Many home buyers assume that the negotiating is over once they make an offer on a home and the seller accepts it. That's not necessarily the case. Just like there are instances in which buyers can pull out of a real estate deal, there are situations in which sellers...

In most Michigan cities, commercial real estate remains a lucrative prospect for those with time and money to invest. However, you must prepare to acquire the many building permits required in Grand Traverse County. Although these permits are necessary to comply with...

If you have experience in real estate, you already know how critical it is to do your due diligence before starting a new project. If you are new to developing real estate, it is smart to start learning how state and local laws will affect your projects. Zoning issues...

You’ve found the home of your dreams, you’ve been pre-qualified for a mortgage, made an offer and it was accepted. You’ve given your landlord notice and preparing to move into your new home on the first of the month when you’re officially its new owner. There’s just...

Residential real estate developers have the exciting benefit of creating homes and neighborhoods for individuals and families. Homeownership is a desire of many in Michigan. It can provide security, freedom and a feeling of accomplishment. In addition to the advantage...

Recent events may have complicated the ability of real estate analysts to accurately predict trends. Nevertheless, it may still be important for those involved in residential real estate development to be aware of the trends many experts expected to see throughout the...

Sometimes it can be a delicate balancing act to keep up with ever-changing trends. Real estate is no different. One example is the practice of purchasing apartment buildings and converting them into condos, which was popular in the past decade or so. More recently in...

Housing developments are nothing new in Michigan. However, residents in one township may be seeing something quite different as a new development grows. After obtaining a zoning ordinance amendment, real estate developers are ready to create a cottage housing village...

Michigan real estate developers understand that planning a residential development project involves more than buying a piece of land and putting up houses, condos or apartments. A great deal of work must take place before a single shovel hits the dirt. Most real...

The residential real estate market in Grand Traverse County continues to be healthy. According to the online real estate site, Zillow, the median price for homes in the area has increased 9% in the last year and 32% since 2013. Number of days on the...