Caledonia Michigan Top Best Buy Homes May 2011

Caledonia Michigan Top Best Buy Homes May 2011

A list of the Top Best Buy Caledonia 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 a newer

kitchen, wood floors, & remodeled bathrooms, this would be more per

square foot than a home that still has 1990’s decor and/or is in

derelict or “tired” condition.

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May 2011   TOP BEST BUY Caledonia MI Homes

Highest list price – $300,000

Lowest list price – $42,282

Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $46.46 to $99.97

The Top 21 Caledonia Homes to Buy by Price/Square Foot:

8650 Acorn Ave          $ 42,282     910 Sq Ft      $46.46/SqFt

8601 Acorn St            $ 79,900     998 Sq Ft      $80.06/SqFt

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

401 Emmons St SE      $119,900      1578 Sq Ft    $75.98/SqFt

8933 Braden St SE      $124,900      1380 Sq Ft    $90.51/SqFt

 

6590 Hayfield Rd        $154,900      1837 Sq Ft    $84.32/SqFt

327 Johnson St          $169,500     3000 Sq Ft    $56.50/SqFt

6575 Hayfield Rd         $172,900     2680 Sq Ft    $64.51/SqFt

7468 E Morgan Ln       $177,750     2136 Sq Ft    $83.22/SqFt

7479 E Morgan Ln       $184,769     2216 Sq Ft    $83.38/SqFt

 

6641 Woodville Ct       $189,000     2066 Sq Ft    $91.48/SqFt

7473 McCords Ave      $189,900     2010 Sq Ft    $94.48/SqFt

6050 Glengarry Dr       $199,900     2130 Sq Ft    $93.85/Sq Ft

8687 Rainbow’s End     $219,000    2966 Sq Ft    $73.84/SqFt

8435 Curley Trail        $220,000     2482 Sq Ft    $88.64/SqFt

 

8462 Curley Trail        $240,000     3000 Sq Ft    $80.00/SqFt

7434 E Morgan Ln Ct   $250,000     2696 Sq Ft    $92.73/SqFt

8300 Kraft Ave SE      $295,000      4200 Sq Ft    $70.24/SqFt

7792 Golf Meadows    $300,000     3100 Sq Ft     $99.97/SqFt

 

The homes this month in Caledonia real estate are mostly middle

to upper end homes, with only 2 homes under $100K in price.  Activity

is ramping up with the advent of spring, as 16 homes went pending

in the last month, 19 sold homes in Caledonia.

 

Price is still a huge factor, the average sale price was up

from last month but still under $200,00.  Since the low sold

was $ 88,000 and the high was  $1,000,000, this is quite a spread. 

 

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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.

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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report – Watermark Residences – May 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report – Watermark May 2011

Quick Snapshot of Watermark Residences Real Estate Activity

Jan 1 through May 24, 2011

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9 Active Listings

  1. $ 189,900       5363 Prairie Home Dr
  2. $ 324,900       5340 Prairie Home Dr
  3. $ 344,460       1959 Talamore Ct
  4. $ 399,900       2025 Talamore Ct
  5. $ 409,900       2029 Talamore Ct
  6. $ 525.000       1648 Watermark Dr
  7. $ 599,900       2134 Watermark Dr
  8. $ 649,000       5650 Watermark Ct
  9. $ 2,495,000    1878 Watermark Dr

 

3 Sold Properties

  1. 1975 Watermark Dr  $351,000
  2. 5511 Alhambra Dr    $385,000
  3. 1664 Watermark Dr  $395,000

 

With 9 listings for sale and only 3 sold  in Watermark,

the absorption rate is 17 months.  Prices have been declining

in this higher priced Forest Hills neighborhood for the last few years.

 

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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report – East West Village – May 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report – East West Village May 2011

Quick Snapshot of East West Village Residences Real Estate Activity

Jan 1 through May 24, 2011

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3 Active Listings

  1. $ 415,000       700 Village Springs Dr
  2. $ 449,500       4985 West Village Ct
  3. $ 479,900       15034 West Village Ct

 

2 Pending Sales

  1. 4995 West Village Trail
  2. 4889 Meadow Springs Trail

 

1 Sold Properties

  1. 5014 West Village Trail  $347,000

 

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Kentwood Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report – Crystal Springs – May 2011

Kentwood Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report – Crystal Springs May 2011

