Rockford Michigan Absorption Report ~ Feb 2009

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Terry & Bonnie

Current Absorption Rate for Rockford Michigan is 16.7 months

on average, which means if no new listings come on the market,

it will take 16.7 months to sell current inventory.

Pebbles Park

The under $200K market is moving faster than the over $200K.

Less than $200,000 Since July 1, 2008

168 Active Listings under $200,000 in Rockford MI

Sold Rockford Homes 102

Average sold price $ 140,296

High sold price $200,000

Low sold price $40,000

Average Sold Price/SqFt $91.21

Over $ 200,000 Rockford MI Homes

139 Active Rockford MI Listings

Sold Rockford Homes 17

Average Rockford List Price: $ 345,721

Average Rockford Sold Price: $ 310,740

High Sold Price $ 515,000

Low Sold Price $215,000

Even though inventories are still high in this market, the absorption

rate is inching downward. Last month, over 18 months of homes to

sell, and this month only 16 months. You still have to have your

home priced correctly. Over-priced homes will not sell in this buyer’s

market.

If you have any questions about a Rockford or

Grand Rapids MI homes, please contact me directly.

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Photo of Pebbles Park – Downtown Rockford by Bonnie Westbrook

Top Home Buys ~ East Grand Rapids MI ~ Feb 2009

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Terry & Bonnie

We have gathered a list of the top East Grand RapidsHouses to buy

based on price per square foot. Please notethat this list can change daily

as some homes sell, prices areadjusted and other homes come on the

market.Check back often or just subscribe to our blog to get up-to-date

local real estate information that you want to know.

East Grand Rapids homes for sale

The total square footage is noted here, although only the main floors are

used to figure price per square foot.

February 2009 BEST BUY East Grand Rapids Homes

Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $54.31 to $96.65

Highest List Price – $399,900

Lowest List Price – $ 47,900

The Top East GR Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

706 Rosewood Ave $ 132,900 1676 Sq Ft $79.30/SqFt

1549 Rosalind Rd $139,900 2094 Sq Ft $77.46/SqFt

2218 Lake Dr. $139,900 1900 Sq Ft $87.88/SqFt

1448 Eastlawn Rd $ 47,900 882 Sq Ft $54.31/SqFt

2701 Albert Dr $ 99,900 1571 Sq Ft $93.28/SqFt

1151 Idema Dr $129,900 1344 Sq Ft $96.65/SqFT

2610 Richards Dr $ 163,900 1716 Sq Ft $95.51/SqFt

1635 Breton Road $160,000 2300 Sq Ft $84.21/SqFt

1408 Edgewood Ave $175,000 1874 Sq Ft $93.38/SqFt

1406 Laurel Ave SE $169,900 2000 Sq Ft $84.95/SqFt

1638 Wealthy St SE $169,900 2400 Sq Ft $80.90/SqFt

2946 Cascade Road $159,900 2280 Sq Ft $70.13/SqFt

2101 Lake Dr SE $187,500 1976 Sq Ft $94.89/SqFt

2150 Anderson Dr SE $219,000 3322 Sq Ft $78.89/SqFt

1341 Cornell Dr SE $269,900 3820 Sq Ft $77.78/SqFt

2470 Lake Dr SE $279,950 3143 Sq Ft $89.07/SqFt

244 Morningside Dr $187,900 1946 Sq Ft $96.56/SqFt

2131 Robinson Road $399,900 4300 Sq Ft $93.00/SqFt

*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and not habitable

as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.*

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East Grand Rapids Top Home Buys ~ January 2009

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Terry & Bonnie

We have gathered a list of the top East Grand Rapids

Houses to buy. Please note that this list can change daily

as some homes sell, prices are adjusted and other homes

come on the market. Check back often or just subscribe

to our blog to get up-to-date local real estate information

that you want to know.

East Grand Rapids homes for sale
The total square footage is noted here, although only the

main floors are used to figure price per square foot. The

lowest price/Sq Ft range from $69.74 to $99.95 here.

The lowest list price is $99,900 and the highest list price is

$399,900 for January 2009 BEST BUY Homes in East

Grand Rapids.

