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The Home Buying Mistake That Could Cost You Thousands After Closing

Lori Marvin June 30, 2026

This article includes insights from Tyler Truxton, Insurance Agent with Big Lake Insurance, who regularly helps homeowners navigate insurance requirements and coverage concerns throughout the home buying process. When buyers…

The Role of Open Houses Is Changing and So Is Buyer Behavior

Lori Marvin May 20, 2026

Lately, I’ve noticed a pattern with my newer listings that feels very different from what we saw even a year or two ago. Traditionally, once a home hit the market,…

Grand Rapids Spring Market 2026: Why Contingent Buyers Are Winning (If They’re Prepared)

Lori Marvin April 15, 2026

The spring market has officially started in Grand Rapids and West Michigan… and if you’ve been out looking at homes, you’ve probably already felt it. The good homes? They’re not…

Should You Sell Your House This Spring? Why the Housing Market Really Starts in March

Lori Marvin March 8, 2026

Spring is widely known as the busiest season in real estate. More homes sell between April and June than at any other time of year. That is the conventional wisdom.…

The Quiet Window Before Spring (And Why It Matters More This Year)

Lori Marvin February 12, 2026

One of the most common questions I hear from buyers and sellers is, “When is the best time to make a move?” The simple answer is always the same: homes…

My Last Closing of the Year – A Grand Rapids Home Buying Story About Timing, Strategy, and Patience

Lori Marvin January 16, 2026

Buying a home in Grand Rapids, Michigan is not just about finding the right house. It is about understanding the market, knowing when to act, and having a strategy that…

How to Successfully Sell Before You Buy in the West Michigan Real Estate Market

Lori Marvin December 6, 2025

Selling a home while preparing to buy your next one can feel overwhelming. Timing, finances, emotions, and logistics all collide. If you’re trying to figure out how to sell your…

Why I Love November – Gratitude and Real Estate Reflections in West Michigan

Lori Marvin November 6, 2025

I love November. Why, you ask? It’s the calm before the holiday storm. Thanksgiving has alwaysbeen one of my favorite holidays because there’s no rush, no pressure, no expectations—justtime to…

The Home Buying Mistake That Could Cost You Thousands After Closing

The Role of Open Houses Is Changing and So Is Buyer Behavior

Grand Rapids Spring Market 2026: Why Contingent Buyers Are Winning (If They’re Prepared)

Should You Sell Your House This Spring? Why the Housing Market Really Starts in March

The Quiet Window Before Spring (And Why It Matters More This Year)

My Last Closing of the Year – A Grand Rapids Home Buying Story About Timing, Strategy, and Patience

How to Successfully Sell Before You Buy in the West Michigan Real Estate Market

Why I Love November – Gratitude and Real Estate Reflections in West Michigan

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