This struck us as funny! Electric Beach with arrows to parking in the snowy lot. Just part of Grand Rapids winter scene.
Foto Friday: Electric Beach Sign
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Kentwood Michigan Real Estate Market Report Oct-Dec 2012
Kentwood Michigan Real Estate Market April-Sept 2012
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 area with over 9000 students
and 16 buildings within a 24.25 square mile area.
2012 4th Quarter Real Estate Market Activity
Kentwood Current Listings = 63
Pending & Sold Kentwood Listings = 217
Average List price – $116,340
Average Time on Market = 68-82 days
Average Sold Price = $ 111,960
The home inventory in Kentwood is at very low levels. This hasn’t
affected average sold price yet but we predict it soon will. As soon as the
spring buying season gets into full gear, quality homes that are listed at
a competitive price shouldn’t last long on the market. Still seeing a slight
decrease in average sale price, but the range of homes is from $ 18,000 to
$ 437,500 in this Grand Rapids suburban community, with the majority
in the mid-to-lower price ranges.
With not many homes for competition, this is a perfect time to consider
putting your Kentwood home on the market. Give Terry a call today,
he can discuss pricing, staging, and sales strategies to get the most
for your property.
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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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Michigan. We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!
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Rockford Michigan Real Estate Market Report Oct- Dec 2012
Rockford Michigan Real Estate Market Report Oct – Dec 2012
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.
Oct – Dec 2012 Rockford Real Estate Stats
96 Active Rockford MI Listings
Pending Home Sales: 18
Sold Rockford Homes: 144
Average sold price $ 199,822
Average sold price/sq ft = $110
Housing sales in Courtland Township, Algoma Township and
City of Rockford are included in this report.
Rockford’s housing market ranges from $30K at the low end
to over $1 million at the high end. The average sold home price has
decreased slightly for the 4th quarter, as is typical of the late fall market.
With fewer homes on the market, early winter and spring sales will
most likely bring home prices higher.
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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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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Caledonia Michigan Real Estate Market Report Oct-Dec 2012
Caledonia Michigan Real Estate Market Report Oct-Dec 2012
2012 4th Quarter Real Estate Market Activity
Current Active Listings = 48
Caledonia Pending Home Sales = 2
Caledonia Sold Homes = 46
Average Sold Price = $ 181,169
Average Sold Price Per Sq Ft = $ 95.48
Caledonia real estate has had a slight decrease in sales price
for the fourth quarter but severely shrinking inventory will affect
traditionally higher spring sales. Prices should rise with increased
demand and fewer homes to buy. Now is a perfect time to put your
Caledonia home on the market – before everyone else decides that
now is a good time to sell.
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If you have any questions about Caledonia or Grand Rapids MI
homes, please contact me directly through my web site.
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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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Contact Terry 616-292-7263
Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report Oct – Dec 2012
Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report Oct– Dec 2013
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.
Fourth Quarter 2012 Real Estate Market Activity
Under $250,000 Homes:
Forest Hills Current Listings = 30
Forest Hills Pending Home Sales = 81
Forest Hills Sold Homes = 178
Average Sold price – $154,229
$ 250,001 and Up Homes:
Forest Hills Listings = 90
Forest Hills Sold Homes = 62
Average Sold Price = $ 393,754
Average Sold Price/Sq Ft = $154.00
Home inventory is shrinking and prices are rising in Forest Hills
for the last 9 months of market time. Homes in good condition are
selling fast, prices in the fourth quarter are still declining, buyers are
appear to buying smaller homes. Inventory is at all time lows, so it
is a good time to sell your Forest Hills Home.
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:
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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 Homes, please contact me directly.
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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!
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
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7 Reasons to Buy a West Michigan Home Now
7 Reasons to Buy a West Michigan Home Now
This may sound like the same old rhetoric, especially coming from a
real estate blog. But if you are considering buying a home in the
next year or two, you might want to step up your timetable.
1. Home prices will bounce along the bottom this winter,
but prices are expected to rise 10% over the next four years.
2. Home inventory is still declining – making finding your dream home
much more difficult.
3. INTEREST RATES ARE STILL LOW!
4. Rents are rising – it is not quite the bargain it was a few years ago.
5. Long term home ownership creates family wealth.
6. Most young adult still desire a home of their own.
Increased demand + higher interest rates = higher home prices.
Experts estimate the First Time Home Buyer Grant Program will be gone
by June 2013.
7. When Home Prices Rise, your buying power decreases drastically.
You can’t save money fast enough to keep up with rising home prices
and rising interest rates. Especially if 20% down payment becomes the
new industry standard.
If you are thinking of buying a home I will be happy to discuss your options
and availability of homes in the West Michigan area. Give me a call at
616-292-7263.
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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!
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
Contact Terry 616-292-7263
2013 Michigan Home Buyer Assistance Fund
2013 Michigan Home Buyer Assistance Fund
Michigan is one of the states that has made a settlement with the
big banks in the National home foreclosure law suit. Because Michigan was one
of the hardest hit by home foreclosures, this settlement awards $ 15 million
to assist new buyers in acquiring homes.
These grants are awarded on a first come- first served basis until the money
runs out. This grant program is for new home buyers with a preference for
military and disabled veterans.
First Time Home Buyer is defined as not owning a home for the last 3 years.
If you are active reserve, active military, or a veteran you are eligible for
$5000 of grant money. If you are a first time home buyer you are eligible for
$3000 of grant money with this program.
MSHA is administering this fund for the state; lots questions and details
can be viewed at their website. As of Feb.12, 2012, there is $ 10,814,802.59
of grant funds left in the program.
If you have any questions about your eligibility or how to buy a home with
the MSHDA National Assistance Grant Program, please call me and I would
happy to discuss this program with you.
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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!
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
Contact Terry 616-292-7263
East Grand Rapids MI Tree Disposal 2013
East Grand Rapids Michigan Tree Disposal 2013
by Bonnie and Terry Westbrook
Now that the holidays are over, clean up and disposal is on your
mind, especially if you have a fresh fir tree or wreaths. These
can be disposed of in an environmentally safe way by your local
government. Most provide a place or method for tree disposal.
East Grand Rapids residents may place discarded Christmas trees
and wreaths for collection and disposal at the curb on their regular
waste collection service day for two weeks, beginning Mon. January 7th.
If you are unfamiliar with the East GR’s collection schedule, you can call
the public works dept. at 940-4817 or go their website and view the yard
collection map.
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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!
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
Contact Terry 616-292-7263
Forest Hills Michigan Tree Disposal
Forest Hills Michigan Tree Disposal
by Bonnie and Terry Westbrook
Yes, the holidays are over and soon it will be time to take down
the holiday decorations. If you have a live tree and/ or live greenery to
dispose of, think green this year and recycle them.
Ada Township Residents may drop off trees, wreaths, and greenery for
recycling at the back lot of Ada Township Park between 7:30 am and 8 pm
from now till January 14, 2013.
The trees will be recycled into wood chips while the wire from the wreaths
will be used to make new wreaths.
Cascade Township residents should bring their trees and wreaths to the
parking lot at the Butterick Fire Station. Located at Butterick Ave and 30th
Street, greens will be accepted from now to January 6th.
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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!
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
Contact Terry 616-292-7263