Grand Rapids Real Estate

*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*

If you would like to view an East Grand Rapids Home,

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

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

East Grand Rapids Michigan Top Best Buy Homes April 2011

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Terry & Bonnie

East Grand Rapids Michigan Top Best Buy Homes April 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.

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.

April 2011 – TOP BEST BUY East Grand Rapids Homes

Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $73.42 to $114.84

Highest List Price - $ 359,000

Lowest List Price - $ 122,500

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

1600 Wealthy St SE $122,500 1248 Sq Ft $98.16/SqFt

604 Greenwood $129,873 1238 Sq Ft $104.91/SqFt

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

1608 Wealthy St SE $148,900 1608 Sq Ft $92.60/SqFt

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

1350 Pinecrest Ave $165,000 1632 Sq Ft $110.10/SqFt

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

2405 Oakwood Dr $185,000 1786 Sq Ft $103.58/SqFt

1138 Lakeside Dr $187,900 1736 Sq Ft $108.24/SqFt

2437 Hall St $189,900 1720 Sq Ft $110.41/SqFt

1108 Kenesaw $215,000 1919 Sq Ft $112.04/SqFt

1245 Woodshire Ave $234,800 2248 Sq Ft $104.45/SqFt

1626 Sherman $240,000 3056 Sq Ft $78.53/SqFt

715 Cambridge Blvd $250,000 2177 Sq Ft $114.84/SqFt

915 Plymouth Rd SE $269,000 2398 Sq Ft $112.18/SqFt

541-3 Greenwood $269,900 3676 Sq Ft $73.42/SqFt

1447 Woodcliff Ave $289,900 2861 Sq Ft $101.33/SqFt

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

2424 Lake Dr $359,000 3218 Sq Ft $111.56/SqFt

12 Sold, 15 Pending in the last month in EGR

Average Sale Price $ 330,375

Average Price/SqFt $135.49

Seeing home inventory moving in East GR this past month,

typical of a spring market. Distressed properties are almost

gone from the market, higher priced homes are selling, with

40% of sold homes in the over $300,000+ category.

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Additional Articles:

*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*

If you would like to view an East Grand Rapids Best Buy Home,

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

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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

East Grand Rapids Michigan Top Best Buy Homes March 2011

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Terry & Bonnie

East Grand Rapids Michigan Top Best Buy Homes March 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.

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.

