Tammy's Blog

      As I make all my New Year's Resolutions, I have to think about 2007.  The other day, I was going through the year and realized that it went by so fast.  (Thank goodness for my old articles so that  I don't have to rely on my memory!) And thank goodness for a new year.  Last year, I remember...

Market trends show that the West Michigan marketplace was very similar to the 2006 stats.  However, last year did see a big increase in short sales and foreclosures in the marketplace.  Here's the information and best guess estimates from our local MLS board (Grand Rapids Association of Realtors)...

I'm amazed at the deals going on in today's market!  I have to tell you of a deal that I heard of this last year, that I will call the Deal of the Century. To understand the foreclosure process in Michigan, please click here  Here's the deal: (Numbers have been rounded and are not exact but close...

So, I'm this huge movie buff.  In fact, one of my favorite things to do is to sit down on a Friday night with a bag of popcorn and put in the latest and greatest movie.  And by the way, my family has seen a ton!  Last Friday, we watched Shrek 3 with the kids.  Initially, I wasn't going to watch i...

So, what do you look forward to when it comes to Thanksgiving?  Is it the long weekend? Or the turkey dinner?  Or the huge sales on Black Friday?  I think that we forget what this holiday is all about, which brings me to a really cool front page story that hit the Grand Rapids Press.  The title o...

The Green movement has been around for some time, so why is it that some of us are just starting to hear about it?  Or better yet, pay attention to "Green".The media does their best to pick up on the "HOT" issues and with some big names backing the green movement, we've actually been hearing a lo...

I was just having a discussion with my husband about how it can really be tough to be "positive" when things aren't always looking up.  If you were to look at just the facts, the market does look dismal.  In just the Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area here were the estimates of the short sales t...

We've already discussed the trends in home building and how "Green" built homes are becoming a trend.  We've talked about what Green is in relation to the definition.  Now, how do you know if you have a Green-Built Home?Just so you know, there are a lot of builders that may claim to build "Green"...

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Quite Simply... A Green Home Provides... Safer Environment - it prevents moisture, mold and radon. Healthier Environment - the toxins in paint in building materials can be harmful to one's health.  Indoor air quality is huge, just ask someone with breathing problems like asthma.Energy Efficiency ...