Grand Rapids Real Estate Podcast with Mark Brace
20 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 7 years ago -If you are looking to buy or sell a home, get all the information and the latest updates, tips, and tricks from Brace Homes - your professional Grand Rapids Real Estate Agents.
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How Can I Be Exempt From Capital Gains?
September 28, 2017 18:02How do you know if you can qualify to be exempt from capital gains tax? Actually, there are a few different stipulations involved. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call me at (616) 447-7025 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation I want to take some time to answer a question I’m receiving a lot lately, which is “How can I be exempt from capital gains?” A lot of sellers right now feel nervous about ...
Your September Market Updates for Grand Rapids
September 13, 2017 18:14 VideoThe latest numbers are in for the Grand Rapids real estate market. What can you expect as a buyer or seller this September? Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call me at (616) 447-7025 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation As we begin September, let’s take a look at what’s happening in the Grand Rapids and Michigan real estate markets. Right now, there are 2,007 homes for sale. That number is a li...
Why You Should Consider Buying Now Instead of Waiting
April 27, 2017 17:59 VideoIs waiting to buy a home costing you money? I’m afraid so, and there are two big reasons why. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call me at (616) 447-7025 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation Is waiting to buy a home costing you money? The answer is yes, and there are two main reasons why. The first is price appreciation over time. Property values are rising every day now, and supply and demand i...
Grand Rapids Spring Market Update
April 04, 2017 21:24 VideoSpring has officially sprung in the world of real estate and I wanted to stop by with an update on the Grand Rapids market. Low inventory and high demand make now a great time to be a home seller. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call me at (616) 447-7025 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation Spring's officially here, so I wanted to take a minute to update you on the important factors currently tr...
Let Us Connect You With Great Contractors
January 08, 2017 20:28 VideoIf you need a reputable contractor for any type of project or service at your home, we have a great list of people to put you in contact with. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call me at (616) 447-7025 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation I’ve recently found myself running into clients who hired contractors to do work for them, and unfortunately, it seems that many of them overpaid and were taken...
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
December 15, 2016 01:46 VideoI’m here to wish you all a merry Christmas. I hope your holiday season is wonderful. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call me at (616) 447-7025 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation I just wanted to quickly reach out to you today with some holiday greetings. My video crew has digitally placed a Santa hat on my head just for the occasion. “ We are grateful for your support. ” So let me wish yo...
Where Is the Grand Rapids Market Headed?
December 06, 2016 17:36 VideoToday I have a quick market update for Grand Rapids. The market is doing some interesting things when you compare it to last year's market. Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call me at (616) 447-7025 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation I wanted to drop by with a quick Grand Rapids market update to give you an understanding of how this market relates to last year's market and what we could see mov...
Is It Time for a Price Reduction on Your Home?
September 03, 2016 17:47 VideoIf your property is currently on the market, how do you know if you need a price adjustment? There are obviously a lot of variables involved in attracting buyers to a property. The three things buyers consider when looking at a home are condition, price and location. You obviously can’t change location, but you do have control over price and condition. “ Price is just one variable buyers look at. ” If you’ve been on the market long enough, listen to what your Realtor is telling you ab...
The Brexit Effect on the Grand Rapids Market
August 10, 2016 20:36 VideoBuying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call me at (616) 447-7025 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation With Britain voting to leave the European Union, it has left the financial world in some uncertainty and turmoil. Has it had an effect on the Grand Rapids market? Because of this, most institutions are dropping their mortgage rates, and that’s going to continue until at least December, according to the...
What Is the State Real Estate Transfer Tax Refund?
April 13, 2016 19:48 VideoBuying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call me at (616) 447-7025 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation Today, I’ll talk about the State Real Estate Transfer Tax Refund. If you haven’t heard about this new legislation, this information is invaluable to you. Last July, the Michigan Supreme Court passed a bill that affects anyone that has sold their home within the last four years. It provides Michigan hom...
What Does the Grand Rapids Market Look Like?
April 13, 2016 19:28 VideoBuying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call me at (616) 447-7025 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation Today, I wanted to fill you all in on a quick market update. I want to make sure you know about the latest market data and trends going on in the Grand Rapids housing market. According to numbers we compiled, we have approximately 1.62 months of inventory as of this past March. This means the market fa...
Everything Buyers Need to Know About Closing Costs in Grand Rapids
February 10, 2016 23:52 VideoBuying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call me at (616) 447-7025 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation First-time home buyers often ask us about closing costs. What are they and how much do you have to pay? Closing costs are all the acquisition costs associated with securing your mortgage. They are outside of your down payment, so you’re going to need your minimum down payment required AND your closing...
The Costs Involved in Selling a Grand Rapids Property
February 10, 2016 16:03 VideoBuying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call me at (616) 447-7025 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation I often get asked, “What are the costs involved in selling a property?” It’s not a very large list, but you do have some costs involved in selling a home. 1. The brokerage fee. This goes to the agents involved in marketing and selling the property. 2. Transfer tax and revenue stamps to the state of ...
What To Expect from the Grand Rapids Market in 2016
December 16, 2015 23:43Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call me at (616) 447-7025 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation. It's crazy to think that 2015 is almost over, but we have to start looking ahead to 2016. What can we expect from the real estate market? Will it be a better market for buyers or sellers? According to Trulia's research department, the Grand Rapids real estate market will be the #1 market to keep an ey...
The Benefits of Listing This Winter
November 16, 2015 20:55Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call me at (616) 447-7025 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation. Generally, there’s a decrease in competition during the colder months. Not-so-serious sellers remove their home from the market as the holidays approach. Comparatively, buyers during this time of year are extremely serious and motivated! In Michigan, snow creates an obstacle. However, there are buyers...
Is Grand Rapids Approaching Another Housing Bubble?
August 24, 2015 19:57Buying a home? Click here to perform a full home search Selling a home? Click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation Call me at (616) 447-7025 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation Today, I just wanted to let you know that according to the National Association of Realtors, there is no housing bubble in sight. It may seem like prices are inflated, but according to Realtor magazine, home prices and home sales are not nearly what they were ten years ago. Mortgage amounts are going d...
Where Are Grand Rapids Home Values Heading?
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Who Should You Trust When Seeking a Loan in Grand Rapids?
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Is Now the Time to Get Top Dollar for Your Grand Rapids Home?
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How to Increase Your Curb Appeal
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