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Helping West Michigan buyers and sellers make smart moves without the pressure.

Buying or selling a home comes with a lot of decisions. I help people in Grand Rapids and the surrounding West Michigan communities understand their options, make a clear plan, and move forward without the drama, panic, or mystery math.

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Recently Sold
A few recent West Michigan moves I’ve had the privilege to help with.

RECENTLY SOLD

CLIENT REVIEWS

"Jason is the best person my wife and I have ever worked with! He’s knowledgeable and works hard for you. I will recommend him always when it comes to buying and selling a home."

Basit I, Hudsonville, MI

This listing is now pending sale! If you're interested in buying or selling your home, don't hesitate to reach out at (616) 821-4799.

This listing is now pending sale! If you're interested in buying or selling your home, don't hesitate to reach out at (616) 821-4799.

Stowevalley is officially under contract.
Always grateful to help good homes find their next chapter. If you’ve been watching this neighborhood or wondering what your own home might do in the current market, I’m happy to talk it through.
616-821-4799

Stowevalley is officially under contract.
Always grateful to help good homes find their next chapter. If you’ve been watching this neighborhood or wondering what your own home might do in the current market, I’m happy to talk it through.
616-821-4799

Good news for my sellers — S Norwalk is officially under contract.
If you’ve been watching this one or wondering what homes are doing in this area, I’m always happy to talk through what’s available or what your home might be worth.
You can reach me at 616-821-4799.

Good news for my sellers — S Norwalk is officially under contract.
If you’ve been watching this one or wondering what homes are doing in this area, I’m always happy to talk through what’s available or what your home might be worth.
You can reach me at 616-821-4799.

New listing in Millbrook.
First time available in over 30 years, this well maintained Grand Rapids home offers an updated kitchen, bright living spaces, a sun room overlooking the backyard, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and flexible lower level space.
The large backyard, deck, and storage shed give you room to relax, garden, entertain, or simply enjoy the extra space.

New listing in Millbrook.
First time available in over 30 years, this well maintained Grand Rapids home offers an updated kitchen, bright living spaces, a sun room overlooking the backyard, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and flexible lower level space.
The large backyard, deck, and storage shed give you room to relax, garden, entertain, or simply enjoy the extra space.

Princeton Estates

Princeton Estates

Quick question for you…
Are you the first one in your neighborhood to cut the grass
or the one who waits to see how everyone else is playing it?
No judgment either way. Just curious.
Happy Spring.

Quick question for you…
Are you the first one in your neighborhood to cut the grass
or the one who waits to see how everyone else is playing it?
No judgment either way. Just curious.
Happy Spring.

If you're looking for a 4 bedroom home in Southfield, this new listing could be the one! Click for more pictures and information. Show someone who might be interested or call me at (616) 821-4799!

If you're looking for a 4 bedroom home in Southfield, this new listing could be the one! Click for more pictures and information. Show someone who might be interested or call me at (616) 821-4799!

New Hudsonville Listing

New Hudsonville Listing

This time of year, we all have that one thing we can’t live without.
A working fireplace
A well-stocked hot chocolate drawer
🐾Heated floors the dog thinks are his
💤Or… the same Bills hoodie Santa’s been wearing since October
It’s the little comforts that get us through the long nights.
What's yours?

This time of year, we all have that one thing we can’t live without.
A working fireplace
A well-stocked hot chocolate drawer
🐾Heated floors the dog thinks are his
💤Or… the same Bills hoodie Santa’s been wearing since October
It’s the little comforts that get us through the long nights.
What's yours?

🏡 769 homes for sale in Kent County (up from 694 last year)
📈 $344,900 median sale price (up 1.5%)
📊 1.6 months of inventory = still a seller-skewed market
If you’re watching the market, this is the moment to get clarity, not just headlines.

🏡 769 homes for sale in Kent County (up from 694 last year)
📈 $344,900 median sale price (up 1.5%)
📊 1.6 months of inventory = still a seller-skewed market
If you’re watching the market, this is the moment to get clarity, not just headlines.

Two weeks till Christmas and I just want to say thank you.
Thank you for the referrals, the late night texts about offers, and the “quick questions” about taxes, value, and whether that basement room really counts as a bedroom. My business lives on relationships and referrals here in West Michigan, not billboards, and if you shared my name with someone this year you are the reason I get to keep helping people buy and sell around Grand Rapids.
I am already sketching out how to serve you better in 2026 with clearer West Michigan market updates, honest pricing conversations, and practical homeowner tips. What would be most helpful next year — quick market check ins, simple homeowner checklists, or just a real person to text when you are not sure what to do with your house?

Two weeks till Christmas and I just want to say thank you.
Thank you for the referrals, the late night texts about offers, and the “quick questions” about taxes, value, and whether that basement room really counts as a bedroom. My business lives on relationships and referrals here in West Michigan, not billboards, and if you shared my name with someone this year you are the reason I get to keep helping people buy and sell around Grand Rapids.
I am already sketching out how to serve you better in 2026 with clearer West Michigan market updates, honest pricing conversations, and practical homeowner tips. What would be most helpful next year — quick market check ins, simple homeowner checklists, or just a real person to text when you are not sure what to do with your house?

