KW Selling Team: Homes for sale - Bouck

The KW Selling Team is featuring Bouck in Grand Ledge.

As you approach this beautiful two story home, take notice of the over-sized 2.5 car garage with dual doors, the welcoming front porch and mature landscaping. Great curb appeal!
 

Enjoy the many updates including new roof, central air and a new furnace.

There are 3 nice sized bedrooms including the master with walk-in closet all on the second level and 2.5 baths. The beautiful dining area with French doors to the back deck will be a beautiful place to bring your family together.

You could work at home with the office on the first floor that could be used as a 4th bedroom if needed.

Full basement allows for extra storage space. Huge backyard with in ground sprinkler system has mature trees making for a very private setting. Great views of the woods and river! The back deck and new Gazebo feature built in lighting. Gazebo is completely fenced in. Great for sitting outside on a warm summer night.

Schedule your personal viewing of this house with the selling team's Brock Fletcher.

Open Houses THIS Weekend: Sunday the 26th

Hey Lansing!  We have an open house this weekend!  

SUNDAY: AUGUST 26th from 2-4 pm

1213 Berkshire, Lansing 48910
Darling 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, ranch style home with full partially finished basement and 2 car attached garage is a must see on a quiet street in Colonial Village. Recently updated the home is in excellent condition and move in ready. Roof is only 5 years old. Furnace was replaced in 2004. Water heater is 4 years old. Newer windows. New flooring in half bath and new pedastol sink. Complete kitchen remodel including cabinetry, counter tops, flooring, all kitchen appliances, kitchen sink and high end faucet. Absolutely gorgeous! All 3 large bedrooms are located close together on the first level. Home features hardwood flooring throughout the first floor. Basement is partially finished with large rec room or family room. Home has beautiful landscaping and excellent curb appeal. Privacy fenced backyard with patio.

Greater Lansing Area Experts: Sun Dried Music Festival

Starting tomorrow is the Mason Sun Dried Music Festival! Kick-off the end of summer with great music and great people.

The festival starts on Friday Aug. 24 and will be rocking the greater Lansing area through Saturday Aug. 25. Taking place right on the street outside the Ingham County court house in Mason.

Photo courtesy of the Sun Dried Music Festival website

Come join the 8,000-10,000 people that plan to attend to enjoy music ranging from rock, jazz, salsa, and country. For a list of bands that will be performing click here.
In addition to great music there will be activities for the family, food, and a beverage tent. 

For more information on the Sun Dried Music Festival visit the Official Sun Dried Music Festival website.

KW Selling Team Homes for Sale: Vacant Land McConnell Hwy

Welcome to a hunters paradise! This vacant land on McConnell Hwy in Charlotte, Michigan is the perfect parcel of land for you.

Location, Location, Location! This property is a hunters paradise and just 10 minutes Southwest of Lansing. This property is located in Benton Township, has a Charlotte address but is actually just 1 mile South of Potterville. 

This awesome property is a mixture of woods, prairie and lowlands supporting an incredible amount of deer, turkey, rabbit and other game animals. Schedule your personal showing today!

KW Selling Team Homes for Sale: Vacant Land-Button

This vacant land in Okemos, Michigan is the perfect spot to build your new home!

This listing is for 2 acres on Button Rd. in Okemos. Approximately three quarters of an acre of woods and frontage on the Sloan Creek. Once you schedule your personal viewing of this property you will see that there is no better place to build your home.


A land survey was complete in 2003 and approved for a conventional septic field in 2004. Both are available upon request.


Contact the KW Selling Team's Brock Fletcher for more information.

KW Selling Team News: Seller Client Testimonial

Rob and Kim Felcher sold their home by working with the KW Selling Team's Brock Fletcher. Check out what they had to say about their great experience.

"Brock was terrific to work with.  He is a great communicator and always kept us informed as to when showings occurred and the resulting feedback.  We're both very busy so it was great to have someone handle our home sale for us.  Brock even took responsibility for under-estimating the cost of a well inspection, which he absolutely did not need to do, and gave us a credit when we closed.  Brock, we appreciate your efforts on our behalf and would recommend you to anyone looking for a Realtor."

