Imagine receiving a letter that your home—yes, the one you live in and have paid for—is no longer legally yours. It sounds like a bad movie plot, but for hundreds of homeowners across Michigan, it’s a very real nightmare. Deed fraud, also known as title theft, is on the rise, and it’s targeting some of […]
Author Archives: Michelle Thayer
Join Michelle and Charity, The Real Podcast Gals, as they break down the often shocking difference between what your lender says you can afford and what your budget can actually handle. With their signature straight-talk and humor, these veteran realtors with 20+ years of combined experience pull back the curtain on the hidden costs of […]
The Truth About Down Payments—No, You Don’t Need 20% For decades, one of the biggest myths in homebuying has been that you need a 20% down payment to purchase a house. While this might have been common advice once upon a time, the reality is that today’s buyers have far more options—and thankfully, most of […]
Episode 11: Setting Boundaries, Making Time for Yourself, and Avoiding Buyer/Seller Distractions In this extended episode, Michelle and Charity dive deep into the crucial topic of establishing healthy boundaries in both your professional and personal life. They share personal stories and practical tips on how carving out time for self-care actually leads to better client […]
Are you thinking of selling your home? The single most important decision you’ll make isn’t which agent to hire or what color to paint your front door — it’s how you price your property! Get this number wrong, and you could be leaving thousands of dollars on the table or watching your home sit on […]
Ready to sell your home this spring? As a realtor with over a decade of experience in our local market, I’ve seen what makes homes fly off the market – and what makes them sit. Let’s dive into your essential spring selling checklist that’ll help you maximize your home’s potential and attract those eager spring […]
🎙️ Get ready to see The Real Podcast Gals like you’ve never seen us before! Michelle and Charity are ditching the real estate talk for one special episode to bring you pure, unfiltered fun with our first-ever R.E.A.L. Bloopers Special! Ever wonder what happens when we’re NOT talking market trends and mortgage rates? From our […]
Need your morning dose of real estate reality? Michelle and Charity are serving up the hot coffee talk about what actually fills your days as a new agent! From breaking down those infamous commission splits to the monthly fees nobody warned you about – we’re spilling the beans they won’t tell you in real estate […]
Hey there, future real estate rockstars! Michelle here, and Charity and I are serving up a double shot of reality about what it really takes to make it in this business. Tired of those Instagram reels showing realtors just handing over keys and cashing fat commission checks? Yeah, we thought so. In Part 1 of […]
Market Reality Check – Finding Success in Today’s Price Point Puzzle