Kentwood Michigan Real Estate Market Report Jan-Dec 2011

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

Kentwood Michigan Real Estate Market Jan-Dec 2011

Kentwood Michigan is a large suburb of Grand Rapids with a 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.

Number of homes for sale has dropped in Kentwood by the end of 2011.

This should help recovery but sales is still lagging behind normal rates.

Months of inventory is way down also by the end of 2011, nearing normal

at the outside of 6 months.

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

any Kentwood home, please contact me.

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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 Jan-Dec 2011

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

East Grand Rapids Michigan Real Estate Market Report Jan-Dec 2011

East Grand Rapids is a community of 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 and the months of home inventory, lowest in the

Grand Rapids area, shows this.

Home inventory is down to a new level in East GR, but as you can see

by the graph above, home sales are still not driving prices up, so far.

If you have been considering selling your East Grand Rapids home,

now is the perfect time, before spring home inventory rises.

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East Grand Rapids Michigan ~ America’s Hometown

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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. 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-Dec 2011

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report Jan-Dec 2011

Forest Hills is actually 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,

that attract many home owners.

This report will cover the 2011 real estate market activity:

Home inventory is still high compared to buyer demand even though it

has dropped from last years low levels. Buyers are still in the drivers seat.

We are starting to see home inventory levels that are approaching

a normal market. This means that desirable homes [those that are in good

condition and available for a quick turn-around] will be scarcer than in the

recent past.

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 Forest Hills homes.

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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!

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Grand Rapids Pepsi Club Indoor Concerts 2012

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

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Grand Rapids Pepsi Club Indoor Concerts 2012

There are three concerts playing in The Outlaw Music Series

for winter 2012 at Fifth Third Ball Park:

Friday, January 27th – Nervous But Excited

Thursday, February 9th – Will Hoge

Thursday, February 16th – North Mississippi Allstars Duo wsg. Alvin Youngblood Hart

Doors at 7:00 pm and music starts at 8:00 pm for all shows.

Remember these are indoor concerts – no winter weather gear is needed!

Don’t let the ball park address deter you, this small venue is a nice place for

an intimate atmosphere. You are never far from the stage and the acoustics

are more like a nightclub.

Click here for tickets and more info.

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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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Foto Friday – Happy 175th Birthday Michigan

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

Foto Friday – Happy 175th Birthday Michigan

Michigan is turning 175 years old this week. Our seasonal salute to our

West Michigan area can be summed up by the four photos below:

Winter snowman greets passersby from this front yard.

Blooming Forsythia is a sure sign of spring in West Michigan.

Those lazy days of summer……

Autumn brings crisp weather, fall bounty, and colorful vistas.

We think any of Michigan’s seasons are a great time to celebrate our state.

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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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Home Safe in Grand Rapids 15 Home Safety Tips

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

Home Safe 15 Home Safety Tips

by Bonnie and Terry Westbrook

Many accidents happen in the home. In the winter months,

lots of time is spent in the home, so checking home safety issues makes

sense now. In an emergency you don’t have time to waste.

Are electrical extension cords in good condition?
Are electrical outlets overloaded?
Do you know how to turn off the gas, electricity, & water in case of emergency?
Are all floor coverings fastened down?
Are open flames such as candles kept away from walls and curtains?
Are fireplaces screened and protected?
Do you have smoke detectors and have you checked the batteries?
Do you have an approved fire extinguisher on each floor?
Do you have emergency phone numbers–police, fire, doctor, utilities in a prominent place?
Are firearms unloaded and locked up?
Are unused electrical outlets covered or locked?
Are open windows securely screened?
Do interior doors have locks that allow them to be opened from either side?
Are proper fuses used rather than pennies or substitutes?
Are extension cords crossing heavily trafficked areas?

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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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Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Greentree Estates 2011

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Greentree Estates 2011

Quick Snapshot of Greentree Estates Real Estate Activity

January 1 through December 31, 2011

Active Listings – 0

Pending Sales – 0

Sold Properties – 5

Average Sold Price = $ 402,480

If you would like information about an Ada Township 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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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report Caravelle Village 2011

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report Caravelle Village 2011

Caravelle Village 2011 Quick Market Snapshot:

January 1 , 2011 to December 31,2011

Active For Sale Homes = 4 $139,900 to $ 195,000

Pending Home Sales = 1

Sold Homes = 5

Average Sold Price = $150,230

If you would like information about a Forest Hills Home,

please contact Terry at 616-292-7263.

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photo of Tassell Park at the Thornapple River by Bonnie Westbrook

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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!

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Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report Forest Hills Gardens 2011

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report Forest Hills Gardens 2011

Forest Hills Gardens Quick Market Snapshot 2011

January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011

Active Home Listings = 0

Pending Home Sales = 1

Sold Homes = 3

Average Sold Price = $172,100

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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!

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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report Cascade Springs 2011

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report Cascade Woods Sept 2011

Quick Snapshot of Cascade Springs Real Estate Activity

January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011

Active Listings – 5 $229,000 to $369,900

Pending Sales – 2

Sold Properties – 14

Average Sold Price – $ 258,098

If you would like additional information about Forest Hills

homes, 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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