                                                                                                                                            Thanks again!

-Rob and Kim Felcher

KW Selling Team Homes for Sale: Wolf Run

Looking for a great condo in the Lansing area? Look no further! The KW Selling Team has the perfect condo for you: Wolf Run unit 5.

 From your new condo you are walking distance to many restaurants and stores. 
The condo includes a four-seasons room that includes many windows and an elevated wood deck overlooking a beautiful landscaped rear yard.

There are 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Two of the bedroom are king-sized with walk in closets. The third bedroom has been used as an office and den highlighted by double french doors. 
For more information and pictures on this great condo visit the KW Selling Team here.

Home Buying Guide: Apprasials

During the home buying process you may need to have an appraisal done. The KW Selling Team wants you to understand what to expect, beginning with an appraisal report.

An appraisal report is a written professional opinion of the value of the home you are purchasing and an evaluation of the condition.  It is a requirement for all mortgaged purchases because the bank uses the stated value to determine the appropriated loan amount.  A lender will not lend more than the value of the home.

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The report is also used to determine common loan ratios, such as loan to value. The bank also looks to see that the home passes your loan's stated minimum property condition requirements.

Your loan officer "hires" the appraiser. The appraiser must be a third party, independent of the outcome of the transaction. The cost of the appraisal is then charged to you in your closing costs.

KW Selling Team Homes for Sale: Vacant Land in Stockbridge

These 2 acres of vacant land are available for your dream home! Located in Stockbridge, MI.

For more information, photos, and the opportunity to schedule a personal showing of this property visit the KW Selling Team's listing here.

Understanding Real Estate: Appraised Value

What is your home worth?  This is the money questions, literally.  The value of your home or home you are purchasing is established by a few different factors.  In order to get an accurate estimate on a properties value, you must pay for an appraisal.  The cost is typically included in your closing costs.

An appraiser is a licensed professional who specializes in property value assessments. The appraiser will measure the home from the outside to determine square footage and also each room inside.  They take notes on the homes layout, number of bedrooms, bathroom, ect.

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The appraiser also makes a determination on the general condition, and the appeal of the home, as well, and the functional layout.  The report will contain information on the age of the home, mechanicals and roof, size of the home and property (yard), location, features and updates (bedrooms, baths, basement, ect.), major structural improvements, and architectural features.

Surprisingly items such as new roof, new furnace and finished basements do not add much value to the home.  However, many loan programs require a roof and furnace to be still within its useful life. The value of the home is found by using the cost approach, the compassion approach, and/or the income approach. For more information on these approaches visit our post here.  Once the value is established, the report is submitted to the bank for their review.

Selling Your Home: Getting Ready for the Appraiser

As a seller there are a couple things you can do to ensure a smooth transaction and timely closing.
When it is time for the appraisal, it is important to make sure all maintenance is done.

Attach downspouts, remove lawn clutter, finish any painting projects (especially if there is peeling paint) and put in any new flooring or windows that are lying around.

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Make sure you keep a list and receipts of all improvements in case you are asked for them.  If your home is in tiptop shape and no lender required repairs were sited the appraiser will not have to go back out to the property and you can move forward to closing.

If you are working with the KW Selling Team we will make sure you are ready for the appraiser to inspect your house, therefore making the selling process an easy one.

KW Selling Team Homes for Sale: Featured Listing Pollard

KW Selling Team's featured listing of the week is Pollard in East Lansing, MI.
 
This beautiful two story home in the East Lansing school district is a must see.

 Ideally located near parks, shopping, the great campus of Michigan State University, and 127, you don’t want to miss this one! 

The home features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, full partially finished basement and 2 car attached garage. 

The living room gives access to the deck and a large fenced in backyard. Perfect for all family gatherings! 

  
Nice kitchen has updated stainless steel appliances that will stay with the home. Sounds perfect right? Now you must schedule your personal showing! For further information on the home visit the Selling Team here.