New Home In Kentwood

New Home In Kentwood

🥳🍗 Welcome to West Michigan Raising Cane’s 🍗🥳
Grand Rapids just got a little crispier. After watching Lansing get all the love, Cane’s finally picked Kentwood for its first West Michigan spot. If you have never tried the chicken fingers and sauce, this might be your week.
And Cane’s is not alone. In the last decade we have watched:
🍰 Cheesecake Factory move into Woodland Mall
🎮 Dave and Buster’s light up 28th Street
🔥 Chick fil A bring that three day line on M 6
🍕 Buddy’s bring Detroit style pizza west
National chains are finally catching up to what we already know. Grand Rapids and Holland are where it is at.
So are you Team Cane’s, Team Local, or just Team Hungry Who is checking it out this week 👇

🥳🍗 Welcome to West Michigan Raising Cane’s 🍗🥳
Grand Rapids just got a little crispier. After watching Lansing get all the love, Cane’s finally picked Kentwood for its first West Michigan spot. If you have never tried the chicken fingers and sauce, this might be your week.
And Cane’s is not alone. In the last decade we have watched:
🍰 Cheesecake Factory move into Woodland Mall
🎮 Dave and Buster’s light up 28th Street
🔥 Chick fil A bring that three day line on M 6
🍕 Buddy’s bring Detroit style pizza west
National chains are finally catching up to what we already know. Grand Rapids and Holland are where it is at.
So are you Team Cane’s, Team Local, or just Team Hungry Who is checking it out this week 👇

One day it’s rakes and hoodies, the next it’s snowflakes… and then somehow it’s shorts again. Mid November in West Michigan never disappoints 🍂❄️☀️

While we swap pumpkin spice for peppermint mochas, the local market’s staying hot. Homes are still moving fast — 6 days median — and strong offers are still on the table.

Cooler weather tends to bring out the coziest home dreams… and the most motivated movers.

What’s one thing that makes your house feel like home this time of year? 🏡☕️

One day it’s rakes and hoodies, the next it’s snowflakes… and then somehow it’s shorts again. Mid November in West Michigan never disappoints ��🍂❄️☀️

While we swap pumpkin spice for peppermint mochas, the local market’s staying hot. Homes are still moving fast — 6 days median — and strong offers are still on the table.

Cooler weather tends to bring out the coziest home dreams… and the most motivated movers.

What’s one thing that makes your house feel like home this time of year? 🏡☕️

First snow on the lawn, but the market isn’t frozen.
Kent County’s still moving — just more strategically.
📈 Average sale price: $429,021
⏳ Days on market: 23
🏡 Active single-family listings: up 12.5% from last October
More selection. More equity in play. And yes, serious buyers are still in the mix.
It might be chilly out there, but smart moves are still happening every day.
Thinking ahead to 2026? Let’s map out a plan while the market's steady.

First snow on the lawn, but the market isn’t frozen.
Kent County’s still moving — just more strategically.
📈 Average sale price: $429,021
⏳ Days on market: 23
🏡 Active single-family listings: up 12.5% from last October
More selection. More equity in play. And yes, serious buyers are still in the mix.
It might be chilly out there, but smart moves are still happening every day.
Thinking ahead to 2026? Let’s map out a plan while the market's steady.

The market might be quieter, but it is still moving.
Prices are strong. Inventory is creeping up.
Equity is doing its job.

For move up buyers, this is one of those windows where smart planning pays off.

The market does not hibernate — and neither should your strategy.

The market might be quieter, but it is still moving.
Prices are strong. Inventory is creeping up.
Equity is doing its job.

For move up buyers, this is one of those windows where smart planning pays off.

The market does not hibernate — and neither should your strategy.

Behind every move is a moment that sparks it.
Sometimes it is squeezing into the hallway with half the neighborhood before school.
What is yours?

Behind every move is a moment that sparks it.
Sometimes it is squeezing into the hallway with half the neighborhood before school.
What is yours?

The 2026 Housing Outlook → Less chaos. More opportunity for smart moves.
Kent County’s sitting around $360K median, $431K average, and just 1.5 months of inventory.
It’s not a market of extremes — it’s a market of strategy.
If you’ve been wondering when the balance returns… this might be it.

https://www.mykcm.com/shareable-content/blog/2026-housing-market-outlook

The 2026 Housing Outlook → Less chaos. More opportunity for smart moves.
Kent County’s sitting around $360K median, $431K average, and just 1.5 months of inventory.
It’s not a market of extremes — it’s a market of strategy.
If you’ve been wondering when the balance returns… this might be it.

https://www.mykcm.com/shareable-content/blog/2026-housing-market-outlook

Fun fact 🌱
Broccoli isn’t found in the wild — it’s man-made.
Generations of farmers shaped it into something better.
Kind of like what happens when you buy a house.
The walls, floors, and address are just the start — you’re the one who makes it feel like home.
Paint colors, laughter, late-night snacks, muddy shoes… it’s all part of the recipe.
Home doesn’t just exist. We build it.