Quick Snapshot of Crystal Springs Real Estate Activity

Jan 1 through May 24, 2011

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19 Active Listings

  1. $195,000      1783 Spring Meadow Court
  2. $200,000      2051 Glenn Canyon Dr
  3. $204,900      6882 Crystal View Dr
  4. $205,000      2038 Blackmountain Dr
  5. $209,900      6881  Fairway Vista Dr
  6. $214,500      7225 Crystal Stone Dr
  7. $214,900      2088 Crystal Stone Ct
  8. $249,900      7562 Crystal View Dr
  9. $250,000      7239 Misty Morning Dr
  10. $259,900      1436 Crystalaire Court
  11. $264,900      7312 Old Lantern Dr
  12. $269,900      1449 Penncross Dr
  13. $275,000      7433 Crystal View Dr
  14. $275,000      7239 Crystal View Dr
  15. $350,000      7430 Old Lantern Dr
  16. $379,000      1414 Kings Crossing
  17. 469,900        7320 Brooklyn Ave
  18. 299,900       7387 Old Lantern Dr
  19. $469,000      7405 Old Lantern Dr

 

1 Pending Sale

7451 Crystal View Dr

 

7 Sold Properties

  1. 6892 Crystal View Dr      $158,500
  2. 2076 Blackmountain Dr    $179,900
  3. 7329 Misty View Ct        $182,000
  4. 2050 Blackmountain Dr    $218,750
  5. 1955 Crystal View Ct      $220,000
  6. 7044 Crystal View Dr      $225,000
  7. 7430 Crystal View Dr      $244,000

 

Almost a twelve month Absorption Rate for Crystal Springs

homes for 2011.  Homes are selling but they must be in great

condition if you expect buyers to pay top dollar. 

 

StoneWater Country Club is now part of Watermark properties,

so if you belong to StoneWater, you may also play Watermark

Country Club and Sunnybrook Country Club….a great trio of local

courses to challenge your game.

 

 

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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report – Clements Mill May 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report – Clements Mill May 2011

Quick Snapshot of Clements Mill Real Estate Activity

Jan 1 through May 19, 2011

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5 Active Listings

  1. $ 219,900  725 Abbey Mill Ct
  2. $ 279,900  600 Hartfield Dr
  3. $ 295,000  555 N Whitman
  4. $ 344,900  5443 Longwood Ct
  5. $ 360,000  5587  Clemwood Ct

 

5 Pending Properties

5495 Highbury Dr

569 Hartfield Dr

5474 Highbury Dr

665 Highbury Ct

385 Haskins Ct

 

3 Sold Properties

5743 Highbury Dr   $ 200,000

582 N Whitman      $ 270,000

5530 Clemwood      $ 305,000

 

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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report – AdaCroft Commons May 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report – Adacroft Commons May 2011

Quick Snapshot of AdaCroft Commons Real Estate Activity

Jan 1 through May 19, 2011

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4 Active Listings

  1. $ 174,900  434 Adaway
  2. $ 179,900  404 Adaway
  3. $ 182,900  6181 Witherbee
  4. $ 299,900  522 Edgeworth Dr

 

2 Pending Properties

6344 Dunbarton

6046 Adaway Ct

 

2 Sold Properties

6029 Buttonwood Ct  $129,900

6104 Winthrop Ct      $145,000

 

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Take the Stress Out of Home Buying – Part # 3

Take the Stress Out of Home Buying – Part # 3

Don’t ask for too many opinions. It’s natural to want reassurance

for such a big decision, but too many ideas from too many people will

make it much harder to make a decision. Asking a trusted relative or

parent is different than surveying the whole family and friends.

Focus on the wants and needs of your immediate family — the people

who will be living in the home. 

Homes are as unique as the people that live in them.

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Accept that no house is ever perfect. If it’s in the right location,

the yard may be a bit smaller than you had hoped. The kitchen may

be perfect, but the roof needs repair. Make a list of your top priorities

and focus in on things that are most important to you.

Let the minor ones go.

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Take the Stress Out of Home Buying Part #2 Timing

Take the Stress Out of Home Buying  Part #2 Timing

by Bonnie and Terry Westbrook

2. Remember, there’s no “right” time to buy, just as there is no

perfect time to sell. If you find a home now, don’t try to second-guess

interest rates or the housing market by waiting longer — you risk losing

out on the home of your dreams. The housing market usually doesn’t

change fast enough to make that much difference in price, and a

good home won’t stay on the market long.

