The Colleen Dawson Team

06/06/2026

-APRIL 2026 REAL ESTATE UPDATE-
Kalamazoo’s housing market stayed competitive in April, with buyers moving quickly and home prices continuing to climb. While inventory saw a small boost, homes are still selling fast, keeping the market firmly in seller-friendly territory.







Learn more at http://www.gkar.com/marketstats

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

Adventures in Real Estate:

While showing a home with renters the family with children sat outside. As we were walking in a sweet young boy handed me a card. He said it was for me. I asked him if I could shake his hand and he had a great big grin as he extended his hand to me.

It is the little things that bring so much joy!

06/03/2026

And to think people assume all we do is answer your questions, pre-qualify buyers, explain interest rates, and help you find your dream home 🤷🏼‍♀️ Katie Fullmer

06/02/2026

For all our Kalamazoo City friends!

REMINDER: Bulk Trash Pickup Takes Place in June!

Curbside bulk trash collection returns in June as part of the City’s quarterly pickup program. No need to schedule a collection, just place accepted items at the curb on your scheduled pickup day.

Please make sure you are only placing out accepted materials and following all placement and timing guidelines.

And before you drag it to the curb… ask yourself: Is it really trash? Gently used items may be able to be donated, reused, or listed in an online marketplace. Items collected as bulk trash are sent to a landfill.

View the schedule, accepted items, and full program details at kalamazoocity.org/bulktrash.

05/27/2026

Did we just become best friends?! 🤝

When your realtor and lender are actually on the same page and the transaction starts running smoother than expected.

05/23/2026

From stone fireplaces to two-tone kitchens, these emerging home design trends in new construction are already influencing buyer expectations. https://bit.ly/3Rbud2s

05/23/2026

Single females are increasingly buying solo, making up a growing share of the homebuying market. They accounted for 25% of recent home buyers, second only to married couples at 50%. Explore more insights from the 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report: https://bit.ly/4sGXMG9

05/23/2026

Check to see what our friend is creating now!

05/23/2026

There is still time for this great rate! Give us a call and ask us how!

🚨 *EXTENDED: Lock in a 4.99% Rate on Your New Home!

Good news - our 4.99% 30-year fixed rate offer has been extended for a limited time on select Allen Edwin Homes.

With homes available now and nearing completion, you could move into a brand-new home sooner while locking in a consistent monthly payment. 🏠✨

✔ Move-in ready homes
✔ Energy-efficient construction
✔ Modern designs & finishes
✔ New home warranty coverage

This is a true 30-year fixed-rate mortgage — not a teaser rate and not a temporary buy-down.

Inventory at this rate is limited, so now is the time to take advantage of the extension.

👉 View available homes:
https://www.allenedwin.com/new-homes/available/

*This is NOT a commitment to lend. Financing example is based on a sales price with a 5% down payment. Mortgage is an FHA loan with 2 points and an interest rate of 4.99% (APR to be determined by a lender). Offer available on select homes purchased between April 27th and May 31st that close by June 30th, 2026. Allen Edwin Homes reserves the right to change prices, incentives, plans & specifications without notice. Buyer must utilize Builders Preferred Lender to receive promotion. Total Closing Cost contribution subject to Seller’s contribution limitations based on Mortgage Programs and loan to value guidelines that are outside Seller’s control. All Loans are subject to loan qualifications of the lender. Rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notification. Certain loan programs may not qualify for the full incentive. Any unused portion of the funds cannot be applied to cost of home, options, elevation premiums, or lot premiums. Any unused portion will be forfeited. Additional conditions or restrictions apply. See Allen Edwin Homes Sales Professional for more information. Offer expires May 31st, 2026.