South Haven Market Trends

Interesting information for those looking for a home in South Haven Michigan. Average home prices have dropped a bit in the last couple months, which is good news for buyers, not such good news for sellers.But having a realtor that can give you more information that just averages is so important. So if you’d like to find out what this means to YOUR home search, or to selling YOUR South Haven... [Read more about this property]

The newest blog on the block

Welcome to my blog. This is the first in what will be (hopefully!) an overwhelming amount of information to help you find the best home for you, get the best deal on your current home, avoid common pitfalls, and generally have the best real estate experience possible. Feel free to browse around, or search for something you might be looking for. As for who I am…my name is Tom Frame. I relocated... [Read more about this property]

The newest blog on the block

Welcome to my blog. This is the first in what will be (hopefully!) an overwhelming amount of information to help you find the best home for you, get the best deal on your current home, avoid common pitfalls, and generally have the best real estate experience possible. Feel free to browse around, or search for something you might be looking for. As for who I am…my name is Tom Frame. I relocated... [Read more about this property]

1101 54th St, Grand Junction MI home

BIG PRICE REDUCTION!! This home has a delightful setting. It is only 1 acre, but with the trees surrounding the property you feel like you’re way out in the country. Concrete sidewalks provide easy, safe accessibility. Nicely landscaped plants by walks. The inside has been well kept up and is ready to warmly welcome you in. The master bed and bathroom are nice sized. The LR (12×15) gives... [Read more about this property]

46404 28th Ave, Bangor MI home for sale

This country home was totally rehabbed 6 years ago (per owner). A new water softener, electric, plumbing, insulation and furnace were all installed at that time. Very clean, welcoming sense. Though modest sized, it is bigger on the inside than it looks. Plenty of room in the kitchen for all the baking needs. Dining area provides lots of room and living room is nicely sized. The basement is almost a... [Read more about this property]

70013 16th Ave, South Haven Michigan Home SOLD

Owner wants an offer!! Make an offer and the owner will work with bank, needs to sell ASAP!! Here is a great 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath ranch priced to sell. This home with acreage has had some recent updates and is just minutes from South Haven. Breezeway between house and garage. A must see. Seller will look at all offers. Square footage, room dimensions and site dimensions are approximate. Call or email... [Read more about this property]

5085 103rd Ave, Grand Junction Michigan Home SOLD

This home sits on a 1.13 acre lot that overlooks beautiful Osterhaut Lake. The Custom Built home is brand new and has never been lived in. The kitchen and living room have 17 ft. vaulted ceilings. The kitchen is furnished with wood flooring and Maple cabinets, along with formica countertops and Moen faucets. The living room has a woodburning fireplace with a custom built oak mantle. Off of the front... [Read more about this property]

Rehabbers Dream

PENDING SOLD! The first dumpster was filled & carted. The inside clearing has begun and the front porch was opened up to really enhance the attractiveness of sitting outside. Now, you can continue the rehab needed to get this big house (4 bedrooms) into shape. The garage is big. The double lot offers room enough to let the kids play at will. The back overlooks the ravine for the Black River running... [Read more about this property]

South Haven and Bangor Homes - Should you buy mortgage points?

This is part 2 in a series about understanding your mortgage. Read more: Understanding Mortgage Points You can also “buy” points to improve the interest rate you get on your mortgage.  If you have the available cash on hand, and have long-term plans to stay in the house, you may think about “buying down” points to qualify for a better interest rate.  Though you’ll have... [Read more about this property]

South Haven and Bangor Michigan - Understanding mortage points

You need to understand ALL of the costs of your mortgage! When you’re getting ready to purchase a South Haven or Bangor home, it’s really important that you understand all the different costs that are involved with your home purchase.  Today we’ll talk about what it means to pay “points” on your mortgage. Points are simply fees paid to receive a home mortgage. Consider... [Read more about this property]

First-time-buyers: Glossary of Basic Terms

If you’re new to the real estate market, it’s always good to familiarize yourself with some of the unfamiliar terms. You don’t want to agree to something you’re not comfortable with, simply because you didn’t know what the term meant. Here are a few basic terms that I think first-time buyers in South Haven and Bangor should know. Annual percentage rate (APR): Yearly interest... [Read more about this property]

First-time-buyers: Glossary of Abbreviations

As a first time buyer, it can be confusing to look through all the housing ads, and try to make sense of all the various terms and abbreviations. Some are obvious (okay, ba stands for bath, pretty easy). But if the agent gets too excited, it can read like alphabet soup: Great 3 br/2ba home on .5 ac with w/w cpt in the fdr, and lovely dk in the bkyd. So, here is a translation of some of the most common... [Read more about this property]