Grand Rapids Real Estate

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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!

Contact Terry 616-292-7263

Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Adatowne Jan – April 2013

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Terry & Bonnie

Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Adatowne Jan – April 2013

Snapshot of Adatowne Real Estate Activity May 1 through Aug 31, 2012

Active Listings – 2 Average List Price = $ 152,400

Pending Sales – 1

Sold Properties – 2 Average Sold Price = $ 146,000

Adatowne home sales have been good for the first quarter of 2013.

With only 2 homes on the market, 1 pending and 2 sold, this could be a

perfect time to sell your home. Average sold price has increased from 2012,

so real estate is looking up in this Forest Hills neighborhood.

SEARCH FOR FOREST HILLS HOMES

If you are interested in selling your Forest Hills home, give a Terry

a call – 616-292-7263

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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!

Contact Terry 616-292-7263

Forest Hills Real Estate Market Reports

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report Jan-Mar 2013

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Terry & Bonnie

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report Jan-March 2013

by 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.

Winter Aconite Blooms

First Quarter 2013 Real Estate Market Activity

Under $250,000 Homes:

Current Listings = 74

Pending Home Sales = 47

Sold Homes = 87

Average Sold price – $168, 802

$ 250,001 and Up Homes:

Current Active Listings = 144

Pending Sold Homes =3 4

Sold Homes = 80

Average Sold Price = $ 477,667

Home prices are rising in Forest Hills for the last 12 months,

especially this first quarter of 2013. We see about 10% price rise in the under

$250K category and about 15% in the upper priced homes. Good news for

Forest Hills home sellers and even 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 might be the right time to put 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 experience in selling and buying West Michigan

and Forest Hills homes.

SEARCH FOREST HILLS HOMES

Additional Forest Hills Articles:

Forest Hills District Ranks Top in State

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!

Contact Terry 616-292-7263

Forest Hills Real Estate Market Reports

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report Oct – Dec 2012

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Terry & Bonnie

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report Oct– Dec 2013

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.

Fourth Quarter 2012 Real Estate Market Activity

Under $250,000 Homes:

Forest Hills Current Listings = 30

Forest Hills Pending Home Sales = 81

Forest Hills Sold Homes = 178

Average Sold price – $154,229

$ 250,001 and Up Homes:

Forest Hills Listings = 90

Forest Hills Sold Homes = 62

Average Sold Price = $ 393,754

Average Sold Price/Sq Ft = $154.00

Home inventory is shrinking and prices are rising in Forest Hills

for the last 9 months of market time. Homes in good condition are

selling fast, prices in the fourth quarter are still declining, buyers are

appear to buying smaller homes. Inventory is at all time lows, so it

is a good time to sell your Forest Hills Home.

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

He has over 40 years of experience in selling and buying West Michigan

and Forest Hills homes.

SEARCH FOREST HILLS HOMES

Additional Forest Hills Articles:

Forest Hills District Ranks Top in State

Forest Hills District Posts MEAP Scores

If you would like specific information about an Ada Cascade or

Forest Hills MI Homes, 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!

Contact Terry 616-292-7263

Forest Hills Real Estate Market Reports

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report June-Sept 2012

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report June-Sept 2012

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.

2012 Real Estate Market Activity

Under $250,000 Homes:

Forest Hills Current Listings = 144

Average Sold price – $180,497

Average Time on Market = 3-4 months

Average Sold Price/Sq Ft = $ 105.79

$ 250,001 and Up Homes:

Forest Hills Current Listings = 197

Average Sold Price = $ 440,603

Average Sold Price/Sq Ft = $153.24

Home inventory is shrinking and prices are rising in Forest Hills

for the last 6 months of market time. Homes have gone up an

average of 10%, and sold price/square foot has risen in both

low and high end homes. Still a good time to buy, interest rates are

still low, but home inventory is getting smaller.

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

He has over 35 years of experience in selling and buying West Michigan

and Forest Hills homes.

