Honeybee Homes, LLC | We Buy and Sell Grand Rapids Real Estate https://thehoneybeehomes.com/home/ We Buy and Sell Grand Rapids Real Estate Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:58:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://thehoneybeehomes.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cropped-Honeybee-House-Only-32x32.jpg Honeybee Homes, LLC | We Buy and Sell Grand Rapids Real Estate https://thehoneybeehomes.com/home/ 32 32 Why Integrity is Crucial in Real Estate https://thehoneybeehomes.com/home/why-integrity-is-crucial-in-real-estate/ Wed, 29 Mar 2017 19:31:07 +0000 https://thehoneybeehomes.com/home/?p=2750 Integrity. It’s not a word you hear a lot nowadays, and when you do, it’s usually used to sell something. However, integrity is crucial in real estate. Whether you are buying or selling, renting or managing, appraising or inspecting, acting with integrity makes the whole system run. Most people will agree with this sentiment in Read More

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]]> Your Commute Can Wreck Your Happiness https://thehoneybeehomes.com/home/your-commute-can-wreck-your-happiness/ Wed, 01 Feb 2017 16:23:28 +0000 https://thehoneybeehomes.com/home/?p=2707 When we’re choosing a place to live, our commute time tends to tumble down the list of priorities.  Our ride to work often ranks far below things like square footage, number of bathrooms, and stainless steel appliances.  However, your commute can wreck your happiness. Why does this happen?  Can other factors balance out the negativity?  How Read More

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]]> How to Navigate Your Apartment Lease Like a Pro https://thehoneybeehomes.com/home/navigate-your-apartment-lease-like-a-pro/ Mon, 03 Oct 2016 19:34:23 +0000 http://thehoneybeehomes.com/home/?p=2486 Apartment searching can be exhausting.  You search for the right complex, find a unit that fits in your budget, and endlessly debate the importance of different features.  Once you finally find a good place, it’s easy to ignore the apartment lease and just sign whatever the landlord hands you. Don’t fall into this trap! Here are a Read More

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]]> 4 Things to Remember BEFORE You Choose a Realtor in Grand Rapids https://thehoneybeehomes.com/home/4-things-remember-choose-realtor-grand-rapids/ Fri, 16 Sep 2016 19:22:13 +0000 http://thehoneybeehomes.com/home/?p=2483 //www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9eASgvySRY

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]]> Finish Your Basement Like a Boss: 6 Steps to Have the Best Basement in Grand Rapids https://thehoneybeehomes.com/home/finish-your-basement-like-a-boss/ Wed, 14 Sep 2016 18:43:18 +0000 http://thehoneybeehomes.com/home/?p=2464 Michigan basements can be a drag.  They can be dark, damp, and unwelcoming (and some are downright gross).  But fear not… with just a few key steps, you can have an amazing space.  So how can you finish your basement like a boss?  If you want the best basement in Grand Rapids, read on…  1. Read More

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]]> Bigger Isn’t Always Better: The Case for Small Houses in Grand Rapids https://thehoneybeehomes.com/home/small-houses-grand-rapids/ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 20:11:53 +0000 http://thehoneybeehomes.com/home/?p=2438 Bigger is not always better. Many people are hoping, wishing, and working for a housing upgrade.  Not only a better school district or a more desirable neighborhood, but a BIGGER house.  More square footage, more bedrooms, more bathrooms, more everything! Having space for socializing is wonderful, and a little room to stretch your legs can be Read More

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]]> Real Estate Arbitration: Alternatives to Court in Grand Rapids (Part 2) https://thehoneybeehomes.com/home/real-estate-arbitration/ Wed, 20 Jul 2016 17:13:29 +0000 http://thehoneybeehomes.com/home/?p=2408 In our last post, we discussed how real estate disputes don’t have to end up in court.  Real estate mediation can be a great alternative, and it can help you craft a mutually-beneficial solution.  However, reaching agreement through a mediation isn’t always possible.  So, let’s explore another option: real estate arbitration in Grand Rapids. What is Real Estate Read More

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]]> Real Estate Mediation: Alternatives to Court in Grand Rapids (Part 1) https://thehoneybeehomes.com/home/real-estate-mediation/ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 19:51:26 +0000 http://thehoneybeehomes.com/home/?p=2376 Real estate can get ugly.  Contracts are violated, bills sit overdue, and information gets withheld.  Most people think their only way out is through a nasty lawsuit.  But fear not – there are alternatives to court!   Today, we’ll discuss a fast, flexible, and effective option: real estate mediation. But first, let’s dive into a few Read More

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]]> 4 Reasons to Avoid Breaking the Bank As You Buy a House in Grand Rapids https://thehoneybeehomes.com/home/avoid-breaking-the-bank-as-you-buy-a-house-in-grand-rapids/ Thu, 07 Jul 2016 15:34:22 +0000 http://thehoneybeehomes.com/home/?p=2360 It is very tempting to go ‘all in’ on a house you love, and stretch your budget to its breaking point.  When you find a house that is the right size, in a great neighborhood, with fantastic bonus features, logic can fly out the window. This is especially challenging when you’ve been trying to buy a Read More

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]]> 5 Stress-Reducing Moving Tips for Your New Home in Grand Rapids https://thehoneybeehomes.com/home/5-stress-reducing-moving-tips-for-your-new-home-in-grand-rapids/ Thu, 30 Jun 2016 15:59:10 +0000 http://thehoneybeehomes.com/home/?p=2327 Moving is hard.  It feels like you have to pack up your whole life into boxes, just to reverse the whole process a few days later.  You have to handle address transfers, coordinate bill changes, figure out a new route to work, and find a new spot for the kitty litter. Fortunately, there are many Read More

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