Emily Laursen Kasel, Realtor at Bellabay Realty

Name: Emily Laursen Kasel, Realtor at Bellabay Realty
Address: 4653 Plainfield Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525, US
Telephone: +19896000124
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Emily Laursen Kasel, Realtor at Bellabay Realty

Need help navigating your real estate goals? Contact me today when you’re ready to make your move! Emily has a passion for West Michigan Real Estate.

It's not just about selling homes - it's about creating a client experience that cannot be found anywhere else. Buying a home is one of, if not the most important purchases a person makes. Emily is driven to bring a level of ease to both the home buying and selling process for each of her clients. Utilizing excellent communication skills and extreme attention to detail, her primary focus is to alw

ays bring a level of security and comfort to each of her client's transactions. Emily's talents lie not only in sale negotiations, but also in her ability to artistically envision the whole space. Her thoughtful attention to detail and styling make her a perfect fit for the design focused, and the innovative real estate company. Real estate is not just Emily's career, it is her passion. She realizes that home buying is not a one size fits all process. Emily curates personalized collections of homes for each of her clients, based on their preferences, utilizing Bellabay’s leading-edge technology to ensure that each client has the most effective and updated information and tools to guide them through the home buying process. Selling her clients' homes for more money, in less time and the least amount of hassle, is Emily’s approach to selling homes. Emily Moves MI has extensive home selling experience and is heavily invested in cutting-edge technology to dramatically improve the speed, efficiency and customer service standard of the home selling process. A member of the Greater Regional Alliance of REALTORS (GRAR), member of the Michigan Association of Realtors (MAR), member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), and member of the Michigan Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Emily participates in on-going education and abides by a strict code of ethics within her practice.

06/03/2026

After a year or more of rates coming down, things have changed. And lately, mortgage rates have been climbing again. 📈

And if that's made you wonder whether you should delay your move until they drop, you're not the only one.

The honest truth is that rates probably won't come down much until inflation cools off and some of the global uncertainty settles. And no one knows exactly when that'll be.

But what most headlines won't tell you is that rates aren't the only thing that affects affordability. Sure, they’re a big factor, but not all of the affordability news is bad. 🏡

Wages, home prices, and inventory are all trending in a direction that could still help make your move possible.

Want to know what that actually looks like for your situation? Drop a comment or send me a DM.

Because even though rates are higher, there are pockets of opportunity in any market, if you know where to look. 👍

Emily Laursen Kasel, 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐫® | www.emilymovesmi.com
📲 989.600.0124
📧 [email protected]
🏢 Bellabay Realty

05/27/2026

You’ve probably heard of the Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan. But do you know what it offers? 🏡

In a recent survey, 68% of Veterans didn’t know they may be able to buy a home with zero money down. 77% didn’t know PMI isn’t always required.

Many also have no idea they may be able to count their Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) as income.

Any of those VA loan benefits could make homeownership more achievable than you realize.

If you’ve served (or know someone who has), I can connect you with my trusted lender to learn more about your options and what you may qualify for! 👍

Emily Laursen Kasel, 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐫® | www.emilymovesmi.com
📲 989.600.0124
📧 [email protected]
🏢 Bellabay Realty

05/25/2026

Honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom this Memorial Day. Wishing everyone a meaningful and safe Memorial Day! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

05/20/2026

“What if I buy… and home prices go down?” 🤔🏡

It’s one of the biggest hold ups some buyers have right now.

And honestly, with everything in the news lately, it's easy to see where that's coming from.

No one wants to make a big financial decision at the wrong time.

But here’s the part buyers need to see.

When you look at home prices over the last several decades, data proves prices usually go up, not down.

Yes, there are a few dips in there. But they’re typically small and short-lived. So, while a few markets are seeing slight declines right now, the bigger trend is clear.

Over time, home prices almost always rise. ⬆️

That’s why buying a home is generally considered a safe long-term investment (especially if you plan to live there for 5+ years).

So, try not to get too caught up in what might happen with home prices next month or next year. Focus on the bigger picture. 🧩

Want to talk through what prices are doing in the market? Send over a DM. 📩

Emily Laursen Kasel, 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐫® | www.emilymovesmi.com
📲 989.600.0124
📧 [email protected]
🏢 Bellabay Realty

05/13/2026

Did you know nearly 1 in 3 home purchases today involves co-buyers?🏡👫

That's right, more and more first-time buyers are teaming up with friends, siblings, or unmarried partners to make homeownership happen.

