The Fed Raised Rates. So are mortgage rates going up too?
By Heather Polites • September 17, 2026
The Fed raised short-term interest rates, but does that mean mortgage rates will rise too? Learn what Michigan homebuyers and sellers should know.
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By Heather Polites • August 20, 2026
Selling a home in Grosse Ile or Downriver MI? See how strong local market presence, buyer activity and strategic marketing can create an advantage for sellers
View of a Waterfront Property on Grosse Ile - 22271  West River Road with beachfront and dockage.
By Heather Polites • August 14, 2026
Buying a waterfront home on Grosse Ile? Learn what to consider about frontage, boating access, land, location and waterfront ownership.
Link to article about What Happens if a Home Appraisal Comes in Low?
By Heather Polites • August 5, 2026
Learn what happens when a home appraises below the purchase price in Michigan, including appraisal gaps, negotiation options and what buyers and sellers should expect.
Article discussing “Should You Sell Your House Before Buying Another One?”
By Heather Polites • August 5, 2026
Should you sell before buying another home? Learn the options for Michigan homeowners buying and selling at the same time, including contingencies and occupancy.
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By Heather Polites • August 4, 2026
Should you get a home inspection in Michigan? Learn what inspections cover, what happens when problems are found and what michigan home buyers should know.
Read the article Do You Need a REALTOR®? What We Actually Do written by Heather Polites, Realtor
By Heather Polites • August 4, 2026
Learn what a REALTOR® really does before, during and after a real estate transaction, and why professional representation matters when buying or selling a home in Michigan.
Article About What Happens After a Seller Accepts Your Offer on Buying a House in Michigan?
By Heather Polites • August 4, 2026
Offer accepted on a Michigan home? Learn what happens next, from earnest money and inspections to appraisal, title, closing and getting the keys.
Text overlay on a realtor meeting scene: “How Much Does It Cost to Sell Your Home in Michigan?”
By Heather Polites • August 4, 2026
Learn the typical costs of selling a home in Michigan using a $300,000 Grosse Ile example, including transfer taxes, title fees, commissions and seller net proceeds.
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By Heather Polites • March 11, 2026
Learn why Michigan property taxes can increase after buying a home and how Proposal A, taxable value and SEV affect Downriver homebuyers.
Comic-style woman thinking beside text: “Why Do Real Estate Search Sites Need Celebrities?” with city, house, and money icons
By Heather Polites • February 26, 2026
Have you ever noticed how often real estate search platforms rely on celebrity endorsements?
MBA Realty ad over beach and neighborhood, reading “Moving Downriver” and “Get the App Today” with app store icons
By Heather Polites • February 6, 2026
Why I Designed the Moving Downriver App for our Community...