Rockford Michigan Top Best Buy Homes – August 2010

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Rockford Michigan Top Best Buy Homes – August 2010

We have a list of the TOP Best Rockford Michigan Houses

to buy, based on price per square foot. Price per square foot

is a great leveler. If two similar homes are listed at similar prices,

their price per square foot should be similar. The price should reflect

the interior finish of the home. For example, if it has crystal

chandeliers, marble tile, & a new kitchen, this would be more per

square foot than a home that still has the 1970’s decor and/or

is in derelict condition.

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

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 a new roof & mechanicals.

*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and

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

Rogue River backwaters, Rockford mi 49341

August 2010 17 Top BEST BUY Homes Rockford, Michigan.

Lowest list price – $ 49,900

Highest list price – $177,500

Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $46.08 to $74.65

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

7976 Courtland St $ 49,900 1053 SqFt $47.39/SqFt

69 S Lincoln St $ 59,900 1300 Sq Ft $46.08/SqFt

475 Northland Ct $ 60,900 1000 Sq Ft $57.97/SqFt

6485 West River Dr $ 69,900 1330 Sq Ft $52.56/SqFt

7632 Northland Dr $ 90,000 1489 SqFt $60.44/SqFt

2720 Rogue River $ 94,900 1600 Sq Ft $65.18/SqFt

66 S Fremont St $ 98,000 1454 SqFt $67.40/SqFt

314 N Main St $ 99,900 1706 SqFt $58.56/SqFt

6784 Gran Via Dr $119,900 1680 Sq Ft $71.37/SqFt

6925 11 Mile Rd NE $129,900 1860 Sq Ft $69.84/SqFt

3396 Knollwood St $129,900 1888 SqFt $68.80/SqFt

7991 Cannonsburg $130,000 1864 Sq Ft $69.74/SqFt

9204 N.Division $134,900 2418 SqFt $55.79/SqFt

8342 Courtland Dr $139,900 2217 SqFt $63.10/SqFt

1382 Shaw Ct NE $ 149,900 2008 Sq Ft $74.65/SqFt

6020 11 Mile NE $159,900 2158 Sq Ft $74.10/SqFt

6341 Gran Via NE $177,500 3576 Sq Ft $49.64/SqFt

There are still bargains to be had in the Rockford area.

If you are thinking of buying in Rockford, now is the time

to be looking. Prices are climbing in other areas of the

Grand Rapids market. Homes that are in great condition

and priced right are selling. “Below tax appraisal” priced

homes are disappearing from the market in some areas

of Grand Rapids.

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Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse

business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities,

plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.

We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

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Forest Hills MI – Fine Arts Center 2010-2011 Entertainment Schedule

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Forest Hills MI – Fine Arts Center 2010 –2011

Entertainment Schedule

We are fortunate to have a wonderful entertainment venue

in our Forest Hills Area. The fabulous Fine Arts Centers Shows this

coming season have something for everyone. The entertainment this

season has 6 stage shows you won’t want to miss!

Fine Arts Center Forest Hills MI

Friday, September 24, 2010 – The B-52’s

The B-52’s will have you singing along to their punk, new wave,

vintage sound.

Friday October 1, 2010 – Leann Rimes

Two time Grammy Award winner and country legend, LeAnn Rimes

Monday, December 6, 2010 – A Chorus Line

The longest running American Broadway musical of all time.

Saturday, January 22, 2011 – Naturally 7

With phenomenal talent and incredible stage presence, this

international a cappella group is considered to be one of the

best in the world.

Monday, February 7, 2011 – Drumline Live!

Witness the explosive choreography, music , and feats of

athleticism in this show-style marching band performance.

Wednesday March 23, 2011 – Michael Bolton

See the multi-Grammy Award winner sho gave us hits such as

When a Man Loves a Woman.

Season Tickets on sale NOW! Closes Sept 23rd, 2010

Single tickets on sale Oct. 4, 2010 at FAC or any Ticketmaster outlet

for all shows except B-52s and LeAnn Rimes, which are available now.

