Eastbrook Homes should have been a 5 star experience. It's what they advertise, and what I trusted…read morethey would provide. Eastbrook homes let us down with our unscrupulous realtor, Kurt Suidinski. He was a 1/5 star experience. Kurt gives off terrible vibes because he is disingenuous, deceptive, and will say anything for a sale. He is greedy and has (point blank) told me lies that he later on denied. Come to find out after moving in, almost *everyone* has a Kurt story. Let me tell you, none of them are good. I think what I despise most about Kurt was how he disrespected me and low key bullied me/ gaslighted me when I challenged him on why he didn't cut my realtor in on her hard earned portion of the sale. I distinctly remember him telling me, "I should go home and have a glass of wine, and let the men (meaning he and my husband) handle this." When I queried if he was acting this way to avoid splitting the commission, I remember commenting on why his ears were turning beat red? I guess someone has blood pressure issues. Thank God, Kurt told me to stay out of it. My husband went to the Vice President of sales and got my realtor her commission. Thanks for leaving it to the men, Kurt. Great suggestion! Honestly, I was so disillusioned with Eastbrook as Kurt was the first point of reference, the newly hired interior designer was not very helpful. I basically picked out the whole house myself in 3 hours or less. It would've been fun to have someone to bounce ideas off of, but oh well. Chad, the building manager saved the day. I was initially leary thinking all the employees at Eastbrook were Kurt incarnate but Chad reassured me he was different. Chad lived up to his promise and gave *excellent* customer service. He's a nice and straight to the point kind of guy that is approachable, easy to talk to and genuinely wants the customer to be happy. He does a great job managing the contractors and has an eye for detail. Chad was a 5/5 star experience. Thanks Chad! If I could do it again, I would have found a different realtor. I hear good things about Jonah, he was kind on closing day and we appreciated Kurt's absence, as it made the closing a more joyful experience for us. Jonah and Chad could easily make Eastbrook a 5 star experience. Too bad Kurt got in the way with his dishonesty and greed. Oh well. The whole community at Lowing Woods has a "Kurt story" yet he's still working there. I suppose it's a good ole boys club and I should just shut up and have a glass of wine per Kurt's instructions. Ewww. Thanks to Chad, Jonah and the Vice President of Eastbrook that forced Kurt to do the right thing. We appreciate the 30 day paint touch up as part of the Eastbrook promise and the year warranty which we used to replace warping deck wood and a few other minor fixes in the house. We love our house and our community. Overall, happy to have worked with Eastbrook regardless of the rough start with Kurt. Avoid Kurt from the beginning and you'll have a much better experience. Good luck with your build!

We are a four time Eastbrook builders client. They have brought up communities on many levels in…read moretheir neighborhoods and the communities. Eastbrook builders homes stand the test of time. That's why they've been around since 1967.

Matt of Forest Hills Homes is a quality builder and great to work with. We purchased the home he…read morebuilt and have lived and loved it for 2 years so far. It is beautiful and well thought out, but it was also so well built, we have had no problems. The mud room and playrooms have been great for our growing family, and the flex room with en-suite bath has been invaluable for us as we have been forced to work from home since the pandemic. This new year we hired Matt to come back and complete our unfinished basement. Together we designed our ideal space and have a basement of our dreams, with a beautiful bar, including a butcher block island and open shelving, a custom fireplace, and beautiful tiled rain-shower bath. The craftsmanship is top quality. Matt is easy to work with and adapting to a few changes I made along the way. We are so thankful for our forever home.

My wife and I had a fantastic experience building our home with Arn and his wife Kimberly. We first…read moremet Arn years ago during a Parade of Homes tour, and his engineering background and expertise in energy efficient, healthy home design really stood out. When we were ready to build, they helped us find the perfect site and worked with us to design a custom home that met both our needs and the strict requirements of our HOA community. As licensed real estate professionals, they also guided us through preparing and selling our previous home. What really sets them apart is their ongoing support -- even after more than two years in our new home, they still stop by to answer questions and check in. They're knowledgeable, trustworthy, and genuinely enjoyable to work with.

We met Arn and Kimberly while attending the Parade of Homes.  We were nearing retirement and…read moreweighing our options regarding housing.  We loved their house featured that year, plus their willingness to help with finding a lot and selling our existing home. Arn and Kimberly consistently  go above and beyond the norm to help the customer.  When we found a potential lot, Arn was willing to look at it and evaluate it for suitability. During the entire building process, Arn was excellent at communicating progress and answering questions.  When little things went wrong, he immediately took steps to correct them. We would not hesitate to recommend McIntyre Builders to anyone desiring a quality built, energy efficient home.

