Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Hidden Hills Jan – Dec 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Hidden Hills Jan – Dec 2011

Quick Snapshot of Hidden Hills Real Estate Activity

Jan 1 through December 31, 2011

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Active Listings – 14

Pending Sales – 2

Sold Properties – 19

Average Sold Price – $ 205,636   High= $395,000  Low= $92,380

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Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report Jan-Dec 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report Jan-Dec 2011

Forest Hills is actually 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, and private schools,

that attract  many home owners.

This report will cover the 2011 real estate market activity:

 

 Forest Hills 2011 Sold Homes Chart

Home inventory is still high compared to buyer demand even though it

has dropped from last years low levels.  Buyers are still in the drivers seat.

We are starting to see home inventory levels that are approaching

a normal market.  This means that desirable homes [those that are in good

condition and available for a quick turn-around] will be scarcer than in the

recent past.

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

He has over 35 years of experience in selling and buying Forest Hills homes.

 

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Additional Forest Hills Articles:

Forest Hills Real Estate Market Reports

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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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report Caravelle Village 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report Caravelle Village  2011

Caravelle Village 2011 Quick Market Snapshot:

  January 1 , 2011 to December 31,2011

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          January 1 , 2011 to December 31,2011


Active For Sale Homes = 4          $139,900  to $ 195,000

Pending Home Sales = 1

Sold Homes = 5

Average Sold Price = $150,230

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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report Cascade Springs 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report Cascade Woods Sept 2011

Quick Snapshot of Cascade Springs Real Estate Activity

January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011

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Active Listings – 5         $229,000 to  $369,900

Pending Sales – 2

Sold Properties – 14

Average Sold Price – $ 258,098

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homes, please contact Terry at 616-292-7263.

 

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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Thornapple River Dr/Burger Dr 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Thornapple River Dr/Burger Dr 2011

Quick Snapshot of Thornapple River Dr/Burger Dr Real Estate Activity

                   January 1 through December 31, 2011

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Active Listings – 6          $170,000 to $1,499,999

Pending Sales – 4

Sold Properties – 28

Average Sold Price – $ 264,675

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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Centennial Park Condos 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report  Centennial Park Condos 2011

Quick Snapshot of Centennial Park Condos Real Estate Activity

                 January 1 through December 31, 2011

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12 Active Listings From $ 114,900 to $ 799,900

1 Pending Sale

13 Sold Properties

Average Sold price = $ 167,308

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

a call for up-to-date information on this changing market.

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Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Dec 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Dec 2011

Top Best Buy Forest Hills Homes (Ada-Cascade) for Sale,

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

leveler, if two homes are compared by square foot pricing, you

get a much better picture of whether the home is overpriced

compared to similarly sized and priced homes.

 

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The following list is focused on homes priced from $80-99/sq ft:

 

7061 Cascade Rd             $129,000    1351 Sq Ft    $95.48/SqFt

1724 Forest Lake Dr       $129,900     1362 Sq Ft    $95.37/SqFt

2350 4 Mile Rd  NE           $139,000    1527 Sq Ft    $91.03/SqFt

2580 Linda Ave               $145,000     1472 Sq Ft    $98.51/SqFt

2147 Shiloh Point Dr       $154,900     1895 Sq Ft    $81.74/SqFt

 

6966 Rix St SE                $168,000      1700 Sq Ft    $98.82/SqFt

3104 Wilfred Ave NE      $158,000     1700 Sq Ft    $92.94/SqFt

6111 Del Cano                 $169,900     1726 Sq Ft   $98.44/SqFt

6346 Duxbury Dr SE         $187,900    2340 Sq Ft    $80.30/SqFt

8643 Fulton Ave E           $189,900     2020 Sq Ft   $94.01/SqFt

 

1460 Buttrick Ave SE      $199,900     2344 Sq Ft   $85.28/SqFt

4475 Knapp St NE            $199,900     2168 Sq Ft   $92.20/SqFt

3635 Goodwood Dr SE    $210,000    2372 Sq Ft    $88.53/SqFt

4600 Whitneyville           $220,000    2400 Sq Ft    $91.67/SqFt

2061 Thornapple River   $224,900    2286 Sq Ft    $98.38/SqFt

 

4504 Orchard Crk           $224,900     2418 Sq Ft   $93.01/SqFt

2850 Hayward Dr SE      $239,900     2743 Sq Ft   $87.46/SqFt

5900 Hall St                    $239,900     2880 Sq Ft   $83.30/SqFt

2600 Riveredge             $240,000     2928 Sq Ft   $81.97/SqFt

8830 Grand River Dr      $249,000     2806 Sq Ft   $88.74/SqFt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

126 pending or sold homes for the last month in Forest Hills School District.