The Top East GR Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

1112 Lake Grove Ave SE $ 99,900 1784 Sq Ft $77.80/SqFt

647 Rosewood Ave $120,000 1392 Sq Ft $86.21/SqFt

2730 Cascade Road $132,500 2060 Sq Ft $69.74/SqFt

1406 Laurel Ave SE $169,900 2000 Sq Ft $84.95/SqFt
1638 Wealthy St SE $169,900 2400 Sq Ft $80.90/SqFt

2946 Cascade Road $174,500 2280 Sq Ft $76.54/SqFt

2101 Lake Dr SE $197,500 1976 Sq Ft $99.95/SqFt

2150 Anderson Dr SE $219,000 3322 Sq Ft $78.89/SqFt
1341 Cornell Dr SE $269,900 3820 Sq Ft $77.78/SqFt

2470 Lake Dr SE $279,950 3143 Sq Ft $89.07/SqFt

244 Morningside Dr $187,900 1946 Sq Ft $96.56/SqFt

2131 Robinson Road $399,900 4300 Sq Ft $93.00/SqFt

*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and

not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.*
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Caledonia Michigan Top Home Buys ~ January 2009

Posted on February 14, 2009 by Terry & Bonnie

We have gathered a list of the top Caledonia Houses to buy based

on price per square foot. **Please note that this list can change daily

as some homes sell, prices are adjusted and other homes come on

the market.

Check back often or just subscribe to our blog to get

up-to-date local real estate information that you want to know.

Caledonia MI Homes for sale
The total square footage is noted here, although only the

main floors are used to figure price per square foot. The

lowest price/Sq Ft range from $54.34 to $79.93 here.

The lowest list price is $59,900 and the highest list price is

$285,000 for January 2009 BEST BUY Homes in

Caledonia, Michigan.

The Top Caledonia Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

8368 Jasonville Ct#37 $ 59,900 1015 SqFt $59.01/SqFt

8766 66th St SE $ 60,900 936 Sq Ft $65.06/SqFt

6720 Campau Lake Dr $ 63,900 1176 Sq Ft $54.34/SqFt

8578 Jasonville Ct SE $ 69,900 891 Sq Ft $78.45/SqFt
8536 Jasonville Ct SE $ 73,900 981 Sq Ft $75.33/SqFt

8622S Jasonville Ct SE $ 74,900 1274 Sq Ft $58.79/SqFt

8636 S Jasonville Ct $ 84,900 1068 Sq Ft $79.49/SqFt

8382 Jasonville Ct SE $ 88,900 1162 Sq Ft $76.51/SqFt
9580 Scotsmoor Ct SE $168,714 2140 Sq Ft $79.93/SqFt

9583 Scotsmoor Dr SE $154,900 2387 Sq Ft $78.84/SqFt

5420 Whitneyville Ave $ 79,900 1400 Sq Ft $57.07/SqFt

8433 Kraft Ave SE $103,900 2128 Sq Ft $48.83/SqFt

4949 Sequoia Dr SE $179,900 3064 Sq Ft $58.71/SqFt

6070 E Fieldstone Hls#2 $ 79,900 1560 Sq Ft $62.81SqFt

2290 84th St SE $109,900 2400 Sq Ft $59.86/SqFt

4700 92nd St SE $ 74,500 1878 Sq Ft $58.52/SqFt

8590 E Paris Ave SE#20 $112,500 1866 Sq Ft $60.29/SqFt

1616 Crescent Pointe Dr $164,988 2174 Sq Ft $75.89/SqFt

1657 South Park Dr SE $174,988 2264 Sq Ft $77.29/SqFt

2947 92nd St $285,000 4158 Sq Ft $68.54/SqFt

470 S Shore Dr $ 99,900 1400 Sq Ft $71.36/SqFt

572 145th Ave $135,000 1836 Sq Ft $73.53/SqFt

455 Green view Dr $150,000 2073 Sq Ft $72.36/SqFt

12910 Near Lane $148,000 2016 Sq Ft $73.41/SqFt

327 Johnson St SE $199,500 3000 Sq Ft $66.50/SqFt

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Top Best Home Buys in Caledonia Michigan February 2009

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Terry & Bonnie

We have gathered a list of the top Caledonia MI Houses to buy.

Please note that this list can change daily as some homes

sell, prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.

Check back often or just subscribe to our blog to get

up-to-date local real estate information that you want to know.

Caledonia MI homes for sale

The total square footage is noted here, although only the

main floors are used to figure price per square foot. The

lowest price per Sq Ft range from $31.17 to $79.95 in Caledonia MI.

