What is the Michigan First-Time Home Buyers Savings Account all about?

First-time homebuyers allowed to save for their purchasing costs using a tax-exempt savings account under bills that passed in the Michigan Legislature, a move designed to keep residents in the state workforce. Contact Santiago Properties for help with buying your first home.

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About the Last Housing Bubble and Why This is NOT One

“This housing market is crazy, I’m just waiting it out until the next crash”


We are hearing this statement from many many buyers and some would-be sellers. The low housing supply, rapid rise in home prices, and low mortgage rates have many people wondering if we are on the verge of another housing bubble. We are here to tell you that this is not the case.

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Do Realtors help with new construction homes?

Purchasing new construction is oftentimes much more complex and intimidating than buying a resale home. On top of helping you navigate the ins and outs of the process - paperwork, negotiations etc., working with a real estate agent when purchasing a new build will ensure that you have an expert advocating for you throughout the entire process.

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Home Sellers: Fix it up or Sell it as is?

We call it “The Home Seller’s Dilemma” it’s the question that we get asked the most by home sellers “Should I fix up my house first and then sell it? Or would it be smarter for me to sell it ‘as is’? The short answer: it depends upon your specific goals and current circumstances. Not surprisingly, there’s a lot more to it than that.

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