Central Michigan Real Estate Podcast with Mary Peacock
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -A Video Blog about the Central Michigan Real Estate Market for buyers and sellers by Michigan's premiere Realtor Mary Peacock.
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What Are the Best Home Improvements for Sellers to Make?
February 11, 2020 21:07 VideoI have some fantastic advice for home sellers who want to maximize their sale price. Here’s what you need to do. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation If you’re thinking about putting your home on the market in the coming months, here are a few things you can do to get it ready and fetch a higher price: 1. Take an overall look at the home. If your kitchen is a little dated, you don’t need a full renovation. Ju...
Should You Trust Zestimates?
January 27, 2020 15:47 VideoToday I’m sharing why you shouldn’t completely trust Zillow’s Zestimates. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Today I’m discussing Zillow’s home valuations, which are called Zestimates. Zillow uses three factors to come up with your house’s value: location, square footage, and what the sales in your neighborhood have been. They don’t take into consideration the particular features of your house or any improve...
A Quick Primer on Closing Costs
December 19, 2019 16:51 VideoClosing costs are fees incurred from obtaining a mortgage loan for your home purchase. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Today I want to share a quick message about closing costs. Closing costs are fees incurred from obtaining a mortgage loan for your home purchase, and they can range from 2% to 5% of the overall purchase price. You don’t always have to pay closing costs, though. There is a rural developm...
Energy-Efficient Tips for Winter
December 06, 2019 22:10 VideoFour tips to save money and energy this winter. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Today I want to provide you with four tips to help you make your home more energy-efficient. We’re quickly approaching the winter season, so use these tips to save energy and money: 1. Use natural light. Open blinds and curtains to let the sunshine warm up each room. 2. Get a thermostat you can schedule. Schedule the heat to...
Wishing You a Happy Thanksgiving
November 26, 2019 17:41 VideoThis Thanksgiving, we're thankful for you. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation The 2019 holiday season has officially begun! We hope you are as excited as we are. We’d like to take a moment to express our gratitude to all of you this Thanksgiving. We have met some truly wonderful people, and we’re proud to have helped so many reach their real estate goals over the years. We wouldn’t be where we are today ...
Here’s What the Numbers Say About Our Market
November 15, 2019 15:58 image/jpegI have the latest year-over-year numbers from Mecosta County to share with you. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Now that we’re approaching the end of 2019, it’s time to review the latest numbers from our market. First, our absorption rate is at six months, which means we’re in a stable market that favors neither buyers nor sellers. Year over year, our average list price has risen about 4% from $175,000 ...
What’s the Key to Pricing Your Home Correctly?
September 06, 2019 15:15 image/pngHow do you price your home correctly for the current market? That’s the question I’ll answer in today’s video blog. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation When listing your home, it’s important that you price it correctly for the current market from the first day it goes on sale. Doing so will generate an offer right away, especially given the fact that we’re in a seller’s market. How do you price it correctly? ...
The Top 5 Mistakes You Must Avoid When Selling
August 27, 2019 16:16 image/pngIf you’re putting your home on the market, there are five common mistakes you must avoid. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Here are the top five home seller mistakes you must avoid when listing your home: 1. Getting too emotionally involved. It’s best to take your “homeowner” cap off and put your “home seller” cap on and think of your sale as a business transaction. 2. Not hiring a professional agent. ...
Thank You for Your Support
August 23, 2019 20:35 image/pngOur annual backpack drive was once again a huge success. I wanted to say thanks today. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Today I want to send out a huge thank you to those of you who donated your time, energy, and money to our backpack drive this year. It was truly appreciated, not only by myself and my team, but by our community as well. And as always, if you ever have any questions about real estate or fu...
Some Tips to Help Get Your Home Ready for Sale
August 08, 2019 14:32 image/jpegIn order to get your home ready for sale, you’ll need to do a few things first. Here are my recommendations. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation To get your home ready to sell this summer, there are some things you should do to prepare it. First, make sure you declutter. You’re going to be moving anyway, so pack things away in storage. Then you’ll want to hire a handyman to do some minor repairs or painting a...