SEARCH FOREST HILLS HOMES

Additional Forest Hills Articles:

Forest Hills District Ranks Top in State

Forest Hills District Posts MEAP Scores

If you would like specific information about an Ada Cascade or

Forest Hills MI Homes, 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!

Contact Terry 616-292-7263

Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Greentree Estates May – Aug 2012

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Greentree Estates May – Aug 2012

Snapshot of Greentree Estates Real Estate Activity

May 1 through August 31, 2012

Active Listings – 2

Pending Sales – 0

Sold Properties – 1

Slow activity in Greentree Estates, even for this summer season with

one sale at $219,000. Condition plays a vital role in the sale of a house,

especially older homes. Current updates are what today’s buyer is looking

for in a home.

If you would like information about buying or selling an Ada Township Home,

please contact Terry at 616-292-7263.

SEARCH FOR FOREST HILLS HOMES

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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!

Contact Terry 616-292-7263

Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Adacroft Commons May – Aug 2012

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Adacroft Commons May – Aug 2012

Snapshot of Adacroft Commons Real Estate Activity

May 1 through August 31, 2012

Active Listings – 1

Pending Sales – 2

Sold Properties – 5

Average Sold Price = $136,900

Sold homes in Adacroft Commons are averaging $ 94-95 per square

foot. Sales have been up this summer in Adacroft but average sales

price is down from 2011. Even though Forest Hills has declining inventory,

it doesn’t seem to be forcing prices up yet.

If you have an Adacroft Commons home to sell, give Terry a call at

616-292-7263.

SEARCH FOR FOREST HILLS HOMES

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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!

Contact Terry 616-292-7263

Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Catamount May-Aug 2012

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Catamount May-Aug 2012

Snapshot of Catamount Real Estate Activity May 1 through Aug 31, 2012

Active Listings – 2 $595,000 to $749,000

Pending Sales – 3

Sold Properties – 1 Sold Price – $ 1,495,000

Higher priced homes are selling this summer in Forest Hills.

Inventory is shrinking and demand is rising, especially in

Ada and the Forest Hills area of Grand Rapids. If you considering

down-sizing, now is a great time to enter the market in Catamount.

If you would like information about a Catamount home or are considering

selling your Catamount home, please contact Terry at 616-292-7263.

SEARCH FOR FOREST HILLS HOMES

____________________________________________

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!

Contact Terry 616-292-7263

Ada MI Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report Forest Hills Gardens May -Aug 2012

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

Ada MI Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report Forest Hills Gardens May -Aug 2012

Forest Hills Gardens Market Snapshot 2012

May 1, 2012 to Aug 31, 2012 Real Estate Activity

Active Home Listings = 0

Pending Home Sales = 0

Sold Homes = 3

Average Sold Price = $ 151,000

Close to Forest Hills Central Middle & High Schools, this neighborhood is

quite stable and doesn’t see a lot of turnover. The three sales this summer

reflect the mid to lower end of the price spectrum in this development.

If you would like to sell or purchase a Forest Hills Home, please call Terry

at 616-292-7263.

SEARCH FOR FOREST HILLS HOMES

____________________________________________

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!

Contact Terry 616-292-7263

Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Adatowne May – Aug 2012

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Adatowne May – Aug 2012

Snapshot of Adatowne Real Estate Activity May 1 through Aug 31, 2012

Active Listings – 0

Pending Sales – 2

Sold Properties – 4 Average Sold Price = $ 138,725

Adatowne is a busy market, sales have been brisk this summer

and depleted inventory. This shows that local real estate is very

different from national reports. Adatowne is a neighborhood that

has homes at the lower end of the Forest Hills spectrum and it’s

homes are always in demand.

SEARCH FOR FOREST HILLS HOMES

If you are interested in a Forest Hills home, give a Terry

a call – 616-292-7263

____________________________________________

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!

Contact Terry 616-292-7263