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Homes and Apartments for rent in Muskegon , Michigan
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Why It might be a good idea to have me be your buyers agent in Muskegon
Muskegon Real Estates Buyers agent with assistants Anna Shear and Paul Fogg with 60 years of Real estate experience.
I have a teachers heart and I will try to take my intimate understanding of the Muskegon and West Michigans Real estate market and convey that information to you. I have 25 years experence selling over 100,000 Million in properties. I have worked as a buyers and sellers agent and have sold some of the best home in the area to some of the most modest. I have sold apartment complexes and Retail strip Centers. I have taken thousands of hours of Real estate classes for knowledge and certification including all Graduate of Real estate institute classes, Taken all Classes to become a CCIM certified commercial investment member, and many Certified residential specialist classes, Appraisal licensing classes. I study the market and if anyone has any idea what is going on, I do. I will provide you with as much information as I think you need and try to guide you to the best property for you.
I am Familiar with 100 % of the Muskegon market and have sod Real estate on almost every street. I have walk around all of the lakes going door to door and shown thousand of homes. I know the schools also the people who work at the schools and in many case have attended school board meetings . I know and have sold many community leaders homes, I can help you with places to eat finding Doctors ,The best parks and and even the secret gems the neighborhoods. We also know the best loan officers if your not paying cash and today if you do not have one of the best loan officers available expect a lot of grief.
I will update you everyday on properties for sale or price reductions of properties that may interest you. I will hand pick property’s and I will set up general searches that meet your criteria. We will provide with a step by step what to expect and I am sure in some ways we will exceed your expectations. What I like to tell potential customers is if you want help we will help you but if you don,t want to be bugged just say so and we won,t call. I just figure I will have enough people that want my help than to bug someone that dose not want to be bugged.The reason I can do this is that I have 2 seasoned Real Estate agents with 35 combined years of experience that support me and help you so when I am out of the office they make sure you and I have what we need.
We keep it organized and are on top of our game as my best friend Paul would say ” This is not my fist Rodeo” we have a great procces and are great at both antisapting and solving problems that will or could come up will do everything we can to help the proccess of buying be a smoth one for you. We use some of the best tools available to Real estate agents and we know what works.
We try to understand you as a individual or as a couple and a family and am verry good at helping you get what you want and need. We will listen and ask the right questions to help you pick the right home. We think we are good at understanding people , and what there looking for.
Last when it comes to negotiation we do all we can to understand the sellers motivation to sell but also what the value is and with that and our experience with so many sale we will help you make a good deal.
I sometimes book my day a little tite and may run a little late but if that happens I will let you know as soon as I can. If I can be of service to you please call me or one of my staff Anna Shear Or Paul Fogg and we will do all we can 231-798-6430
Visit or web site for references and access to the MLS and all properties for sale now.
Our company also is top knotch at property management
David Medendorp CCIM, GRI, CRS
ALT Realtors and Property management
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Michigan Supreme Court Reverses MERS Decision,
Yesterday, the Michigan Supreme Court reversed a decision by the Court of Appeals regarding foreclosures that were conducted by Mortgage Electronic Recording Services (MERS). The original Court of Appeals case invalidated thousands of foreclosures that were completed by MERS. In its decision, the Michigan Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeals and held that MERS was authorized to foreclose, which effectively reinstates and validates all of those MERS foreclosures.
What will this mean to the Real estate market ? Will there be so many home hittung the market that prices drop more? I think buy the ones you like and buy all you can.
Muskegon Michigan maybe at the tipping point !
There is so much happening in Muskegon , Investors from all of the country and the world are asking or purchasing Muskegon Real estate. National brands are opening stores here. There seems to be some wise leader behind the sens guiding Muskegon in the right direction. Last week was the childrens fountain down town,
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2011/06/childrens_fountain_turned_on_a.html
The best buys I have ever seen. The banks are giving away Real estate in Muskegon
Muskegon is a beach town along the Lake Michigan Shoreline. Muskegon has great leadership with big plans for Muskegon,s future. If the leadership continues to make the same great decisions they have made the last 10 years people will be lining up with there checkbooks to buy Muskegon Michigan Real estate. I would recommend you buy today before prices get crazy.
