Finding My Passion in Real Estate
I was listening to a podcast the other day and the host was asking someone about their “why”: Why did they originally get into the line of work they’re in? Why did they start the business they own? Why do they do what they do? It prompted me to think about why I’m in Real…
Read MoreTop 5 State Parks in Michigan to Visit
A list of the top five state parks in Michigan based off of Trip Advisor Reviews It’s no secret that Michigan is filled with beautiful landscapes and environments, and if there’s anything quarantine has taught us, it’s that we’ve taken our freedom to explore the great outdoors for granted. When’s the last time you took…
Read MoreWork Remote Like A Pro
Tips and tricks to make the most out of your home-based work environment. Let’s face it: a lot of us have had to work from home at some point over the past few months. In fact, a few of you may have been working remote pre-pandemic (or plan to continue to work from home in…
Read MoreStay Safe, Stay Active, Stay Local
A list of quality social distancing outdoor activities that are available in Lansing with the reopening of the state. After months of being cooped up at home, it’s safe to say that many of us are eager and ready to get some fresh air. Luckily, Lansing has a ton of great outdoor activities that you…
Read MoreWhy Home Prices Are Rising during a Pandemic
You would think the opposite, right? You would think that since many states have stay at home orders, air travel is considered frowned upon, people are postponing moves, let alone a global pandemic, home prices would drop. While sales themselves have dropped, 8.5% in March according to the Wall Street Journal, prices have not. So…
Read MoreTechnology: How it’s changing Real Estate
Many can argue that technology has changed the world for better or worse. But when it comes to the real estate business, technology has undoubtedly benefited from techological advances, especially in this era of COVID-19. The question is, will the real estate business go back to “normal” when the pandemic blows over? It’s hard to…
Read MoreHow to Make the Most of Quarantine
Coronavirus is taking over the world. We can’t look at our phones, watch TV or even have conversations with others without COVID-19 being brought up. Social-distancing and quarantining is much easier said than done and can be boring, but it can also be a time of stress, anxiety and uncertainty. Instead of using this time…
Read MoreHow Michigan Plans to Deal with Coronavirus
On Monday, March 23 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a “stay at home, stay safe” executive order that went into effect at 12:01am on Tuesday, March 24 2020. This executive order will be in place for at least three weeks and is an important measure to keep not only the state of Michigan, but the…
Read MoreHow the Coronavirus is Impacting Real Estate
We are living in a time of unknown questions and answers as the Coronavirus continues to spread around the world; should I work from home? Should I cancel dinner with my friends? Should I continue to sell my home? Or, should I buy a home right now? While stocks are crashing, businesses are temporarily closing…
Read MoreBest Bars in the Lansing Area for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s day is the day to be Irish, which means drinking beer! Due to St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Tuesday this year, most people are celebrating this coming weekend. Spend your weekend with the luck of the Irish at a few Irish and non-Irish bars; the good thing is, you can get beer…
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