Note: We volunteer at the Fine Arts Center and find it a very entertaining

and rewarding way to give back to our community. We have ushered

shows, taken tickets, handed out programs, placed posters and guided

people to their seats for over 2 years.

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Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan.

Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse

business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities,

plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.

We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

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Foto Friday – Grand Rapids Fish Ladder

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Foto Friday – Grand Rapids Fish Ladder

The Fish Ladder in Grand Rapids is a fascinating place to visit

in the fall when the salmon are returning upstream to spawn. When we

have visited this small park on the northwest side of Grand Rapids, the

fish have been so crammed into the fish ladder that ducks were walking

on their backs to get bread crumbs thrown by visitors.

The Fish Ladder is located in a small park named for it near the 4th Street

bridge. From the banks of the Grand River here, you can see the

skyline of downtown Grand Rapids and the Medical Mile. The view above

is a view of the Riverside area framed by the Fish Ladder structure.

If you haven’t visited the Fish Ladder Park, fall is the best time to see

the salmon making their way back upstream to their birthplaces to spawn.

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Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan. Grand Rapids

Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community,

great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and

entertainment of all kinds.

We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

Contact Terry 616-292-7263

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Kent District Library – First Stop for Resources

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Kent District Library – First Stop for Resources

In hard economic times, the public library becomes a very important

reference tool and resource for the community. The Kent District

Library system is no exception. Anticipating its users needs, the

KDL has added new resources that are available to all online – IF you

have a library card. September is Library Card Sign Up Month!

The newest resources available from KDL:

Consumer Reports.org – Read reviews before you buy.

Heritage Quest – Research your family history with census

records, local history documents and more.

Mango Languages – A fast, easy, and effective way to learn

to speak a foreign language.

CultureGrams – Learn about different cultures from around the world.

ReferenceUSA – Extensive corporate and residential contact information

Freegal – Download 3 free music files each week.

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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater

Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan. Grand

Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business

community, great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively

arts and entertainment of all kinds.

We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

Contact Terry 616-292-7263

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Foto Friday – Marina Wharf Saugatuck Michigan

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Foto Friday – Marina Wharf Saugatuck Michigan

The thousands of marinas in Michigan are getting ready for the last hurrah –

one of the last weekends on the water. The boats, jet skis, and other water

toys must soon be put away for the winter. This wharf in Saugatuck is just

one of the busy harbors for boating in Michigan. West Michigan is one of the

hottest tourist destinations in Michigan.

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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater

Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan. Grand Rapids

Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community,

great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and

entertainment of all kinds.

We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

Contact Terry 616-292-7263

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Grand Rapids Forest Hills Real Estate Home Inventory Climbs

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Grand Rapids Forest Hills Home Inventory Climbs

This graph shows the housing inventory available in the Forest Hills

School District for the last 14 months. Forest Hills Area has been one of the

strongest markets here in the Grand Rapids region. As you can see, sales

remained strong during the late 2009 and into spring of 2010, with sales

failing to keep up with home inventory in July, supply starts to climb steeply.

The Reasons:

1.) The tax credit that expired at the end of April was a bonus for buyers

that were already searching for housing. But it doesn’t appear to have

convinced fence sitters to enter into home ownership, regardless of interest

rates that are lower than anything we have seen in over our 37 year career

in real estate.

2.) Traditionally, home ownership in the U.S. has stayed around 62%

of households for many, many years. When we hit the 2005 height of the

housing bubble, we were at 64%, an all-time high in home ownership.

Unless something changes drastically in our whole system, the same

38% prefer not to own or are unable to purchase a home for various

reasons.

3.) All the people that were holding back during the last 2 years have

decided to enter the market at the same time. When things start looking

up, or at least not like the end of the world, sellers figure now is the time.

When lots of bodies jump into the pool, it gets crowded.

Mano a Mano Real Estate Advice:

Now is the time to sell your home IF you are ready to price it at or

below the competition AND your home looks as good or better than the

your competition. Houses are selling, people are moving on with their

lives. But as illustrated by the chart above, unless you are serious

about marketing your home in this buyer’s market, buyers have lots of

homes to choose from.