 

time to buy

 

In fact, we are seeing a dearth of buyer ready homes on the market

in many areas of Greater Grand Rapids right now.  Buyer ready homes

are clean, neat, decorated with current, soothing colors and have all

major repairs and updates done.  No one wants to go through the stress

of moving AND doing repairs and redecorating.  Buyers want a home move-in

ready.

Remember, buying and selling a home is a personal decision.  It is

always up to the individuals involved, not scheduled by clocks or market

forecasts.

Call Terry at 1-888-240-1968 ext 0  if you are ready to buy or sell a home.

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You Want to Rent A Foreclosure Home?

You Want to Rent a Foreclosure Home?

I actually got a call from a potential home buyer the other day

and they were considering renting a foreclosed home.  The buyer

was having credit issues, so they knew they would have to rent

for awhile before they could purchase a home.

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I explained that foreclosed homes are not for rent and probably

never would be.  The bank or investor just wants to sell the property

and recover some of their investment.  They are not interested in

keeping the home for any reason.

 

I have seen an increased interest in people renting single family

homes.  For many reasons, former home-owners are now renters.

If you have a damaged credit score, renting for 2 years and

getting your score repaired is crucial before you can buy a

home of your own.  Speaking with a mortgage loan officer can be

helpful in getting your credit score back into shape so you can

buy that home when you are ready.

 

Avoiding foreclosure for current  homeowners can be found here. 

 

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Lowell Michigan Top Best Buy Homes April 2011

Lowell Michigan Top Best Buy Homes April 2011

A list of the TOP Best Lowell  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 1980’s decor and/or is in

poor condition.

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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The total square footage is noted here, although only the

main floors are used to figure price per square foot.

April 2011  TOP BEST BUY Lowell Homes

 

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

218 N Center St          $48,400       855 Sq Ft      $56.61/SqFt

13901 Oberley Dr       $70,000       1288 Sq Ft   $51.22/SqFt

1376 Grand River Dr   $75,000       896 Sq Ft     $83.71/SqFt

10776 Deerwood Dr   $89,900      1224 Sq Ft    $73.45/SqFt

225 Donna Dr SE         $89,900      1232 Sq Ft    $72.97/SqFt

10925 Sconcewood    $89,900      1224 Sq Ft    $73.45/SqFt

622 N Washington      $94,000      1168 Sq Ft    $80.48/SqFt

10846 Sconcewood    $99,800    1360 Sq Ft     $73.38/SqFt

10820 Sconcewood    $99,900      1224 Sq Ft    $81.62/SqFt

1679 Stonewood         $107,900    1172 Sq Ft    $92.06/SqFt

9795 36th St                $109,900     1480 Sq Ft    $74.26/SqFt

503 N Washington       $114,900     1517 Sq Ft    $75.74/SqFt

10933 Woodbushe Dr  $116,000      1256 Sq Ft    $92.36/SqFt

925 Beech St                 $119,900     1384 Sq Ft     $86.63/SqFt

1845 Woodpine Ct        $119,900     1290 Sq Ft     $92.95/SqFt

11712 Grand River       $124,900     1440 Sq Ft    $86.74/SqFt

10960 Deerwood Dr      $124,900    1498 Sq Ft    $83.38/SqFt

12502 52nd St                $127,873     1458 Sq Ft   $87.70/SqFt

1250 Highland Hill        $145,000     1508 Sq Ft    $96.15/SqFt

13198 Grand River        $149,900    2040 Sq Ft    $73.48/SqFt

1638 Wales                   $150,000     2047 Sq Ft   $73.28/SqFt

203 N Hudson St          $169,900      2568 Sq Ft   $66.16/SqFt

13217 52nd St              $179,900       2755 Sq Ft    $65.30/SqFt

900 Beech St                $179,900     1936 SqFt     $92.92/SqFt

10 Sold Homes, 10 Pending Sales in Lowell in the last month

$85,040 Average sold price

70% of sales under $ 100,000 last month

Sold homes got 96.25% of list price to sale price

The best priced homes are selling in Lowell this month but most

activity is in the lower price brackets. “Price” seems to be the

motivator although condition can make the difference between

competing homes.

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*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures or

short sales and not habitable as is or available for a mortgage

in present condition.*

If you have questions about any of these homes, please

contact Terry: 1-616-292-7263

Or email : terry@terrywestbrook.com

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