Real Estate with Peter J. Westers

06/10/2026

The year over year increase is good, but this is a lower number than the usual month to month growth we see in May. peterjwesters.com

Existing home sales during May increased by 3.2% month-over-month and year-over-year, according to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

06/09/2026

A cluttered home can create an enormous amount of work when it comes time to move. peterjwesters.com

No matter which decluttering approach you take, you’ll love and quickly discover the benefits of owning less.

06/04/2026

06/01/2026

Grand Rapids comes in at 26th. peterjwesters.com

The personal finance company WalletHub has published its latest housing data report, this time focused on affordable homeownership.

05/06/2026

Normal increase numbers for March. peterjwesters.com

Sales of new single-family houses in March were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 682,000, according to estimates released by the US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

05/01/2026

Feel Good Friday. This kid...that’s all. Have a great weekend. peterjwesters.com

14-year-old Jude Baker was given the chance to make a dream wish after surviving cancer. The Georgia teenager used his wish to feed and help hundreds of people experiencing homelessness. Good news stories today.

04/30/2026

New listing! Awesome 4BR, 3.5BA in Kentwood. Feel free to share! peterjwesters.com

04/29/2026

Prices are holding steady, and are likely to remain at their current level for the entire 2026 year. peterjwesters.com

Two new data reports showed home price acceleration weakening across the country during February.

04/27/2026

Mother’s Day is right around the corner... peterjwesters.com

Trying to pick out the best Mother’s Day gifts can be tricky. You want something that shows how much you care about her, but also something she’ll