Kentwood Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Oct 2010

Kentwood MI Top Best Buy Homes Oct 2010


A list of the TOP Best Buy Kentwood Michigan
Houses to buy,

based on price per 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.

The price should reflect the interior finish of the  home. For example,

if the home has crystal chandeliers, marble tile, new windows, new mechanicals

& a new kitchen, this would be more per square foot than a home that still

has pre-1980’s accoutrements, decor and/or is in poor condition.

 Kentwood Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Sept 2010

October 2010  20  TOP BEST BUYS in  Kentwood MI Homes

Lowest prices/Sq Ft range from $46.26 to $59.92

Lowest list price – $ 30,000

Highest list price – $169,900

Top Kentwood MI Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

344 Majestic St SE   $30,000     640 Sq Ft    $46.88/SqFt

5545 Kalamazoo      $40,000     848 Sq Ft    $47.17/SqFt

100 Barry St SE      $49,900      900 SqFt    $55.44/SqFt

32 Dunkirk St SE     $49,900      912 Sq Ft   $54.71/SqFt

4837 Marshall Ave   $52,900     888 SqFt    $59.57/SqFt

5913 Pine Vista St  $55,000     1047 Sq Ft   $52.53/SqFt

911 60th St           $59,900     1010 SqFt    $59.31/SqFt

4930 Burgis Ave     $59,000     1300 Sq Ft    $46.08/SqFt

232 43rd St SE        $64,900    1233 Sq Ft    $52.68/SqFt

5932 Valley Lane Dr $65,650    1352 SqFt    $48.56/SqFt

373 60th St SE        $68,000    1470 Sq Ft    $46.26/SqFt

2097 60th St SE      $70,000    1300 SqFt    $53.85/SqFt

872 Tierra St SE      $74,300    1406 Sq Ft   $52.85/SqFt

142 Regent St SE     $74,900    1250 SqFt    $59.92/SqFt

3075 Paris Park Dr    $79,900    1711 SqFt    $46.70/SqFt

1449 48th St SE    $ 89,900    1779 Sq Ft   $50.53/SqFt

5677 Gentian Ct     $109,900   2168 SqFt   $50.69/SqFt

1024 52nd St        $113,000   1932 SqFt    $58.49/SqFt

1718 Pembroke St  $135,000   2604 Sq Ft  $51.84/SqFt

1160 Edsel St SE   $169,900    2878 SqFt   $59.03/SqFt

Kentwood has been hit hard by the real estate downturn,

propelled by foreclosures and short sales.  Short Sales are

extremely difficult for most home buyers to consider as a

purchase due to timing.  Please keep in mind the time alone

[2-9 months] of negotiating with the banks makes it difficult

for some buyers to consider.  Foreclosures are “somewhat” easier

to purchase but many are sold as-is, which means you have to

have funds for home improvements.

The FHA 203K loan will allow you to roll some home improvement

costs into your home loan. If you have been considering a

Kentwood home purchase, ask us about how this loan can work

for you.  Interest rates are still at record lows and inventory

is very affordable in Kentwood.

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If you would like to view a Kentwood Top Best Buys Home,

please call 1-888-240-1968 ext 0 or email us at:

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All information is subject to verification & no liability for omission

or error is assumed.

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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.

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Rockford Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Oct 2010

Rockford Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Oct 2010

A list of the TOP Rockford  Michigan Houses to buy, based

on price per 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.

The price should reflect the interior finish of the  home.

For example, if it has updated decor, new flooring, & an

updated kitchen and baths, this would be more per square

foot than a home that still has the 1970’s decor and/or is in

poor condition.

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

prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.

The homes listed below are probably dated and would need

new carpeting, paint, and kitchen-bath redos at a minimum

to  bring them to current market standards. They might need

major repair work done, such as a new roof & mechanicals.

*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and

not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present

condition.*

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The total square footage is noted here, although only the

main floors are used to figure price per square foot, even if

the basement is finished.

October  2010  20 Top BEST BUY Homes Rockford Michigan.

