Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Tamarron Estates May–Aug 2012

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Tamarron Estates May–Aug 2012

Snapshot of Tamarron Estates Real Estate Activity May 1 – Aug 31, 2012

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Active Listings – 5       $ 174,900 to $ 1,695,000

Pending Sale – 1

Sold Property – 1

Average Sold Price – $ 265,000

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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Caravelle Village May- Aug 2012

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Caravelle Village  2012

Caravelle Village Market Snapshot:  May 1 2012 to August 31, 2012

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Active For Sale Homes = 2          $164,900 median price

Pending Home Sales = 3

Sold Homes = 4

Average Sold Price = $149,725

Homes are selling in Caravelle Village this year, the middle price range

of values is a big draw.  Sold prices are down compared to first quarter

statistics, this might be the condition of the homes that sold, but it is

not an anomaly for our whole region.  As inventory decreases, home sales

have increased but we are still seeing a flat to decrease in sold prices.

 

If you would like information about a Forest Hills or Caravelle Village Home,

please contact Terry at 616-292-7263.

 

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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report – Watermark Residences Jan-June 2012

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report – Watermark Residences Jan–June  2012

Quick Snapshot of Watermark Residences Real Estate Activity

Jan 1 through June 30, 2012

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        11 Active Listings

  1. $ 172,000       5363 Prairie Home Dr
  2. $ 300,000       2069 Watermark Dr
  3. $ 375,000       1627 Watermark Dr
  4. $ 420,000       1991 Talamore Ct
  5. $ 469,000       2105 Stickley Dr
  6. $ 579,900       1999 Watermark Dr
  7. $ 579,900       5642 Sunny Bank Ct
  8. $ 599,900       2134 Watermark Dr
  9. $ 625,000       5650 Watermark Ct
  10. $ 645,000       2052 Watermark Dr
  11. $1,750,000     1878 Watermark Dr

Sale Pending

1. $ 417,900          2017 Talamore Ct

4 Sold Properties

  1. 5341 Prairie Home Dr  $ 217,000
  2. 5340 Prairie Home Dr  $ 285,000
  3. 282 Feathery Dr        $ 435,000
  4. 1803 Watermark Dr    $ 528,000

 

With 11 listings for sale and 5 sales  in Watermark in the last 6 months,

the Absorption Rate is 13 months.  Any time over 8-9 months is considered a

declining market because excess inventory is pushing home costs downward.

There is a wide range of home prices in this neighborhood, from small town-

houses, detached condos to executive mansions.  If you have questions about

living in a Watermark residence, give Terry a call. 

 

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August 2012 Youth Programs at Ada Township Parks

August 2012 Youth Programs at Ada Township Parks

Ada Township Parks & Recreation Department is offering two more weeks of summer
youth programs in August.  These events will be held at Ada Township Park and the
Averill Historical Museum for youth of varying ages.

Ada Township Park

  • August 8  10:00 – 12:00   5-7 yrs    “Creepy Crawlies” program
  • August 9   9:30 – 12:00   8-11 yrs  “Incredible Insects” program

Cost is $ 5 per child; payment due day of event

Averill Historical Museum & Barn

  • Aug 14 & 15   9:30 am – 2:30 pm  6-11 yrs  Pioneer Days day camp

           Cost for 2 days is $55; 1/2 day sessions (till noon) are $ 45

Pre-registration is required by calling the Parks office at 616-676-0520
or emailing mfitzpatrick@adatownshipmi.com for all programs.

 

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Cascade Township MI July 4th 2012 Celebration

Cascade Township MI July 4th 2012 Celebration

Cascade Friends of the Library Book Sale 8:30 – 3:30 pm at Cascade

Township Library Parking Lot

July 4th all activities:

10 -11:30 am – Parade starts at Cascade Christian Reformed Church

at 6655 Cascade Road; ends at 28th St and Thornhills

11:30 am – 3:30 pm  Games, Rides, Music, at the Cascade

Township Library grounds

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DUSK 10:00pm Fireworks – Downtown Ada

Fireworks will be held Wednesday July 4th at dusk. Location of

the fireworks will be at 7590 East Fulton and Ada Drive in co-operation

with Ada Township.

* Reminder if you or your child will be in the bike parade and

is 14 years old or younger, they must wear a bike helmet,

as per Cascade Township Ordinance.*

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Ada Michigan July 4th 2012 Celebration

Ada Michigan July 4th 2012 Celebration

Ada Independence Day celebrations start early with the

Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast 7:30 –9:00 AM at Firehouse #1.

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9:00 am  Parade Line-up at McDonald’s

10:00 am  Bike Parade starts; Main Parade follows

11:00 -3:00 pm  Village Green Activities:  Free Games & Prizes,

Arts & Crafts Show,  Music, Food, Free Rides

11-3 pm  Classic Car Show

Dusk 10:00 pm – Fireworks in the Village –Co-Sponsored by Cascade Twsp

Fireworks will be on the confluence of the Thornapple and Grand Rivers,

public is welcome at the Ada Village Green for viewing.