Don’t Miss Our 2nd Annual Backpack for Kids Event on August 4
July 26, 2019 14:30 image/jpegOur 2nd Annual Backpack for Kids event is coming up, and we’d love for you to join us. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Our second annual Backpack for Kids event is coming up on August 4 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Peacock Real Estate: 18030 3 Mile Rd, Morley, MI 49336, and we’d love for you to join us. This is our way of giving back to the community, and we’re also inviting people to make donations—our goal ...
The Difference Between an Inspection and an Appraisal
February 19, 2019 23:14 VideoToday I’ll explain the differences between a home inspection and an appraisal. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation I’m often asked by clients, “What’s the difference between an appraisal and an inspection?” This is an important distinction to know, so today I’ll quickly describe what appraisals and inspections are for in the real estate process. During a home inspection, the inspector’s job is to find everyth...
Consider These 3 Tips Before Buying That Remodeled Home
February 04, 2019 15:38 VideoAre you planning on buying a remodeled property? Before doing so, be sure these three things are on your checklist of things to consider. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation There are three things all buyers should take into account before purchasing a remodeled home: 1. Make sure all mechanical systems in the home are in order. 2. Make sure the flooring is level and straight. 3. Make sure the kitchens ...
How Was the 2018 Market and How Will 2019 Be Different?
January 15, 2019 21:25 VideoHow was the 2018 real estate market? Find out by watching today’s message. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation 2018 is finally over, which means it’s time to review our market’s performance over the course of the year. Interest rates rose steadily in 2018, while, on the other hand, inventory saw a considerable drop. These two developments are likely to continue into 2019, but the impact may not be as severe a...
These 5 Steps Will Lead You to Your Dream Home
December 27, 2018 16:41Following these five steps when embarking on your home search will help you make the most of the process. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation There are a few steps you should take as you prepare to embark on your home search, and we’ll be highlighting five of them today. 1. Get pre-approved. This way, you’ll gain an understanding of what kind of property you can afford. 2. Separate your wants and needs. E...
5 Things You Should Never Do When Purchasing a Home
December 10, 2018 15:04 VideoIf you’re thinking of buying a home, there are five things you need to avoid doing to ensure a smooth and successful transaction. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Here are the top five things you don’t want to do when purchasing a home: 1. Don’t wait until the last minute to check your credit. 2. Don’t think it’s too early to get pre-qualified. 3. Don’t forget about your PMI and your monthly mortgage p...
What’s the Secret to Choosing the Right Agent?
October 29, 2018 20:04 VideoChoosing the right real estate agent can be difficult. Here are a few different criteria to look for. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Today I have a few tips for you to help you choose the right agent: 1. The agent should know the market area you’re looking to buy in. 2. They need to be good negotiators to get you the best pricing and terms. Teams are more adept at making sure the i’s are dotted and the...
How Do You Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home?
October 15, 2018 17:54 VideoAre you ready to buy a home? There are three questions you should ask yourself to find out. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation How do you know if you’re ready to buy a new home? Here are three questions you can ask yourself to find the answer: 1. How is your credit? Is it lendable? Do you have a score above 620 or 640? 2. Do you have savings set aside for your down payment and closing costs? 3. Is it feasi...
Why You Should Sell Your Home This Fall
October 01, 2018 15:28 VideoYou should sell your home this fall. Here's why. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Today I want to take a minute to talk to you about selling your home this fall and why it’s a great idea. For starters, there is less competition on the market. Also, there are more serious buyers in the fall than other seasons. Many people want to get into a new home before the holidays start so they can get settled and d...
Tips to Make Moving Easier
September 17, 2018 15:54 VideoToday we have a few moving tips that you don't want to forget. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation It's almost time to move into your new home. Congratulations! In all the excitement, it can be easy to forget some of the important details to make the move easier, which is why today we want to give you a few tips to do just that. Disconnect your current utilities about a week before the move and make sure tha...
What’s the Best Way to Deal With Home Selling Stress?
