Ron's Blog

Last year, Congress extended the  homebuyer tax credit to include more than first-time home buyers. Now those who are buying a replacement home are eligible, in the majority of cases, for a tax credit, in most cases, of $6,500.Even if you buy this year, as long as you have the purchase under cont...

When it comes to shingles, there are choices galore. But one of the most attractive from a number of standpoints is the laminated composition shingle. Durable, reasonably priced and compatible with a wide range of architectural styles, laminated shingles have long ago destroyed the notion that co...

Spring fever has struck and you're thinking about doing a little remodeling around the shack and wondering whether to tackle the project on your own or hire an expert to do it for you. The answer to your question is a definite "It depends". Some things to consider before you make that decision ar...

Yes, the idea of getting a great deal on a foreclosure is very attractive right now, especially since the banks are more willing to take a loss than any other time in history. However, there is a real danger in purchasing these distressed properties and nobody wants to talk about it. Foreclosed p...

Ron Tiller | Five Star Real Estate LLC - 1545 68th ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI | ron@rontiller.com | 616-648-1794 15925 Algoma AVE, Cedar Springs, MI A lovely home on 2 rural acres just 20 minuted from Grand Rapids 4BR/3BA Single Family House offered at $210,000 Year Built 1999 Sq Footage 2,500 Bedr...

 In the world of "What Will They Think Of Next" finally, a way to get all of our desk work done and drop a few pounds while doing it. Introducing the all new TrekDesk. A desk that fits over almost any treadmill and helps you lose weight while you get lots of exercise. Office workers everywhere ar...

Ron Tiller | Five Star Real Estate LLC - 1545 68th ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI | 616-648-1794 3138 Weicks DR, Grand Rapids, MI affordable lake living on a quiet and peaceful no-wake lake just minutes from 131 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $140,000 Year Built 1980 Sq Footage 1,456 Bedrooms 3...

Ron Tiller | Five Star Real Estate LLC - 1545 68th ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI | 616-648-1794 4274 Lynden RD, Shelbyville, MI Peaceful and Affordable Gun Lake Channelfront Home 2BR/1BA Single Family House offered at $130,000 Year Built 1950 Sq Footage 805 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floor...

Although there are efforts being made on Capitol Hill to heal the ailing housing market, it appears that the patient is not responding as well as we might have hoped, including the loan modification program About a year ago the Treasury Department announced the Homeowner Affordability and Stabili...

Recently the signs are pointing to a recovering economy, especially in real estate. The number of homes that have sold and are waiting to close jumped over five percent in the Midwest last week. Additionally, the numbers are up everywhere in the US compared to a year ago at this time. December of...