Forest Hills Schools Named Top High Schools in Nation

Forest Hills Schools Named Top High Schools in Nation

Forest Hills Eastern, Northern and Central High Schools have been

named top high schools in the nation by Newsweek in a report on

public schools in America. Located east of the city of Grand Rapids,

Forest Hills Public School District is one of the top rated schools in

the state and the nation.

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The high schools in the study were judged on college preparedness,

participation in college level classes,  advanced placement classes,

international baccalaureate programs, and acceptance into two

and four year college programs.

 

Although only the high schools were rated in this article, all of 

Forest Hills Public Schools strive for academic excellence for

all their students.

 

If you are considering locating in the Forest Hills District,

give Terry a call.  He knows the area well and has sold and closed

countless Forest Hills homes, from starter homes to executive enclaves.

 

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Additional Forest Hills Articles:

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Forest Hills District Posts MEAP Scores

 

If you would like specific information about an Ada, Cascade or

Forest Hills MI Home, please contact me directly.

 

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Lowell MI Real Estate Market Report April – July 2013

Lowell MI Real Estate Market Report April – July 2013

by Terry and Bonnie Westbrook

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 growing Grand Rapids suburban communities in Kent County.

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Lowell MI  April 1  thru  July 31  Real Estate STATS:

 

Active Listings: 133      From $ 44,900 to $ 1,595,000

PENDING Sales: 13

SOLD Homes:  94

Average Sold Price: $193,478   From $ 34,500 to $ 775,000

 

 

Lowell homes are selling, in fact average sold price has risen 5%  

since March 2013.  More homes have sold, and there is still good

inventory available.

If you are considering putting your Lowell home on the market,

give Terry a call to discuss the best ways to maximize

your sale price in today’s market.

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Additional Lowell Articles:

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If you would like additional information about Lowell Area Homes,

please contact me through phone, email or my web site.

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Kentwood Michigan Real Estate Market Report April-July 2013

Kentwood Michigan Real Estate Market Report April-July 2013

 

Kentwood Michigan is a large suburban city southeast of Grand

Rapids, population under 50,000. It has manufacturing, shopping centers,

and lots and lots of residential housing. Kentwood Public Schools are

one of the largest school systems in the Grand Rapids area with over 9000

students and 16 buildings within a 24.25 square mile area.

 

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2013  Real Estate Market Activity  April – July

 

Kentwood Current Listings = 120    $60,000 to $444,900

Pending Sales – 37

Sold Homes = 329

Average Sold Price = $ 134,121     

Sold Prices range from $ 23,200 to $ 480,000

 

Kentwood  homes for sale are getting scarcer with brisk sales

and dropping inventory.  Spring and summer sales have driven the

average sold price up about 11% from the first of the year.

Good news for Kentwood home owners.

 

If you are thinking of buying a Kentwood home, interest rates are still

low, so don’t wait – the best time to buy a home is when you are ready.

 

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More Kentwood Michigan Articles:

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Real Estate is always hyper-local. If you have questions about

any Kentwood home, please contact Terry.

 

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Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report April – July 2013

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report April – July 2013

by Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Forest Hills is a school district in Ada–Cascade Michigan

real estate market that is always active. This Grand Rapids suburban

community has wonderful neighborhoods, some new and some older

with Top Ranked Forest Hills Public Schools, private schools, and

a life style that attracts many home owners.

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Second Quarter 2013 Real Estate Market Activity

 

Under $250,000 Homes:

Current Listings = 85

 Pending Home Sales = 34

Sold Homes = 165

Average Sold price – $171,557     

 

$ 250,001 and Up  Homes:

Current Active Listings = 190

Pending Sold Homes =37

 Sold Homes = 172

Average Sold Price = $ 418,489

 

Home  prices are still rising in Forest Hills for the last 4 months,

and home inventory is barely keeping up with demand. Home sales have

almost doubled in both lower and higher priced categories in Forest Hills this

past quarter, compared to first quarter sales.

 

Good news for Forest Hills home sellers and even though prices are rising,

interest rates are still low for buyers.  If you have been waiting for prices to

get back on the upswing, now is the right time to get your home on the market.

 

Call Terry if you are interested in buying or selling a Forest Hills home.

He has over 40 years of experience in selling and buying West Michigan

and Forest Hills homes.

 

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Additional Forest Hills Articles:

Forest Hills Real Estate Market Reports

Forest Hills District Ranks Top in State

Forest Hills District Posts MEAP Scores

 

If you would like specific information about an Ada, Cascade or

Forest Hills MI Home, please contact me directly.

 

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Rockford Michigan Real Estate Market Report April-July 2013

Rockford Michigan Real Estate Market Report April-July 2013

by Terry and Bonnie Westbrook

Rockford is a northern suburban city near Grand Rapids,

about 15-20 minutes by freeway from the center of the city.  It is a

small town on the Rogue River with: an excellent public school system,

diverse businesses, and resources.