March 2011 – TOP BEST BUY East Grand Rapids Homes

Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $87.14 to $112.98

Highest List Price - $ 539,000

Lowest List Price - $ 129,000

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

1600 Wealthy St SE $122,500 1248 Sq Ft $98.16/SqFt

604 Greenwood $134,900 1238 Sq Ft $108.97/SqFt

501 Lakeside Dr $135,000 1560 Sq Ft $86.54/Sq Ft

1608 Wealthy St SE $150,000 1608 Sq Ft $93.28/SqFt

2868 Lake Dr $154,900 1487 Sq Ft $104.17/SqFt

2540 Lake Dr SE $159,900 1754 Sq Ft $91.16/Sq Ft

1134 Lakeside Dr $159,900 1470 Sq Ft $108.78/SqFt

1707 Hall St SE $163,000 1753 Sq Ft $92.98/SqFt

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

1350 Pinecrest Ave $165,000 1632 Sq Ft $110.10/SqFt

1917 Hall St SE $169,900 1700 Sq Ft $99.94/SqFt

947 Breton Rd SE $177,000 1583 Sq Ft $111.81/SqFt

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

1138 Lakeside Dr $187,900 1736 Sq Ft $108.24/SqFt

2405 Oakwood Dr $199,900 1786 Sq Ft $111.93/SqFt

2953 Beechwood Dr $205,000 1867 Sq Ft $109.80/SqFt

2746 Albert Dr $208,800 1899 Sq Ft $109.95/SqFt

1245 Woodshire Ave $234,800 2248 Sq Ft $104.45/SqFt

2837 Maplewood Dr $239,900 2100 Sq Ft $114.24/SqFt

715 Cambridge Blvd $250,000 2177 Sq Ft $114.84/SqFt

915 Plymouth Rd SE $295,000 2398 Sq Ft $112.18/SqFt

541-3 Greenwood $269,900 3676 Sq Ft $73.42/SqFt

1343 Woodshire Ave $290,000 2604 Sq Ft $111.37/SqFt

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

2424 Lake Dr $359,000 3218 Sq Ft $111.56/SqFt

2853 Woodcliff Cir $539,000 4958 Sq Ft $108.71/SqFt

2 Sold, 3 Pending last 30 days in EGR

Top Best Buy homes available this month in East Grand Rapids,

many are homes that have been on the market for awhile with more

inventory arriving in the spring market. Overall, prices are rising slightly

at the bottom end, others are staying steady.

*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*

SEARCH EAST GRAND RAPIDS HOMES

Additional Articles:

If you would like to view an East Grand Rapids Best Buy Home,

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

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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!

Contact Terry 616-292-7263

Grand Rapids Michigan Sunday Open Houses 3-13-2011 (1)

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Terry & Bonnie

Grand Rapids Michigan Sunday Open Houses 3-13-2011

Sunday Open Houses are a great way to preview homes and take

a look at what is available for what price in a local area. The times

are usually 2 hours in length, sometimes longer, which gives you lots

of leeway if you want to see a few homes you weren’t planning on

visiting on the way.

Open Houses are an excellent way to see if buying a different home

is feasible or if you would be better off staying where you are. Price and

amenities in any local area should let you know if you are in the ball park

or not. If that killer bedroom suite you have been wishing for is only showing

up in homes way out of your price range, then it just isn’t an option. Time to

go home and give the master bedroom a new coat of paint, organize the

closet and let that dream go for now.

There are 48 Open Houses in Grand Rapids this coming Sunday:

GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN SUNDAY OPEN HOUSES Mar 13, 2011

East Grand Rapids Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Feb 2011

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Terry & Bonnie

East Grand Rapids Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Feb 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.

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.

February 2011 – TOP BEST BUY East Grand Rapids Homes

Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $87.14 to $112.98

Highest List Price - $ 539,000

Lowest List Price - $ 129,000

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

1409 Woodlawn SE $ 129,000 1283 Sq Ft $100.55/Sq Ft

604 Greenwood $ 134,900 1238 Sq Ft $108.97/SqFt

501 Lakeside Dr $135,000 1560 Sq Ft $86.54/Sq Ft

1049 Floral Ave SE $149,900 1377 Sq Ft $108.86/SqFt

1608 Wealthy St SE $150,000 1608 Sq Ft $93.28/SqFt

2868 Lake Dr $154,900 1487 Sq Ft $104.17/SqFt

2540 Lake Dr SE $159,900 1754 Sq Ft $91.16/Sq Ft

1134 Lakeside Dr $159,900 1470 Sq Ft $108.78/SqFt

1707 Hall St SE $163,000 1753 Sq Ft $92.98/SqFt

1917 Hall St SE $169,900 1700 Sq Ft $99.94/SqFt

947 Breton Rd SE $177,000 1583 Sq Ft $111.81/SqFt

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

1350 Pinecrest Ave $179,900 1632 Sq Ft $110.23/Sq Ft

1138 Lakeside Dr $188,900 1736 Sq Ft $108.81/SqFt

2405 Oakwood Dr $199,900 1786 Sq Ft $111.93/SqFt

1245 Woodshire Ave $234,800 2248 Sq Ft $104.45/SqFt

715 Cambridge Blvd $250,000 2177 Sq Ft $114.84/SqFt

541-3 Greenwood $279,900 3676 Sq Ft $76.14/SqFt

2663 Boston St SE $289,900 2566 Sq Ft $112.98/SqFt

1343 Woodshire Ave $290,000 2604 Sq Ft $111.37/SqFt

550 Greenwood Ave $294,700 2883 Sq Ft $102.22/SqFt

2424 Lake Dr $359,000 3218 Sq Ft $111.56/SqFt

2853 Woodcliff Cir $539,000 4958 Sq Ft $108.71/SqFt

Of the Top Best Buy homes available this month in East Grand Rapids,

many are homes that have been on the market for awhile with more

inventory arriving in advance of the spring market. Overall, prices are

rising slightly at the bottom end, others are staying steady.

