Foto Friday – Order Your Chicks!

Foto Friday – Order Your Chicks!

Chicks are ready sign

You know spring has arrived in Lowell, Michigan when it is time to  order

your chicks for summer.  Have you ordered your chicks yet?

 

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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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Rockford Michigan Real Estate Market Report Jan – March 2012

Rockford Michigan Real Estate Market Report Jan – Mar 2012

Rockford is a northern suburban community 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.   It is a popular and populous Grand

Rapids suburban area.

 Lake Bella Vista Rockford Michigan

January 1 to March 31, 2012 Rockford Real Estate Stats

249 Active Rockford MI Listings

Pending Home Sales: 88

Sold Rockford Homes: 105

Average sold price  $ 178,874

Sale Price to List Price – 96.14%

Absorption Rate : 3.8 months

Housing sales in Courtland Township, Algoma Township and

City of Rockford are included in this report. Rockford’s housing market

ranges $30K at the low end to over $1 million at the high end.

The average sold home price has held fairly steady, with a slight dip,

so far this year compared to 2011.  The Absorption Rate is down to

3.8 months, all  good news for the Rockford real estate market.

 

If you have any questions about  Rockford or Grand Rapids

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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Kentwood Michigan Real Estate Market Report Jan – March 2012

Kentwood Michigan Real Estate Market Jan-Mar 2012

Kentwood Michigan is a large suburb south east 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.

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2012 First Quarter Real Estate Market Activity

Kentwood Current Listings = 240

Average Sale price – $103,891

Average Time on Market = 74-92 days

Average Sold Price/Sq Ft = $ 72.89

Absorption Rate = 3 months

The average home is selling in Kentwood for just over $100,000,

though there were 9 sales over $140,000, the majority are in

the $90-120K range.  The time on the market and the Absorption

rate are both close to 3 months.  With an average of 80 homes

a month selling for the first quarter, real estate is moving in Kentwood.

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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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Ada Township Park Discovery Days presents Cool Critters April 17, 18 2012

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Ada Township Park Discovery Days presents Cool Critters April 17, 18 2012

 Age: 3-5 years      Cost $5.00 each       10-12 AM

Specifically for pre-schoolers with a parent or guardian to have a fun

educational adventure in Ada Park, Ada Michigan.  Each session will

have a hands-on activity, nature craft, and a guided discovery

experience outdoors.

Ada path Butterick Ave

Discovery Days continues at Ada Township Park through Summer 2012

Call 616-676-0520 Mark Fitzpatrick for more info

or email  mfitzpatrick@adatownshipmi.com

More information at Ada Township Website

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Caledonia Michigan Real Estate Market Report Jan-Mar 2012

Caledonia Michigan Real Estate Market Report Jan-Mar 2012

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2012 First Quarter Real Estate Market Activity

Caledonia Current Listings = 107

Average Sale price – $158,704

Average Time on Market = 3.3 months

Average Sold Price/Sq Ft = $ 88.49

Absorption Rate = 4.6 months

Caledonia real estate has seen an almost 10% decrease in

average list price to sold price since the first of the year.  Even

though housing inventory is shrinking, prices haven’t made a

recovery yet.  Average time on the market is back in the normal

range, even though it may take several months for sellers to

reach their sale price.

 

Average sale price is somewhat misleading in the Caledonia

market, where sold homes range from $850,000 to $25,000.

We are still waiting to see how the foreclosures and bank owned

houses still not listed will re-enter the marketplace.  If they are

released slowly back onto the market, prices may hold steady. 

If these homes are dumped back on the market, en mass, this will

lead to further price erosion for all homes.

 

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

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East Grand Rapids Michigan Real Estate Market Report Jan -Mar 2012

East Grand Rapids Michigan Real Estate Market Report  Jan -Mar 2012

East Grand Rapids is a city with homes priced from the

low $100,000’s to over $2,000,000 with the majority of homes

selling from $120K to $400K.  East Grand Rapids is a very popular

place to live in the Grand Rapids area.

