Lowell Michigan Real Estate Market Report Jan- June 2011

Lowell Michigan Real Estate Market Report  Jan-June 2011

Lowell Michigan is located on the Flat River just east of Grand Rapids, MI.

It has really grown in the last 20 years, in many ways. Lowell has a great

school system, a  thriving business community, a lively arts society, and

is one of the growing Grand Rapids suburban communities in Kent County.

 

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LOWELL MI MID-YEAR STATS:

Active Listings: 136

Average Sold Price: $132,408

PENDING Sales: 45 homes

SOLD Homes: 83 Sold Homes

Average Sold Price: $ 152,548

Average Sold Price to List Price:  96.32%

Absorption Rate for Lowell Listings is 6.3 months for the

current housing inventory. If no other homes enter the market, it

will take 6.3 months for the current homes to sell at the current

rate of sales. This figure is up from 2010 rates.

Lowell Homes are selling for less this year, or the lower

priced homes are selling, either way the average sold

price took a steep plunge from over $200, 000 for 2010. Although,

the average sale price to list price for sold homes has increased slightly.

 

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Area Homes, please contact me through email or my web site.

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Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report April – June 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report April – June 2011

Forest Hills is actually a school district in Ada–Cascade  real

estate market that is always active. These 2 Grand Rapids suburban

communities have wonderful neighborhoods, some older, some new

with Top Ranked Forest Hills Public Schools and private schools,

such as Ada Christian that attract many home owners.

This report will cover the second quarter 2011 Forest Hills real

estate market activity.

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Forest Hills April – June 2011 Real Estate Market Report:

Active Listings – 440

Average Sold Price:

Above $250K = $ 404,154

Below $250K = $ 158,056

Pending – 90

Sold – 190

% Sale Price to List Price – 94.6%

Absorption Rate: 4.7 Months

Please bear in mind that this report is all about averages.

While it might take one home 330 days to sell, another may sell in

under a week.  Condition, location, and amenities play a big role

in a fast sale.  Even though there are many multi-million dollar homes

in this district, the majority of homes are under $400K with the

average sold price at around $300K.

 

The Absorption Rate at 4.7 months means that it will take about

4.7 months for the current inventory of homes to sell, if selling at the

current rate.  This is considered a normal market. Real estate is

selling in the Forest Hills district  As in a typical market, spring and

early summer experience many home sales.

 

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Forest Hills MI Home, please contact me directly.

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Kentwood Michigan Top Best Buy Homes June 2011

Kentwood Michigan Top Best Buy Homes June 2011

A list of the TOP Best Buy Kentwood Michigan Houses to buy,

based on $85-$90/ per square foot.   Price per square foot is a

great leveler, if two similar homes are listed at similar prices, their

price per square foot and amenities should be similar.

The price should reflect the interior finish of the  home. For example,

if the home has marble tile, new windows, new mechanicals & a new kitchen,

this would be more per square foot than a home that still has pre-1990’s

fixtures, decor and/or is in poor or tired condition.

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June 2011   TOP BEST BUYS in  Kentwood Michigan Homes

Top Kentwood MI Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

 

6976 Eastern Ave      $79,900      936 Sq Ft     $85.36/SqFt

2780 60th St               $96,000     1080 Sq Ft    $88.89/SqFt

259 68th St                 $99,900      1172 Sq Ft   $85.24/SqFt

5261 Blaine Ave        $99,900     1150 Sq Ft   $86.87/SqFt

1718 Langley St        $117,500     1365 Sq Ft   $86.08/SqFt

4857 Marshall Ave    $119,900     1380 Sq Ft   $86.69/SqFt

4659 Summer Crk Ln  $119,900    1392 Sq Ft   $86.14/SqFt

3435 Meadow Lake Ct $124,900    1392 Sq Ft   $89.73/SqFt

5733 E Grove Dr            $126,900    1457 SqFt   $87.10/SqFt

5058 Alyssum              $127,900    1500 Sq Ft   $85.27/SqFt

5762 Sugarberry         $129,900    1460 Sq Ft   $88.97/SqFt

4516 Northbury           $129,900    1500 Sq Ft   $86.60/SqFt

25882 Blooming Bud Ln $137,655    1554 Sq Ft   $88.59/SqFt

3662 W Grove Dr           $147,000     1386 Sq Ft   $89.74/SqFt

5584 E Grove Dr            $ 147,900    1736 Sq Ft    $85.20/SqFt

3558 Raintree Ct         $149,900     1692 Sq Ft   $88.59/SqFt

5616 E Grove Dr           $154,900     1812 Sq Ft   $85.49/SqFt

1939 Hollow Creek Dr  $159,000    1795 Sq Ft   $88.58/SqFt

3428 Meadow Lake Ct  $164,900    1897 Sq Ft  $86.93/SqFt

2441 Whispering Mdw  $174,900     1978 Sq Ft    $88.42/SqFt

5727 W Grove Dr           $179,900     2080 Sq Ft    $86.49/SqFt

1931 Hollow Creek Dr   $179,900     2000 Sq Ft    $89.95/SqFt

2161 Stowe Valley         $179,900    2056 Sq Ft    $87.50/SqFt

7397 Misty View Ct        $184,900    2072 Sq Ft    $89.24/SqFt

3507 Long Grove Dr       $189,000     2108 Sq Ft    $89.66/SqFt

3445 N Meadow Grove   $229,900    2602 SqFt     $88.36/SqFt

3505 Birch Knoll              $249,900     2796 SqFt     $87.50/SqFt

51 Pending Sale homes last month

34 Sold Homes in Kentwood last month

Average sold price = $ 103,998

Kentwood has been hit hard by the real estate downturn,

propelled by foreclosures and short sales.  Short Sales are

extremely difficult for most home buyers to consider as a

purchase due to timing.  Please keep in mind the time alone

[2-9 months] of negotiating with the banks makes it difficult

for some buyers to consider.  Foreclosures are “somewhat” easier

to purchase but many are sold as-is, so funds for home repairs and

improvements are crucial.

