Big-John Van Schoick, Realtor

08/08/2022

Stop Wasting Your Money !

07/22/2022

06/24/2022

Things are a changing🏡

Prices have plunged 12% to new 2022 lows, and many housing analysts believe prices will continue to moderate.

06/20/2022

inflation is on the rise, but don't let that deter you from going after your homeownership goals. If homeownership is one of your goals for 2022, you're still on the right track! Real estate has historically been looked at as a hedge against inflation. 🏡

Here are a few reasons why it's still a good time to purchase a home:

◾️ You are protected from rising rental costs. Rent prices are projected to keep rising throughout 2022.

◾️ With a fixed mortgage, you lock in your monthly housing payment.

◾️ Interest-rates are still incredibly low. This can help save you thousands over the life of your loan.

◾️ Your real estate investment has the potential to increase in value!

Is homeownership one of your 2022 goals?

Please reach out to discuss more! 📲

Creating Exceptional Experiences In Every Market
Big-John Van Schoick
989-595-2568
Real Estate One of Alpena
https://alpenaareahomesforsale

05/28/2022

Creating Exceptional Experiences in Every Market🔑

05/27/2022

The season is heating up🔥. Everything is moving, and moving fast! If you or a friend are thinking of making a change and want someone to talk to, give me a call or text me at 989-595-2568. Don't wait much longer, this market will change sometime📲.

05/16/2022

Thinking of listing? 🤔

It's a great time to be a seller! Inventory is low and buyer demand is HIGH, putting you in a great position. 💪

If you've been thinking of listing your home, let's chat! I would love to tell you more about what listing in this market might look like for you. 🏡

Call or message me to get started. 📲
Creating Exceptional Experiences in Every Market
Big-John Van Schoick
989-595-2568
Real Estate One of Alpena
https://alpenaareahomesforsale

05/11/2022

Bill and Jean made offers on six different homes, lost each bid. So they decided on the next home they liked they would extend the occupancy date to 45 days after closing in hopes that would be a benefit the seller and receive an acceptance on their offer.
They were very happy, it worked.🥰
They closed and after 45 days went to the house to start moving in. Unfortunately all the appliances had been switched out (they were stainless steel when they made the offer) and there was a large hole in the wall that was not there before.😖
Now they are told, there is nothing that can be done except to go to court and sue the seller.
What could have been avoided by simply have funds put into escrow as a security deposit at time of closing, along with have held in escrow for city water and sewer.🌻

This why you should use a professional Realtor.

Creating Exceptional Experiences in Every Market
Big-John Van Schoick
989-595-2568
Real Estate One of Alpena
https://alpenaareahomesforsale

04/21/2022

Sue just closed on here house this morning (here in Alpena Michigan), and she has two moving vans arriving this afternoon from Savannah Georgia. She is told she can not move into her house for another 10 days.

Why can't she? Where is she going to stay? What is she going to do with two truck loads of furniture for 10 more days? How could this happen? It's her house, she should be able to do what ever she wants with it!!! Right!

Answer: Sue did not pay attention and
her real estate agent did not make it clear that in the contract offer "Occupancy to be 10 Days after Closing" was added, since she signed the contract it's now her responsibility to solve these problems.
She will not be able to move in for 10 days.

This is why you should use a professional Realtor.

Creating Exceptional Experiences in Every Market
Big-John Van Schoick
989-595-2568
Real Estate One of Alpena
https://alpenaareahomesforsale
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04/17/2022

Big-John Van Schoick: As a buyer in a seller's market, it's important to be ready for multiple-offer situations. Having a strategy is key to making your offer stand out! 🔑

I can help you make a game plan so that you're prepared for this competitive market.

Reach out if you're ready to get started! 📲

Creating Exceptional Experiences in Every Market
Big-John Van Schoick-Realtor
989-595-2568
Real Estate One of Alpena
https://www.alpenaareahomesforsale.com

02/20/2022

When buying a new home you will run across the word "Contingencies". 😟There may be many in your purchase agreement and you must know what they are and how they effect you😕 Text me at 989-595-2568 if you have any real estate questions. I will be happy to answer them.🌻