January 2009 TOP BEST BUY Caledonia MI Homes

Highest list price is $285,000

Lowest list price is $58,500

The Top Caledonia Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

6720 Campau Lake Dr $ 58,500 1176 Sq Ft $49.74/SqFt

8368 Jasonville Ct#37 $ 59,900 1015 Sq Ft $59.01/SqFt

8444 Jasonville Ct SE $ 59,900 1051 Sq Ft $56.99/SqFt

8536 Jasonville Ct SE $ 73,900 981 Sq Ft $75.33/SqFt

8622 Jasonville Ct SE $ 74,900 1274 Sq Ft $58.79/SqFt

6235 McCords Ave SE $ 84,900 2724 Sq Ft $31.17/SqFt

8636 S Jasonville Ct SE $ 84,900 1068 Sq Ft $79.49/SqFt

8438 Jasonville Ct SE $ 88,900 1162 Sq Ft $76.51/SqFt

8382 Jasonville Ct SE $ 88,900 1162 Sq Ft $76.51/SqFt

8358 Jasonville Ct SE $ 92,900 1162 Sq Ft $79.95/SqFt

9580 Scotsmoor Ct SE $165,699 2073 Sq Ft $78.84/SqFt

9583 Scotsmoor Ct SE $168,714 2140 Sq Ft $78.84/SqFt

5420 Whitneyville Ave $ 79,900 1400 Sq Ft $57.07/SqFt

8433 Kraft Ave SE $ 85,900 2128 Sq Ft $40.37/SqFt

4949 Sequoia Dr SE $179,900 3064 Sq Ft $58.71/SqFt

4700 92nd St SE $104,900 1878 Sq Ft $55.86/SqFt

1616 Crescent Pointe $164,988 2174 Sq Ft $75.89/SqFt

1657 S Park Dr SE $174,988 2264 Sq Ft $77.29/SqFt

2947 92nd St SE $285,000 4158 Sq Ft $68.54/SqFt

470 S Shore Dr $ 94,900 1400 Sq Ft $67.79/SqFt

455 Greenview Dr $150,000 2073 Sq Ft $72.36/Sq Ft

12910 Near Lane $148,000 2016 Sq Ft $73.41/SqFt

327 Johnston St SE $199,500 3000 Sq Ft $66.50/SqFt

*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and

not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.*

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Top Home Buys in Lowell Michigan ~ February 2009

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Terry & Bonnie

We have gathered a list of the top Lowell Houses to buy.

Please note that this list can change daily as some homes

sell, prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.

Check back often or just subscribe to our blog to get

up-to-date local real estate information that you want to know.

The total square footage is noted here, although only the

main floors are used to figure price per square foot. The

lowest price/Sq Ft range from $30.79 to $74.56 in Lowell

Best Buys.

