Rockford Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Dec 2011

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Terry & Bonnie

Rockford Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Dec 2011

A list of the TOP Rockford Michigan Houses to buy,

based on $ 85+/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.

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

prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.

The Top Rockford Dec 2011 Homes to Buy:

340 Northland Dr $ 89,900 1018 Sq Ft $ 88.31/SqFt

5851 Verta NE $96,000 1100 Sq Ft $87.27/SqFt

8610 Belding Rd $104,897 1166 Sq Ft $ 89..96/Sq Ft

8267 Peachtree Dr $124,900 1500 Sq Ft $ 86.60/SqFt

7720 11 Mile Rd $125,000 1311 Sq Ft $95.35/SqFt

6777 Northland Dr $128,500 1494 Sq Ft $86.01/SqFt

8540 Jewel Ave NE $129,900 1351 Sq Ft $96.15/SqFt

9620 Wolven Ave $129,900 1420 Sq Ft $91.48/SqFt

1597 House St $139,000 1416 Sq Ft $98.16/SqFt

4040 Scenic Pines Dr $149,750 1752 Sq Ft $85.47/SqFt

7645 9 Mile Rd $164,900 1695 Sq Ft $97.29/SqFt

220 S Monroe NE $169,900 1018 Sq Ft $91.84/SqFt

9685 Hessler Crsg $194,900 2047 Sq Ft $95.21/SqFt

6464 Foxtail Mdws $197,900 2047 Sq Ft $96.68/SqFt

664 Highlander Dr $210,000 2340 Sq Ft $ 89.74/SqFt

6812 Bonita Vista Ct $229,750 2336 Sq Ft $98.35/SqFt

9195 Lady Lauren $236,000 2626 Sq Ft $89.87/SqFt

76489 12 Mile Rd $237,500 2478 Sq Ft $ 95.84/SqFt

Home inventory is holding steady in Rockford this month.

Homes that are in great condition and priced right are what buyers

are looking for today. If you need to know what your

home could sell for today, contact Terry about a home analysis.

Not all homes are equal in our current market.

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Kentwood Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Dec 2011

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Terry & Bonnie

Kentwood Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Dec 2011

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

based on $70-$80/ 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 and amenities should be similar.

Top Kentwood MI Homes to Buy for December 2011

$70-$ 80/Sq FT:

5334 Newcastle Dr SE $109,900 1491 Sq Ft

4524 Bonnie Ave SE $110,000 1534 Sq Ft

2382 Sunny Creek $119,000 1700 Sq Ft

1778 Bridle Creek SE $119,900 1636 Sq Ft

4244 Plymouth Ave $119,900 1543 Sq Ft

4920 Bringham Ln $124,500 1696 Sq Ft

1428 Marwood $124,500 1700 Sq Ft

2049 Jamestown $129,900 1774 Sq Ft

4826 Curwood Ave $129,900 1685 Sq Ft

6756 Adrian Ave $135,000 1764 Sq Ft

5970 Deaver Dr SE $144,900 2032 Sq Ft

2264 Embro Dr $145,000 1988 Sq Ft

5285 Queensbury Dr $149,900 1924 Sq Ft

3276 Middlebury Ct $154,900 2016 Sq Ft

5945 Timberlake Ln $158,900 2070 Sq Ft

2915 Mulford Dr $164,900 2246 Sq Ft

5301 Ticonderoga $169,000 2144 Sq Ft

5334 Effingham $169,900 2300 Sq Ft

2286 Granite St SE $169,900 2200 Sq Ft

3340 Mesa Verde Ct $190,000 2626 Sq Ft

3445 N Meadow Grove $194,000 2602 Sq Ft

Kentwood is always a busy real estate market.

Home inventory is starting to rise. Still lots of affordable

homes in Kentwood and interest rates are as low as they

have ever been.

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East Grand Rapids Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Dec 2011

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Terry & Bonnie

East Grand Rapids Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Dec 2011

Our list of the Top Best Buy East Grand Rapids Houses

to buy is based on price/square foot, specifically $75-$110 p.s.f.

If two similar homes are listed at similar prices, their price per

square foot should be similar, if the interior finish of the home

is comparable. East GR has homes listed at almost $500/Sq Ft

and under $100/Sq Ft, so the range in this community is wide.

