Schaub Team Blog
First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Program Revisited
Posted by Jamie Jewell on Feb 28 , 2023 - 08:09 am
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It’s been one year since the Michigan First-Time Home Buyer Savings Program was signed into law. We thought we’d delve into the top questions surrounding this program to help you determine if it could be a good fit for you or your family members. The savings plan was created to assist first-time home buyers with the purchase of their Michigan principal residence. Account funds may be used for the payment or reimbursement of eligible costs associated with the purchase of a single-family residence by a qualified beneficiary designated on the account.
Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department Announces New District Sanitary Code
Posted by Jamie Jewell on Jan 20 , 2023 - 08:11 am
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Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department announced a new, unified sanitary code for Benzie and Leelanau counties that, among other things, requires a well and septic system evaluation and inspection to be conducted prior to the transfer or sale of a property.
7 Home Repairs that are too Dangerous to DIY
Posted by Ismirelda Forst on Jan 20 , 2023 - 07:59 am
Making a few home repairs yourself can save you time and money, but certain projects can also come with some serious and often dangerous risks. Specific DIY projects can go wrong, resulting in injury or making the problem worse, which will cost you even more in the long run.
Namesake Sandwich Leads to Donation to Blessings in a Backpack
Posted by Jamie Jewell on Jan 14 , 2023 - 10:30 am
Last year, when Roger Schaub, Broker/Owner of Schaub Team Premier Realty walked into Lylah’s sandwich shop in Suttons Bay and saw that his favorite special “Grilled Tuna & Swiss” had been put on their permanent sandwich board as “Not Tuna Schauby” he was inspired.
National Houseplant Appreciation Day - Jan 10, 2023
Posted by Jamie Jewell on Jan 10 , 2023 - 10:37 am
National Houseplant Appreciation Day - Jan 10, 2023 reminds us of the benefits of sharing space at home and in our offices with some houseplants.
Home Sales Slow, Fetching Top Dollar
Posted by Alan Campbell, Leelanau Enterprise on Dec 29 , 2022 - 10:59 am
Realtors across Leelanau County are selling fewer homes, but many of those sales are providing big payouts for homeowners.
Mortgage Rates Drop as Inflation Eases Even More
Posted by Melissa Dittmann Tracey, Realtor Magazine on Dec 19 , 2022 - 07:36 am
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Economic news this week spelled better news for home buyers who are shopping for a mortgage, even after the Federal Reserve’s latest rate hike. Mortgage rates continued to dial back this week as new economic data showed inflation is further cooling off. Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.31% this week. Rates have been decreasing ever since hitting a high of 7.08% last month.
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