Foto Friday: Why Robins Go South for a Michigan Winter

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Terry & Bonnie

Gone South for the winter!

Foto Friday: Why Robins Go South for a Michigan Winter

By Bonnie & Terry Westbrook

This little Robin’s nest is empty and filled with snow –

vacant for the winter. As the first of March rolls around,

our pair of robins will be back to add another layer and make

this Crabapple tree in our front yard home again.

They prefer to live in West Michigan Spring, Summer and Fall.

If you would like to find a home in West Michigan, especially the Greater

Grand Rapids area, we can show you some of the many reasons the Robins

return every year.

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If you would like specific information about a West Michigan or

Grand Rapids MI Home, please contact me directly.

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

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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Watermark Residences July-Dec 2013

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Terry & Bonnie

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report

Watermark Residences July-December 2013

by Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Quick Snapshot of Watermark Residences Real Estate Activity

July 1 through December 31, 2013

Active Listings = 5 from $ 389,900 to $ 1,690,000

Sales Pending = 1

Sold Properties = 3

Average sold price = $ 359,467

Watermark Residences are a popular place to live

in the Greater Grand Rapids area. The private golf course,

public restaurant, club pool, and public work out facilities

make it a natural fit for people with active life styles.

If you would like to know what your Watermark home

is worth on today’s active market, give Terry a call: 616-292-7263

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

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Kentwood Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Crystal Springs July-December 2013

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Terry & Bonnie

Kentwood Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Crystal Springs July-December 2013

by Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Quick Snapshot of Crystal Springs Real Estate Activity

July 1 through December 31, 2013

Active Listings = 6 from $ 189,900 to $ 444,900

Pending Sales = 3

Sold Properties = 9

Average Sold price = $ 287,322

Crystal Springs home values have stayed pretty level

for the past year. Availability of quality homes affects the

market, if few homes are available, it drives prices up and gives

buyers fewer choices for a quick move.

Crystal Springs homes are located on or near Stonewater

Country Club which is now part of Watermark properties.

If you belong to StoneWater CC, you may also play Watermark

Country Club and Sunnybrook Country Club….a great trio of local

courses to challenge your game. If you would like information

about a Crystal Springs home, please call Terry at: 616-292-7263

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

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

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Caledonia Michigan Real Estate Market Report July – December 2013

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Terry & Bonnie

Caledonia Michigan Real Estate Market Report July-December 2013

by Bonnie Westbrook

2013 Real Estate Market Activity

July 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013

Current Active Listings = 53 from $ 45,000 to $ 949,750

Caledonia Pending Home Sales = 18

Caledonia Sold Homes = 125

Average Sold Price = $ 222,756

Caledonia real estate has had a bumpy ride in 2013,

first prices rose 30%, then they leveled off at a 20% rise in

sold prices from 2012. Scarcity of desirable homes still is a

problem in our greater Grand Rapids market, as well as

Caledonia. This scarcity peaked in spring and early

summer when lots of people are looking for new homes.

As demand decreased over fall and winter, prices have

leveled off, too.

Caledonia still has a strong appeal to home buyers

in the Grand Rapids market. If you are considering a move

to or within Caledonia, it is not too early to start the process.

Give Terry a call if you would like to know what your Caledonia home

might be worth on the market today at: 616-292-7263.

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If you have any questions about Caledonia or Grand Rapids MI

homes, please contact me directly through my web site.

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

Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

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Rockford Michigan Real Estate Market Report July-December 2013

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Terry & Bonnie

Rockford Michigan Real Estate Market Report July-December 2013

by Terry and Bonnie Westbrook

Rockford is a northern suburban city near Grand Rapids,

about 15-20 minutes by freeway from the center of the city. It is a

small town on the Rogue River with an excellent public school system,

diverse businesses, and suburban resources.

July – December 2013 Rockford Real Estate Stats

Active Listings – 158 From $ 64,900 to $ 945,000

Pending Home Sales: 66

Sold Rockford Homes: 375 From $ 25,880 to $ 599,900

Average sold price $ 217,7844

Housing sales in Courtland Township, Algoma Township and

City of Rockford are included in this report.

Rockford’s sold housing market has leveled off in price

since the first half of the year. Even though the last half of the

year has seen brisk sales, prices have not risen appreciatively.

Home inventory is lowing Rockford, as it is all over the

Grand Rapids area. Homes are selling for an average

of $125.00 per square foot in the Rockford market.

Putting your home on the market before the Spring

season really gets going eliminates a lot of your

competition.