Follow this link Muskegon Foreclosures
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WHY MUSKEGON REAL ESTATE COULD TRIPLE IN VALUE IN 10 YEARS
If you look at the cost of living across the United States, Muskegon is a bargain! With
it’s award winning health care system, thousands of great paying jobs, creation of jobs
of the future and one of Michigan’s top tourist destinations, Muskegon is a great place to
live!
In Muskegon County you can live within one mile of a public beach and boat launch,
have a well-maintained 3-bedroom home with a garage and basement for a starting price
of $50,000. You can live on a lake starting at $150,000. We have great health care, art
museums, public transportation, libraries, vibrant shopping at the mall and downtown,
and festivals that bring guests and entertainment from around the world. In addition,
we have world-class beaches, camping, fishing, public hiking trails, sailing regattas and
winter sports with cross country skiing. We also have one of the best winter and summer
luge runs in the United States.
Values are artificially low based on small percentage of total market, mostly by bank
and institutions selling at any price they can get. However, these sales represent less than
5% of total real inventory. Most property owners are sitting tight, understanding the true
and economic value of their property. When this fire sale is over values will naturally
gravitate to a true economic value based on either a return or investment to have a home.
It makes sense that if you live better for less, people will choose Muskegon. People
move away only to learn the grass is not greener elsewhere. People move back because
of the quality of life and the reasonable cost of living in Muskegon.
Job creation, colleges and schools and forward thinking leadership in Muskegon
County and Muskegon Chamber of Commerce are making long-term decisions for our
infrastructure, education, highways and a great future. The Community Foundation
for Muskegon County presently supports efforts in the areas of Arts, Education,
Environment, Community Development, Health and Human Services as well as Youth
Development issues. It is the intent of the Foundation to reflect the collective vision of
all Muskegon County residents. Muskegon County is working to be a great place to live
and work.
If you look at the cost of living across the United States, Muskegon is a bargain! Withit’s award winning health care system, thousands of great paying jobs, creation of jobsof the future and one of Michigan’s top tourist destinations, Muskegon is a great place tolive!
In Muskegon County you can live within one mile of a public beach and boat launch,have a well-maintained 3-bedroom home with a garage and basement for a starting priceof $50,000. You can live on a lake starting at $150,000. We have great health care, artmuseums, public transportation, libraries, vibrant shopping at the mall and downtown,and festivals that bring guests and entertainment from around the world. In addition,we have world-class beaches, camping, fishing, public hiking trails, sailing regattas andwinter sports with cross country skiing. We also have one of the best winter and summerluge runs in the United States.
Values are artificially low based on small percentage of total market, mostly by bankand institutions selling at any price they can get. However, these sales represent less than5% of total real inventory. Most property owners are sitting tight, understanding the trueand economic value of their property. When this fire sale is over values will naturallygravitate to a true economic value based on either a return or investment to have a home.
It makes sense that if you live better for less, people will choose Muskegon. Peoplemove away only to learn the grass is not greener elsewhere. People move back becauseof the quality of life and the reasonable cost of living in Muskegon.
Job creation, colleges and schools and forward thinking leadership in MuskegonCounty and Muskegon Chamber of Commerce are making long-term decisions for ourinfrastructure, education, highways and a great future. The Community Foundationfor Muskegon County presently supports efforts in the areas of Arts, Education,Environment, Community Development, Health and Human Services as well as YouthDevelopment issues. It is the intent of the Foundation to reflect the collective vision ofall Muskegon County residents. Muskegon County is working to be a great place to liveand work.
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HOW TO SELL YOUR PROPERTY IN TODAY’S MARKET
When a buyer comes in and instantly connects your house as a home, motivation to buy will be much stronger.
1 . Hire ALT REALTORS and Property Management with Dave, Jason and Anna.
2 . Get rid of the clutter. Get boxes, pack up all the clutter and store it at a friend’s house or at rental storage. Don’t put it
in the basement or garage. Buyer’s will look there too.
3 . Clean, clean, clean. Hire a house cleaner service if you have to, but get that home sparkling, especially your bathroom
and kitchen.
4 . Get rid of all offending odors or your prospective buyers might not even look past the front door.
5 . Fix it. Buyers will automatically see the dollar signs for the work they have to do that you failed to complete. Your
offer amount will go down. Look things over, paint, fix the leaky faucet, and get those repairs done.
