Buying a house in Grand Rapids is stressful.  It starts with the looong search for the perfect house.  Then, you have the back and forth of price negotiations.  You have inspections and water reports. The mortgage company asks for about 1,000 documents.  Everyone needs to coordinate with the title company. Etcetera, etcetera.

Does it ever end?  How did such a simple process (buying and selling something) get so crazy?

Fortunately, there is a light at the end of the tunnel.  Once everything clears, you will have a great new place to call your own.  However, how do you deal with stress DURING the closing process?

1.  Remember that the stress is temporary.

Through many cultures, wise teachers have passed on this pearl of advice: “This too, shall pass.” Continue reading “4 Ways to Stay Sane During the House Buying Process in Grand Rapids” →