Top Best Home Buys ~ Caledonia Michigan ~ April 2009

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Terry & Bonnie

We have gathered a list of the top Caledonia Houses to buy.

Please note that this list can change daily as some homes

sell, prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.

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Caledonia MI homes for sale

The total square footage is noted here, although only the

main floors are used to figure price per square foot.

Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $36.31 to $79.63 in Caledonia.

April 2009 BEST BUY Caledonia Homes

Highest list price is $285,000

Lowest list price is $49,900

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

6720 Campau Lake Dr $ 49,900 1176 Sq Ft $42.43/SqFt

8914 Kraft Ave SE $ 64,800 1568 Sq Ft $41.33/SqFt

6929 Hammond Ave $ 73,900 1624 Sq Ft $45.50/SqFt

6847 76th St SE $113,900 1796 Sq Ft $63.42/SqFt

328 Emmons St SE $114,900 1500 Sq Ft $76.60/SqFt

9112 Enchantment Dr $149,900 1910 Sq Ft $78.48/SqFt

6951 Whitneyville $163,000 2047 Sq Ft $79.63/SqFt

9583 Scotsmoor Ct SE $168,714 2140 Sq Ft $78.84/SqFt

5420 Whitneyville Ave $ 79,900 1400 Sq Ft $57.07/SqFt

8433 Kraft Ave SE $ 77,900 2128 Sq Ft $36.31/SqFt

4949 Sequoia Dr SE $179,900 3064 Sq Ft $58.71/SqFt

8203 Hanna Lake Ave $139,900 2016 Sq Ft $69.39/SqFt

4684 84th St SE $149,900 1888 Sq Ft $79.40/SqFt

1616 Crescent Pointe $164,988 2174 Sq Ft $75.89/SqFt

2947 92nd St SE $285,000 4158 Sq Ft $68.54/SqFt

470 S Shore Dr $ 69,900 1400 Sq Ft $49.93/SqFt

455 Greenview Dr $150,000 2073 Sq Ft $72.36/Sq Ft

327 Johnston St SE $199,500 3000 Sq Ft $66.50/SqFt

8947 Alanada Dr $199,900 3275 Sq Ft $61.04/SqFt

*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and

not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.*

If you would like to see a Caledonia Top Best Buys Home, please

or email us at terry@terrywestbrook.com

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All information is subject to verification & no liability for

omission or error is assumed.

Top Best Home Buys ~ Kentwood Michigan ~ April 2009

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Terry & Bonnie

We have gathered a list of the Top Kentwood Home

Buys. 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 updating with 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 new roofs & mechanicals.

*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and

not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.*

kentwood mi top best buys in homes 3-09

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The total square footage is noted here, although only the

main floors are used to figure price per square foot. The

lowest price/Sq Ft range from $27.16 to $57.33 in

Kentwood this month.

