Kentwood Michigan Home Listed!

Kentwood Michigan Home Listed!

Update: Another Westbrook Realty SOLD Home

If you are looking for a home with most of the maintenance and

updating done, this could be exactly what you have been searching

for.  This home in Princeton Estates just off 52nd Street in Kentwood

located at 5300 Queensbury Dr SE is a quality built home with 3

bedrooms  and  2.5 baths.

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But those simple facts don’t tell you that the home has been

updated from top to bottom.  In the past few years, this home

has had new laminate flooring laid on the main floor and in the upstairs

bedrooms, with new trim.

The kitchen has been remodeled with cherry cabinets and new

appliances.  The main bathroom has been remodeled with a spa

tub/shower enclosure, new vanity and sink top, new ceramic tile

flooring.

Kitchen

The master suite is awesome!  Super sized at 12 by 28 feet, it could

be a private oasis.  It has its own private bath with ceramic tiled

walk in shower and ceramic tile flooring and large customized walk

in closet.

Master bedroom 2

The main floor family room has been wired for surround sound,

has a wood burning fireplace with gas log, and an 8 foot sliding

glass door to the extensive tiered decks in the back yard.  The

back yard has landscaped privacy and mature shade trees.

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The basement has been updated with a recreation room with

easy care ceramic tile flooring, recessed can lights, and an office/

craft room.  A new high efficiency furnace and 50 gallon hot

water heater was installed in 2009 for green energy savings.

All the hard work has been done – this home is in move-in condition.

Video Tour Link

This home won’t be on the market long….call Terry today for a

private showing.   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. 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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Grand Rapids NE Applewood Condo Sold

Grand Rapids NE Applewood Condo Sold

Another Westbrook Realty SOLD Home!

If you have been considering moving into a condominium,

this could be the home you have been looking for.  It has lots of pluses and is

located near Knapp’s Corners shopping and entertainment complex.

Take a video tour with us of this well maintained home. It has 3

bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, cathedral ceiling and skylights in the

Great Room, and a covered deck to enjoy those summer sunsets.

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Grand Rapids condo for sale

Call 616-292-7263 for a private showing.

Bird's Eye View of 2035 Tall Meadow St NE

More information available at: www.terrywestbrook.com

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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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We are Watching: The Squirrel Olympics Winter 2010

We are Watching: The Squirrel Olympics Winter 2010

We have a feeder for the birds. We enjoy watching them up close.

We have several other neighbors who like our feeder, too.  They

are always looking for a free lunch, free breakfast, free snack.

It becomes a part time job to keep them away from the black

gold known as sunflower seeds.

Usually if startled, they will fly into the air and land with a thud!

It is about 14 feet to the ground.

We show “The Moocher” in the act……

The moocher

This fellow is a regular – not glad to see us!

Having breakfast

But I can have a few more seeds before you get serious.

Not afraid

Mug Shot # 147

The following shots were done with the burst setting on our camera.

hang ten

Hang time.

scrambling 2

scrambling

scrambling 3

the leap

safe

Short rest period until the next run.

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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!

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Grand Rapids Michigan – New Christian Elementary School is Under Construction

Grand Rapids Michigan – New Christian Elementary School is Under Construction

The Ottawa Hills neighborhood in Grand Rapids has had major

construction going on all winter.  The new Christian Elementary School is

going up on the old Ottawa Hills High School campus.  You can read about the

beginning  phases on an earlier blog. This campus will serve a large area

and is eagerly anticipated.  It is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2010.

We took a few new photos so you can see how it is shaping up.

new christian school grand rapids mi

We could hear the air hammers working away inside.

new school construction in ottawa hills gr mi

Lots of machinery and building equipment in evidence.

new school

The former playground was kept intact and their is plenty of open space.

school const lot

The view from the northwest corner of the lot, near Alexander Dr. SE.

This new facility will be located at: 1501 Fisk St SE

Old Ottawa/Iroquois Middle School
Old Ottawa/Iroquois Middle School

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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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Promoting Michigan ….Yes, We Can!

Promoting Michigan ….Yes, We Can!

We attended an inspiring event sponsored by Rapid Growth Media

and Michigan State Housing Development Authority last night at

the Wealthy Street Theatre.  This was the first in a year long series

of events. This premier event was called “Touting Michigan”.

Rapid Growth brought together 5 panelists that are each individually

promoting Michigan, our state economy and image, and doing

something positive about rebuilding our state.

The message was clear – We have to do it ourselves!

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Panelists from left to right are:

Sean Mann from Let’s Save Michigan

John Bell from Michigan Awesome

Lisa Diggs from Buy Michigan Now

Kevin Buist from Michigan by Choice

Neil Yaremchuk from Made in Michigan

and Moderator Jennifer Pascua

From Neil Yaremchuk: If we buy just $10 worth of Michigan made

products every week, we would pump $37 million back into our

local economies.  This means JOBS!!

Think Michigan First, Buy Local, and support your local

businesses and farmers. It is actually cheaper and greener.

Why send our hard earned Michigan money elsewhere?

