Ted Westfall - Coldwell Banker Professionals

Thinking about buying a home with a pool? 🏡☀️
A beautiful backyard can be a huge bonus — but knowing what to look for during a tour can help you avoid costly surprises later. From pool equipment to safety features and maintenance, these details matter!
Watch before you dive into your next home search. 👀

🏡 Greater Lansing Real Estate Market Recap | May 2026 📈

May brought continued momentum to the Greater Lansing housing market as buyers and sellers took advantage of the busy spring season. From East Lansing to Dewitt, Grand Ledge, and beyond, well-maintained homes continued to generate strong interest.

✨ Market Highlights:
• New listings increased as more sellers entered the market
• Desirable homes moved quickly and attracted multiple buyers
• Buyers saw more inventory compared to earlier this year
• Pricing remained strong across many Greater Lansing communities

Whether you're planning to buy, sell, or invest, understanding local market trends is key to making smart real estate decisions.

Thinking about making a move in 2026? Let's connect and discuss your goals and what today's market means for you.

🍩🎉 NATIONAL DONUT DAY IS TOMORROW! 🎉🍩

If you're in the Lansing area, tomorrow is the perfect excuse to support some amazing local donut shops and treat yourself to a sweet start to the day. From classic glazed favorites to creative specialty creations, these local spots know how to make National Donut Day extra delicious.

Which Lansing donut shop is your go-to? 🍩👇 Let us know in the comments!

Tag a friend who owes you a donut and start planning tomorrow's donut run! 🚗💨

🎡🍗 Small town charm, BIG festival fun!
Gizzard Fest is back in Potterville bringing all the things we love — live music, carnival rides, amazing food, fireworks, parades, vendors, and yes… plenty of gizzards! 🙌
Grab your crew and spend the weekend making memories, dancing, eating, and soaking up one of Mid-Michigan’s most unique traditions. 🎶🎠✨
Who’s brave enough for the gizzard eating contest?! 👀👇

Spring market = more competition 🏡✨
If you’re thinking about selling, staging your home could be the difference between sitting on the market… or standing out immediately. A clean, bright, “buyer-ready” home helps buyers emotionally connect the moment they walk in — and that can lead to faster sales and stronger offers.

According to recent housing data:
✔️ Staged homes can sell significantly faster
✔️ Buyers find it easier to picture themselves living there
✔️ Even simple updates like decluttering, deep cleaning, and rearranging furniture can make a huge impact

The best part? Staging doesn’t have to mean a full luxury makeover. Sometimes the smallest changes create the biggest return.
Thinking about selling this spring? Let’s talk about what improvements will actually move the needle for your home. 🔑

✨ JUST SOLD ✨
📍915 Braman St, Lansing, MI

Another Lansing home officially off the market! 🏡🔑

Congratulations to our sellers on a successful closing and to the new homeowners ready to start their next chapter. From listing to closing day, this one is officially SOLD and we couldn’t be more excited for everyone involved!

Thinking about making a move in the Lansing area? Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing, let’s make your real estate goals happen.

A longtime MSU tradition returns 🎨🛍️💚

The Annual MSU Arts & Crafts Show is more than just a shopping event — it’s a celebration of creativity, community, and supporting local makers. Featuring high-quality handmade goods from talented artists and small business owners, this seasonal favorite is the perfect place to find unique gifts, seasonal décor, and one-of-a-kind treasures.

Even better? Every vendor booth fee supports the MSU University Activities Board, helping student leaders create free events and experiences that bring the Spartan community together.

✨ Spring Show: 250+ vendors & 40,000 attendees
✨ FREE admission, parking & entertainment

Grab your friends and make a day of it at MSU! 🌿

Art, music, food, and summer vibes all in one place 🎨☀️

The East Lansing Art Festival is back May 16–17, bringing downtown East Lansing to life with over 180 artists, live performances, interactive art experiences, and amazing local food vendors. Whether you’re searching for one-of-a-kind pieces, family-friendly fun, or the perfect weekend outing, this annual tradition is a must-visit.

📍 Downtown East Lansing
🗓️ May 16–17
🎶 Live entertainment all weekend
🎨 Juried artists from across North America

Who are you bringing with you? 👀