Dave VerSluis, Great Lakes Signature Properties

10/20/2023

Happy Friday my friends! Support your local farm economy this weekend. Get some donuts and cider or maybe a hot cup of corn syrup. Hat tip to my friend Kevon Martis

10/17/2023

Husband:

My wife is missing.

She went to rescue people from the flood yesterday and did not come home ...

Police Station Sergeant:

what is her height

Husband:

I'm not sure. More than five feet tall.

Sergeant:

Weight?

Husband:

Do not know. Not thin, not really that heavy.

Sergeant:

Eye color?

Husband:

Like brown, I don't remember exactly.

Sergeant:

Hair color?

Husband:

It changes twice a year.

Maybe dark brown now.

I do not remember.

Sergeant:

What was she wearing?

Husband:

Can be pants, or can be a skirt or shorts. I don't know exactly.

Sergeant:

What kind of car did she get into?

Husband:

She left in my jeep.

Sergeant:

What kind of jeep is it?

Husband:

2010 Rubicon with Sprintex Supercharger with Intercooler, DiabloSport T-1000 Trinity Programmer, Teraflex Falcon 3.3 Shocks ,1350 RE Reel Drive Shafts, Method 105 Bead Locks, Toyo 37" X 13.5" Tires, Custom Olympic Off Road Front Bumper, Olympic Off Road Smuggler Rear Bumper with tire carrier, Seward Radius 4s LED Light, Seward 12" LED Light bar, 50" LED Light bar with, sPod LED switch pod with Boost gage,, Rigid LED Lights, 15 # Power Tank, Rock Hard Cage, Rock Hard Under Armor, Posion Spyder Sliders, Posion Spyder Crusher Fenders, Posion Spyder Evap Armor, Posion Spyder Extreme Duty Trans-Mount Cross Member, Bushwacker rear armor, 5.13 Gears, Magnum 44 Front Axle, Off Road Evolution "C" Gussets, Cobra 75 CB Radio, Warn 10K on Front and 8K Winch on Rear, Bartact Seat Covers, Delta Quad Bar Xenon Headlamps, Tantrum LED Offroad Rock Lights, Teraflex HD Tie Rod, Teraflex Falcon Steering Stabilizer, Teraflex Alpine Long Control Arms Front & Rear, Teraflex 4" springs, Teraflex JK Performance Slotted Big Rotor Kit, TeraFlex Monster HD Forged Front Adjustable Trackbar, Teraflex Front & Rear Brake Line Kit, Teraflex Bump Stops Front & Rear, Surprise Straps, Hothead Headliner, Teraflex D-44 Diff Covers, Wild Boar Grille, Rigid Ridge Hood, Drake Hood Latch's & a Tuffy Security Drawer...

Sergeant:

Don't worry my friend. Let us find your jeep...

Courtesy of Quora

10/06/2023

I saw this story on Quora & thought it was worth sharing. Owning real estate is partly about the money, but it's not ALL about the money. Your life, and how you live it, always trumps money. DV

From the article:

What do you say to someone who insists on making very expensive improvements that will not add to the value of a house they intend to sell?

I am that person. It’s a 100 year old 4-square. I sunk money into a large deck, hot tub, atrium, in ground pool, 3 car detached garage, a third floor, 15kw solar array, an extra bath and a half, over size hot water system, built in BBQ, gardens, and all sorts of other amenities. All the stuff a realtor will tell you not to do because there would be little, if any, return on the money.

Some people don’t care about getting their investment back. I just wanted to live well with all the stuff I ever wanted. Been here 20 years now and I got my money’s worth. I’ve always known that eventually I’d be selling the place but I didn’t do it to make a profit. I’m getting too old (77) to take care of things and am going to have to downsize within the next few years, but the last two decades were worth the money. What good is money if you can’t enjoy it???

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09/27/2023

This is so cool! I love me some Godzilla.

08/23/2023

https://www.michigancapitolconfidential.com/commentary/the-house-always-wins-michigans-coming-housing-crisis-will-be-man-made

Help today for Michigan’s renters will bring headaches tomorrow

07/31/2023

07/25/2023

Purchasing an affordable home is harder than it used to be, but it can be done. Here's 37 current listings with at least 1 acre, at least 3 bedrooms, and under $200K: https://www.flexmls.com/share/91hbp/Selected
Some of these are move-in ready, others need some elbow grease. But with interest rates around 8%, "buying it right" is one way to keep the payment affordable. Reach out to me if you're interested in learning more about how it all works.

07/25/2023

Kent County taxpayers can thank Lance Werner and the KDL board for doing something almost unheard of: They are returning money to the taxpayers because they don't need it.

The Kent District Library is proposing a millage reduction on the November ballot.

07/24/2023

$150K for 25 acre Amish farm near the Muskegon River, 3000 sq ft house with 8 bedrooms plus barns and outbuildings. It will need some work but there is a whole lot of value here. There are still deals to be had - you just gotta have a realtor who is willing to help you find em and you gotta be willing to put a little sweat in. DM me.

EDIT: Property sold on 7-25-03 for $185K.

Simon and his family are relocating to an Amish Community in northern Wisconsin. He grew produce and raised cows and chickens on this 24.35 acre parcel. Property is located near the Muskegon river and will make a great place to live or a great flipper for an investor. Lots of opportunities but needs...

07/21/2023

Only $175K. Here's another good value. This one is in Allegan, another great little West Michigan town. The bank owns this one - it needs a little work, but there's a lot there to work with for that money, and it's a fantastic location. Hit me up if you know someone who does not want to go broke buying their first home.

Location, location, location! Next to public land, across the street from Lake Allegan, near the public access, and only a couple miles from the City of Allegan. This large 4 bedrooms, 2 bath home needs a new owner that will give it the care and love it deserves. The home features a woodstove in the...

07/20/2023

Only $180K. You can get more value for your money if you look into some of the small towns. This is a great opportunity for a 1st time buyer. Greenville is a great community and school system. Hard to beat small town USA for raising a family. Hit me up if you'd like to learn more.

Welcome to this beautiful ranch style home! This gem is a DOUBLE LOT! Located a short distance away from Veterans Park, grocery shops, shopping centers, restaurants, bike trails, hospitals, and more. This home is full of opportunities! The main level offers a spacious living room area that leads to....