And honestly? It makes a lot of sense given how tough affordability can still be for first-time buyers.

Combining incomes means a bigger down payment, better loan qualification, and lower monthly costs for everyone involved.✨

If you've been feeling priced out, co-buying might be the move you haven't considered yet. Drop your questions in the comments. I'd love to help you explore your options. 💬

Emily Laursen Kasel, 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐫® | www.emilymovesmi.com
📲 989.600.0124
📧 [email protected]
🏢 Bellabay Realty

05/06/2026

“Should I just wait?” 🤔 It’s one of the most common questions right now. Maybe you’re even asking yourself the same thing.

While the right time to make a move will ultimately depend on your situation, here’s what I can tell you 👇

People are still buying and selling, even with everything going on — that means you can too 🏡✨

Pending sales are up from last month 📈, and more buyers are applying for mortgages compared to this time last year.

So, if moving still matters to you, you don’t have to wait ⏳

You just need a plan that works for today

Want to figure out what that looks like for you? Let’s talk! 💬

Emily Laursen Kasel, 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐫® | www.emilymovesmi.com
📲 989.600.0124
📧 [email protected]
🏢 Bellabay Realty

04/29/2026

Online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. That shows a lot of buyers aren’t sure what’s actually required, and they’re looking for answers.🔍

Unfortunately, many still think they have to put 20% down.

But the data says something very different is happening.📊

The typical first-time buyer actually puts down about 10% – that’s half of what you probably expected. And some do as little as 3.5% or even 0% down (depending on their loan type).

So, that 20% myth is only holding you back and delaying your timeline more than necessary.

If you’re curious about what’s really required, it’s worth having a conversation with a trusted lender. A true expert can give you better information than an online search.

Then let's chat about what your budget can get you in today’s market! 🤝

Emily Laursen Kasel, 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐫® | www.emilymovesmi.com
📲 989.600.0124
📧 [email protected]
🏢 Bellabay Realty

04/22/2026

The net worth of a homeowner is 43x greater than that of a renter. Not 2x. Not 5x. Forty-three 📈

And even if renting feels like the easier move right now, that’s a number that sticks with you – because it shows what’s at stake over time.

I know sometimes buying can feel out of reach, but when’s the last time you ran the numbers? Because you might be closer than you think!!

Maybe it doesn’t mean you have to buy today, but you should at least know your options & what it might take to get there

Want to stop renting & start building something for yourself? DM me and let’s come up with a plan together. Your timeline. Your budget. Your future. 🏡🤝

Emily Laursen Kasel, 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐫® | www.emilymovesmi.com
📲 989.600.0124
📧 [email protected]
🏢 Bellabay Realty

04/15/2026

There’s a lot of talk in the news about affordability and mortgage rates right now, but here’s what almost no one is talking about. 📊📈

Yes, mortgage rates have been inching up these past few weeks. But it’s still more affordable to buy compared to buyers who made a purchase last year.

Even now, the average monthly payment is about $300 lower than it was just a year ago.
So, while rates have shifted lately, the opportunity to buy hasn’t gone away. 🏡

If you want or need to move, let’s talk strategy. 🤝

Emily Laursen Kasel, 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐫® | www.emilymovesmi.com
📲 989.600.0124
📧 [email protected]
🏢 Bellabay Realty

04/08/2026

You’ve probably seen influencers online saying home prices are about to crash. But don’t believe everything you hear. 🏠🎢

This is what housing market experts are saying.

Nationally, home prices are expected to keep rising over the next five years. Not at the breakneck pace we saw a few years back, but steadily.

So, where’s the confusion coming from? 🤔 Some markets are seeing small price declines right now – and that’s what’s getting amplified online. But it’s not the full picture.

When your average price trends across the entire country together, prices are going up, not down. And this isn’t a crash.

If you want clarity on what’s real (and what’s just noise), let’s talk! 🤝

Emily Laursen Kasel, 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐫® | www.emilymovesmi.com
📲 989.600.0124
📧 [email protected]
🏢 Bellabay Realty

Address

4653 Plainfield Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI
49525

Telephone

+19896000124

Website

http://www.emilymovesmi.com/

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