 

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April 1 to- July 31   2013 Rockford Real Estate Stats

Active  Listings – 252      From $ 49,800 to $ 945,000

Pending Home Sales: 52

Sold Rockford Homes: 311    From $ 34,000 to $ 999,900

Average sold price  $ 229,353

 

Housing sales in Courtland Township, Algoma Township and

City of Rockford are included in this report.

 

Rockford’s sold housing market ranges from $34K at the low end

to almost a million dollars at the high end for second quarter of 2013  sales.

The average sold home price has increased slightly for the last quarter,

reversing a trend of falling prices.  Homes are selling, and inventory is

shrinking.  If you have been waiting for the market to get better, now is

a great time to sell your Rockford home!

 

If you have any questions about Rockford homes, please contact

me directly:  1-616-292-7263   or email: terry@terrywestbrook.com

 

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More Rockford MI Articles:

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Foto Friday: Connected Car

 

By Bonnie Westbrook

Foto Friday: Connected Car

Antennae Car

 

Just how connected do we need to be?

This might be a tad over the top.

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Caledonia Michigan Real Estate Market Report April – July 2013

by Bonnie Westbrook

Caledonia Michigan Real Estate Market Report April – July 2013

Back Deck

2013 2nd Quarter Real Estate Market Activity

April 1, 2013 to July 31, 2013

 

Current Active Listings = 82      from $ 48,800 to $ 949,750

Caledonia Pending Home Sales = 30

Caledonia Sold Homes = 92

Average Sold Price = $ 235,752

 

Caledonia real estate has had a major increase in average

sales price for the second quarter compared to the first quarter of this

year.  The average price has risen 30% over the first quarter’s average

sold home price. This is good news for Caledonia sellers that have

been waiting for the market to improve.  Even with higher prices,

interest rates are still low, so it is a good time to buy in Caledonia.

 

Give Terry a call if you would like to know what your Caledonia home

might be worth on the market today at: 616-292-7263.

 

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homes, please contact me directly through my web site.

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East Grand Rapids Michigan Real Estate Market Report April-July 2013

East Grand Rapids Michigan Real Estate Market Report  April-July 2013

 by Bonnie Westbrook

East Grand Rapids is a community of homes priced from the

low $100,000’s to over $1,000,000 with the majority of homes

selling from $200K to $400K.  Only 25% of these homes have been

on the market for over 90 days.

 

East Grand Rapids is a very popular place to live in our area, its

walkability, close to downtown GR and the core retail area a few

of  the main reasons.

 

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East Grand Rapids Real Estate Report  April 1 – July 31 2013

 

Active Listings – 61                 from $144,900 to $ 1,000,000

Pending Sales – 22

Sold Homes – 97                    from $ 136,900 to $ 1,625,000

Average Sold Price – $ 326,757

 

Home prices are rising in East Grand Rapids, just as home inventory

is shrinking.  Good news for home sellers,especially those waiting for an improving

market.  Interest rates are still low, so buyers can still make a wise decision by

choosing to own their own  home.

If you have been thinking of selling your East Grand Rapids home, summer of 2013

could be the time to call for a custom analysis of what your home might be worth

in today’s market!

 

If you have questions about buying or selling an East Grand Rapids home,

give Terry a call at 616-292-7263.

 

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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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Garden Living in Eastown Grand Rapids MI

Garden Living in Eastown  Grand Rapids MI

This Home is SOLD!

Featuring an Arts & Crafts Style Home in Eastown Area with single stall garage

and a wonderful back yard garden area.  The lot on this home is 222 feet deep,

so there is plenty of space for gardening activities.

 

Eastown Home Garden

There are two pergolas, one over the driveway and one over the backyard deck.

 

Back Yard Deck with Pergola

Back Yard Deck with Pergola

The pergola has a mature wisteria vine growing on it for maximum shade and

beautiful blooms in the spring.  The deck area is large and has an adjacent cement

patio area for the grill.

 

Back Yard View

The lot depth on this home is spacious and ends in a hill, which is a privacy bonus.

 

Back Deck with Pergola

Cozy back deck area makes the most of the back yard.  Whether you are into

container gardening or just sitting on the deck with a cool drink, this home

has a wonderful yard for outdoor living.

 

This back yard garden could be yours as this Grand Rapids Eastown home is for sale.

More details and lots of inside photos can be seen at our website:

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Give Terry a call if you would like a private showing at 616-292-7263.

 

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Foto Friday – Parrot Heart Sculpture

Foto Friday – Parrot Heart Sculpture

Parrot on Heart Jim Dine Sculpture Meijer Gardens

 

Parrot Heart Sculpture by Jim Dine at Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Just one of the hundreds of sculptures at Meijer Gardens, this heart with

parrot perching on it is one of my favorites.

 

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