Lowest list price – $ 39,400

Highest list price – $239,000

Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $41.16 to $74.72

The Top Rockford Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

6680 Echo Dr NE    $ 39,400     710 Sq Ft   $55.49/SqFt

5921 West River Dr $ 59,900   1124 SqFt    $53.29/SqFt

10251 Edgerton     $ 74,200    1764 Sq Ft   $42.06/SqFt

9966 Courtland Dr  $ 82,000     1165 SqFt   $70.39/SqFt

1812 Pettis Drive   $ 82,000     1100 Sq Ft   $74.55/SqFt

7674 Northland Dr  $ 89,900    1300 Sq Ft  $69.15/SqFt

314 N Main St       $ 89,900    1706 SqFt    $52.70/SqFt

7089 Cannonsburg $ 99,000    1400 SqFt   $70.71/SqFt

333 Summit Ave    $ 99,876    1400 Sq Ft   $71.34/SqFt

63 S Monroe St    $ 99,900     2427 Sq Ft   $41.16/SqFt

6784 Gran Via       $114,900    1680 Sq Ft  $68.39/SqFt

8490 10 Mile Rd    $118,000     1620 SqFt   $72.84/SqFt

8342 Courtland Dr  $129,900    2217 Sq Ft  $58.59/SqFt

17 N Dayton St     $129,900    1756 SqFt    $73.97/SqFt

1382 Shaw Ct       $149,900    2008 Sq Ft   $74.65/SqFt

52 S Main St        $149,900    2100 Sq Ft   $71.38/SqFt

573 NorthCrest Ct $159,900    2140 Sq Ft    $74.72/SqFt

7505 Las Palmas    $170,000   3200 Sq Ft    $53.13/SqFt

3961 13 Mile Rd     $174,900    2604 Sq Ft   $67.17/SqFt

7773 Ramsdell Dr    $239,000    3248 Sq Ft   $73.58/SqFt

There are still bargains to be had in the Rockford area,

with 10 homes listed under $100K this month. If you are

considering buying in Rockford, now is the time!

Prices are staying low in Rockford and inventory is high.

Homes that are in great condition and priced right are

selling quickly.  Mid-range homes in great condition are hot!

Rockford Michigan Real Estate Market Blogs

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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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You Want to Buy a House, Now What?

You Want to Buy a House, Now What?

Buyers have questions, lots of questions, especially first time

buyers but that is to be expected. Educating yourself before

you purchase your first home is essential. Everyone that ever

bought a home for the first time remembers the thrill and the

trepidation that accompanies that first home you call your own.

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This link to 100 basic home buyer questions & answers

from the US Housing and Urban Development site has lots of

basic information.

The site above just covers the most basic questions and answers.

If you need specific answers to your questions, we would be happy

to answer them for you. As a seasoned real estate agent, years

of experience in real estate has given me lots of time in the trenches

of real estate transactions.  We have run into just about every situation

and have the skills and expertise to advise you through many unique

situations.

We have developed relationships with trustworthy lenders

and mortgage professionals, inspectors, and other professions

associated with home buying and home maintenance.

Buyers have the upper hand in this market, and you just might

be able to buy more house than you thought possible.

Additional Michigan Homeownership Resources

How Much House Can I Afford?

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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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Home Heating Equipment: Repair or Replace?

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

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For Sale: 3 Vacant Lots in Allegan, MI

For Sale: 3 Vacant Lots in Allegan, MI

In the city of Allegan, close to the river and the Fairgrounds,

these lots are on Goodwin Street. Available separately or with

an 8 acre parcel, they would be an excellent building site.

City Water and Sewer and in the street.

126 Goodwin St lot no. 48

126 Goodwin Street Lot # 48           MLS # 10034264

Copy of 158 Goodwin St  lot no 44

158 Goodwin Street Lot # 44            MLS # 10034261

 lot no 42  174 Goodwin St

174 Goodwin Street Lot # 42     MLS # 10034260

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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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Allegan Michigan 8 Acres of Vacant Land For Sale

Allegan Michigan 8 Acres of Vacant Land for Sale

10034258

This prime 8 acre parcel in the city of Allegan Michigan is for sale

as one parcel with six lots that have improvements, also available

as 7.5 acres, and/or Lot #48, #44, #42 are available as single lots,

which have city water and sewer.

An ideal central location, check out the mapping feature

below for a great view of the parcel and lots.

Listed for $ 175,000   MLS # 10034258

8 acre parcel for sale

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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 NE Two Story Home Just Listed

Grand Rapids Michigan NE Two Story home just listed for sale

1013 Worcester Dr NE has been updated to look like a much newer home.

Too Late !! This has has sold.

Front Exterior best

A new kitchen, updated bathrooms, new laminate floors and new

carpeting make this home look like a magazine layout.  New white

6 panel doors  have been installed through out the house, fresh

paint, and replacement windows round out the improvements.

Kitchen

The lot is large and the back yard is completely fenced and deep.

Privacy in the back with mature woods and a leafy tree lined street.

Located in a quiet Northeast neighborhood, don’t let this one get away!

Back Deck

Rear Exterior

For more information and a walk through video, visit our web site:

www.terrywestbrook.com

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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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Rockford Michigan Market Report – June 2010

Current Absorption Rate for Rockford Michigan is 4.79 months

overall on average, which means if no new listings come on the

market, it will take 4.79 months to sell current home inventory.