6 . Think beige. You may love your purple bedroom and navy living room walls, but chances are buyers won’t love it.
Buy paint and think shades of beige or white
7 . Look at your house from the street. Are your flowerbeds overgrown? Plant flowers, pull weeds, put out fresh mulch,
prune trees, make the outside looks inviting, so buyers will give your curb appeal a passing grade.
8 . Highlight the special things about your house. Let buyers see what is special about your house.
9 . Make your backyard into a haven. Outdoor spaces that are tastefully decorated will be considered like an extra room
to a prospective buyer.
1 0 . Light that fireplace. A fireplace is the most requested item in a home
1 1 . Remove personal items like family portraits, trophies, or souvenirs from trips that don’t fit your décor. A buyer wants
to imagine living in your home, and with personal items everywhere, this can be difficult.
1 2 . Clean out the closets and cupboards. A closet that is stuffed looks small and cramped. Make your storage areas look
neat and roomy.
1 3 . Open the curtains. A dark room will not be inviting. If your home is being shown at night, turn on your lamps in the
living room, leave on the lights in the bathroom and kitchen. Think LIGHT.
1 4 . Think clean floors! Clean the carpets. Replace stained carpet. Fresh carpet will automatically give you a higher
selling price. Put down new vinyl or tile in the kitchen if yours is outdated.
1 5 . Don’t overprice your home. If it is too high, it won’t sell. In addition, homes that have been on the market too long
scare buyers away.
1 6 . ALT will help you determine a competitive price. We will show you what your competition is asking and what it
sold for in the last six to twelve months. There are buyers who will pay a premium price for a home in excellent
condition.
When a buyer comes in and instantly connects your house as a home, motivation to buy will be much stronger.
1 . Hire ALT REALTORS and Property Management with Dave, Jason and Anna.
2 . Get rid of the clutter. Get boxes, pack up all the clutter and store it at a friend’s house or at rental storage. Don’t put itin the basement or garage. Buyer’s will look there too.
3 . Clean, clean, clean. Hire a house cleaner service if you have to, but get that home sparkling, especially your bathroomand kitchen.
4 . Get rid of all offending odors or your prospective buyers might not even look past the front door.
5 . Fix it. Buyers will automatically see the dollar signs for the work they have to do that you failed to complete. Youroffer amount will go down. Look things over, paint, fix the leaky faucet, and get those repairs done.
6 . Think beige. You may love your purple bedroom and navy living room walls, but chances are buyers won’t love it.Buy paint and think shades of beige or white
7 . Look at your house from the street. Are your flowerbeds overgrown? Plant flowers, pull weeds, put out fresh mulch,prune trees, make the outside looks inviting, so buyers will give your curb appeal a passing grade.
8 . Highlight the special things about your house. Let buyers see what is special about your house.
9 . Make your backyard into a haven. Outdoor spaces that are tastefully decorated will be considered like an extra roomto a prospective buyer.
1 0 . Light that fireplace. A fireplace is the most requested item in a home
1 1 . Remove personal items like family portraits, trophies, or souvenirs from trips that don’t fit your décor. A buyer wantsto imagine living in your home, and with personal items everywhere, this can be difficult.
1 2 . Clean out the closets and cupboards. A closet that is stuffed looks small and cramped. Make your storage areas lookneat and roomy.
1 3 . Open the curtains. A dark room will not be inviting. If your home is being shown at night, turn on your lamps in theliving room, leave on the lights in the bathroom and kitchen. Think LIGHT.
1 4 . Think clean floors! Clean the carpets. Replace stained carpet. Fresh carpet will automatically give you a higherselling price. Put down new vinyl or tile in the kitchen if yours is outdated.
1 5 . Don’t overprice your home. If it is too high, it won’t sell. In addition, homes that have been on the market too longscare buyers away.
1 6 . ALT will help you determine a competitive price. We will show you what your competition is asking and what itsold for in the last six to twelve months. There are buyers who will pay a premium price for a home in excellentcondition.
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HOW TO BUY REAL ESTATE IN MUSKEGON AT 10% TO 75% LESS THAN THE TRUE CASH VALUE…AND THE RESULTS YOU MIGHT EXPECT
1 . Contact: David Medendorp, Anna Shear or Jason Dolinski at ALT REALTORS®
and Property Management for meeting
2 . Research market with our assistance including deeds and title search, sales history
and current value, and government records
3 . Decide on amount of money to invest and where it is coming from: savings, line
of credit, bank, or friends and family. In most cases cash not only gets the deals
but gets the best buys. “Many properties are only available for cash.”
