It’s been cold in Kalamazoo the last few weeks. . . .  Do you wait for the “perfect” weather to plan a trip?
In aviation, we know that COLD AIR is actually better for performance. The air is denser. The engine runs better. The plane climbs faster.
The Michigan housing market works the exact same way. While everyone else is “grounded” waiting for the spring thaw, the smart home buyers are already in the air.
Here is the COLD TRUTH about buying right now:
The Test: Look at the “Days on Market” for a house you like. If it has been sitting for 30 days in the snow, that seller is much more likely to say “YES” to a lower offer than they would be in May.
Don’t wait for the spring “traffic jam” when prices usually spike by 3-5%.
Next Step: Call me at (269) 360-7109. Let’s look at your “Winter Ops” flight plan today.
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Are you ready to stop paying your landlord’s mortgage in Kalamazoo or Portage, but saving $10,000 to $15,000 for a down payment and closing costs feels like trying to run through wet cement?
Yesterday morning, a first-time home buyer walked into my office. They hold steady employment at a local healthcare system, maintain clean credit, and pay $1,650 every single month in rent.
Over the weekend, they toured a great starter home listed at $220,000 near Milwood.