Winter in Michigan isn’t just about snow days and cozy nights in — it’s also about making sure your home is ready to handle the cold without draining your wallet. With inflation and energy costs at a 40-year high, even small inefficiencies in your home can lead to big bills.Josh Cohen, buyer’s agent with the […]
Finding the Right Home Starts with the Right People
When it comes to buying a home, it’s easy to focus on the numbers, the budget, the price point, the down payment. But at the Lucas Howard Group, we believe there’s something far more important than the price tag: you. Not long ago, one of our buyers looked at April, one of our buyer specialists, […]
Why Now Might Be the Right Time to Buy a Home in 2025
If you’ve been thinking about purchasing a home this year but aren’t quite sure where to start—or even if now is the right time—you’re not alone. A lot of buyers are feeling uncertain about the market, especially after the rollercoaster of the past few years. But here’s the good news: right now might actually be […]
Navigating the Competitive Real Estate Market: Tips for Buyers and Sellers
As the real estate market gets hotter, competition is rising for both buyers and sellers. Whether you’re buying your dream home or selling for top dollar, it can feel tough to stand out. Luckily, there are ways to successfully manage this busy market. Here are a few tips for buyers and sellers. For Buyers: For […]
Home Equity: What It Is and Why It Matters
Home equity is your home’s value minus what you owe on your loan. It’s like having built-in savings! This opens doors for options like a home equity loan or a cash-out refinance. Owning a home is a powerful way to build wealth over time. The key is building equity, which essentially turns your mortgage payment […]
What Home Improvements Will Add the Most Value?
When you’re thinking about home improvements, there are a lot of things to consider. You want to make sure that any work you do is going to add value and increase the profitability of your property. To help you out, we’ve put together this list of the home improvements that will add the most value […]
The Struggle to Own a Home Is Worth It
The dream of owning a home is really a great thing. It gives you a chance to actually own something and reap the benefits that come with that. In fact, if you’re looking to reap some real benefits, then owning a home is something you should probably explore. After all, it’s not easy to get […]
How You Can Go the Extra Mile
Extra Mile Day is a day to commemorate those who choose to “go the extra mile” and make positive and lasting impacts on their families, communities, and organizations. According to National Today, Extra Mile Day is all about observing and celebrating “people who go the distance – and then some — all around the world.” For […]
Top 5 Spooky Attractions in West Michigan
West Michigan is a state filled with many things. It’s filled with many lakes, breweries and of course — some pretty scary attractions. As Halloween approaches, many people will be searching online for the scariest attractions in West Michigan. Some are looking for a haunted house while others are looking for a place to scare […]
10 Simple and Affordable Ways to Decorate Your House for Fall
We provide 10 simple and affordable ways to decorate your house for the upcoming fall season.