Real estate agents remain in strong demand across Holland and West Michigan as buyers look for clear guidance in a fast-moving market. From neighborhood differences to lake-effect considerations, homebuyers rely on local expertise to avoid costly mistakes. As a Realtor with Five Star Real Estate Leaders, Garrett Senters helps buyers navigate pricing trends, inspections, and relocation needs with practical, area-specific knowledge.

Many buyers and sellers in Holland, Michigan are asking whether home prices are finally starting to drop. In this post, local realtor Garrett Senters breaks down what’s really happening in the West Michigan market, why more price reductions don’t equal a crash, and how today’s shift is leading to a more balanced and sustainable housing landscape.

Many buyers wonder whether real estate taxes are deductible, and the answer isn’t as simple as yes or no. In this post, Holland Michigan realtor Garrett Senters explains how property tax deductions work under the IRS SALT cap, what qualifies, what doesn’t, and how homebuyers can estimate their real savings before purchasing a home.

Many Holland homebuyers wonder whether “real estate taxes” and “property taxes” are the same thing. The short answer is yes — but the way Michigan calculates those taxes can dramatically change what you’ll actually pay after you buy. In this post, local realtor Garrett Senters breaks down how taxable value, SEV, and uncapping work in Holland so you can avoid surprises and make smarter buying decisions.