Forest Hills MI Real Estate Market Report October – December 2016

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Terry & Bonnie

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report

October – December 2016

by Terry and Bonnie Westbrook

2016 Real Estate Market Activity Forest Hills

October 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016

Active Listings = 139

From $ 159,900 to $ 2,350,000

Pending Listings – 65

Sold Homes = 199

From $95,000 to $1,935,000

Average Sold Home Price – $340,000

Average Days on Market – 43 Days

Forest Hills home inventory remains

about the same as Autumn, as do pending and

closed sales inventory. Traditionally, Winter sees

a slight slow down in home sales activity.

Forest Hills is a public school district in the Ada/Cascade

area of Greater Grand Rapids. This suburban community

has wonderful neighborhoods, some newer, but most are older in age.

It boasts Top Ranked Forest Hills Public Schools, private schools,

and a suburban life style that attracts many home owners.

Call Terry about buying or selling a Forest Hills home.

If you are a seller, he can provide valued advice on what

updates pay off and which don’t. 616-292-7263

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

Forest Hills MI Neighborhood Real Estate Report – Clements Mill November – December 2016

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Terry & Bonnie

Forest Hills MI Neighborhood Real Estate Report – Clements Mill November -December 2016

by Terry and Bonnie Westbrook Westbrook Realty

Quick Snapshot of Clements Mill Real Estate Activity

November and December 2016

Active Listings = 3

From $315,000 to $335,000

Pending Properties = 1

Sold Properties = 5

Average Sold Price = $ 339,780

Low to High Sold Prices =$295,000 – $380,000

Clements Mill homes continue to see fast turnover

activity, with 6 sold homes at the end of the 2016 year.

Prices seem to be holding fairly steady, even with limited

Winter inventory.

New condo construction is available but in limited supply

as the neighborhood has been built out. The Spring market

will bring increased activity, both from buyers and other

sellers. So now is a great time to put your home up for sale.

If you would like more information about a Clement Mills

home listing, or would like to sell your Clements Mills home,

please contact Terry at 616-292-7263.

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

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Forest Hills MI Real Estate Report – Watermark Neighborhood Oct.- Dec. 2016

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Terry & Bonnie

Forest Hills MI Neighborhood Real Estate Report

Watermark Residences October – December 2016

by Terry and Bonnie Westbrook

Meijer Gardens Conservatory in Winter

Cascade Township MI Neighborhood Real Estate Report

Active Listings 3

Sales Pending = 0

Sold Properties = 2

Average sold price $ 498,000

Watermark Real Estate Market Synopsis:

Watermark Homes are selling, if priced for the current

market, days on market vary from 897 to 2, which is a

neon sign indicator that buyers will not pay more than

current market value.

Current home inventory is in the higher price

category for condo properties in the Greater GR area.

Golf course living is a life style choice.

Watermark Residences offer different types

of housing. Single family residential homes,

single family condo residences, and a few

townhouse residences.

Watermark Residences attract buyers who are

interested in the private golf course, club pool,

public restaurant, and public work out facilities.

An additional attraction is access to play all 4

golf courses owned by the same management

with a golf membership to any of these

golf courses:

Sunnybrook Golf Course in Byron Center

Stonewater Golf Course in Caledonia,

Watermark Golf Course in Cascade

Thousand Oaks Golf Course in NE Grand Rapids

If you would like to view a Watermark or other golf

course home, contact Terry: 616-292-7263

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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 MI Real Estate Market Values Report Oct. – Dec. 2016

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Terry & Bonnie

Caledonia MI Real Estate Market Values Report October – December 2016

by Bonnie Terry Westbrook

2016 Real Estate Market Values Report

October 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016

Current Active Listings = 22

from $229,900 to $1,295,000

Caledonia Pending Home Sales = 19

Caledonia Sold Homes = 46

from $ 121,000 to $ 800,000

Average Sold Price = $ 266,000

The Caledonia Real Estate Market activity

has slowed down this Fall from Spring and Summer

high turnover. The average sale price is on the

rise in Caledonia, so don’t wait for the Spring market,

prices could rise with a continued shortage of home

inventory.

The Winter market will keep moving if new

inventory keeps coming. Right now, the demand

is greater than the supply of homes on the market.

Caledonia has a strong appeal for home buyers

in the Greater Grand Rapids market. If you are considering a move

to or from Caledonia, it is not too early to start the process.

Terry will advise you on the fast track path to finding and

buying a home.

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

might be worth on today’s Market at: 616-292-7263.

Or contact Terry through our website: Westbrook Realty

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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 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 MI Neighborhood Real Estate Report West Village July – September 2016

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Terry & Bonnie

Forest Hills MI Neighborhood Real Estate Report West Village July – September 2016

By Terry and Bonnie Westbrook

Snapshot of West Village Neighborhood

Real Estate Activity

July 1 through Sept. 30, 2016

Active Listing – 1

Pending Sales – 0

Sold Properties – 1

West Village has one home for sale currently,

and 4 homes have sold so far in 2016. The average

sale price is pretty stable and hasn’t changed much

for the last two years. This is a newer built development,

therefore, homes have retained their value to consumers.

West Village has upper bracket home prices

in the Forest Hills area, averaging around 500K.

It remains a very popular location, close to

schools, shopping, and expressways to the Greater

Grand Rapids.

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If you are interested in buying or selling a Forest Hills home,

call Terry for the latest neighborhood info.

