recent blog posts from Jan Weir
Posted by Jan Weir | on February 26, 2009, 5:28 pmWow, a President who delivers. We Americans truly needed a President who is willing to try and to take the risks to deliver what the people need. One of his platforms was targeting helping the Housing Market. What a great time to buy a home, especially in Kalamazoo. Prices are at all time lows, interest » Read more
Posted by Jan Weir | on February 23, 2009, 7:05 pmThe next few weeks are vitally important to Kalamazoo homeowners. It is the time we see what Kalamazoo local property taxing authorities send us a statement advising us what our State Equalized Value (SEV) and Taxable Value (TV) are. Based on these two values the amount of property taxes are assessed. It is the job » Read more
Posted by Jan Weir | on February 17, 2009, 6:25 pm“Property Tax Symposium ” on Tuesday, February 24 at 6:00pm. GKAR is holding a FREE Property Tax seminar next week on Tuesday, February 24th. This is also a great seminar to invite friends, neighbors and past clients. We hope you can make it! Event: Property Tax Symposium What: Informational Meeting Host: Greater Kalamazoo Association of » Read more
Posted by Jan Weir | on January 28, 2009, 8:20 pmEven in this downturn market, people are buying real estate in the greater Kalamazoo area. Many buyers who are looking for homes for sale are taking advantage of the many REO (bank repossessions), HUD Homes for sale, and Short Sales. Because they are looking for that great “deal” they are hurting the resale of many » Read more
Posted by Jan Weir | on January 28, 2009, 6:18 pmWhether this is your first home or not, buying a home in Kalamazoo is probably the largest single investment you will make. Be sure you enlist the services of a Buyer Agent to assist you in your search of buying a home in Kalamazoo. This should be someone you trust and feel comfortable with. Buying » Read more