Fun fact 🌱
Broccoli isn’t found in the wild — it’s man-made.
Generations of farmers shaped it into something better.
Kind of like what happens when you buy a house.
The walls, floors, and address are just the start — you’re the one who makes it feel like home.
Paint colors, laughter, late-night snacks, muddy shoes… it’s all part of the recipe.
Home doesn’t just exist. We build it.

❄️ Winter-Proof with a Wink
Michigan winter is coming (we know, we know 😅). Now’s the time to knock out those not-so-glamorous fall chores that actually protect your home’s value.
Clear the gutters before leaves turn into ice dams. Shut off and drain the outdoor faucets (burst pipes are scarier than any Halloween movie). Get the furnace serviced. Trim back those overhanging branches before the heavy snow shows up.
A little effort now can save you from costly repairs and chilly headaches later – and it means you can sip hot cocoa by the fire without a care in the world. Your future self, bundled up in a puffy coat, will thank you.

❄️ Winter-Proof with a Wink
Michigan winter is coming (we know, we know 😅). Now’s the time to knock out those not-so-glamorous fall chores that actually protect your home’s value.
Clear the gutters before leaves turn into ice dams. Shut off and drain the outdoor faucets (burst pipes are scarier than any Halloween movie). Get the furnace serviced. Trim back those overhanging branches before the heavy snow shows up.
A little effort now can save you from costly repairs and chilly headaches later – and it means you can sip hot cocoa by the fire without a care in the world. Your future self, bundled up in a puffy coat, will thank you.

Equity’s strong. Homes are moving.
Inventory’s still tight.
And move-up buyers? They’re watching closely 👀

If you’ve been waiting for the right time…
this fall might be it. 🍂

Let’s talk strategy.

Equity’s strong. Homes are moving.
Inventory’s still tight.
And move-up buyers? They’re watching closely 👀

If you’ve been waiting for the right time…
this fall might be it. 🍂

Let’s talk strategy.

Phil Dunphy once said he wanted to live a “double life.”
Most REALTORS® already do — one for our clients, and one where we pretend we don’t check emails at 10:47 PM. 😉

Phil Dunphy once said he wanted to live a “double life.”
Most REALTORS® already do — one for our clients, and one where we pretend we don’t check emails at 10:47 PM. 😉

Fall buyers = pumpkin patch energy: picky, but ready to choose the right one.
If you’ve been waiting for the “right time,” this might be it. DM me “fall plan” and I’ll help you make the next move easy. 🍂

Fall buyers = pumpkin patch energy: picky, but ready to choose the right one.
If you’ve been waiting for the “right time,” this might be it. DM me “fall plan” and I’ll help you make the next move easy. 🍂

PENDING ✔️
Right home. Right plan. Right now.

PENDING ✔️
Right home. Right plan. Right now.

Crash? Correction? Or just headlines doing what headlines do?
If you’ve been waiting for home prices to tank, you might be waiting a while — like 90s-boy-band-reunion long.
The data says prices are holding steady — even ticking up in most areas. Here in Kent County, the median sale price is up 7.6% year over year.
Experts don’t see a crash ahead, just slower, more sustainable growth. Translation: a healthier market, not a free fall.

Crash? Correction? Or just headlines doing what headlines do?
If you’ve been waiting for home prices to tank, you might be waiting a while — like 90s-boy-band-reunion long.
The data says prices are holding steady — even ticking up in most areas. Here in Kent County, the median sale price is up 7.6% year over year.
Experts don’t see a crash ahead, just slower, more sustainable growth. Translation: a healthier market, not a free fall.

Timeless 90s charm meets everyday comfort in this well-cared-for Princeton Estates two-story — the perfect blend of space, light, and location.

Timeless 90s charm meets everyday comfort in this well-cared-for Princeton Estates two-story — the perfect blend of space, light, and location.

The story behind the numbers 👇
🏡 Homes for sale are up this year — finally giving buyers a few more options.
📈 Average sales prices keep climbing, showing how strong equity still is.
⏱️ Days on market? Up slightly to 22 — meaning well-priced homes are still moving quickly.
The market hasn’t slowed down — it’s ever-evolving.
If you’re thinking about a move-up or timing your next step, I can help you read what these numbers really mean for your neighborhood.

The story behind the numbers 👇
🏡 Homes for sale are up this year — finally giving buyers a few more options.
📈 Average sales prices keep climbing, showing how strong equity still is.
⏱️ Days on market? Up slightly to 22 — meaning well-priced homes are still moving quickly.
The market hasn’t slowed down — it’s ever-evolving.
If you’re thinking about a move-up or timing your next step, I can help you read what these numbers really mean for your neighborhood.

3 Reasons Move-Up Buyers Are Winning

3 Reasons Move-Up Buyers Are Winning

Overpricing = sitting.
Smart pricing = sold + moving forward.
The market hasn’t slowed down — it’s ever-evolving — and pricing right is how you stay ahead.

Overpricing = sitting.
Smart pricing = sold + moving forward.
The market hasn’t slowed down — it’s ever-evolving — and pricing right is how you stay ahead.

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