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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!

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The Fix on I-96 to Begin in April 2010 – End Summer 2011

The Fix on I-96 to Begin in Arpril 2010- End of Summer 2011

Major remodeling on the I-96 expressway starting at the bridge over the

Grand River in Grand Rapids and running to Fuller Street exit is being

announced by Michigan Department of Transportation through a novel

method – a YouTube video.

The video takes you on a completed trip through the new proposed

highway, from both directions, east & west. It shows the 4 bridges

that will be replaced: Diamond, Lafayette, Eastern, and Coit Avenues.

This $40 Million project is part of American Recovery & Reinvestment

Act benefits.  A new south wall, landscape beautification and new

signage and lighting will be added along this two mile driveway to

downtown Grand Rapids.

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Article here but the best information is covered in the video.
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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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Grand Rapids Michigan Holiday Traditions

Grand Rapids Michigan Holiday Traditions

Holiday traditions to celebrate the winter solstice are common

to every culture around the world.  The transition from the shortest,

darkest day in mid-winter to the longest day of light at the beginning

of summer are a common theme to our world.

Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids

celebrates the light by showing the traditions of many countries

and cultures around the world.  Besides the forty one gorgeous

Christmas Trees that are decorated as they would be in their native

regions, they also display Kwanza, Jewish, and Buddhist traditional

decorations.  New this year is Tet Nguyen Dan, the Vietnamese

celebration of the lunar New Year; pronounced day wen don,

it literally means, “the first morning of the first day.”

Meijer Gardens is celebrating the completion of a $7.6 million

renovation and expansion that was awarded a silver level LEED

certificate in energy and environmental design.  The renovation

and expansion was centered around the cafe, visitor areas, office

and storage spaces.  The new cafe has a stunning Dale Chihuly

blown glass sculpture of colored glass flowers hanging from

the ceiling.

We have put together a few photos we took at the gardens

recently, so you can see some of the holiday decorations from

near and far. The gorgeous Christmas trees are all 12-15 feet tall

and loaded with beautiful ornaments.  This is just a sampling of the

Christmas Traditions displayed here:

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Our Holiday Wishes for Peace & Goodwill to all of you!

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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!

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Winter at Frederick Meijer Gardens Sculpture Park Grand Rapids Michigan

Winter at Frederick Meijer Gardens Sculpture Park Grand Rapids Michigan

We invite you to visit our world famous Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We will share our recent snowy winter scenes with you. It usually doesn’t look like this until January or February, but it certainly is getting us in the Holiday mood. This is just a sampling of the 200+ sculptures that are here at the park permanently.

If you get a chance to visit Grand Rapids, don’t miss the Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Former President Jimmy Carter called it a “National Treasure.” We would love to have you come for a visit and see for yourself.

More photos of Meijer Gardens

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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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Grand Rapids Michigan is Snoooooow Fun!

Grand Rapids Michigan is Snoooooow Fun!

If life gives you lemons…make lemonade.  Well, the residents of Grand

Rapids Michigan don’t need lemonade lessons or snow fun lessons, either.

With the surprise snowfall of about 10 inches and a couple more inches added

yesterday, we have SNOW!!  When you put kids & a day off school together,

you get lots of Snow Fun!!

sledding hill are where you find them

The best sledding hills are where you find them…this one is on a nearby

church backyard.

Kids sledding

Lots of energy is being spent here, the low carbon emission type,

perfect for that hot cocoa remedy for cold hands, feet, and faces.

winter fun

When the uphill climb gets slower and slower, it is a sure signal that it is

time to pack up your gear and head home.

Bolt snowman

A neighbor made this impromptu snowman. I love the innovative

hat.


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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!

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First Choice for Chinese Food in Forest Hills = First Wok

First Choice for Chinese Food in Forest Hills = First Wok

The First Wok Restaurant at 6740 Old 28th Street in the heart

of  Cascade is one of our favorite lunch spots.  We enjoy the pleasant

surroundings, the smiling service, but most of all, we love the food.

We aren’t adventurous when it comes to foreign specialties but we

have eaten Chinese cuisine for years all over the US.

First Wok is the best Chinese restaurant we have been to in the Grand

Rapids area.  The egg drop soup is not just a few morsels swimming in

broth, it is chock full of vegetables, shrimp, and seasoned just right.

A perfect appetizer for most people, it can be almost a whole meal,

along with an egg roll.

Since we aren’t big fans of hot, spicy foods we can’t testify directly

for those dishes, although our friends seem to like them.  We can say

we get lots of freshly cooked Chinese dinners, served with flair.  If you

haven’t been to First Wok, you should give it a try.  Note: there are

other First Wok locations in Grand Rapids, sadly, these don’t come up

to the standards we experienced at the restaurant in Cascade.

We snapped a few photos of the interior when we were at lunch last week.

First Wok Cascade MI set for lunch

interior of restaurant First Wok Cascade MI

booths First Wok Cascade MI

We have received no remuneration or compensation for our review of

First Wok Restaurant.

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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!

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