Claire Ritter - Legacy Home Leaders of Five Star Real Estate

06/23/2026

After a whirlwind weekend of showings, an open house, *so many* text messages, and switching to an offer deadline, my amazing sellers got to pick a *perfect* situation for them as they pass their amazing home onto its next people. I'm so stoked for them the amazing things coming their way!

06/22/2026

Muskegon County is still moving — but it’s not the frantic market we saw a few years ago.

Recent data shows Muskegon County home prices up slightly year-over-year, with a median around $252K over the three months ending in May. Homes are still selling, but buyers are paying attention to condition, pricing, and how a home feels when they walk in.

For sellers, that means the prep matters.
For buyers, it means there may be a little more breathing room than you expect.

The market is not “bad.” It’s just more thoughtful.

And honestly? That’s where having a real human in your corner matters most.

📍Claire Ritter
Legacy Home Leaders of Five Star Real Estate

06/21/2026

Thinking of selling in Muskegon County? The market is still rewarding preparation.

The homes that sell well right now are not necessarily the biggest, fanciest, or most HGTV-perfect.

They are the ones where the pricing, presentation, access, and marketing all work together.

That matters even more in a market where buyers have a few more choices than they did last year. In May, Muskegon County active listings were up about 6.3% year over year, which means your home needs to be positioned thoughtfully — not just tossed online with a prayer and twelve dim hallway photos.

When I walk through a home with a seller, I’m looking at the things buyers notice immediately:

Light
Flow
Smells
Maintenance questions
Photo angles
Awkward rooms
Overpricing risk
Under-marketing risk
And the tiny little “huh?” moments that can make someone hesitate

My goal is not just to list your house.
It’s to help buyers understand why it’s worth choosing.

Curious what I’d tell you before your house hit the market? I’m happy to walk through and give you the honest, useful version.

Claire Ritter
Legacy Home Leaders of Five Star Real Estate
📲 (231) 769-0981

06/19/2026

Open House Tomorrow!

Saturday, June 20, 2026
3-4:30p

Come check out this amazing home and property!

****Offers due Monday, June 22, 2026 at 12pm!****

06/18/2026

A Muskegon County buyer tip: don’t shop the headline. Shop the neighborhood.

People love to ask, “How’s the market?”
And the annoying-but-true answer is: which market?

A home in North Muskegon, a bungalow near downtown Muskegon, a place with acreage in Ravenna, a lake-adjacent cottage, and a first-time buyer home under $225k are not all playing by the same rules.

That’s why I care so much about hyperlocal context.

The county-wide numbers are helpful — Muskegon County’s May median sale price was around $253,000 — but your actual experience will depend on price point, location, condition, financing, competition, and whether the listing is priced like it lives in reality or in a Pinterest fever dream.

Before you fall in love with a house, I’ll help you understand:

What similar homes are actually selling for
How fast they’re moving
Whether the list price makes sense
Where you may have room to negotiate

Buying a house is emotional. The strategy should not be.

Claire Ritter
Legacy Home Leaders of Five Star Real Estate
📲 (231) 769-0981

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Tucked away on a deep 8.06-acre lot in Fruitport Township, this charming split-level offers space, privacy, and possibility. Mature trees shade the property and help shield the home from the road, with fruit trees, open yard space, and wooded surroundings throughout the long 264x1335 parcel. Inside you’ll find more than 2,000 finished square feet, 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a walkout basement, and an oversized attached two-stall garage. The deck overlooks the peaceful backyard, and the large pole barn adds room for storage, hobbies, equipment, or toys. Full of warmth and potential, this is the kind of property that invites you to settle in, spread out, and make it your own.

https://www.flexmls.com/share/EALgE/3570-E-Sternberg-Road-Fruitport-MI-49415

06/16/2026

Muskegon County market check: things are shifting, but they are not sleeping.

In May, Muskegon County’s median sale price was $253,000, up about 3.1% from last year. At the same time, active listings were also up, which means buyers have a few more options than they did in the tighter market we’ve all been living through.

But here’s the part people miss: “more options” does not mean “no competition.”

Homes were still averaging about 29 days on market, and the good ones — the well-priced, well-presented, move-in-ready ones — can still move quickly.

So if you’re buying: strategy matters.
If you’re selling: pricing matters.
And if you’re trying to do both at once: please do not attempt that circus without a ringleader. 😉

I’m here for the local numbers, the real-life strategy, and the “what does this actually mean for me?” conversation.

Claire Ritter
Legacy Home Leaders of Five Star Real Estate
📲 (231) 769-0981

06/11/2026

And She's Live!

Character lovers, this is the one. With 6 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and nearly 2,500 square feet spread across three floors, this beautifully maintained home is filled with the details that make historic homes unforgettable. Original woodwork, hardwood floors, built-ins, arched openings, decorative tin ceilings, and original windows showcase the craftsmanship and charm of a bygone era. The spacious updated kitchen offers modern function while honoring the home's character. Outside you'll find a fully fenced yard, attached two-stall garage, and additional paved parking accessible from the alley. Rarely do homes of this size, personality, and historic integrity become available.

https://www.flexmls.com/share/E81jg/1500-Clinton-Street-Muskegon-MI-49442