My wife and I completed our custom home build with Buffum Homes, and I cannot fully express how…read morepleased we have been with the whole process with their team. This was a project for us nearly a year in the making as we interviewed different builders and toured different developments. Buffum stood out from the start with their responsiveness, quality and attention to detail. Being able to get in at the beginning of the new phase in their Planters Ridge development was a bonus as we were able to get the exact home site we wanted. We started the process with Josh Buffum who walked us through the design phase, costs, contracting, etc. and was always patient and responsive in enduring our many questions (we don't build a new home every day!). We then moved to the build process and our project manager, Brian, was simply stellar. He regularly went above and beyond in supporting our build. With significant building experience himself, he was not only a project manager but also a valuable advisor and advocate for us through the whole process. If something needed to get done, Brian made sure it got done. We simply could not have done this project without him. I have to also mention Lindsey in the Buffum office who managed our account charges and summary, among other things, through the process. She was an invaluable resource for us and was always available to answer any of our questions. And you won't find a more upbeat and friendly person in the company! We also used Buffum Homes to sell our current home. Norm Buffum stepped in at that point and provided similar stellar support answering our many questions and helping us navigate the selling process, all while getting us an above asking price offer! I could go on, but suffice it to say, we wholeheartedly recommend Buffum Homes to anyone considering building or purchasing a new home! A great company and even better people!

Buffum Homes sets the standard for high-end construction. They seamlessly incorporate the latest…read moremodern trends while ensuring every property features a unique, custom touch. For anyone ready to move into a quality-built dream home, look no further!

Horrible group of realtors. Will say anything to get the sale. Misled the buyer during the offer…read morenegotiation, seems to be in cahoots with other agencies to inflate sale prices and hide defects in homes, having the seller lie on the real estate disclosure "because a house at this price point would sell regardless of condition" in this opportunistic market. The broker is horrible, lack of empathy, never got back to me after stating she would bring my concerns to the listing agency. DO NOT USE THIS AGENCY TO BUY OR SELL!!! BEWARE!! They are all liars.

Cheryl Grant is the BEST!! She is worth every penny. Cheryl made the process of selling and…read morebuying our home so easy. If you're having a hard time getting a home you want in this aggressive market, I highly recommend Cheryl! If you are having a hard time selling your home, Cheryl and her team will give you the advice you need, to get your house sold. I've worked with a few different realtors, and Cheryl tops them all by far!!

We decided to re-do our kitchen between Thanksgiving and Christmas... in Michigan…read more.. Thanks to Payne Restoration, that process was smooth, easy, and the results were amazing. Every person who has been to our house since is amazed at the transformation and what a 'statement piece' the kitchen has become. A+++

We recently had our main level kitchen and living room remodeled by Payne Restoration. We couldn't…read morebe happier! They were very courteous and careful while working on our house. The work was completed on schedule and with a great deal of skill. Eric presented ideas in the planning stage which helped us get maximum utilization of our living space. The project manager kept us informed and updated on what was going to be done next. He made it very clear that he wanted us to be happy with the project and they would not consider it finished until we were completely satisfied. We are planning our next project with Payne Restoration in the near future.

Tom Girardot and his team at Team Mortgage was hands down 5+ star rating!! I can not speak highly…read moreenough about Tom and his dedicated group going above and beyond for me to get financed for the home of my dreams!! I had been turned down by banks in my area... due to not having a "Perfect Credit Score". I thought I would not get financed, but Team Mortgage changed all of that and I'm happy to say Tom made it possible for me to own my own home without a ridiculously high interest rate. Tom and his staff offered OUTSTANDING Customer Service, Communication, Dedication, and Detail to me and my loan!! I cannot say enough about how much I appreciate Tom and his team of professionals going the extra mile for me to make sure my loan approval, processing, and closure went smoothly and stress-free!! Without Team Mortgage I would still be renting - WORDS CAN'T EXPRESS ENOUGH GRATITUDE TO TOM & HIS STAFF FOR THEIR DEDICATION & HARD WORK THAT MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO SAY "Home Sweet Home" to my new house!! Thank you Tom Girardot & your entire team at Team Mortgage- YOU GUY'S ROCK! Keep up the outstanding service!!

Tom Giradot has screwed us over royally. Because he refused to let his team take on any jobs he was…read more"worn out" and didn't pay attention to the tax bracket our house was in. Now, the past 6 months, during a pandemic we are paying an extra $700 a month and we can't do a thing about it unless we completely refinance. And that doesnt include the extra few thousand we had to pay for city taxes and could only get resolved after almost a year because the committee overseeing that issue meets twice a year. And because it is out of his hands there are zero repercussions for him. Oh and he also lost all of our paperwork then forgot we even gave it to him. Thankfully it was eventually found. Go ANYWHERE ELSE.