December 2011 – TOP BEST BUY East Grand Rapids Homes

1600 Wealthy St SE $109,900 1248 Sq Ft $88.06/SqFt

2115 Lake Dr SE $109,900 1380 Sq Ft $79.64/SqFt

548 Lovett $125,000 1432 Sq Ft $1198 Sq Ft

2145 Hall St $128,500 1198 Sq Ft $107.26/SqFt

1438 Eastlawn Rd $129,900 1290 Sq Ft $100.70/SqFt

2727 Albert Dr SE $140,000 1358 Sq Ft $103.09/SqFt

947 Breton Rd SE $140,000 1583 Sq Ft $88.44/SqFt

619 Gladstone $149,900 1348 Sq Ft $111.30/SqFt

2738 Richards $159,900 1441 Sq Ft $110.96/SqFt

2243 Heather St $159,900 1600 Sq FT $99.94/SqFt

1140 San Jose $169,900 1497 Sq Ft $113.49/SqFt

938 Maxwell Ave $195,000 1844 Sq Ft $105.75/SqFt

1610 Robinson Rd $229,900 2156 Sq Ft $106.63/SqFt

2254 Brighton Dr $254,900 12250 Sq Ft $113.29/SqFt

1447 Woodcliff Ave $274,900 2861 Sq Ft $96.09/SqFt

2861 Woodcliff Crl $340,000 3024 Sq Ft $112.43/SqFt

Home sales prices have increased in EGR in 2011 with lower

inventory and fewer buyers this last month. Distressed properties are

still coming on the market but much scarcer than other areas around GR.

The 150K – 300K is still a strong market in East Grand Rapids housing.

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*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 :

terry@terrywestbrook.com

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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!

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Caledonia Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Dec 2011

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Terry & Bonnie

Caledonia Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Dec 2011

Caledonia is a popular place to live. In fact, it has increased

in population by 37% in the last 10 years, according to the 2010

census, one of the fastest growing areas in greater Grand Rapids.

The Top 17 Caledonia Homes to Buy by Price/Square Foot:

114 W Main St $91,900 1290 Sq Ft $71.24/SqFt

135 Casey Ct $92,500 1200 Sq Ft $77.08/SqFt

7050 84th St $105,000 1400 Sq Ft $75.00/SqFt

123 Johnson SE $ 119,900 1668 Sq Ft $71.88/SqFt

8956 Braden $124,900 1619 Sq Ft $77.15/SqFt

8610 Grainery Ave $130,000 1450 Sq Ft $89.66/SqFt

324 Vine St SE $149,900 1782 Sq Ft $84.12/SqFt

8543 Grainery Ave $164,900 1722 Sq Ft $95.76/SqFt

8877 Alanada Dr $165,743 2058 Sq Ft $80.54/SqFt

7586 E Morgan Ln $169,750 2070 Sq Ft $82.00/SqFt

8519 Haystack Rd $174,900 2212 Sq Ft $79.07/SqFt

6721 Hayfield Rd SE $175,000 1800 Sq Ft $97.22/SqFt

6126 S Costner Ct $199,900 2085 Sq Ft $95.88/SqFt

7935 Creekwood Ct $199,900 2240 Sq Ft $89.24/SqFt

8403 96th St SE $210,715 2340 Sq Ft $90.05/SqFt

8428 Curley Trail $218,900 2626 Sq Ft $83.36/SqFt

7070 Thornapple River $229,000 2636 Sq Ft $86.87/SqFt

Caledonia real estate is selling fairly quickly, if priced correctly.

Only 3 of these homes have been on the market for less than 3 months.

Mid priced homes in good condition are selling almost as fast as they

hit the market.

Give Terry a call if you are looking for a Caledonia home.

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***Please note that this list can change daily as some homes

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

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 Home, please

contact me: 1-888-240-1968 ext 0

or email me at terry@terrywestbrook.com

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Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Dec 2011

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Terry & Bonnie

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.

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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Why You Need a Professional Realtor on Your Side

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Terry & Bonnie

Why You Need a Professional Realtor on Your Side

Real estate is not the same as it used to be. Our economy and our home

ownership have undergone major changes over the past few years. Gone are the

days of a real estate transaction conducted by a handshake and an understanding.

This presents new problems in the real estate transaction.

Fully one-third of written real estate contracts written today

do not go to closing.

