Paul Dumke

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Paul Dumke,  in Stevensville
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About Me
I consider myself a Real Estate and Mortgage Consultant.

This is because I truly believe in guiding my clients toward what is really best for them now and in the future.



Real Estate

Designations are, e-pro and ABR
I am a life long resident of S.W. Michigan
I a certified internet and technologies expert pertaining to Real Estate.
Extensive training in buyers agency.
Extensive training and innovation of internet marketing of listings.
Expirence in financial Real Estate marketing.
Training in 1031 exchanges.
Knowledge of construction loan and land purchases.
I have special programs for builders.


Financial Side

Extensive training and study on credit scoring and credit repair.
Mortgage / Retirement planning.
Expirenced with government loans (FHA, VA, Rural Housing)
Graduate of Loan Officer training.
Many successful cash out refis to prevent debt overload.

Personally
I enjoy golf, riding my Harley, working on antique cars, and John Deere tractors.

My daughter and I enjoy spending time with her horses and our other animals.

We are members of the Buchanan Westerners Riding Club.

I am a member of South West Mi. Car Collectors.
Member and Trustee of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Member of Michiana Two Cylinder Club.
Member of Sons of the American Legion.
Registered as Notary Public.
I have been involved in organizing and volunteering in many local events and organizations.

I look forward to meeting and establishing relationships with many more people for years to come.
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Paul Dumke answered:
Debbie,
There are a lot of good answers to your question already, however we would need more information from you.
My best advice at this point would be to make sure the real estate professional you are working with is very familiar with the foreclosure process as well as short sales.
It`s a very confusing process, and not many agents REALLY know their stuff.

Paul - Thu Jul 10 2008, 13:00

How much value does a two car garage add to my home?

Paul Dumke answered:
Dan,
It will typically add $3000 + on up, depending on many factors, age, location, ect.
Generally, it`s much harder to sell a home with no garage at all.

Good question. - Wed May 28 2008, 11:03
Paul Dumke answered:
Monica,
Of course I`m partial, but Southwest Michigan has a lot to offer.
Hugging Lake Michigan shoreline we have great beaches, inland lakes, rivers, wineries, golf, and just some real scenic country. Primarily rural. - Thu May 22 2008, 10:26

Looking at the Galien Michigan area, how to proceed?

Paul Dumke answered:
Roberta,
I am an accredited buyers agent and e-pro.
I live in Buchanan and my office is in Stevensville. If you haven`t found help yet I would be happy to research the property and the comparable sales for you.
I have been a life long resident of the area.

Thank you! - Thu May 22 2008, 09:20
Paul Dumke answered:
Hopefully you are approved for an FHA 203k (rehab loan), when working with REOs.
Many banks I have worked with will not even respond to an offer with ANY contingencies, and many will not respond to goverment backed loan programs unless it`s rehab because they don`t want to deal with passing inspections or instituting repairs. - Thu May 22 2008, 08:58
My Listings
1375 Catherine Cir, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 1375 Cather…
$255,000
5 br  3 ba  
3255 W Valley View Drive, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 3255 W Vall…
$269,900
4 br  3.0 ba Listing Web Site
908 W Glendora Rd, Buchanan, MI 49107 908 W Glend…
$147,900
3 br  1.0 ba Listing Web Site
6715 Red Arrow Hwy, Stevensville, MI 49127 6715 Red Ar…
$325,000
4 br  2 ba  
2322 Paw Paw Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 2322 Paw Paw…
$129,900
2 br  1 ba  
View all 5 listings
Specialties
Buyers Agency, Second Home Markets, Lake Properties.
Experience
Latest:
Realtor for Core Real Estate
April 2008—present
Previous:
Loan Officer for Home Loan USA
January 2004—present
Previous:
Realtor for Avalon Brokers
January 2004—April 2008
Certifications & Awards
Southwest Michigan Production Awards, Internet technologies expert, Accredited buyers representitive.
Home Team customer satifaction award. Notary Public.
Interests
I enjoy serving the Harbor Country and Wine Country!
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