Caledonia Michigan Top Best Buy Homes June 2011

Caledonia Michigan Top Best Buy Homes June 2011

A list of the Top Best Buy Caledonia 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 a newer

kitchen, wood floors, & remodeled bathrooms, this would be more per

square foot than a home that still has 1980’s decor and/or is in

derelict or “tired” condition.

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June 2011   TOP BEST BUY Caledonia MI Homes

Highest list price – $300,000

Lowest list price – $42,282

Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $46.46 to $99.97

The Top 21 Caledonia Homes to Buy by Price/Square Foot:

6800 Kegel Ave          $ 55,900     1069 Sq Ft      $52.29/SqFt

8601 Acorn St            $ 79,900     998 Sq Ft      $80.06/SqFt

8899 Kraft Ave SE       $85,320      1352 Sq Ft    $63.11/SqFt

411 Emmons St SE      $88,600      1392 Sq Ft    $63.65/SqFt

7050 84th St              $105,000     1400 Sq Ft    $75.00/SqFt

 

9959 Whitneyville Ave  $105,500      1665 Sq Ft   $63.93/SqFt

401 Emmons St SE       $119,900      1578 Sq Ft   $75.98/SqFt

328 E Main St             $122,000       1680 Sq Ft   $72.52/SqFt

8560 Keiser SE            $124,900       1324 Sq Ft   $94.34/SqFt

8933 Braden St SE      $124,900      1380 Sq Ft    $90.51/SqFt

 

7384 68th St             $135,000     1750 Sq Ft    $78.95/SqFt

429 Emmons St          $144,900     2372 Sq Ft    $67.09/SqFt

327 Johnson St          $169,500     3000 Sq Ft    $56.50/SqFt

10444 Alaska Ave       $171,000     2200 Sq Ft    $56.50/SqFt

6575 Hayfield Rd         $172,900     2680 Sq Ft    $64.51/SqFt

 

7874 Golf Point Dr      $180,000      2117 Sq Ft    $85.03/SqFt

7479 E Morgan Ln       $184,500     2216 Sq Ft    $83.26/SqFt

7473 McCords Ave      $189,900     2010 Sq Ft    $94.48/SqFt

7841 Kraft Ave          $210,000     2541 Sq Ft    $82.64/Sq Ft

8687 Rainbow’s End     $219,000    2966 Sq Ft    $73.84/SqFt

 

8435 Curley Trail        $220,000     2482 Sq Ft    $88.64/SqFt

7434 E Morgan Ln Ct   $235,000     2364 Sq Ft    $99.41/SqFt

8462 Curley Trail        $240,000     3000 Sq Ft    $80.00/SqFt

7792 Golf Meadows    $294,900     3100 Sq Ft     $95.13/SqFt

8300 Kraft Ave SE      $295,000      4200 Sq Ft    $70.24/SqFt

10270 Southridge Dr    $299,900    3324 Sq Ft     $90.22/SqFt

 

Caledonia real estate  has 4 homes under $100K this month

but homes in the $100K-200K category are picked up fast, if

in good condition.  Activity is ramping up with the advent of

spring/summer, as 12 homes went pending in the last month,

7 sold homes in the Caledonia school district.

 

Price is still a huge factor, the average sale price was up

from last month to top $200K for the first time this year at

$ 206, 229.  Average sold price/Sqft was $ 98.82 last month,

which makes the point for the top best home values on our list.

 

 

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***Please note that this list can change daily as some homes

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

Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and

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

If you would like to see a Caledonia Home, please

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East Grand Rapids Michigan Top Best Buy Homes June 2011

East Grand Rapids Michigan Top Best Buy Homes June 2011

This is our list of the Top Best Buy East Grand Rapids Houses

to buy based on price/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 and it should reflect

the interior finish of the home.  East GR has homes listed at almost

$500/ Sq Ft and under $100/Sq Ft, so the range here is wide.

 

For example, if it has crystal chandeliers, wood flooring, a new

kitchen, this would be more value per square foot than a home

that still has the 1980’s decor and/or is in derelict condition.

Please note that this list can change daily as some homes sell, prices

are adjusted and other homes come on the market.  If you would like

to sign up for daily new listing email, just contact Terry.  You can also

sign up for saved searches on our website.  This saves your profile

search and lets you monitor and control your search details.