Winter Aconite Blooms

 

2012 First Quarter Real Estate Market Activity

 

East Grand Rapids Current Listings = 83

Average Sale price – $270,878

Average Time on Market = 2 months

Average Sold Price/Sq Ft = $ 123.13

Absorption Rate = 3.9 months

Home inventory is down to a new level in East GR and

homes are taking a few months to sell.  Please note that

average time on the market reflects only the latest “improved”

price by the seller, not the whole time the home was listed.

 

If you have been considering selling your East Grand Rapids

 home, now is the perfect time, give Terry a call.

 

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East Grand Rapids Real Estate Market Reports

East Grand Rapids Michigan ~ America’s Hometown

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the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West

Michigan. Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan

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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Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report Jan – March 2012

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report Jan-Dec 2011

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, and private schools, and

a life style that attracts many home owners.

 Grand River Knapp St

2012 first Quarter real estate market activity.

Under $250,000 Homes:

Forest Hills Current Listings = 144

Average Sale price – $164,911

Average Time on Market = 3-4 months

Average Sold Price/Sq Ft = $ 98.27

Absorption Rate = 2.9 months

$ 250,001 and Up  Homes:

Forest Hills Current Listings = 192

Average Sale Price = $ 410,964

Average Time on Market = $2.6 –4 months

Average Sold Price/Sq Ft = $95.31

Absorption Rate = 6.4 months

 

Home inventory is higher in the upper priced home market and

 effects the Absorption Rate, which is double that of the homes under

$ 250K.  Prices have dropped across the board but buyer demand is

still sluggish.  With the mild winter weather and a head start on spring,

we will see if this effects the local real estate market.

 

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

He has over 35 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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Michigan. We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

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Clear Lake Home on 2 Acres = Year Round Lake Living

Clear Lake Home on 2 Acres = Year Round Lake Living

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on Clear Lake is waiting for its

next owner.  You would have to be willing to sacrifice an ordinary

view out of your windows for a lake view.

 

Twin Lake Cottage

Oh, and the gentle lapping of water on the shoreline could

induce you to stay a little longer on the deck than you had planned.

Clear Lake Cottage deck

Swim parties might be in your future. Do you have floaties

for everyone?

Clear Lake and dock

 

More Photos and Info on our Website

 

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

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West Michigan White Caps Start 2012 Season

West Michigan White Caps Start 2012 Season

The West Michigan White Caps start their summer season

with their opening day on Monday, April 9th.  It isn’t that far

away and would be a great outing for Spring Break Week. 

They have many promotions and specials going on, so don’t delay,

if baseball is your passion, get your tickets now.

 

The opening night match is with the Bowling Green Hotrods at 6 pm. 

 

Finale fireworks

Changes at the Fifth Third Ball Park Food Booths this year:

The winner of the White Caps Food Contest this year is the West

Side  Po’ Boy, which is kielbasa, pierogies, and sauerkraut covered

in marinara sauce and loaded on a hoagie bun.

 

The famous Fifth Third monster burger, a four pound, 5000 calorie

colossus is still a main attraction.  In addition this year, are giant

smoked turkey legs, perogies, Salsalitos, gluten free hot dogs,

Pickle Chips, and Deviled Eggs.  On the suite level, Lobster Rolls and

BBQ ribs will be available.

 

Don’t miss the fun of a White Caps Game this season!

 

White Caps Tickets                 Directions to Ball Park

Ada Township Leaf Waste Yard Pick Up Spring 2012

Ada Township Leaf Waste Yard Pick Up Days Spring 2012

autumn leaves

Tuesday April 17th & Tuesday  May 22

 Trash bags can be purchased at the Township Office prior

to the above dates at $.75 each.  Please have all bags out at

your curb by 6 am. 

Leaf Pick Up is restricted to area south of Fulton to the

Township Line Only.

Link to Clean Up Day May 5th 2012

 

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

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