January 2009 BEST BUY Lowell Homes

Lowest list price is $39,900

Highest list price is $210,000

The Top Lowell Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

110 Horatio St#112 $115,00 1612 Sq Ft $71.34/SqFt

11360 Bluewater Hwy $ 39,900 1222 Sq Ft $32.65/SqFt

11216 Bluewater Hwy $ 45,900 920 Sq Ft $49.89/SqFt

11704 E Bear Mdws SE $ 99,900 1400 Sq Ft $71.36/SqFt

6459 Kodiak Dr SE $109,998 1635 Sq Ft $67.27/SqFt

6017 Linfield Ave SE $ 99,900 1586 Sq Ft $62.99/SqFt

422 Grindle Dr $ 64,900 1872 Sq Ft $34.67/SqFt

212 North Hudson $ 51,300 1536 Sq Ft $33.40/SqFt

916 Beech St $ 50,000 1624 Sq Ft $30.79/SqFt

229 N Jefferson St $ 59,900 1100 Sq Ft $54.45/SqFt

518 N Jefferson St $ 64,900 1415 Sq Ft $45.87/SqFt

1012 E Main St $ 74,900 1510 Sq Ft $49.60/SqFt

803 Avery St $ 74,800 1731 Sq Ft $68.00/SqFt

319 N Monroe St $ 74,900 1645 Sq Ft $45.53/SqFt

10235 Gee Dr $ 84,500 1352 Sq Ft $62.50/SqFt

230 S Hudson St $ 89,900 1504 Sq Ft $59.77/SqFt

216 W Main St#6 $129,000 2100 Sq Ft $61.43/SqFt

206 S Division St $ 99,900 1507 Sq Ft $66.29/SqFt

3790 Ashley Ave NE $199,900 3800 Sq Ft $52.61SqFt

1367 Northwind Dr $ 95,000 1456 Sq Ft $65.25/SqFt

14129 Fulton St E $ 41,400 660 Sq Ft $62.73/SqFt

14109 Fulton St E $ 78,900 1100 Sq Ft $71.73/SqFt

12838 Guildford Dr SE $ 99,900 1600 Sq Ft $62.44/SqFt

1625 Sibley St $ 64,900 1536 Sq Ft $64.90/SqFt

701 Fallasburg Park Dr $170,000 2280 Sq Ft $74.56/SqFt

1033 Lincoln Lake $124,900 1800 Ft $69.39/SqFt

13217 52nd St SE $210,000 2911 Sq Ft $72.14/SqFt

1494 Lincoln Lake NE $ 89,900 440 Sq Ft $62.43/SqFt

983 Lincoln Lake SE $ 95,500 1751 Sq Ft $54.54/SqFt

12716 3 Mile Rd NE $184,900 3100 Sq Ft $59.65/SqFt

323 Sherman St $ 64,900 1576 Sq Ft $41.18/SqFt

*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and

not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.*

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Top Best Buys in Kentwood MI Condos ~ February 2009

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Terry & Bonnie

We have gathered a list of the top Kentwood Condo

Homes based on price per sq ft. Please note: This list

can change daily as some homes sell, prices are adjusted

and other homes come on the market. The homes

listed below are probably dated and would need

updating with new carpeting, paint, and kitchen-bath

redos at a minimum to bring them to current market

standards. They might need major repair work done,

such as new kitchens, baths & mechanicals.

*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures

and not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in

present condition.*

Check back often or just subscribe to our blog to get

up-to-date local real estate information that

you want to know.

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The total square footage is noted here, although only the main

floors are used to figure price per square foot. The lowest

price/Sq Ft range from $33.56 to $63.86 for Kentwood Condos.

February 2009 BEST BUY Condo Homes in Kentwood

Lowest list price is $42,750

highest list price is $114,900.

The Top Kentwood Condos to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

268 Carriage Ln SW $ 69,900 1150 Sq Ft $60.78/SqFt

4121 W Saxony Dr SE $ 44,100 1292 Sq Ft $34.13/SqFt

1463 N Saxony Dr SE $ 46,100 1890 Sq Ft $33.56/SqFt

4165 W Saxony Dr $ 74,000 1750 Sq Ft $58.18/SqFt

4137 E Saxony Dr SE $ 89,900 1847 Sq Ft $59.81/SqFt

728 Andover St SE $ 42,750 720 Sq Ft $59.38/SqFt

670 Andover St SE $ 47,000 736 Sq Ft $63.86/SqFt

910 Andover Ct SE $ 49,800 870 Sq Ft $57.24/SqFt

5161 SouthGlow Ct $ 49,000 870 Sq Ft $56.32/SqFt

637 Blue Ash Dr SE $ 49,900 1400 Sq Ft $35.64/SqFt

832 Andover Ct SE $ 49,900 870 Sq Ft $57.36/SqFt

856 Andover Ct SE $ 49,900 870 Sq Ft $57.36/SqFt

5661 Leisure S #13 $ 53,000 1076 Sq Ft $59.15/SqFt

5643 Leisure S Dr $ 56,500 896 Sq Ft $63.06/SqFt

5809 Leisure S Dr $ 55,000 896 Sq Ft $61.38/SqFt

2864 32nd St SE $ 64,500 1100 Sq Ft $58.64/SqFt

3259 Piccadilly Cir SE $ 74,900 1680 Sq Ft $44.58/SqFt

4296 Walnut Hills#9 $ 78,900 1661 Sq Ft $47.50/SqFt

4299 Walnut Hills#21 $ 84,500 1886 Sq Ft $56.86/SqFt

3362 Pine Meadow $ 85,000 1343 SqFt $63.29/SqFt

4121 S Norway SE $114,900 1830 SqFt $62.79/SqFt

*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and not

habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.*

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Definition of Excess = 4.5 Million Teardown

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Terry & Bonnie

People are fascinated by the wealthy and their myriad ways

of spending their money. The press and the media make a

field day of providing this fodder for us to consider. This recent

Grand Rapids Press Article on the demolition of

Lake Macatawa Home of Richard DeVos of Amway is a

typical example of this phenomenon.

This article piqued our interest because of the impression

it gives of the DeVos family and their concerns.

This has to be one of the most expensive tear-downs in our area

—-ever.