The reasons are numerous:

more stringent lending requirements
discounted appraisals
inspections that reveal costly repairs
failure to come to the negotiating table with compromise in mind
Bank & Government bureaucracy with no checks/balances

If you are entering the real estate world without a seasoned professional

on your side, you are setting yourself up for a 1-in-3 chance of failure.

Those are pretty good odds for horse racing but not so good for home

ownership. Real estate professionals know real estate, they will protect

your rights and interests, and are expert at negotiating a sale.

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

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Population Growth in Kent County Michigan

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Terry & Bonnie

Population Growth in Kent County Michigan

Which areas within the county are people moving to?

The townships that grew the most in the last 10 years are:

Ada, Caledonia, Courtland, Algoma, Byron, Gaines and Lowell.

These areas have seen a twenty per cent growth in the last 10 years

while Kent County as a whole has seen a six per cent population growth.

In our opinion, these population growth spurts usually follow jobs

and life-style choices. All of the above areas are near Grand Rapids but

offer a suburban life-style and proximity to large employers and good school

systems.

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Michigan Winter Sale on REO Homes

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Terry & Bonnie

Michigan Winter Sale on REO Homes

Michigan foreclosed homes are on sale this winter! Freddie Mac has

a promotion to clear the decks of excess inventory of foreclosed and

Real-Estate-Owned homes in specific states and cities.

This Sales Promotion for owner-occupant buyers includes:

Paying up to 3 percent of the final sales price toward the buyer’s closing costs for initial offers received between Nov. 15 and Jan. 31, 2012. Escrow must be closed on or before March 15, 2012, to qualify.
Two-year Home Protect limited home warranty, which covers such things as the heating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and other major systems and appliances. Home Protect also will offer a discount of up to 30 percent on the purchase of appliances.

more information visit www.HomeSteps.com

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HUD Good Neighbor Next Door Home Sales Program

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Terry & Bonnie

HUD Good Neighbor Next Door Home Sales Program

This HUD program is available to a select group:

Law enforcement officers
Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade teachers
Firefighters
Emergency medical technicians

These buyers are offered a discount of 50% from the list price of a HUD home.

The buyer must remain in the home for 36 months and be your sole residence.

The program is being offered in certain areas, revitalization areas, are listed

only for sales through the Good Neighbor Next Door Sales program for purchase

through the program for five days.

HUD requires that you sign a second mortgage and note for the discount amount.

No interest or payments are required on this "silent second" provided that you

fulfill the three-year occupancy requirement.

The number of properties available is limited and the list of available properties

changes weekly. To learn more, go to Good Neighbor Next Door.

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

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Rockford Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Nov 2011

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Terry & Bonnie

Rockford Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Nov 2011

A list of the TOP Rockford Michigan Houses to buy,

based on $ 85-$95 /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.

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

prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.

The Top Rockford Nov 2011 Homes to Buy:

7048 Belding Rd $ 54,900 600 Sq Ft $ 91.50/SqFt

8640 Merry Dr $ 74,800 797 Sq Ft $ 93.85/SqFt

7100 Northland Dr $ 89,000 960 Sq Ft $ 92.71/SqFt

8610 Belding Rd $109,897 1166 Sq Ft $ 94.25/Sq Ft

7250 Jericho Ave $129,900 1500 Sq Ft $ 86.60/SqFt

6777 Northland Dr $134,900 1494 Sq Ft $90.29/SqFt

4040 Scenic Pines Dr $149,750 1752 Sq Ft $85.47/SqFt

6400 Los Altos Dr NE $190,000 2015 Sq Ft $94.29/SqFt

9103 11 Mile Rd $194,000 2136 Sq Ft $ 90.82/SqFt

664 Highlander Dr $210,000 2340 Sq Ft $ 89.74/SqFt

8444 Whittall St NE $229,900 2624 Sq Ft $87.61/SqFt

6279 Egypt Valley Rd $279,900 3220 Sq Ft $86.73/SqFt

Home inventory in Rockford is down this month by about 30%

in this price bracket. Homes that are in great condition and priced right

are what buyers are looking for today. If you need to know what your

home could sell for today, contact Terry about a home analysis. Not

all homes are equal in our current market.

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Additional Rockford Michigan Articles:

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

please contact us 1-888-240-1968 x 0

or email terry@terrywestbrook.com

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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!

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