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June 2011 –  TOP BEST BUY East Grand Rapids Homes

Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $66.62 to $119.96

Highest List Price -  $ 359,000

Lowest List Price -  $ 119,900

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

1600 Wealthy St SE   $119,900     1248 Sq Ft   $96.07/SqFt

2450 Gilmour St          $133,500     1500 Sq Ft   $89.00/SqFt

1112 Eastwood           $139,000     1275 Sq Ft   $109.02/SqFt

2151 Tenway             $145,000    1396 Sq Ft    $103.87/SqFt

1058 Orchard Ave      $149,900    1335 Sq Ft    $112.28/SqFt

2543 Richards Dr       $149,900     1400 Sq Ft    $107.07/SqFt

2073 Hall St SE           $154,900    1680 Sq Ft    $92.20/SqFt

2144 Hall St SE          $164,900     1742 Sq Ft    $94.66/SqFt

2405 Oakwood Dr      $165,000      1786 Sq Ft   $92.39/SqFt

1045 Lakeside Dr       $174,900     1520 Sq Ft    $116.07/SqFt

1032 San Juan Dr      $179,900     1696 Sq Ft   $106.07/SqFt

441 Rosewood            $179,900     1680 Sq Ft   $107.08/SqFt

1138 Lakeside Dr       $179,900      1736 Sq Ft    $103.63/SqFt

629 Gladstone Dr       $199,500      2146 Sq Ft    $92.96/SqFt

1640 Sherman St        $209,900      2037 Sq Ft    $103.04/SqFt

1555 Edgewood Ave     $227,000     2123 Sq Ft    $106.47/SqFt

715 Cambridge Blvd    $228,000    2177 Sq Ft    $104.73/SqFt

541-3 Greenwood       $244,900    3676 Sq Ft    $66.62/SqFt

2254 Brighton Dr         $269,900    2250 Sq Ft    $119.96/SqFt

1447 Woodcliff Ave    $274,900     2861 Sq Ft    $96.09/SqFt

2332 Boston St SE        $281,900    2358 Sq Ft    $119.55/SqFt

2733 Maplewood Dr     $295,000    2746 Sq Ft    $107.43/SqFt

1750 Robinson Rd         $299,900    2772 Sq Ft    $108.19/SqFt

3131 Lake Dr                $319,900    3300 Sq Ft     $96.94/SqFt

612 Laurel Ave SE        $359,900    3250 Sq Ft    $110.74/SqFt

22 Sold, 19 Pending in the last month in EGR

Average Sale Price  $ 287,523

Average Price/SqFt  $129.72

Home sales have increased this month, home inventory

is  moving in East GR.  Distressed properties are still popping up

but much scarcer than other areas around GR.  Price per square

foot is moving up slowly but can be affected by higher priced homes.

 

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*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and

not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present

condition.  Sold-As-Is*

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please contact us @1-888-240-1968 x 0 or email us :

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Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes June 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes June 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Forest Hills Homes

(Ada-Cascade) to buy, based on price per square foot.

Price per square foot is a great leveler, if two homes are

priced similarly they should be very comparable in amenities.

These homes might need major repair work done, such

as new kitchens and baths, roofs, new plumbing, electrical &

other major mechanicals.  They may have dated decor,  an

odd floor plan, or additions/add-ons that are not what most

people are looking for.

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This list could include properties in Ada Township, Cascade

Township, Grand Rapids Township, Lowell Township, and the

city of Kentwood.

Please note: This list can change daily as some homes sell,

prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.