April 2009 23 BEST BUYS in Kentwood

The lowest list price is $25,800 and the highest list price is

$189,000

Top Kentwood Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

44 Violet St SW $ 25,800 774 Sq Ft $33.33/SqFt

6729 College Ave SE $ 35,200 1296 Sq Ft $27.16/SqFt

6445 College SE $49,900 1008 Sq Ft $49.50/SqFt

1132 60th St SE $ 50,000 986 Sq Ft $50.71/SqFt

6470 Paris Ave SE $59,900 1685 Sq Ft $35.55/SqFt

26 Marcus St SW $50,000 1472 Sq Ft $33.97/SqFt

1209 Langley St SE $65,700 1383 Sq Ft $47.51/SqFt

3685 Giddings Ave $79,900 1470 Sq Ft $54.35/SqFt

56 58th St SE $39,600 922 Sq Ft $42.95/SqFt

4850 Raymond SE $43,200 1000 Sq Ft $43.20/SqFt

5670 Jefferson Ave $43,400 962 Sq Ft $45.11/SqFt

136 Nancy St SE $ 54,900 1680 Sq Ft $35.68/SqFt

5852 Pine Vista St $57,900 1846 Sq Ft $55.35/SqFt

320 Nora St SE $59,900 1048 Sq Ft $57.16/SqFt

2705 Ridgemoor Dr $ 60,000 1505 Sq Ft $39.87/SqFt

5891 Pine Vista St $70,000 1269 Sq Ft $55.16/SqFt

5543 Edgelawn Dr $90,000 1666 Sq Ft $54.02/SqFt

439 Pine Place St SE $ 99,850 1750 Sq Ft $57.06/SqFt

1049 Springwood Dr $99,900 2200 Sq Ft $45.41/SqFt

5277 Christie Ave $99,900 1980 Sq Ft $50.45/SqFt

5818 Pinetree Ave $117,900 2200 Sq Ft $53.59/SqFt

4533 Middlebury Dr $189,900 3453 Sq Ft $55.00/SqFt

5706 Averill Ave $77,400 1350 Sq Ft $57.33/SqFt

If you would like to view a Kentwood top best buys home,

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

terry@terrywestbrook.com

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omission or error is assumed.

Top Best Home Buys ~ Forest Hills Michigan ~ April 2009

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Terry & Bonnie

We have gathered a list of the Best Forest Hills Houses

( Ada-Cascade) to buy, based on price per square foot.

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

updating with 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 new roofs

& mechanicals.

Check back often or just subscribe to our blog to get

up-to-date local real estate information that you want to know.

top best buys in forest hills mi homes for sale

The total square footage is noted here, although only the

main floors are used to figure price per square foot, not the

basement, even if finished.

The list this month is up again to 14 properties, from 12 last month.

The lowest price/Sq Ft for homes range from $54.68 to $73.78

here in Forest Hills.

The lowest list price is $63,900 and the highest list price is

$236,537 for April 2009 homes in Forest Hills School District.

This list could include properties in Ada Township, Cascade

Township, Grand Rapids Township, Lowell Township, and the

city of Kentwood.

Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and

not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition

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

7117 Oakbrook St SE $229,900 3776 SqFt $60.88/SqFt TFLA

8195 45th St SE $134,500 2193 SqFt $61.33/SqFt

4198 Knapp Ct NE $ 63,900 1200 SqFt $63.90/SqFt

6600 Cascade Rd $104,900 1788 SqFt $58.67/SqFt

6461 Cascade Rd SE $139,900 2023 SqFt $69.15/SqFt

378 Pettis Ave SE $ 79,900 1300 Sq Ft $61.46/SqFt

1417 Grand River Dr $ 89,900 1248 Sq Ft $72.04/SqFt

7965 Sandy Hollow Dr $159,900 4342 Sq Ft $36.83/SqFt

5505 Whitneyville SE $109,900 1536 Sq Ft $71.55/SqFt

3150 Hayward Dr SE $189,900 2574 Sq Ft $73.78/SqFt

6948 Maplecrest Dr $194,900 3200 Sq Ft $72.72/SqFt

2509 Shagbark Ave SE $224,900 3017 Sq Ft $74.54/SqFt

3426 Nottingham Dr NE $ 69,900 1640 Sq Ft $62.41/SqFt

4271 Woodside Oaks Ct $236,537 3453 Sq Ft $68.50/SqFt

If you would like to see a particular Top Best Buys Forest Hills

Home, please contact us at 1-888-240-1968 ext 0 or email us at:

terry@terrywestbrook.com

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Cascade Township MI Absorption Report ~ Hidden Hills ~ March 2009

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Terry & Bonnie

Hidden Hills is an established neighborhood of homes off Cascade Road

and 30th Street in Cascade Township, Michigan, a suburb of Grand Rapids.

Home construction started here in the 1960’s housing boom in the Forest

Hills School District and has continued through to today. There are new

homes still being built in this neighborhood.

Mid-size homes with quality construction are the rule, this suburban sub-

division area has been a desirable place to live in the Grand Rapids home

market for many years.

Hidden Hills, Cascade Township

Residential Real Estate Market Report

March 2009

6 For Sale, 2 Sold, 1 Pending, 1 Expired

Hidden Hills Active Listings 6

Hidden Hills Average Active Price: $ 301,767

Hidden Hills Average Active Price Per Sq Ft: $ 121.84

Hidden Hills Active Average Days on Market: 71

Hidden Hills Sold Homes 2

Hidden Hills Average SOLD Price: $ 172,500

Hidden Hills Average SOLD Price Per Sq Ft: $ 83.08

Hidden Hills Average SOLD Days on the Market: 112

Hidden Hills Pending Homes: 1

Hidden Hills Expired Homes: 1

Hidden Hills Average Expired Price: $ 400,000

Hidden Hills Average Expired Price Per Sq Ft: $129.87

Hidden Hills Average Expired Days on the Market: 160

The current absorption rate is 21 months, which means we have

a 21 month supply of homes in the Hidden Hills market, IF no new

homes enter the market and homes sell at the current rate.

