Your Buyers Are Our Priority
Hey Realtors!!! If you haven’t heard rates are down, way down. . . Refinance transactions are going crazy and lenders are getting back logged. In light of the recent market and the surge in refinance business we have made some changes. Purchase have been and always will be our priority. I've tweaked my systems and changed... Read More
Lunch & Learn : Financing Investment Properties
Date: March 18, 2020 Time: 12:30pm to 2pm Location: GKAR - Greater Kalamazoo Association of Realtors 5830 Venture Park Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49009 Do you have clients interested in purchasing rental or investment properties? Would you like to have more information for them? Please join us for an informative look at the options available for... Read More
Lunch & Learn : Appraisals – Understanding the Residential Appraisal
We have an event coming up on July 16th 2019 at 12:30 at the Greater Kalamazoo Association of Realtors. Join us for an informative look to better understand the analysis of real property and the residential appraisal process. We will cover things like property condition, required repairs, how to comp properties, and the appraisal... Read More
How To Calculate Accurate Property Taxes
For those of you that attended our January 2019 Lunch and Learn you got a bunch of information about property taxes. How they are calculated, what the assessor looks at, how to dispute them, and so much more. I realized after the event we needed a little property tax math 101, so I made this... Read More
USDA Rural Development Expands Loan Eligibility to Existing Manufactured Homes
Great News! Home buyers looking to purchase a manufactured home can now do so using the USDA Rural Development program. That means buyers can take advantage of zero down financing and low mortgage insurance rates when the purchase a manufactured home. This is huge for the more rural communities in Michigan were there are many... Read More
2018 Real Life Property Tax Appeal – Michigan
Its that time of year! Property tax assessment notices are arriving in homeowners mailboxes all over Michigan. This is your once a year opportunity to appeal your property taxes and potentially save a lot of money. The appeal process can be overwhelming for homeowners so I wanted to break it down and give a real... Read More
Manufactured Home Loan Programs
Great news! It keeps getting easier and easier to finance manufactured homes. Here are four possible ways to finance manufactured homes! The basic programs that will work for manufactured homes are: FHA - 3.5% down FHA 203k Renovation - 3.5% down VA - 0 Down Conventional - 5% down Rural Development - 0 Down MSHDA... Read More
MSHDA Lunch and Learn
Amerifirst Home Mortgage is hosting an event Tuesday August 15th 2017 at the Greater Kalamazoo Association of Realtors. Nancy baker from MSHDA will be presenting information on MSHDA loan limits, down payment assistants, home buyer education, and so much more. Hope to see all the Kalamazoo Area Realtors there! View PDF for more info!... Read More
HUD Homes Lunch n’ Learn
We will be putting on a lunch n' learn event at the Greater Kalamazoo Association of Realtors! If you are interested in learning more about HUD Homes and all the unique things that come with them this is a must attend event. Some of the items covered will be: Loan program options Special $100 down... Read More
$100 Down FHA Financing!
Great News! Effective Oct. 1, 2016 HUD homes financed with FHA-insured financing are eligible to be purchased with only $100 down. This sales incentive is for properties in Michigan and Ohio. You can get a list of HUD homes for sale in your area at HudHomeStore.com or give me a jingle and I will hook... Read More
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June Lunch and Learn: HUD Homes - Financing & Repair Options
Unlock the Potential of HUD Homes: Financing & Repair Solutions for Real Estate Agents (June 6th)!
Are you looking to expand your inventory and help more clients achieve homeownership? Join us for a special event focused on HUD Homes: Financing and Repair Options! This informative session, designed specifically for real estate agents, will equip you with the knowledge and tools to confidently navigate the world of HUD Homes and empower your clients on their real estate journey.
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