The market can change quickly. Contact us for the latest sales

information in your neighborhood so you can make a wise decision

about your real estate investment, whether buying or selling.
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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate,

the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West

Michigan. Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan

area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services,

numerous universities, plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.

We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

Contact Terry 616-292-7263

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Kentwood MI Top Best Buy Homes August 2010

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Kentwood MI Top Best Buy Homes August 2010

We have listed the TOP Best Buy Kentwood Michigan

Houses to buy,

based on price per square foot. Price per square foot is a great leveler.

If two similar homes are listed at similar prices, their price per square foot

should be similar.

The price should reflect the interior finish of the home. For example,

if the home has crystal chandeliers, marble tile, new windows, new mechanicals

& a new kitchen, this would be more per square foot than a home that still

has pre-1980’s accoutrements, decor and/or is in poor condition.

August 2010 29 TOP BEST BUYS in Kentwood MI Homes

Lowest prices/Sq Ft range from $36.06 to $58.97 in Kentwood

this month.

Lowest list price – $ 35,000

Highest list price – $169,900

Top Kentwood MI Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

344 Majestic St SE $35,000 640 Sq Ft $54.69/SqFt

89 Peony St SW $39,900 768 SqFt $51.95/SqFt

5645 Haughey Ave $39,900 1000 SqFt $39.90/SqFt

205 Nancy St SE $39,900 720 SqFt $55.42/SqFt

129 Lurie St SE $44,000 1202 SqFt $36.61/SqFt

426 Pine Vista St $45,000 1248 SqFt $36.06/SqFt

123 Barry St $49,900 1020 SqFt $48.92/SqFt

97 Roth St SE $49,900 1100 SqFt $45.36/SqFt

201 58th St SE $54,000 996 SqFt $54.22/SqFt

1505 52nd St SE $54,900 1193 SqFt $46.02/SqFt

391 Pine Needles Ct $60,000 1282 Sq Ft $46.80/SqFt

1123 Burgis Ct SE $67,500 1716 Sq Ft $39.34/SqFt

232 43rd St SE $68,750 1233 Sq Ft $55.80/SqFt

1305 Meadowlane $69,900 1867 SqFt $37.44/SqFt

6708 College Ave SE $69,900 1360 SqFt $50.65/SqFt

2097 60th St SE $70,000 1300 SqFt $53.85/SqFt

3750 Breton SE $72,750 1750 SqFt $44.06/SqFt

136 Nancy St SE $79,900 1692 SqFt $47.22/SqFt

1832 Andrew St $95,000 2450 SqFt $38.78/SqFt

876 Bellewood Dr $98,900 2282 Sq Ft $43.34/SqFt

1449 48th St SE $104,900 1779 Sq Ft $58.97/SqFt

5677 Gentian Ct $109,900 2168 SqFt $50.69/SqFt

1024 52nd St SE $113,000 1932 Sq Ft $58.49/SqFt

1717 Lockmere Dr $115,200 2050 SqFt $56.20/SqFt

5759 Burgis Ave $120,000 2200 SqFt $54.55/SqFt

1456 54th Dr $122,000 2125 SqFt $57.41/SqFt

6944 Madison Ave $124,000 2974 Sq Ft $41.69/SqFt

4690 Meadow Lake $139,900 2784 SqFt $50.25/SqFt

1160 Edsel St SE $169,900 2878 SqFt $59.03/SqFt

Kentwood & Wyoming have been hit hard by unemployment,

which propels foreclosures and short sales. Short Sales are

extremely difficult for most home buyers to consider as a

purchase due to timing. Please keep in mind the time alone

[2-9 months] of negotiating with the banks makes it difficult

for some buyers to consider. Foreclosures are somewhat easier

to purchase but many are sold as-is. If you have been thinking

of buying a Kentwood home, NOW IS THE TIME!! Interest rates

are still at record lows and inventory is still high.

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