MARKET SYNOPSIS: Hidden Hills average SOLD home price has

dropped about $100K and about $20 /SqFt in the last 9 months.

Time on the market has decreased slightly and we have had 2 homes

sell since the first of the year. Prices selling way below 2004 prices

is sobering news for Hidden Hills sellers but solid homes available at bargain

prices for buyers who want Forest Hills School District.

Sellers: You can’t get top price if your condition is vintage 1980’s.

Today’s buyers have too many choices to settle for outdated homes.

Forest Hills School District Average Sold Home Prices last 5 years:

2008 – $ 279,709

2007 – $ 269,445

2006 – $ 300,691

2005 – $ 282,173

2004 – $ 268,072

Hidden Hills Market Report Oct 2008

Forest Hills MI Market Report Nov 2008

If you would like further information about Cascade Homes or

Forest Hills homes, please contact me directly.

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photo of Leslie E Tassell Park by Bonnie Westbrook

Forest Hills Michigan Absorption Report ~ East Village ~ March 2009

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Terry & Bonnie

The East Village subdivision off Ada Drive in Ada Township is a fairly

new development. The new housing construction started in 2005 and

is still continuing to date. You can buy a resale home or a new home

in this centrally located housing development. Near both public and

private schools, East Village is also close to Forest Hills and 28th

Street shopping areas. The Ada Bike or Walking Trail also connects

this area on Ada Drive with the village of Ada, Grand Rapids, and the

village of Cascade.

East Village is also close by the expressway for easy access to many

different parts of our greater Grand Rapids area. Large,

executive style homes with many amenities and extras are the rule in

this neighborhood. If you would like to start with a brand new house,

this may be the place for you to call home.

Real Estate Market Report East Village March 2009

For Sale: 5

East Village Homes average list price: $ 490,720

East Village average price/sqft (main floor): $ 183.23

East Village average days on the market: 49 days

Pending:1

Sold: 3

East Village SOLD homes average price: $ 398,333

East Village SOLD homes average price/sqft: $140.94

East Village SOLD homes average days on market: 86 days

Expired: 3

East Village expired homes average price: $434,933

East Village expired homes average price/sqft: $177.02

East Village Homes are selling, if priced correctly. Buyers are

paying about $140/SqFt on the main floors, which is down from

last summer’s prices.

The absorption rate for East Village is 2.85 months, which means

if no new homes enter the marketplace, it will take 2.85 months

for the current home inventory to sell.

East Village Market Report December 2008

Forest Hills Market Report November 2008

If you would like further information about East Village, Ada, or

Grand Rapids Homes, please contact me directly.

Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty

Cascade Township MI Real Estate Market Report ~ Caravelle Village ~ March 2009

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Terry & Bonnie

Cascade Neighborhood Absorption Report

Caravelle Village is an established subdivision built in the late 1960’s

and 1970’s just south of Burton Street, east of Kraft Avenue and west

of Cascade Road in Cascade Township. These Grand Rapids Homes

have the traditional mix of two stories, tri-levels and ranches. A desirable

place to live with median priced homes, Forest Hills Schools, and close to

28th shopping and restaurants. Originally built by a variety of builders, the

homes here are quality construction in a safe neighborhood and close to

the historic village of Cascade and 28th Street shopping.

Caravelle Village Residential Real Estate

March 2009 Market Report

4 For Sale, 7 SOLD, 1 Pending, 3 Expired

Caravelle Village Active Listings: 4

Caravelle Village Average Active Price – $ 187,175

Caravelle Village Average Active Price/Sq Ft – $ 129.91

Caravelle Village Average Days on the Market – 210

Caravelle Village SOLD Listings: 7

Caravelle Village Average Sold Price – $ 183,071

Caravelle Village Average Sold price/SqFt – $ 128.21

Caravelle Village Average Sold Days on the Market – 62

Caravelle Village Pending Listings: 1

Caravelle Village Expired Listings: 3

Caravelle Village Average Expired Price – $193,200

Caravelle Village Average Expired Price/SqFt – $126.96

Caravelle Village Average Expired Days on the market – 97

At the current rate of sales, we have a 3.5 month supply of homes in

Caravelle Village, if no new homes come on the market.

