Permits and Regulations for Remodeling in Michigan: What You Need to Know
Before starting a remodeling project, it’s important to understand how permits and local regulations come into play. In Michigan, permits are required for many types of home improvements to ensure the work is safe, properly installed, and meets current building codes. While it may seem like an extra step, permits ultimately protect homeowners, especially when… Read more
Five Real Estate Investing Strategies to Build Income and Wealth
Real estate investing offers a range of opportunities for building income and long-term wealth, but success often depends on choosing the right strategy. Whether seeking active involvement or passive returns, investors have multiple paths to consider—each with its own advantages, risks, and time requirements. Understanding these options is key to aligning an investment approach with… Read more
Tick Surge in Michigan: Protect Your Property with Professional Mosquito & Tick Treatments
Michigan is seeing a significant increase in tick activity this year, with health officials reporting a sharp rise in Lyme disease cases—now exceeding 2,000 annually after nearly quadrupling in recent years. Warmer, wetter conditions have contributed to a surge in blacklegged tick populations, particularly across southeastern Michigan. Ticks are commonly found in wooded areas, tall… Read more
Celebrating National Mortgage Professional Month with EB Mortgage
September is National Mortgage Professional Month, a time to honor the people who work behind the scenes—and on the front lines—helping families and individuals achieve the dream of homeownership. At EB Mortgage in Grand Rapids, MI, we’re proud to be part of this tradition of service, expertise, and community commitment. Why This Month Matters The… Read more
Experts and Patients Advocate for Greater Glaucoma Awareness and Testing: The Silent Thief of Sight
The story of 43-year-old Shannon Davis underscores the urgency of regular eye check-ups. Glaucoma is responsible for irreversible vision loss by damaging the optic nerve, and it’s the leading cause of blindness worldwide. Davis, diagnosed with advanced glaucoma, experienced significant vision loss, rendering him legally blind, and he could not work or drive. After various… Read more
What is Conductive Paint?
Electrically conductive paint is created by mixing a conductive pigment into a non-conductive resin binder. Adhesion comes from the binder that holds the paint together, and conduction is formed from the filler pigment. Electrical charges move through the conductive fillers and work best when they are highly concentrated, shaped like flakes or tubes. Spheres are… Read more
Links Between Eye Health and Obesity
Despite the risks of obesity, it is a nationwide epidemic. Causing chronic diseases such as hypertension, stroke, diabetes, and more, obesity can also affect vision and overall eye health. Researchers at the Goldschleger Eye Institute at the Sheba Medical Center discovered a link between clinically obese individuals and serious eye diseases such as Age-Related Macular… Read more
Home Equity Statistics
Home equity is a hot topic lately, especially since home prices have escalated recently. In the second quarter of 2022, the average level of equity for homeowners with mortgages reached almost $300,000. Over the past five years, home equity has been skyrocketing, spurred into overdrive by the pandemic. According to the National Association of Realtors,… Read more
Key Criteria for Hiring Home Contractors
When it comes to home renovations, it’s imperative to hire a professional team you trust. Since remodeling is not necessarily within many homeowners’ skill sets, understanding how to hire the right company may seem daunting. If your project is extensive, hiring a general contractor will be your best bet, as they will lead a team… Read more
12 Signs of a Rodent Infestation
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) suggests homeowners this winter might notice an increase in rodent activity due to the forecasted wet weather conditions this season. Cindy Mannes, Vice President of Public Affairs for NPMA said, “Although it may seem like pest activity dies down during the fall and winter, homeowners need to be… Read more