If you have any questions about Rockford homes,

or would like to have a market price range for your home,

please contact me directly:

1-616-292-7263 or email: terry@terrywestbrook.com

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Kentwood Michigan Real Estate Market Report July-December 2013

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Terry & Bonnie

Kentwood Michigan Real Estate Market Report July-December 2013

Kentwood Michigan is a large suburban city southeast of Grand

Rapids, population under 50,000. It has manufacturing, shopping centers,

and lots and lots of residential housing. Kentwood Public Schools are

one of the largest school systems in the Grand Rapids area with over 9000

students and 16 buildings within a 24.25 square mile area.

2013 Real Estate Market Activity July – December

Kentwood Active Listings = 147 $34,900 to $975,000

Pending Sales – 95

Sold Homes = 418

Average Sold Price = $ 133,511

Sold Prices range from $ 11,000 to $ 420,000

Kentwood homes are selling at a brisk rate,

and the average sale price is up about 9% from the

first of 2013. The average sold price has leveled off in

last half, but home sales are still moving in this

community.

If you are thinking of buying a Kentwood home, interest

rates are still low, so don’t wait. Getting a jumpstart on the spring

market is a good way to avoid major competition.

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Kentwood Michigan Real Estate Market Reports

Real Estate is always hyper-local. If you have questions about

any Kentwood home, please contact Terry.

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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. 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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East Grand Rapids Michigan Real Estate Market Report July – December 2013

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Terry & Bonnie

East Grand Rapids Michigan Real Estate Market Report July – December 2013

by Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

East Grand Rapids is a community of homes priced from the

mid $100,000’s to over $1,000,000 with the majority of homes

selling from $200K to $400K.

East Grand Rapids is a very popular place to live in our area,

its walkability, close to downtown GR businesses, and shops, restaurants

in Gaslight Village are the main reasons.

East Grand Rapids Real Estate Report July-December 2013

Active Listings – 41 from $144,900 to $ 1,599,000

Pending Sales – 58

Sold Homes – 116 from $ 126,000 to $ 1,312,500

Average List Price – $ 416,871

Average Sold Price – $ 362,493

Sold home prices have risen about 10% in East Grand Rapids

in the last six months. Home inventory numbers are down, so this is

good news for home sellers, especially those waiting for an improving

market. Interest rates are still low, so buyers can still make a wise decision by

choosing to own their own home.

If you have been thinking of selling your East Grand Rapids home,

2014 could be the time to call for a custom analysis of what your home

might be worth in today’s market!

If you have questions about buying/selling an East Grand Rapids home,

give Terry a call at 616-292-7263.

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East Grand Rapids Michigan ~ America’s Hometown

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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!

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Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report 2013 Year in Review

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Terry & Bonnie

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report 2013 Year in Review

by Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Forest Hills is a school district in Ada–Cascade Michigan

real estate market that is always active. This Grand Rapids suburban

community has wonderful neighborhoods, some new and some older

with Top Ranked Forest Hills Public Schools, private schools, and

a life style that attracts many home owners.

2013 Real Estate Market Activity

Under $250,000 Homes:

Current Listings = 75

Pending Home Sales = 37

Sold Homes = 417

Average Sold price – $169,791

$ 250,001 and Up Homes:

Current Active Listings = 118

Pending Sold Homes =27

Sold Homes = 450

Average Sold Price = $ 432,992

Average home prices have increased in the upper category

and decreased slightly in the lower category. Home inventory is also

low. Compared to 6 months ago, less homes are listed and the rock

bottom prices of a few years ago are disappearing.

The average selling price/square foot for under $250K

is $ 111.00; $ 159.00 for over $ 250K category homes in Forest Hills.

Home inventory is moving a little faster in the higher bracket.

Distressed sales were fewer this year, about 46 homes under $100k

were sold.

Good news for Forest Hills home sellers, though prices are rising,

interest rates are still low for buyers. If you have been waiting for prices to

get back on the upswing, now is the right time to get your home on the market.

Call Terry if you are interested in buying or selling a Forest Hills home.

He has over 40 years of successful selling and buying West Michigan

and Forest Hills homes.

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Forest Hills District Posts MEAP Scores

If you would like specific information about an Ada, Cascade or

Forest Hills MI Home, please contact me directly.

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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. 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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Monthly Archives: January 2014

Foto Friday: Why Robins Go South for a Michigan Winter

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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Watermark Residences July-Dec 2013

Quick Snapshot of Watermark Residences Real Estate Activity

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Michigan Golf Photos

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Articles

Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

Kentwood Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Crystal Springs July-December 2013

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Caledonia Michigan Real Estate Market Report July – December 2013

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Caledonia Michigan Real Estate

Caledonia Michigan Video Tour

Rockford Michigan Real Estate Market Report July-December 2013

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Kentwood Michigan Real Estate Market Report July-December 2013

2013 Real Estate Market Activity July – December

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East Grand Rapids Michigan Real Estate Market Report July – December 2013

East Grand Rapids Michigan Real Estate Market Report July – December 2013

by Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

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Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report 2013 Year in Review

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report 2013 Year in Review

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