The very wealthy have either forgotten or never cared

about the example they are showing the rest of us. In the

present climate of nearly 10% unemployment in Michigan,

this article shows how out of touch the wealthy really are.

We go on appointments every week and speak with people

who are losing their homes because of unemployment,

lowered values, and the poor buyers market.

I wonder if Mr. DeVos talks with people who are in these

situations every day?

Our business is on the forefront of the economic turmoil

this country is facing. The choice of this type of development

in the face of our current situation is puzzling to us.

How would you spend 5-6 million, if you had it?

Would you buy a huge home, a luxury car or boat, take an

expensive vacation??

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Cascade Michigan Walk Out Ranch for Sale ~ Video tour

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Terry & Bonnie

Video Tour of Custom Built Walk Out Ranch with Nature Views

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home, 3376 finished square feet

#729286 Multiple Listing Service Grand Rapids Assoc of Realtors

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Check out the many custom details on this home listed on our Grand Rapids

Real Estate Web Site,

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Rockford MI ~ Top Home Buys ~ February 2009

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Terry & Bonnie

We have gathered a list of the top Rockford Houses to buy.

Please note: This list can change daily as some

homes sell, prices are adjusted and other homes come

on the market. The homes listed below are probably

dated and would need updating with new carpeting,

paint, and kitchen-bath redos at a minimum to bring

them to current market standards. They might need major

repair work done, such as new roofs & mechanicals.

*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and

not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.*

Check back often or just subscribe to our blog to get

up-to-date local real estate information that you want to know.

The total square footage is noted here, although only the

main floors are used to figure price per square foot, even if

the basement is finished.

February 2009 BEST BUYS Rockford, Michigan.

The lowest list price is $69,900 and the highest list price is

$199,320. The lowest price/Sq Ft range from $43.45 to

$74.92 here.

The Top Rockford Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

10495 Summit Ave NE $ 75,600 1740 Sq Ft $43.45/SqFt

8359 Courtland Dr NE $ 79,900 1469 Sq Ft $54.39/SqFt

7401 Wilkinson Dr NE $ 84,900 1600 Sq Ft $53.06/SqFt

8125 Myers Lake NE $ 89,900 1390 Sq Ft $64.68/SqFt

7041 S Cannon Place $110,000 1514 Sq Ft $72.66/SqFt

9480 Fricke Dr NE $114,999 2550 Sq Ft $69.53/SqFt

5074 Surf Dr NE $119,900 1941 Sq Ft $70.95/SqFt

4853 Cannonsburg Rd $138,900 2550 Sq Ft $68.69/SqFt

6674 Echo Dr NE $149,900 2387 Sq Ft $62.80/SqFt

10147 Young Ave NE $ 99,000 1592 Sq Ft $62.19/SqFt

9394 Parmeter Ave NE $ 99,900 2016 Sq Ft $49.55/SqFt

7635 10 Mile Rd NE $119,900 1832 Sq Ft $65.45/SqFt

10130 11 Mile Rd NE $106,500 2600 Sq Ft $40.96/SqFt

4341 Kroes St NE $ 89,900 1542 Sq Ft $74.92/SqFt

6913 Northland Dr NE $ 89,900 1459 Sq Ft $51.06/SqFt

179 N Monroe St $ 89,900 1308 Sq Ft $68.73/SqFt

5073 10 Mile Rd NE $ 93,900 1605 Sq Ft $71.95/SqFt

592 North Crest Ct NE $143,610 1936 Sq Ft $74.18/SqFt

2331 Post Dr NE $115,000 1880 Sq Ft $61.17/SqFt

271 N Monroe St $ 71,900 1510 Sq Ft $47.62/SqFt

647 Highlander Dr NE $199,320 3050 Sq Ft $65.35/SqFt

10 N Fremont St $ 69,900 1008 Sq Ft $69.35/SqFt

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Rockford Michigan Absorption Report ~ Feb 2009

Top Home Buys ~ East Grand Rapids MI ~ Feb 2009

East Grand Rapids Top Home Buys ~ January 2009

Caledonia Michigan Top Home Buys ~ January 2009

Top Best Home Buys in Caledonia Michigan February 2009

Top Home Buys in Lowell Michigan ~ February 2009

Top Best Buys in Kentwood MI Condos ~ February 2009

Definition of Excess = 4.5 Million Teardown

Cascade Michigan Walk Out Ranch for Sale ~ Video tour

Rockford MI ~ Top Home Buys ~ February 2009