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Ada Township Park Offers 2012 Summer Day Camp Adventures

Ada Township Park Offers 2012 Summer Day Camp Adventures

Ada Park Fishing pond

Ada Township Parks & Recreation Department is offering 

exciting summer day camp opportunities for area youth. 

The Day Camp Adventures sessions are two or three days in

length and are open to youth 6-12 years old.  Younger

participants may attend half day sessions.

 

Camp costs range from $45 for a 2-day, half-day session,

up to $70 for 3 full days. 

 

Each week has a special theme and includes a variety

of fun activities.  Most Day Camps are based at Ada Township

Park, though some are held at Roselle Park or the Ada Museum.

Day Camp session themes and dates include:   

  Sports Spectacular, June 19 – 21

  Arts in the Park, June 26 – 28

  Water Wonders, July 10 – 12

  Eyes on Survival, July 24-26

  Michigan Wildlife, July 31- August 2

  Pioneer Days, August 14-15

Pre-registration is required for each Day Camp Session.

To register, contact the Ada Township Parks & Recreation office

by phone at 616-676-0520 or e-mail atmfitzpatrick@adatownshipmi.com

for information and registration forms.

There are still opening in all sessions.

Ada Township Park is located at 1180 Buttrick Ave., off Thornapple River Drive in Ada.

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Lowell Michigan 2012 Sizzling Summer Concerts

Lowell Michigan 2012 Sizzling Summer Concerts

Lowell Showboat Sizzlin’ Summer FREE Concerts are back this summer!

They will be on Thursday evenings June 14 through August 25 beginning

at 7:00pm featuring:

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June 14   The Crane Wives Indie Folk

June 21       The Vincent Hayes Project Blues

June 28    Rhythm Section Band –  Big Band

July 7        The Magic Bus   – Woodstock Tribute

July 14     The Bronk Brothers Rockin’ Hillbilly

July 19  The Steve Hilger Band   – Progressive Blues

July 26    Creolization   – Zydeco

August 2  Kari Lynch Band  –Country Rock

 

August 9   4-H Fair week at Lowell Fairgrounds

(no music at Lowell Showboat)

music concert provided by West Michigan Bluegrass

Steam Powered Bluegrass   Patchwork Bluegrass Band

 

August 16  Terri Lower Trio w/ Edye Evans Hyde  – Jazz

August 23  Alive and Well  – Classic Rock

 

FOOD & SPIRITS PROVIDED ON THE LOWELL SHOWBOAT BY

THE FLAT RIVER GRILL.  Refreshments available on the Riverwalk

Plaza.

Admission to the concerts and parking is FREE. The concert venue

is wheelchair accessible and handicap/senior parking is available.

Bleacher seating is available or bring your own folding chair.

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Ada Michigan’s Music on the Lawn Returns for 12th Season Summer 2012

Ada Michigan’s Music on the Lawn Returns for 12th Season Summer 2012

Ada Historic Museum barns

Every Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm at the Ada Historical Society

7144 Headley Street Ada Michigan

 

2012 Free Music on the Lawn Line up:

 

June 12   Adams Family         50s and 60s
June 19   Kinfyre            celtic
June 26   Voices of Freedom    patriotic acapella
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July 10   BLUE WATER RAMBLERS           Folk
July 17   3x Cool             jazz and standards
July 24   13th Hour          Classic Rock
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August 3   Nowhere Band              Beatles music
   **special Friday, 6:30pm**
August 7   Java Jive             Swing
August 14   Tom Hagen Trio-with Rick Reuther Jazz
August 21   Hawks & owls                       string band
August 28   Tony Reynolds               American hits

 

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Jazz at the Zoo Monday Nights 2012

Jazz at the Zoo Monday Nights 2012

by Bonnie and Terry Westbrook

Begins Monday June 4, 2012 runs through August 16

From 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the The John Ball Park Band Shell

 

The West Michigan Jazz Society will be featuring local bands

and talent Monday nights.  Free admission, although the hat

is passed for donations.  The West Michigan Jazz Society is

trying to keep this tradition going for the 12th year.

 

So, grab a blanket, food, or purchase food at the event, and

enjoy local jazz at its best.

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Summer 2012     Jazz at the Zoo:

 

June 4             –   2 Jazz Bands &  E.Kentwood HS Jazz Combo

June 11           –  The Beltline Big Band

June 18          –  Groupo Aye

June 25            –The Tom Hagen Quartet featuring Rick Reuther

 

July 2                – Mark Kahny Band features Boogie Woogie Babies

July 9                – Petra Von Nuis Quartet w/Andy Brown

July 16              –  Mary Rademacher Reed w/ The Midtown Horns

July 23             –  Edye Evans Hyde w/ Terry Lower Quartet

July 30              – Evidence and Orquestra Tradicion 

 

 

August 6          – The Family led by Nick Ayoub

August 13        – Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra led by Tim Froncek

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