Grand Rapids has a lot of older housing. Census estimates put the median year built for Grand Rapids homes in the early 1950s, and more than a third of homes were built before 1940. The city requires rentals to be registered and inspected for a certificate of compliance, and pre-1978 rentals follow lead-safe paint rules. If you own a Grand Rapids house that needs work or comes with tenants, we'll make you a cash offer as-is.
We buy houses in all 50 states. These are just some of the areas we serve. Don't see your city? We still want to hear from you.
Grand Rapids neighborhoods we buy in
We buy across the city, including Heritage Hill, Eastown, East Hills, Creston, Belknap Lookout, John Ball Park, West Grand, Roosevelt Park, Garfield Park, Alger Heights, Baxter and the Southeast neighborhoods. We also buy in nearby Wyoming, Kentwood, Walker, Grandville and elsewhere in Kent County.
What we see in Grand Rapids houses
- Historic homes. Heritage Hill is a locally designated historic district, and most exterior changes there need Historic Preservation Commission approval.
- Older systems. Original wiring, plumbing, boilers and lead paint in pre-war homes.
- Lake-effect winters. Heavy snow and freeze-thaw cycles are hard on roofs, gutters and basements.
- Rental compliance. Registration, inspections and lead-safe paint rules for older rentals.
Why Grand Rapids owners sell to us
We hear from landlords who are done with inspections and turnovers, heirs settling a family home, and owners who have moved away. Because Michigan property taxes "uncap" after a sale, some owners also want an offer that already accounts for the new owner's higher tax bill.
See our pages for an inherited house, probate, a house that needs repairs, being a tired landlord, or a vacant house.
Probate and foreclosure in Grand Rapids
Estates for Kent County residents go through the Kent County Probate Court. Most Michigan foreclosures are by advertisement, followed by a sheriff's sale and usually a six-month redemption period. See our Michigan page.
Questions Grand Rapids sellers ask
My rental doesn't have a current certificate of compliance. Can I sell?
Yes. We buy as-is and handle the compliance work after closing.
Will you buy a house in Heritage Hill that needs exterior work?
Yes. We take on the historic approvals and repairs after we buy.
Can I sell during the redemption period after a sheriff's sale?
Often, yes. Call us as soon as you can, because time is short.