As prospective homebuyers gear up for the spring 2026 season, it’s important to understand the current market conditions. At Eastbrook Homes, we partner with local lenders to capture their expertise and exclusive offerings for our customers. Considerations like interest rate trends, home availability, and community stability all play critical factors in the decision to buy, … Read more
Are you ready to buy a home, but aren’t sure where to start? Congratulations! Knowing you’re ready is the first step. Buying a home – especially your first home – can feel overwhelming. This is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make for your future, so it’s important to navigate the home-buying process carefully. … Read more
How much does it cost to build a house? This is often the first question buyers ask before setting out to build a home. There is a common misconception that asking home builders what the “cost per square foot” is will deliver the answer. But the cost to build a house in Michigan isn’t a … Read more
Do you consider your outdoor living spaces to be a key part of your home? If so, you’re not alone. With the rise in remote work (from 6% to 16% since the pandemic!) and people spending more time at home, there’s been a major push to make outdoor spaces more livable year-round. Even in four-season … Read more
The real estate market has undergone a change or two since COVID first showed up in our news feed. From record sales all year round, to a bit of a slowdown after interest rates rose, and finally a general leveling out in the new year, a lot of people are wondering, “When should I start … Read more
Christmas Lights & Cocoa Event Series Winter holidays in West Michigan are some of the most picturesque, festive times of the entire year. Featuring snow-capped lakeside shops and shorelines, dozens of Christmas tree farms, cozy cityscape cafes, and bragging rights as the setting of award-winning children’s tale The Polar Express, the West Michigan area offers … Read more
Discover Byron Center’s Walnut Ridge Nestled just south of Grand Rapids, Michigan lies the vibrant, family-friendly community of Byron Center. One of the fastest growing towns in Western Michigan, Byron Center boasts award-winning schools, plentiful recreational activities, shopping and restaurants on every corner, and an exciting, brand new addition to the neighborhood – Eastbrook Homes’ … Read more
Selling the Old while Building the New On a recent episode of At Home with Eastbrook Homes, host Eric Hultgren talked with Eastbrook Homes Sales Agent, Kurt Suidinski, to discuss the strategy of selling your existing home while building a new one. Planning and Strategy With the housing market still hot and homes selling … Read more
Things are Heating Up: Market Update As we reach the middle of the summer heat, things in the market have also been warming up. On a recent Fox17 Trusted Advisor segment with Eastbrook Homes VP of Sales and Marketing, Joshua McGraw, we learned why this summer is a great time to build a new home … Read more
At Home with Kayla Klug This week on the Eastbrook Homes blog, we will be tuning in to the At Home with Eastbrook Homes podcast as host Eric Hultgren talks with Eastbrook homeowner and entrepreneur, Kayla Klug. Kayla is the CEO of The Minted Grove, which she runs out of the Birkshire model Eastbrook … Read more
At Home with Eastbrook, Featuring our very own Jeff Costello Welcome back to another episode of At Home with Eastbrook featuring Sales Agent, Jeff Costello. Jeff and Eric Hultgren discuss the highs and lows of today’s market covering inventory, interest rates, and how to get ahead when house hunting. You’ll also hear Jeff share … Read more
How Eastbrook Empowers Home Buyers with a Virtual Media Hub Although there have been a lot of positive developments regarding the pandemic this year, Covid-19 still creates a lot of roadblocks for industries where human interaction is necessary to complete a project. That challenge led Eastbrook Homes’ Marketing Manager, Sarah Titus, to dream up a … Read more
