front yard in Battle Creek, Michigan. A true testament of winter’s beauty. I hope you enjoy [...]Michael Delaware
- Who Knew the Pilgrims Liked Football So Much… November 24, 2011Every once in awhile, you come across a quote that makes you smile, laugh and reflect. As I was looking for quotes on Thanksgiving today, and thinking about the Detriot Lions upcoming game later today with the Green Bay Packers, I came across this quote from a comedian: “… who knew the pilgrims liked football [...]Michael Delaware
- Spring in Battle Creek, Michigan May 9, 2012
Category Archives: Loan Programs
Federal Student Loan Default on the Rise Nationwide
The impact of rising student loans on the new home buyer market has grown to be a huge issue, particularly with the rising rate of default. Student loans which are federal government loans do not fall off a credit report. … Continue reading
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Buying a Foreclosure: Some Things That Might Happen At Closing in Michigan
When you are in the process of buying a foreclosure, there are some things that might happen at closing in Michigan that it is good information to be prepared for. This may also apply to other states, but I know … Continue reading
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Tagged buyers, Foreclosures, Loan programs, REO's
Buying a Home in Battle Creek, Michigan
If you are looking into buying a home in Battle Creek, Michigan you should understand that the buying market has never been better. Right now the home prices are at the lowest in decades, and interest rates on home loans … Continue reading
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Tagged Battle Creek Homes, buyers, FHA Loans, Loan programs
Preparing to Buy a Foreclosure
When you are new to the process of buying a home, it is easy to jump into the process much the same way you might have bought some of your other major purchases in life. You go looking at the … Continue reading
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Raising the Stakes to Reduce Whose Risk?
Some creditworthy borrowers may not be able to obtain mortgages, if Wells Fargo & Co. gets its way. The nation’s largest mortgage lender is asking U.S. regulators to set a down payment standard of 30 percent for loans that would … Continue reading
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Tagged Government Issues, Loan programs
Good Loan Programs for Buying a Home in Southwest Michigan
When it comes time to buy a home, a qualified buyer will have a lot of options in loan programs in Southwest Michigan. A lot more than they may be led to believe if they listen to the media. Currently … Continue reading
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Tagged buyers, FHA Loans, Loan programs
Buying a Home on Land Contract in Michigan
Buying a home on land contract in Michigan is often a route those with a troubled credit history will explore. To have the desire to buy a home, and then have the disappointment of having a poor credit history which … Continue reading
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Buying A Home with a VA Loan in Southwest Michigan
Buying a home with a VA loan in Southwest Michigan is a great choice for buyers who qualify. Veterans Administration (VA) loans allow a US military veteran to purchase a home with 100% financing, requiring no down payment. The program … Continue reading
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Advice for Buying a Home in Galesburg, Michigan
Some advice for buying a home in Galesburg, Michigan to those new to the community would be to work with an experienced Realtor that knows the area. One of the best things about Galesburg, Michigan is that it is located … Continue reading
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Tagged buyers, Cities, Loan programs, Rural