The Top Forest Hills Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

1767 Thornapple River Dr    $64,000  1092 Sq Ft   $64.29/SqFt

4485 Whitneyville                $75,000   1312 Sq Ft   $57.16/SqFt

2676 Deli Ct. NE                   $86,000    1092 Sq Ft    $78.75/SqFt

111 Greenbrier Dr SE          $93,000    1610 Sq Ft   $57.76/SqFt

1739 Leffingwell                  $96,000   1753 Sq Ft   $54.76/SqFt

9035 Bailey Dr NE             $98,500       1272 Sq Ft   $77.44/SqFt

2565 Kraft Ave SE             $104,995     1176 Sq Ft   $89.28/SqFt

1127 Eastmont                 $119,000       1436 Sq Ft   $82.87/SqFt

1938 Garret NE                 $124,900       1416 Sq Ft   $88.21/SqFt

1043 Farnsworth             $147,900       1680 Sq Ft   $88.04/SqFt

6367 3 Mile Rd NE            $149,900      1704 Sq Ft   $87.97/SqFt

1607 Thornapple River    $149,900     1806 Sq Ft    $83.00/SqFt

3451 Cascade Rd             $160,000     2500 Sq Ft   $64.00/SqFt

2150 Forest Hills Ave     $169,500    2144 Sq Ft   $79.06/SqFt

6905 Adaridge Dr SE       $169,900    1896 SqFt    $89.61/SqFt

4116 Burton St SE            $170,000    2682 Sq Ft   $63.39/SqFt

4571 Orchard Creek        $174,000    2240 Sq Ft   $77.68/SqFt

6181 Witherbee Dr SE     $174,900    2022 Sq Ft   $86.50/SqFt

2457 Leffingwell Dr NE    $179,900    2070 Sq Ft    $86.91/SqFt

8824 Grand River Dr SE   $184,900    2330 Sq Ft    $79.36/SqFt

7535 Woodvale St SE      $189,900    2242 Sq Ft    $84.70/SqFt

614 Prestwick Ave       $195,000     4700 Sq Ft   $41.49/SqFt

522 Edgeworth Dr        $199,900    2280 Sq Ft    $87.68/SqFt

2324 Beatrice Dr NE     $225,000   2690 Sq Ft    $83.64/SqFt

8275 Bailey Dr SE          $249,900   3192 Sq Ft    $78.29/SqFt

955 Honeycreek Ave    $289,900    3828 Sq Ft   $81.99/SqFt

Spring buying season is off and going well in Forest Hills,

55 sold homes and 54 pending sales in the last month.

Average sold price  = $ 315, 638

 

Pricing seems to have stabilized in Forest Hills School District.

If you are willing to do repairs and update a home, there are still some

good buys at historically low interest rates, though rates and mortgage

requirements are rising.  The homes in the most up-to-date condition

sell the fastest, as most buyers do not want to do repairs or updates.

WARNING: Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures,

short sales and not habitable as is or available for a mortgage

in present condition.

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Grand Rapids Michigan July 4th 2011 Celebration

Grand Rapids Michigan July 4th 2011 Celebration

All activities are on Monday July 4th 2011

All activities are free and open to the public!

fireworks

Parade

5:00 pm – corner of Lyon and Ottawa NW

Will travel to Veteran’s Memorial Park 101 E Fulton St

where US military men and women will be honored.

 

Music & Entertainment

6:00 pm – dusk  Live music and children’s activities in

Ah Nab Awen Park,  303 Pearl St. NW 

 

Fireworks!

Fireworks will begin at approximately 10:30 p.m.

 

After Glow

11:00 pm – Live music by We the Kings in Rosa Parks Circle

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Cascade Township Michigan 4th of July 2011 Celebration

Cascade Township Michigan 4th of July 2011 Celebration

Monday July 4th all activities:

8:30 am – lineup for parade at Forest Hills Schools Admin building

parking lot [parade route Cascade Road and Burton to 28th Street

and end at 28th and Thornhills] 

9:30 am – Parade starts

10:30 am – After parade -Rides , games, food at the Cascade

Township Library grounds

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Roads will be closed for these events from 9:30 to approximately

12:30 p.m. The roads affected will be Cascade Road from Burton

Street to Thornapple River Drive, 28th Street from Cascade to

Thornhills and all of old 28th Street.

DUSK 10:00pm Fireworks – Downtown Ada

Fireworks will be held Monday night July 4th at dusk. Location of

the fireworks will be at 7590 East Fulton and Ada Drive.

* Reminder if you or your child will be in the bike parade and

is 14 years old or younger, they must wear a bike helmet,

as per Cascade Township Ordinance.*

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

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Ada Michigan 4th of July Celebration 2011

Ada Michigan 4th of July Celebration 2011

Independence Day celebrations start early this year in Ada

with the Bike Decorating Day at Ada Township Park Shelter

on Friday, July 1st  10 am – 12 noon  $3 per youth

4-12 year olds with parent or guardian

Register on site

fireworks

All other activities are on Monday, July 4th:

7 am – Pancake Breakfast at Fire House 1

8 am – 4:00 pm – Flea Market, Youth Park

on Thornapple River Dr

9:30 am – Parade Lineup in parking lot near McDonalds

10:00 am   Kids on bikes start parade

10:15 am – Rest of parade starts

11:00 am – 3:00 pm – On the Green activities includes

rides and fun for kids, food, music by the Blue Water

Ramblers, animals and artists and crafters booths.

