How to confirm whether a neighborhood is really “up and coming” or not
When buying a home, the location is just as important as the…
Author: Rick Matley
The vision of THE DIFFERENCE started in April 2004. Rick set out on a long journey from an aspiring Engineer in Traverse City and became a Real Estate Broker.
Interesting story, the trip included multiple stops along the way in the manufacturing sector. The manufacturing engineering works began to sharing in late 90’s early 2000’s and would ultimately BUST!
Where exactly does my agent commission go?
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Is it always a good idea to make a 20% down payment for a new home?
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Should you use a real estate agent when you buy a new construction home?
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How to pick the right real estate agent?
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Should I Rent or Buy a Home?
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Why It’s Important To Work With A Realtor
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