MARKET SYNOPSIS: Not much new activity for Caravelle Village since

November of last year. The average listed price has dropped slightly,

but buyers are still reluctant.

This is a popular area for home buyers, but your home must be in top

notch condition and priced to sell in today’s market.

Caravelle Village Market Report August 2008

Forest Hills Schools Market Report Sept 2008

Caravelle Village Market Report Oct 2008

Ada Cascade Market Report Nov 2008

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photo of Cascade Township Park & Thornapple River by Bonnie Westbrook

Wyoming Michigan Absorption Report ~ March 2009

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Terry & Bonnie

Current Wyoming Michigan Real Estate Market

The Absorption Rate for Wyoming MI Homes is

7 months supply, which means that if no new

homes enter the market, it will take 7 months

to deplete the existing inventory of homes.

house for sale picture

There are currently 138 Active Listings in

Wyoming, Michigan.

Since Oct 1, 2008, there have been 117 SOLD

and Pending Wyoming MI Homes.

The high SOLD Price is $ 175,000 the low sold price is $ 50,000.

The average Sold Price is $ 87,828

Average Sold Price /Sq Ft is $75.95

The average List Price is $ 100,996

Average List Price/Sq Ft $ 92.99

Market Analysis: Wyoming homes continue to sell and the

absorption rate is fairly low for the Grand Rapids Area.

The bad news is that home prices continue to decline, going

down another 10% on average since December 2008.

Inventory is going down and this might drive prices up again.

If you are considering buying a Wyoming home, now is the

time. I believe we have hit bottom on the market this winter

and spring and summer will see decreased inventory and

less selection. This usually brings prices up.

If you have questions about your Wyoming MI or Grand Rapids

home, please contact me directly.

Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty

Forest Hills Michigan Absorption Report ~ March 2009

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Terry & Bonnie

Forest Hills is actually a school district in Ada Cascade MI. This market

is always active. These Grand Rapids suburban communities have

wonderful neighborhoods, some new and some older with Top Ranked

Forest Hills Public Schools, and private schools, such as Ada Christian

& St Roberts that attract many home owners.

This report will cover the Sept 1, 2008 to March 29, 2009 real estate

market activity.

Forest Hills Eastern High school Ada Township MI

Forest Hills MI Listings over $300,000

The absorption rate for Forest Hills MI is 18.9 months, which means if no

new listings come on the market, it will take 18.9 months to sell the existing

homes at the current rate of sale. This rate is up from last month, sold

prices are about the same. Inventory is ticking up, but sales are holding

fairly steady. Your Forest Hills home has a good chance to sell if it is in

good condition and priced correctly.

There are 224 Active Forest Hills Listings in the over $300,000 category with

an average price of $628,678. The Average price per square foot of Active

Listings is $201.55 with a low price of $300,000 & a high price of $2,700,000.

There have been 69 Sold Forest Hills Listings in the over $300,000 category

with an Average price of $491,382. The Average Sold price per square foot is

$ 163.75. The lowest sold price is $309,900 & the highest sold price is

$1,325,000. There are 14 Pending Forest Hills Listings in this category.

Forest Hills Listings $100,000 to $300,000

The Absorption rate for Forest Hills homes in this price range is 8.56

months, which means that if no new homes enter the market, at the

current rate of sales, it will take 8.56 months to sell all current inventory.

There are 197 Forest Hills Active Listings with an Average Price

of $214,962. The Average Active Price/SqFt is $120.32 and the

Average Active Days on the Market are 123. The High Active Price is

$300,000 and the Low Active Price is $104,900.

There have been 124 Sold Forest Hills Listings in the last 7 months. The

Average Sold Price is $193,873 with the Average Sold Price per square foot

at $102.24. Average Sold Days on the Market is 109 Days. The high Sold

price is $299,900 & the low sold price is $104,500. There are 37 Pending

Sales in this category.