4 . Understand what your objectives are and know what you want and expect i.e.
appreciation, cash flow, amount of return, and over what period of time
5 . Be committed by hiring us to be your Buyer’s Agent. We will represent your best
interest.
6 . Furnish us with a copy of your proof of funds so that we have it ready when you
make an offer.
7 . If you choose to invest big, you should sit down with one of us and write a
business plan to meet objectives.
What is reasonably possible with a $200,000 cash investment
A purchaser could buy 12 units that would rent for an average of $525.00/per month
each and collect ten months of rent for a total of $63,000. Taxes and insurance will run
about $21,000, maintenance and repairs would be about $10,800 and management and
leasing would cost about $7500 with a total expense outlay of $39,360. That would give
the purchaser a gross profit or net operating income of $23,370. That equals a return
investment of 12% if you pay cash. If the purchaser borrows 50% at 5% the return would
be 19%.
This scenario does not take into account appreciation. Many believe these 12 units could
triple in market value in 10years and add substantially to the return.
David Medendorp 231-206-0461 david@sellmuskegon.com
Anna Shear 231-206-0461 anna@sellmuskegon.com
Jason Dolinski 231-798-6430 jason@altpropertymanagement.com
1 . Contact: David Medendorp, Anna Shear or Jason Dolinski at ALT REALTORS®and Property Management for meeting2 . Research market with our assistance including deeds and title search, sales historyand current value, and government records3 . Decide on amount of money to invest and where it is coming from: savings, lineof credit, bank, or friends and family. In most cases cash not only gets the dealsbut gets the best buys. “Many properties are only available for cash.”4 . Understand what your objectives are and know what you want and expect i.e.appreciation, cash flow, amount of return, and over what period of time5 . Be committed by hiring us to be your Buyer’s Agent. We will represent your bestinterest.6 . Furnish us with a copy of your proof of funds so that we have it ready when youmake an offer.7 . If you choose to invest big, you should sit down with one of us and write abusiness plan to meet objectives.
What is reasonably possible with a $200,000 cash investment
A purchaser could buy 12 units that would rent for an average of $525.00/per montheach and collect ten months of rent for a total of $63,000. Taxes and insurance will runabout $21,000, maintenance and repairs would be about $10,800 and management andleasing would cost about $7500 with a total expense outlay of $39,360. That would givethe purchaser a gross profit or net operating income of $23,370. That equals a returninvestment of 12% if you pay cash. If the purchaser borrows 50% at 5% the return wouldbe 19%.
This scenario does not take into account appreciation. Many believe these 12 units couldtriple in market value in 10years and add substantially to the return.
David Medendorp 231-206-0461 david@sellmuskegon.comAnna Shear 231-206-0461 anna@sellmuskegon.comJason Dolinski 231-798-6430 jason@altpropertymanagement.com
THIS will put more money in your pockets!
Muskegon has some great options RIGHT NOW in housing that could pay off and make you extra cash over time. Housing prices are down right now, especially as it relates to investment property. Despite this fact, rent prices have held up. You won’t necessarily become rich overnight, but the steady income and solid appreciation is 99% likely.
Because of what Muskegon has to offer, there is much upside to the opportunities at hand. The nice think about our company is we can handle your real estate purchase and also help you manage your investment!
Don’t wait around. The market is there NOW!
Investment Property NOW FOR SALE!
There are currently several great opportunities to pick up some great investment property in Muskegon for less than $20,000! Most of these properties already have tenants consistently paying rent. With ALT Realtors and Property Management going to work for you, we can make your investment purchase the smoothest that it can possibly be! ALT Realtors has several listings available RIGHT NOW in the area of investment property and can help you find the perfect place! ALT Property Management can then jump in and manage every aspect of your investment property from maintenance, paperwork, legal issues, income, expenses and everything in between! RIGHT NOW there are proven, money-making properties available and you have the opportunity to let ALT find you what you need. All you have to do is sit back and watch your investment increase your monthly income! You can’t beat that!
Contact us today to set up an appointment to get you started on your Muskegon investment!
231.798.6430
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