There are fewer homes for sale, also.  If you are willing to do repairs and

updates, there are still a few good buys at historically low interest rates.

The homes in the most up-to-date condition sell the fastest, as most buyers

do not want to do any repairs or updates.  Distressed homes are

fewer and home prices are on the rise in Forest Hills at the close of 2011.

 

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

prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Grand Rapids Michigan November 2011 Sales Stats

Grand Rapids Michigan November 2011 Sales Stats

The November home sales statistics are in and the news looks good.

Sales are up in November across the board in all price ranges.

The price range that has seen the most activity is $100,00 – $ 139,999;

almost 1 in 5 homes sold in November 2011 were in this price category,

with overall highs ranging over $1 million and lows under $ 19,000.

 

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The Grand Rapids housing market has 24.6% fewer listings year-to-date

than last year.  This means shrinking inventory for buyers and good news for

sellers. 

 

The Average Home Sales Price is up from 2010 by about 3%; from $ 118,217

to $121,920.  In our opinion, this increase is caused by the REO’s and foreclosure

sales numbers are down and more banks are embracing short sales.

 

Please note these prices are averages for the whole Grand Rapids market.

If you would like to know what prices are in your neighborhood, give Terry a call.

 

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Forest Hills Michigan Waterfront Homes Dec 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Waterfront Homes Dec 2011

Many people searching for a waterfront home will be planning

on actually buying in the spring, so they can enjoy the waterfront all

summer.  If you want to get the best price and the best selection,

you need to consider an off-season purchase. 

 

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Winter is an excellent time to buy a waterfront home in Forest Hills, MI.

Not only will you have fewer competitors looking for that perfect home,

you will also have the leisure to negotiate.  And do a little redecorating or

altering the home to fit your needs, once you are an owner.  This gives

you ample time to be ready for the busy summer season when you just

want to sit back enjoy your Forest Hills Michigan waterfront home.

 

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Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Nov 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Nov 2011

Top Best Buy Forest Hills Homes (Ada-Cascade) for Sale,

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

leveler, if two homes are compared by square foot pricing, you

get a much better picture of whether the home is overpriced

compared to similarly sized and priced homes.

The following list is focused on homes priced from $80-99/sq ft

and under $200,000:

 

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

2512 Appleton Dr NE       $99,900    1224 Sq Ft     $81.62/SqFt

549 Adapointe SE            $123,900   1296 Sq Ft    $695.60/SqFt

7061 Cascade Rd             $129,000    1351 Sq Ft    $95.48/SqFt

7151 Oran Dr                    $129,900     1508 Sq Ft    $86.14/SqFt

2350 4 Mile Rd  NE           $139,000    1527 Sq Ft    $691.03/SqFt

2580 Linda Ave               $145,000     1472 Sq Ft    $98.51/SqFt

3104 Wilfred Ave NE      $158,000     1700 Sq Ft    $92.94/SqFt

6181 Witherbee Dr SE    $165,900    2022 Sq Ft   $82.05/SqFt

6111 Del Cano                 $169,900     1726 Sq Ft   $98.44/SqFt

6588 Tanglewood            $170,000     1977 Sq Ft   $85.99/SqFt

5775 Hall St SE                 $174,900    2064 Sq Ft    $84.74/SqFt

7244 Thorncrest              $179,900   2077 Sq Ft    $86.62/SqFt

6346 Duxbury Dr SE         $187,900    2340 Sq Ft    $80.30/SqFt

8643 Fulton Ave E           $189,900     2020 Sq Ft   $94.01/SqFt

1460 Buttrick Ave SE      $199,900     2344 Sq Ft   $85.28/SqFt

3556 Reeds Lake Blvd    $200,000    2152 Sq Ft   $92.94/SqFt

 

126 pending or sold homes for the last month in Forest Hills School District.

There are fewer homes for sale, also.  If you are willing to do repairs and

updates, there are still a few good buys at historically low interest rates.

The homes in the most up-to-date condition sell the fastest, as most buyers

do not want to do any repairs or updates.  Distressed homes are

fewer and home prices are on the rise in Forest Hills for Nov. 2011.

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.

 

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