by Createfully Co. | Feb 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Based on my last few posts, it is clear that there are lots of strong opinions on the cause and solution to our housing woes. So I just wanted to take a moment to update those of you who may not have seen. Grand Rapids’ planning commission met last week and is sending...
by Chelsea Roelofs | Dec 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Grand Rapids Planning Department is exploring proposing changes to zoning which would allow more Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and recommendations to increase the number of unrelated residents allowed in a household from 4 to 6. Ana Teressa Sola at CNBC reported...
by Chelsea Roelofs | Feb 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
That’s right. Today I want to talk about a dirty word in real estate: Wholesaling. People either love it or they hate it. Wholesalers are an intermediary who help manufacturers distribute products to retailers and other potential customers. But what does it mean...
by Chelsea Roelofs | Jan 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Last quarter, we talked a lot about how the sands of the market had started to shift under our feet. But what does it all mean? And how fast are things going to change? Rates are up. Inventory is low. There is a lot to unpack. I like to start the year with a quick...
by Chelsea Roelofs | Jun 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Recently, this is the question that I get most often from my clients. At the risk of sounding too cheeky, the answer really is: it depends. However, as we approach the start of the third quarter, there are some things we know for certain. The Federal Reserve has...