Lakeshore Lad

Has anyone noticed the recent lack of service to buyers of homes by loan officers of late? It seems the mortgage people have found an easier route to making money. Interest rates are down significantly, and I understand it's necessary to provide those customers with the attention they deserve. However, the initial home purchase needs to happen in order for there to be a refinance. We have recently had a few purchases take a inordinantly long time to go to close due to lack of attention to a ...

I want to discuss the market here in Holland Michigan, and more specifically the Lake Michigan market and how it differs.
Over the past couple of years it is no secret that real estate as a whole has taken a beating from the press and shady loan officers. It is interesting, however, that despite all of this bad PR and industry decision making the most expensive market in our town seems to have the most vitality with price appreciations of a steady 10% year after year. I chalk it up to the ...