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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

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Caledonia Michigan Real Estate Market Report July – September 2016

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Terry & Bonnie

Caledonia Michigan Real Estate Market Report July – September 2016

by Bonnie Terry Westbrook

2016 Real Estate Market Activity

July 1, 2016 to Sept. 30, 2016

Current Active Listings = 32

from $34,500 to $1,295,000

Caledonia Pending Home Sales = 25

Caledonia Sold Homes = 40

from $ 187,000 to $ 1,295,000

Average Sold Price = $ 288, 830

Average Days on Market = 48

The Caledonia Real Estate Market is rising

in price and inventory is still low, known as a

Seller’s Market. Buyers are competing for the

most desired properties in Caledonia and the homes

entering the market can’t keep up with demand.

Even though potential Home Buyers can’t be

as choosy as they were a few years ago, recent updates

to a home, especially kitchens and baths are still

primary on the Want List for today’s buyers.

Caledonia has a strong appeal for home buyers

in the Greater Grand Rapids market. If you are considering a move

to or from Caledonia, it is not too early to start the process.

Terry will advise you on the fast track path to finding and

buying a home in Caledonia.

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

might be worth on today’s Market at: 616-292-7263.

Or contact Terry through our website: Westbrook Realty

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More Caledonia Michigan Articles:

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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 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 MI Neighborhood Real Estate Report – Clements Mill August – October 2016

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Terry & Bonnie

Forest Hills MI Neighborhood Real Estate Report – Clements Mill August – October 2016

by Terry and Bonnie Westbrook Westbrook Realty

Quick Snapshot of Clements Mill Real Estate Activity

August through October 2016

Active Listings = 6

Pending Sold Properties = 2

Sold Properties = 9

Average Sold Price = $ 332,440

Average Sold Price /Sq. Ft = $ 189

Clements Mill homes continue to see fast turnover

activity, with 9 sold homes for the late summer, early fall market.

Prices are edging up, about 5%, especially for larger, updated homes.

Buyers continue to desire move in condition, so be aware that

worn surfaces and tired decor will not sell your home for

top dollar.

Home inventory is very low with demand still high

for this Forest Hills neighborhood real estate market.

Fall usually brings a slower market, but we aren’t seeing

that take effect yet.

If you would like more information about a Clement Mills

home listing, or would like to sell your Clements Mills home,

please contact Terry at 616-292-7263.

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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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East Grand Rapids Michigan Real Estate Market Report March – September 2016

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Terry & Bonnie

East Grand Rapids Michigan Real Estate Market Report March – September 2016

by Terry and Bonnie Westbrook

East Grand Rapids Real Estate Report

March – September 2016

For the last 7 Months:

78 Active Listings – from $159,900 to $ 1,600,000

0 Pending Listings

185 Sold Homes – from $ 142,000 to $ 1,475,000

Average Sold Price – $ 399,116

Sold home prices are leveling off in the last 7 months

in East Grand Rapids, with the average home sale at around $400K,

where it has been all this year.

For sale home inventory numbers are down and sales are

gobbling up listings almost as fast as they appear.

In the lower price brackets, be prepared for a bidding war

with other buyers, regardless of condition, to be a successful

real estate owner in today’s East Grand Rapids home market.

However, the higher bracket homes may take a while to sell,

days on the market vary for the last seven months from 0 to 378 days.

The average home spent about 35 days on the market before going

pending.

Been thinking of selling your East Grand Rapids home?

2016 could be the time to call for a custom analysis of what your home

might be worth in today’s market. And valuable advice on what updates

current buyers are willing to pay for and which ones they aren’t.

Don’t over improve your home! Buyers will pay more for some

improvements, but not all.

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

give Terry 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 the current neighborhood markets in

Ada, Cascade, Forest Hills, Caledonia, Rockford and East Grand Rapids.

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

Forest Hills MI Neighborhood Real Estate Report Tamarron Estates July-September 2016

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Terry & Bonnie

Forest Hills MI Neighborhood Real Estate Report Tamarron Estates July – September 2016

By Bonnie and Terry Westbrook

Snapshot of Tamarron Estates Real Estate Activity

July 1 through September 30, 2016

Active Listings – 4

Pending Sales – 1

Sold Properties – 5

Avg. Sold Price – $543,000

Tamarron Real Estate continues to see

prices increase steadily compared to 2015 statistics.

Homes that are updated are selling rather quickly

as demand in the Forest Hills market increases.

With Thornapple Elementary School in the

neighborhood, access to the Thornapple River

backwaters, and being close to both Ada and

Cascade, this development holds it’s appeal

for today’s buyers.

If you have a home to sell in Tamarron or would

like to purchase a Forest Hills home,

Terry can answer any questions you might have.

Call Terry @ 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

Call Terry at: 616-292-7263

Forest Hills MI Neighborhood Real Estate Report West Village July – Sept 2016

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Terry & Bonnie

Forest Hills MI Neighborhood Real Estate Report West Village July – September 2016

By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Fall pumpkin display

Snapshot of West Village Real Estate Activity

July 1 through Sept. 30, 2016

Active Listings – 0

Pending Sales – 0

Sold Properties – 1

West Village has no active homes for sale,

and only one sold home this summer of 2016. The

average sale price is still in the $400K – $600K

range and hasn’t changed much for the last two years.

West Village has upper bracket home prices

in the Forest Hills area. It remains a very popular

location, close to shopping, schools, and expressways.

SEARCH FOR FOREST HILLS HOMES

Forest Hills Schools Photos

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Articles

If you are interested in buying or selling a Forest Hills home,

call Terry for the latest neighborhood info.

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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

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