Sarah S. Robinson, Realtor with At Home Real Estate

02/09/2022

While it’s true home prices and mortgage rates are rising, so are monthly rents. As a prospective buyer, rising rates and prices shouldn’t be enough to keep you on the sideline, though. As the chart shows, rents are skyrocketing. The big difference is, when you rent, that rising cost benefits your landlord’s investment strategy, but it doesn’t deliver any sort of return for you.

In contrast, when you buy a home, your monthly mortgage payment serves as a form of forced savings. Over time, as you pay down your loan and as home values rise, you’re building equity (and by extension, your own net worth). Not to mention, you’ll lock in your mortgage payment for the duration of your loan (typically 15 to 30 years) and give yourself a stable and reliable monthly payment.

11/15/2021

Homes are still selling fast! If you are thinking of selling your home this winter, I will help you with home staging and professional photos to make your listing stand out!

10/18/2021

Looking for unique home décor or furnishings? Check out all these antique stores!

Whether you’re looking for a Victorian floor lamp or a mid-century chrome table, you’re bound to find them at antique stores in Michigan.

10/18/2021

Are you getting your home ready to sell? Check out these paint colors!

These neutrals can increase your home value by thousands of dollars.

10/07/2021

Take control of mold in your home.

You Can Control Mold

10/05/2021

Newly re-designed website for the Grand Rapids area. Great ideas for how to spend your weekend!

Fall activities in Grand Rapids offer something for the whole family to enjoy, the scenery is gorgeous, there are tons of things to do and see, so come visit GR this fall.

10/04/2021

This is a hot topic right now!

Anthony Lamacchia shares why he was so sure, even at the height of lockdown, why fears of a housing market crash were not warranted.

09/24/2021

This is a great solution to preventing major water damage to your home. In the event of a leaky sink, dishwasher, or washing machine, these leak sensors will notify you!

We evaluated the top water detectors of 2021. See which of the best water leak sensors can help you avoid serious water damage at home.

09/20/2021

Did you know that modular homes are stick-built to the same building codes as a site-built home? If you are thinking about building a home, ask me about the cost savings of building a modular! And take a tour of a spectacular modular from Commodore Homes:

Matterport 3D Showcase.

09/07/2021

What is your home worth? The average listing price of homes in Hastings is $165,000. That's up from last year by about 15%! If you would like to find out what your home is worth, let me know! Call or message me for an appointment.