Volunteers needed for directing traffic and lining up

parade participants and for clean-up.

11:00 am – 3:00 pm Classic Car Show Community Church

Dusk 10:00 pm – Fireworks in the Village

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Jazz at the Zoo – Grand Rapids Monday Nights 2011

Jazz at the Zoo – Monday Nights 2011

Begins Monday June 13, 2011 runs through August 15

From 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the The John Ball Park Band Shell,

The West Michigan Jazz Society will be featuring local bands

and talent Monday nights.  Free admission, although the hat

is passed for donations because the park is requiring liability

insurance for the group to perform and parking attendants.

So, grab a blanket, food, or purchase food at the event, and

enjoy local jazz at its best.

 Grand Rapids Michigan Jazz at the Zoo – Monday Nights 2010

The 11th Jazz at the Zoo Summer 2011:

June 14, 2011 –River Rogues

June 21 2010 – Doug Horn Quartet

June 28, 2010 – Paul Vornhagen Quartet

July 4, 2010 –    Kathy Lamar with Bob VanStee Trio

July 11, 2010 –  Mary Rademacher

July 18, 2010 –  Steve Hilger Quartet

July 25, 2010 –  Edye Evans Hyde with Quartet

August 1, 2010 – Rick Reuther with the Tom Hagen Septet

August 8, 2010 – Fred Knapp Quartet

August 15, 2010 – Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra

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Ada Michigan Trail Closed near Paradise Lake

Ada Michigan Trail Closed near Paradise Lake

Ada Trail will be closed for construction starting 6-21-2011

fronting the Villas of Ada’s expansion on Ada Drive.  Sewer

line and utility hook ups are being done.  The Trail should be

closed for traffic for about 6 weeks.

 

ada bike path Ada Dr to Paradise Lake

Then sewer upgrades will be done to Ada Drive east of

Paradise Lake starting August 1st.  The Ada Trail will be affected

and will be closed for 6-8 weeks.  A new trail surface will be

put down on completion of sewer line upgrades.  Time flies….

the current trail is 15 years old.

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West Michigan Home Improvements that Could be a Mistake

West Michigan Home Improvements that Could be a Mistake

Don’t over improve your home or price it out of the neighborhood.

If all the homes in your neighborhood are priced in a category, don’t

try take your home to the next level with home improvements that

are unwise investments.  We see homeowners do this all the time.

They figure they will get the money back because buyers will

pay more for a home with valuable additions.  Not necessarily so.

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A perfect example is pools, indoor and outdoor.  Pools are great for

summer recreation here in Michigan, for people that want them.

Many do not.  In fact, most buyers will discount your home if it has

a pool.  They will estimate the cost of removal or filling it in as an

added expense they weren’t planning on.

 

Another example of over improvement is adding a basement bedroom.

This can be a great way to add another bedroom.  But don’t plan on buyers

paying more for your home, they won’t.

 

Also included in this list is finishing a basement.  A finished basement

has added appeal for many homeowners, but they won’t repay your

construction costs.  This is another item that you should plan on

enjoying while you live in the home, not as a return on investment.

 

Expensive improvements that don’t fit the home could be on the top

of the Don’t Do It List!  If you live in a $100,000 home in a $100,000

neighborhood of homes, don’t put in a $30,000 kitchen.  Buyers will

expect a kitchen, but will not repay you for granite countertops,

top-of-the-line cabinetry and a Viking range.  Use common sense and

remember, you will probably want to sell your home someday.

 

Related articles:

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Do I Need a Permit for my Home Improvement Project?

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Whitneyville Ave Bridge Closed Aug to Oct 2011

Whitneyville Ave Bridge Closed August to Oct 2011

 Crane on bridge

Starting August 1st, MDOT will make repairs to the bridge

over the freeway on Whitneyville Avenue.  The project is

expected to be completed by October 15th.  Whitneyville

Avenue will be CLOSED at the freeway for no more than

four (4) weeks during the project.  The planned detour

will take vehicles from Whitneyville to 48th Street to

Thornapple River Drive.

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