Tax Deductions for Home Owners
Jeremy Drobeck of Amerifirst Home Mortgage meets with tax expert Dennis Greenfield to help people learn about some of the benefit's to home ownership. Having the ability to take the mortgage interest deduction can in turn open up a whole bunch of other write-offs. Things such as state & local taxes that were paid, property taxes, charitable... Read More
How To Dispute Property Taxes in Michigan part 2 – The Board of review
Last time we talked about why you might dispute your property taxes. Now learn HOW! Step 1 - File with the board of review Form L-4035 Step 2 - Appeal in person if at all possible (you only get a small window each year and will need to set that up in February. Don't miss it)... Read More
Property Taxes: Tax Tribunal part 3
What Do You Do When The Board Of Review Says "NO!"? Here are a couple Pointers: In my experience the Board of Review almost shoots you down, but the appeal process at the State Tax Tribunal has a reasonable non-bias person there to look at your appeal - GO TO the Tax Tribunal! Don't be... Read More
Fighting your property taxes and assessed values
Thinking your paying too much in property taxes? You might be! I look up a lot of property taxes and find that most homes are selling for less than what the local assessors are saying they are worth. Perfect example would be a home I bought for $25,000, the home was NOT a forclosure and... Read More
Need Money To Fix Those Frozen Pipes?
Buuuurrrrrrr! It's Cold outside! With all the cold weather + foreclosures = FROZEN PIPES! We have a program to finance all that work into the loan. Its called our 203k renovation loan. Not only can we finance in busted pipes, but all sorts of things from kitchen remodels, bathrooms, additions, finish basements, etc. . .... Read More
Happy Holidays !!!
I wanted to wish all our past customers, Realtor & builder partners a very happy holiday season. I really appreciate your business and support this past year. I am looking forward to this ever changing market and another successful year in 2012. Check out the video staring Kalamazoo Mortgage Advisor Jeremy Drobeck and Loan Processor... Read More
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Down Payment Assistance Battle Creek MI: Your 2026 Homeownership Flight Plan
What if the only thing keeping your homeownership dreams grounded isn’t your bank account, but a simple lack of aerodynamic lift? It’s exhausting to stay trapped in a rental cycle where median monthly payments have reached $1,200, making it feel impossible to save for a house while prices climb. You might feel anxious about current interest rates or confused by the technical jargon surrounding down payment assistance Battle Creek MI, but these hurdles are just temporary turbulence. We believe that every neighbor deserves a steady hand to help them clear the runway toward their first home.
This guide provides the flight plan you need to secure funding through MSHDA and local Battle Creek grants. You’ll discover how to access up to $10,000 in deferred assistance or even $25,000 through specialized first-generation programs. We will break down the specific requirements for MSHDA versus local school district incentives so you can choose the most stable path for your financial future. From understanding the 6.375% MSHDA fixed rate to navigating the final paperwork, we’re here to act as your expert ground crew until you successfully land in your new home.
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