Live Tools
Real data, updated automaticallyInteractive, live-data tools — not static articles. Market comparisons and the vendor directory pull current numbers every time you open them.
West Michigan STR Regulatory Snapshot
Current permit requirements, caps, and ordinance status across all eight West Michigan lakeshore counties.
Compare Chicago Neighborhoods
Live close prices, days on market, and mortgage estimates side by side across any of Chicago's 118 neighborhoods.
Compare West Michigan Lakeshore Communities
Live close prices, days on market, and mortgage estimates side by side across Southwest Michigan's lakeshore communities, from Michiana to Manistee.
Rent vs. Buy Calculator
See which one saves you more money, in plain language, including the exact year buying pulls ahead.
First-Time Buyer Readiness Quiz
Answer 7 quick questions about your savings, credit, and timeline to get a readiness score and personalized next steps.
Moving & Closing Checklist
An interactive, timeline-organized checklist from 8 weeks out through after closing — your progress saves automatically.
Net Sheet Calculator
Estimate your net proceeds as a seller, or cash to close as a buyer — commissions, transfer taxes, title, and lender fees, with a printable PDF.
Capital Gains & Equity Estimator
See your real equity number, and whether federal capital gains tax might apply when you sell — cost basis, improvements, and the $250K/$500K exclusion.
Tax Proration Calculator
See exactly what a seller will owe a buyer at closing, day by day, based on the most recent tax bill.
Vendor Network
Trusted referrals, not paid placementsLenders, attorneys, home inspectors, and tradespeople I actually refer clients to — organized by trade type and filterable by market.
Guides & Articles
Written, updated periodicallyPlain-language write-ups on the buying, selling, and investing process — not live data, updated as things change rather than in real time.
For Buyers & Investors
Chicago Neighborhoods: A Buyer's Field Guide
What each neighborhood actually costs, who it's best for, and what won't show up in the listing description.
First-Time Buyer in Chicago: What I Tell Every New Client
Pre-approval, neighborhoods, attorney review, and multiple offers — the things that catch new buyers off guard.
Buying a Vacation Home in Southwest Michigan
STR regulations, financing differences, carrying costs, and how to choose the right lakeshore community.
Buying an STR Property in Southwest Michigan
Regulatory risk, license transferability, financing, property selection, and management realities.
STR Revenue Reality: What the Numbers Actually Show
Gross revenue vs. what you actually keep, occupancy reality, and how to build a pro forma that holds up.
Chicago Utility Setup Guide
Who to call for electricity, gas, water, and internet when you move to Chicago — providers, account setup, and what to expect at closing.
West Michigan Utility Setup Guide
How to set up utilities at your Michigan property — electricity, gas, water, waste, and internet by community.
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