Market Synopsis: Although the absorption rate is one of the lowest in

the area, for the under 300K homes, this market area is still seeing

some reduction in sold price and price per sq ft. With more active listings

coming on the market in the spring, this will not help current inventory

sell faster or for more money.

Ada Cascade Market Report December 2008

Ada Cascade Market Report October 2008

Ada Cascade Market Report Sept 2008

If you would like specific information about an Ada Cascade or

Forest Hills MI Homes, please contact me directly.

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East Grand Rapids Absorption Report ~ March 2009

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Terry & Bonnie

Current Real Estate Market Report For East Grand Rapids Michigan

East Grand Rapids MI Public Library

march 2009 Absorption rate for East Grand Rapids MI housing

market is currently at 11.66 months, which means if no new listings

come on the East Grand Rapids market, it will take 11.66 months

for the existing home inventory to sell.

There are 154 active listings on the East Grand Rapids market now,

ranging from $109,899 to $2,039,000.

18 Pending Home Sales w/ prices ranging from $ 99,900 to $ 2,495,000.

75 Sold Homes with sold prices ranging from $ 25,000 to $ 912,500

since Sept 1, 2008 in the East Grand Rapids housing inventory.

The lower end of this market (under $300K) has seen 2/3 of the sales

in the last seven months. Since this market has such a wide range of

home prices, it is difficult to analyze. The higher priced listings are

selling, as well as the bargains below $100,000. The lowest priced

listing is now over $ 100,000 which we haven’t seen for over 6 months

here in the East Grand Rapids housing market.

East Grand Rapids December 2008 Absorption Report

If you have any questions about the value of your East GR home,

please contact me directly.

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Photo of East Grand Rapids Public Library by Bonnie Westbrook

Lowell Michigan Absorption Report ~ March 2009

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Terry & Bonnie

Lowell Michigan Real Estate Market Report ~ March 2009

Lowell Michigan is located on the Flat River just east of Grand Rapids, MI.

It has really grown in the last 20 years, in many ways. Lowell has a great

school system, a thriving business community, a lively arts society, and

is one of the best kept secrets in Kent County.

These are the statistics for home sales in the Lowell School District.

Lowell Michigan Absorption Report March 2009

Active Listings: 152 Active Listings

Average Price: $259,353

Price per Sq Ft: $128.58 (Main Floor only)

Average days on the Market: 93

PENDING: 20 homes

SOLD: 55 Sold Homes

Average Price: $ 131,478

Average Price Per Sq Ft: $ 78.63 (Main floor only)

Average Days on the Market: 47

Expired: 43 Expired listings

Average Expired Price: $216,756

Average Price Per Sq Ft: $132.56 (Main floor only)

Average Days on the Market: 109

Absorption Rate for Lowell Listings is 14.2 months for the

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

will take 14.2 months for the current homes to sell at the current

rate of sales.

Lowell Homes that are priced competitively are selling and selling

fairly quickly compared to the greater Grand Rapids area.

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

per square foot under $80 are seeing the most activity. There are

quite a few foreclosure or short sale homes which are bringing

down the average sales price and square footage rates lower than

they might normally be.

Some sellers have retired from the market and will try again soon,

filling an already saturated market.

They might find a better buying market, but prices are

still on the downward trend. Today’s buyer is looking for a

well priced bargain in great condition.

If you would like additional information about Lowell

Area Homes, please contact me through email or my web site.

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Category Archives: West Michigan Real Estate

Top Best Home Buys ~ Caledonia Michigan ~ April 2009

Top Best Home Buys ~ Kentwood Michigan ~ April 2009

Top Best Home Buys ~ Forest Hills Michigan ~ April 2009

Cascade Township MI Absorption Report ~ Hidden Hills ~ March 2009

Forest Hills Michigan Absorption Report ~ East Village ~ March 2009

Cascade Township MI Real Estate Market Report ~ Caravelle Village ~ March 2009

Wyoming Michigan Absorption Report ~ March 2009

Current Wyoming Michigan Real Estate Market

Forest Hills Michigan Absorption Report ~ March 2009

East Grand Rapids Absorption Report ~ March 2009

Lowell Michigan Absorption Report ~ March 2009

Lowell Michigan Real Estate Market Report ~ March 2009

Lowell Michigan Absorption Report March 2009