*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*

SEARCH EAST GRAND RAPIDS HOMES

Additional Articles:

If you would like to view an East Grand Rapids Best Buy Home,

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

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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!

Contact Terry 616-292-7263

Grand Rapids Michigan Real Estate Market Report by School District 2007-2010

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Terry & Bonnie

Grand Rapids Michigan Real Estate Market Report by School District 2007-2010

Real Estate is always local. Grand Rapids is such a large metropolitan

area, the real estate market report for the whole area is not necessarily

true for your specific neighborhood. Some areas are growing and some

areas are shrinking in population. Hopefully this report will give you a

glimpse of the big Grand Rapids picture by looking at the suburban pieces.

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We have split the Grand Rapids area up by public school district,

to give a logical approach to this report. This is a macro neighborhood

report, not a micro report. Bear in mind, these are average home prices for

large areas, not specific neighborhoods.

Belding

2010 – $ 59, 747

2009 – $ 55,110

2008 – $ 71,758

2007 – $ 100,416

Byron Center

2010 – $ 157,555

2009 – $ 160,220

2008 – $ 185,707

2007 – $ 200,766

Caledonia

2010 – $ 151,199

2009 – $ 153,360

2008 – $ 163,983

2007 – $ 191,724

Cedar Springs

2010 – $89,116

2009 $ 85,493

2008 – $ 99,170

2007 – $128,705

Comstock Park

2010 – $109,471

2009 – $ 112,010

2008 – $114,348

2007 – $138,251

East Grand Rapids

2010 – $236,347

2009- $ 230,518

2008 – $ 224,625

2007 – $279,909

Forest Hills

2010 – $229,430

2009 – $ 224,558

2008 – $ 272,793

2007 – $ 267,817

Godfrey-Lee

2010 – $32,959

2009 – $ 33,834

2008 – $ 41,515

2007 – $ 71,748

Godwin Heights

2010 - $41,771

2009 – $ 42,149

2008 – $ 53,574

2007 – $ 91,708

Grand Rapids

2010 – $58,696

2009 – $ 58,936

2008 – $ 65,803

2007 – $ 99,233

Grandville

2010 – $130,843

2009 – $ 135,538

2008 – $ 144,222

2007 – $ 162,095

Hudsonville

2010 – $144,483

2009 –

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2007 –

Jenison

2010 – $121,783

2009 – $ 123,639

2008 – $ 131,184

2007 – $ 139,372

Kelloggsville

2010 – $57,605

2009 – $ 57,135

2008 – $ 70,897

2007 – $ 93,322

Kenowa Hills

2010 – $ 116,720

2009 – $ 116,917

2008 – $ 124,367

2007 – $ 151,869

Kentwood

2010 – $97,418

2009 – $ 100,561

2008 – $ 114,940

2007 – $ 141,804

Lowell

2010 – $131,349

2009 – $ 127,542

2008 – $ 135,123

2007 – $ 164,888

Northview

2010 – $120,368

2009 – $ 116,275

2008 – $ 148,128

2007 – $ 160,557

Rockford

2010 – $158,455

2009 – $ 157,624

2008 – $ 176,048

2007 – $ 198,416

Wyoming

2010 – $63,976

2009 – $ 67,784

2008 – $ 82,756

2007 – $109,009

After doing this report, we can certainly see why Grand Rapids

is one of the TOP 5 best places in the country to buy a home

at a reasonable price.

photo of Grand Rapids Children’s Museum by Bonnie Westbrook

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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!

