Details include:
MLS 50078903
Offered at $487k
Address: 1108 Lake Shore Dr Gladstone, MI 49837
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If you are new to home buying or selling and are trying to complete a transaction without a real estate professional, you may wonder why it is recommended to get a title search. The main reason that it is strongly encouraged is because it’s an avenue to ensure the piece of real estate is real and valid that you are purchasing. The title company checks for outstanding liens against the property and provides insurance as well as ownership history. This helps protect all parties involved. For example, the buyer wouldn’t ideally want to buy a home only to discover there is an outstanding lien on the property that has now become their legal responsibility. That new owner could end up being financially responsible for the full amount due even though they did not own the property when the bill resulted. By working with a title company on your closing, you have the piece of mind that a search has been done by the title company to ensure the property you are buying has “marketable” title and is able to be sold and by getting title insurance there will be some protection from things that could happen. If this process was not done, then you could potentially buy a home only to discover that there are other parties that may have ownership rights to the property as well the ability to use your property due to an existing easement in place. Also, it’s worth noting that if you are purchasing the real estate with a mortgage, your lender will likely require a title insurance policy as a condition of the financing being provided.
To learn more information about title companies, check out this article
If you are looking for a Title Company to speak with in Delta County, I would encourage you to contact these companies to assist you:
Bay Title & Abstract
905 N Lincoln Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 233-9000
Delta Title & Abstract
201 Ludington St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-3582
https://www.deltaabstract.com/
If you have questions about the home buying or selling process in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, feel free to contact me. Whether your purchase or sale of a property is in the near future or further down the road, I’m here to help you on your real estate journey. My name is Rick Curtis and I am an Associate Broker with Key Realty Delta County in Escanaba, MI. Call/Text (906) 280-6118 or email Rick@KeyRealtyUP.com
What’s better: buying or renting a home? It depends on you. My wife and I have done both at different points of our life. One advantage of renting is the convenience of not having to make a hard commitment to the area you are living in. Another is when you rent you don’t have to worry about the maintenance factors, (ex: furnace going out, appliances breaking, etc) because your landlord addresses these for you. You pay your rent and go about your day to day. However, you don’t develop any equity in your property. For example, at the end of 10 years renting, you have paid for the privilege of renting, without any equity in where you live.
If you decide to become a homeowner this changes quite a bit. All of a sudden you are responsible for everything. If the furnace goes out (and you know, this does happen!), you have to either fix it yourself or find someone to fix it for you. You become “Master of your Castle” and how you handle each occurrence is up to you. Hopefully you will start to develop equity in your home. Check out this Forbes article about the 7 financial advantages of home ownership.
Being a renter or homeowner is a matter of preference. If you are looking for a long term avenue for building equity, home ownership is a way to helping you accomplish this.
For more information about the difference between renting vs. buying check out the following:
Nerd Wallet Rent vs. Buy Calculator
If you have questions about the home buying or selling process in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, feel free to contact me. Whether your purchase or sale of a property is in the near future or further down the road, I’m here to help you on your real estate journey. My name is Rick Curtis and I am an Associate Broker with Key Realty Delta County in Escanaba, MI. Call/Text (906) 280-6118 or email Rick@KeyRealtyUP.com
Home inspections are a tool all buyers can use. Some do, some don’t though. A home inspection breaks down the nitty gritty and provides a detailed look at the property you are considering buying. In the past my wife and I have bought homes with and without them.
Consider how much you are investing in the property you are buying and if the cost is worth the price being paid. In our area, they generally vary in price from $300-$600 depending on the size and other factors of the home.
When buying a home, knowledge is power. Typically, the more information you know in a real estate transaction, the more bargaining power you have. For example, if you know that the electrical inside the home is not wired correctly, this could become a bargaining chip inside of a negotiation. The seller may be willing to reduce the purchase price or make concessions after you have learned more details about the home from the inspection report. As a realtor, I recommend that my clients purchase this report when buying their homes for the best experience possible.
In the current housing market, some buyers may choose not to include this contingency item to make their offer more competitive, if this is done I would strongly suggest doing a detailed walkthrough when you see the home or have a qualified contractor/inspector present when your showing is being completed to ensure you are aware of possible concerns that will help you make your offer accordingly.
Check out this article for more information:
https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/make-the-most-of-your-home-inspection/
If you have questions about the home buying or selling process in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, feel free to contact me. Whether your purchase or sale of a property is in the near future or further down the road, I’m here to help you on your real estate journey. My name is Rick Curtis and I am an Associate Broker with Key Realty Delta County in Escanaba, MI. Call/Text (906) 280-6118 or email Rick@KeyRealtyUP.com
Check out this beautiful home just listed in Gladstone and close enough to walk to either Downtown or to Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach!
Details include:
4 
, 2 
, Garage 
MLS 1131809
Offered at: $129,900
Address: 1202 Minnesota Ave
Gladstone, MI 49837
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Rick Curtis
Key Realty Delta County LLC
928 N Lincoln Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
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Congrats to my buyers on their home purchase! Their family is sure to make many wonderful memories in this beautiful home and I’m thankful to have served as their realtor!
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⭐️New Listing⭐️
Escanaba home on a corner lot with a fenced in yard and 2 car garage! This home is full of space with a large dining room, living room, kitchen and full bath on the main floor. All 3 bedrooms as well as another full bath are located upstairs and the home is centrally located within close proximity to Escanaba schools, parks and local amenities!
MLS 1125725
Offered at $68,900
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