August 29, 2018 14:44 VideoSelling a home is a stressful process. Here are a few ways to cope with that stress. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation How can you deal with the stress of selling your home? Here are a few of my top tips: 1. Enjoy the process. It takes a lot of time to get to the closing table. 2. Put away emergency funds for any unexpected expenses. Try and enjoy the process every step of the way. 3. Keep the goal of f...
Landscaping Ideas to Attract More Buyers to Your Home
August 15, 2018 18:41 VideoToday I am sharing three ways to attract buyers through landscaping. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Sprucing up your landscape does much more than just boost your curb appeal. When buyers have a strong first impression, they’ll be more likely to want to visit the inside of your home, as well. By following just three simple landscaping tips, you can completely transform your home’s exterior. 1. Mulch....
You're Invited to Our First Ever Backpack for Kids Event
August 03, 2018 15:39 VideoPeacock Real Estate is hosting our first ever Backpack For Kids event and we hope to see you there. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation I’ve got an exciting announcement: On August 19, our team will be hosting our very first Backpack For Kids event! The event will take place right here at our office (18030 3 Mile Road, Morley) from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. We hope that you will join us in making a difference in our c...
Summer 2018 Morley Home Price Update
July 19, 2018 17:47 VideoThis summer might be the last opportunity for you to take advantage of rising home prices and high demand. Here’s why. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Summer is here, which means the high season for real estate. If you've been thinking of selling your home, you might be in for a golden moment. However, it might not last long. Let me explain why, with a few details of the current real estate market. Rig...
How to Keep Your Home Cool Without Cranking Up the A/C
July 05, 2018 18:11 VideoWant to keep your home cool this summer without having to pay an arm and a leg in utility costs? Here are three alternative ways to cool your home. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Temperatures are rising and so are your utility bills, courtesy of that big power hog: your air conditioner. If you want to cut down your cooling costs without having to crank up the A/C, here are three tricks you can try instea...
3 Real Estate Scams You Need to Know About
June 21, 2018 14:22There are three real estate scams I’ve become aware of recently that you need to know how to protect yourself against. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation It can be a scary world out there. While the majority of people are good and honest, a few bad apples always try to take advantage of others. Unfortunately, the real estate market is no different. Today I wanted to let you know about some real estate scams...
Starter and Trade-Up Homes are in High Demand
June 07, 2018 19:24Current market conditions are favorable for certain buyers and sellers. Here are the latest details. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation The real estate market remains red-hot. In fact, Zillow estimates that homes sold more quickly in 2017 than ever before. And 2018 seems on-pace to beat 2017. However, one segment of the real estate market seems to be lagging. I’m talking about luxury homes. Prices in the t...
What Does Reduced Home Affordability Mean for You?
May 29, 2018 14:20Home affordability is shrinking fast. Here’s what you should do to get ahead of the curve. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Home affordability is shrinking rapidly, according to research by Arch Mortgage Insurance. In the first quarter, affordability (defined as the size of the monthly mortgage payment needed to buy a home) dropped by 5%. This was mainly due to the increase in mortgage rates. As a conseq...
3 Things to Know About the Spring Real Estate Market
April 26, 2018 20:36Here are a few things to know about the real estate market as we head into spring. It should be a great season. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Each year, spring is the hottest season for real estate. However, spring 2018 looks to be an especially important time for anyone looking to sell a home. Here are a few facts to get you thinking: 1. Demand continues to outstrip supply. The number of homes on ...
3 Questions to Ask Any Agent Before You Hire Them
April 13, 2018 14:36Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Buying or selling a home is a major project. Having a trustworthy agent to guide you through that project can be an invaluable asset. But how can you vet potential real estate agents to see who would be a good fit for you? Here are three important questions you should ask to get started: “ You want to get a sense that this agent is somebody you can trust. ” 1. "How...
What Financing Options Are Available for Homebuyers?
March 30, 2018 18:04Buying a home is a huge step. Here’s what you need to know to finance the purchase. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation I was delighted to be joined recently by our preferred lender, Melissa Rau, to go over the different types of loans available to homebuyers, how to qualify, and pretty much everything else you need to know about home financing. Here’s a quick summary of what we talked about, with timestamps ...