Contact Terry 616-292-7263

What Will $1 Million Buy in a West Michigan Home?

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Terry & Bonnie

What Will $1 Million Buy in a West Michigan Home?

We all like to fantasize about what we would do if we won the lottery

and had millions to spend. Or inherited mega bucks from a distant

relative that we didn’t know about. I’ll bet one of the first things

most people would do is move into a home of their dreams. This

could be a log cabin in the woods, a large home on a manicured golf

course or a palatial estate on the big lake.

Grand Rapids = 11 homes
East Grand Rapids = 6 homes
Ada Michigan = 3 homes
Caledonia = 1 home
Holland = 14 homes
Spring Lake = 9 homes
North Muskegon = 2 homes
Saugatuck = 8 homes
Ludington = 4 homes
Grand Haven = 9 homes

With a total of 66 homes over $ 1 million, you should be able to find

something that fits your dreams in a home in West 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!

Contact Terry 616-292-7263

Grand Rapids Michigan Sunday Open Houses 2-20-2011

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Terry & Bonnie

Grand Rapids Michigan Sunday Open Houses 2-20-2011

Sunday Open Houses are a great way to preview homes and take

a look at what is available for what price in a local area. The times

are usually 2 hours in length, sometimes longer, which gives you lots

of leeway if you want to see a few homes you weren’t planning on

visiting on the way.

Open Houses are an excellent way to see if buying a different home

is feasible or if you would be better off staying where you are. Price and

amenities in any local area should let you know if you are in the ball park

or not. If that killer bedroom suite you have been wishing for is only showing

up in homes way out of your price range, then it just isn’t an option. Time to

go home and give the master bedroom a new coat of paint, organize the

closet and let that dream go for now.

There are 74 Open Houses in Grand Rapids this Sunday:

GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN SUNDAY OPEN HOUSES FEB 20, 2011

Your Property Tax Assessment – Is It Correct?

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Terry & Bonnie

Your Property Tax Assessment – Is It Correct?

Want to Appeal Your Property Tax Assessment?

Is your property tax assessed correctly?

Do you know if you are in line with homes that are similar to yours?

Anyone can and should check with their local taxing authority, whether

it is city or township tax assessor to check the facts on record about

your home. The video above will give you some brief recommendations

on what to do and how to go about appealing if you find errors or

think your property tax assessment should be lower.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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!

Contact Terry 616-292-7263

Should You Listen to Your Realtor or Your Instincts?

Grand Rapids MI Home Seller – Asking More Doesn’t Mean You Will Get More

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Terry & Bonnie

Grand Rapids Michigan Home Seller – Asking More Doesn’t Mean You Will Get More

About one third of homes listed on the Multiple Listing Service do not sell.

They might be over priced, in very poor condition, bad location, a weird

floor plan or some other oddness about them. They will sell at the right price,

which is what we are trying to convey.

The correct price is so crucial to the sale of your home, that if you miss

the mark the first time, you are chasing a downward trend that is very

difficult, if not impossible, to catch.

This can be tricky, as you don’t want to under price the market.

But the market doesn’t hold still, what was a great price a few months

ago is not a great price today. You can’t rely on any market information

over 3-6 months old. You need to know what is happening today.

Example : 440/981 = Days On Market/Total Days On Market

The stats above are for a house in the Grand Rapids market that we saw

on the MLS today. You would think that in almost 33 months on the

market, this homeowner would have realized that their price is not in

line with homes that are selling. Sure, there have been reductions on

this home’s price, but not enough and not soon enough.

Be smart about selling your home. Use a Realtor who can give you the

straight facts, not someone who tells you what you want to hear.

Unless you want to be like the seller above, chasing a downward market

and watching your competition use you as a price comparison.

Free White Paper for Sellers: Avoid 11 Mistakes that Could Cost

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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!

Contact Terry 616-292-7263