David Medendorp is a seasoned real estate professional based in Muskegon, Michigan, with over 38 years of experience in the industry. He is the founder and lead broker of Medendorp Real Estate Group, a firm specializing in residential, commercial, and investment properties throughout West Michiga
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04/12/2025
As of April 2025, the West Michigan housing market is experiencing moderate growth, with a slight increase in home prices and a gradual shift towards a more balanced market. Current Market Trends • Home Prices: The median home sold price in West Michigan reached $479,750 in March 2025, markin
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04/11/2025
When you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for the best price possible; that's generally the goal. But too many sellers are shooting too high right now. They don’t realize the market has shifted as inventory has grown. The side effect? Price cuts are on the rise, but t
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04/07/2025
Last year, 70% of buyers abandoned their home search – and maybe you were one of them. It makes sense. Inventory was low, prices were high, and mortgage rates were up and down like a rollercoaster. All of that made it really hard to find a home you loved – and could afford.But guess what? The mar
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03/31/2025
Spring is in full swing, and the housing market is picking up along with it. And if you’ve been wondering whether now is the right time to buy or sell, here’s the inside scoop on why this spring may be a great time to make your move. 1. There Are More Homes for Sale After a long stretch of tight
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03/24/2025
Want to know two reasons this spring might finally be your time to buy? Inventory has grown and sellers may be more willing to negotiate as a result. That means you’ve got more options and more power than buyers have had in years. Let’s break it down. 1. You Have More Homes To Choose From The nu
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03/17/2025
At one point or another, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Yesterday was the best time to buy a home, but the next best time is today.” That’s because nationally, home values continue to rise. And with mortgage rates still stubbornly high and home prices going up, you may be holding out for pr
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03/10/2025
Many people are hoping mortgage rates will come down before they buy a home. But will that actually happen? According to the latest forecasts, experts say rates will decline, but not by as much as a lot of people want.The good news? Even if they don’t drop substantially, there are still ways to m
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02/25/2025
Zillow Says My House Is Worth $50,000 More (or Less) Than My Agent’s Valuation—What’s Going On?It’s common for homeowners to find discrepancies between Zillow’s “Zestimate” and a professional real estate agent’s valuation, sometimes differing by $50,000 or more. Understanding these differences is
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02/22/2025
Some homeowners hesitate to sell because they’ve got unanswered questions that hold them back. But a lot of times their concerns are based on misconceptions, not facts. And if they’d just talk to an agent about it, they’d see these doubts aren’t necessarily a hurdle at all.If uncertainty is keepi
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02/17/2025