Rockford Public Library Rockford MI

March 15, 2010 – June 14, 2010

Rockford  Homes Less than $200,000

Active Listings – 217

Pending Homes – 52

Sold Rockford Homes 111

Average sold price  $ 139,345  140,296

High sold price $199,900

Low sold price  $44,250

Average Sold Price/SqFt $98.08

Over $ 200,000 Rockford MI Homes

Active Rockford MI Listings – 162

Pending Rockford Homes – 23

Sold Rockford Homes  – 51

Average Rockford List Price:  $ 356,650

Average Rockford Sold Price: $ 336,866

High Sold Price $ 1,299,000

Low Sold Price  $202,000

Even though inventories are still high in this market, the

absorption rate is back in normal range.  It has been a good

spring market for the Rockford area.  We still recommend

you have your home priced correctly, over-priced homes

will not sell in this buyer’s market.

If you have any questions about Rockford or

Grand Rapids MI homes, please contact me directly.

Grand Rapids Real Estate – Westbrook Realty

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Photo  by Bonnie Westbrook

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Caledonia Michigan Crystal Springs Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report – April 2010

Caledonia Michigan Crystal Springs Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report  April 2010

Crystal Springs ~ Kentwood MI Absorption Report April 2010


Crystal Springs Development in Caledonia, Michigan is a large, residential

suburban housing development that was started in the late 1980’s and

most construction was finished in the 1990’s although some newer homes

have been built since 2000. There are also a few vacant lots left to develop.

This development covers a large area around the Stonewater Golf Course

at Crystal Springs south of 68th Street to 72nd Street and encompassing

Kalamazoo Avenue on the east and west.  This development has single

family homes and condos, many located right on the Stonewater Golf Course.

The public school system is Kentwood, even though the address is Caledonia.

Crystal Springs is close to the shopping plaza at 68th and Kalamazoo,

Kentwood High School, and a short hop to M-6, which is the south beltline for

the Greater Grand Rapids area connecting US 131 on the west and I96 on the

east side of the city.

Kentwood High School

Jan-April 2010 Real Estate

Residential Market Report

Crystal Springs Neighborhood

Active Listings: 17 Active Listings

Average Price: $261,665

Price per Sq Ft: $118.55 (Main Floors only)

Average days on the Market: 107

PENDING: 6 homes

SOLD: 9 Sold Homes

Average Price: $ 195,032

Average Price Per Sq Ft: $ 94.53 (Main floors only)

Average Days on the Market: 164

Absorption Rate for Crystal Springs Listings is 4.5 months for the

current housing inventory. If no other homes enter the market,

it will take 4.5 months for the current homes to sell at the current

rate of sales.

Crystal Springs Homes that are priced competitively are selling.

As you can see by the statistics, most of the homes that have their

price under $100/square foot are selling. Sales have started to

rebound in this neighborhood from the last few years abysmal rates.

Although on the downside, the average sold price has fallen another

8 % since 2009.

SEARCH for Caledonia Michigan Homes

Caledonia Michigan Real Estate Reports

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If you would like additional information about Caledonia

or Kentwood Homes, please contact me directly at

1-888-240-1968 ext 6

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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 Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report – Watermark Residences April 2010

Grand Rapids Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report – Watermark Residences April 2010

The Residences at Watermark are located on Watermark Golf Course

south of Cascade Road.  Watermark is a premier course with friendly players,

plus with a golf course membership, you get to play 3 courses for the price

of one.  Watermark Country Club,  Sunnybrook Country Club in Jenison

and  StoneWater Country Club in Caledonia are all owned & managed by

the same  company.

Watermark single family homes and condos make this a very attractive

place to live. Quality built homes with access off Cascade Road and

Spaulding Drive, you are close to the airport, 28th Street shopping,

I-96 expressway and close to Cascade, Ada,  Forest Hills, and Grand Rapids.

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Watermark Residences

Jan-April 2010 Real Estate Market Report

For Sale 7, Pending 0, Sold 0

Watermark Homes for Sale – 7

Watermark Homes Average active price is $ 861,814

Watermark Homes Average price/sq ft is $268.98

Average days on the market for active Watermark Homes is 91

The high price is $ 2,700,000 and the low price is $ 399,900.

Sold: 0

There have been 0 Watermark Sold Homes since Jan 1, 2010.

Pending: 0

Expired: 0

It is very difficult to predict sales activity with no sales in this area

for the past 7 months. Higher priced homes are seeing long marketing

times due to buyer reluctance to purchase if prices are coming down

further.

Additional articles about the Watermark Residences:

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate 2010

Watermark Country Club

Watermark Country Club ~ Pool Time

The Grille Restaurant at Watermark CC

If you would like further information about Watermark Residences

Cascade or Forest Hills Homes, please contact me directly:

1-888-240-1968 ext 0
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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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