The FHA 203K loan will allow you to roll some home

improvement costs into your home loan. If you have been

considering a Kentwood home purchase, ask us about how

this loan can work for you.  Interest rates are still at record

lows and inventory is very affordable in Kentwood.

 

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or error is assumed.

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Caledonia Michigan Top Best Buy Homes June 2011

Caledonia Michigan Top Best Buy Homes June 2011

A list of the Top Best Buy Caledonia Michigan Houses to buy

based on price per square foot.   Price per square foot is a

great leveler.  If two similar homes are listed at similar prices, their

price per square foot should be similar.  The price should reflect the

interior finish of the  home. For example, if the home has a newer

kitchen, wood floors, & remodeled bathrooms, this would be more per

square foot than a home that still has 1980’s decor and/or is in

derelict or “tired” condition.

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June 2011   TOP BEST BUY Caledonia MI Homes

Highest list price – $300,000

Lowest list price – $42,282

Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $46.46 to $99.97

The Top 21 Caledonia Homes to Buy by Price/Square Foot:

6800 Kegel Ave          $ 55,900     1069 Sq Ft      $52.29/SqFt

8601 Acorn St            $ 79,900     998 Sq Ft      $80.06/SqFt

8899 Kraft Ave SE       $85,320      1352 Sq Ft    $63.11/SqFt

411 Emmons St SE      $88,600      1392 Sq Ft    $63.65/SqFt

7050 84th St              $105,000     1400 Sq Ft    $75.00/SqFt

 

9959 Whitneyville Ave  $105,500      1665 Sq Ft   $63.93/SqFt

401 Emmons St SE       $119,900      1578 Sq Ft   $75.98/SqFt

328 E Main St             $122,000       1680 Sq Ft   $72.52/SqFt

8560 Keiser SE            $124,900       1324 Sq Ft   $94.34/SqFt

8933 Braden St SE      $124,900      1380 Sq Ft    $90.51/SqFt

 

7384 68th St             $135,000     1750 Sq Ft    $78.95/SqFt

429 Emmons St          $144,900     2372 Sq Ft    $67.09/SqFt

327 Johnson St          $169,500     3000 Sq Ft    $56.50/SqFt

10444 Alaska Ave       $171,000     2200 Sq Ft    $56.50/SqFt

6575 Hayfield Rd         $172,900     2680 Sq Ft    $64.51/SqFt

 

7874 Golf Point Dr      $180,000      2117 Sq Ft    $85.03/SqFt

7479 E Morgan Ln       $184,500     2216 Sq Ft    $83.26/SqFt

7473 McCords Ave      $189,900     2010 Sq Ft    $94.48/SqFt

7841 Kraft Ave          $210,000     2541 Sq Ft    $82.64/Sq Ft

8687 Rainbow’s End     $219,000    2966 Sq Ft    $73.84/SqFt

 

8435 Curley Trail        $220,000     2482 Sq Ft    $88.64/SqFt

7434 E Morgan Ln Ct   $235,000     2364 Sq Ft    $99.41/SqFt

8462 Curley Trail        $240,000     3000 Sq Ft    $80.00/SqFt

7792 Golf Meadows    $294,900     3100 Sq Ft     $95.13/SqFt

8300 Kraft Ave SE      $295,000      4200 Sq Ft    $70.24/SqFt

10270 Southridge Dr    $299,900    3324 Sq Ft     $90.22/SqFt

 

Caledonia real estate  has 4 homes under $100K this month

but homes in the $100K-200K category are picked up fast, if

in good condition.  Activity is ramping up with the advent of

spring/summer, as 12 homes went pending in the last month,

7 sold homes in the Caledonia school district.

 

Price is still a huge factor, the average sale price was up

from last month to top $200K for the first time this year at

$ 206, 229.  Average sold price/Sqft was $ 98.82 last month,

which makes the point for the top best home values on our list.

 

 

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Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and

not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.

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East Grand Rapids Michigan Top Best Buy Homes June 2011

East Grand Rapids Michigan Top Best Buy Homes June 2011

This is our list of the Top Best Buy East Grand Rapids Houses

to buy based on price/square foot.  Price per square foot is a

great leveler.  If two similar homes are listed at similar prices,

their price per square foot should be similar and it should reflect

the interior finish of the home.  East GR has homes listed at almost

$500/ Sq Ft and under $100/Sq Ft, so the range here is wide.

 

For example, if it has crystal chandeliers, wood flooring, a new

kitchen, this would be more value per square foot than a home

that still has the 1980’s decor and/or is in derelict condition.

Please note that this list can change daily as some homes sell, prices

are adjusted and other homes come on the market.  If you would like

to sign up for daily new listing email, just contact Terry.  You can also

sign up for saved searches on our website.  This saves your profile

search and lets you monitor and control your search details.

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June 2011 –  TOP BEST BUY East Grand Rapids Homes

Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $66.62 to $119.96

Highest List Price -  $ 359,000

Lowest List Price -  $ 119,900

The Top East GR Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

1600 Wealthy St SE   $119,900     1248 Sq Ft   $96.07/SqFt

2450 Gilmour St          $133,500     1500 Sq Ft   $89.00/SqFt

1112 Eastwood           $139,000     1275 Sq Ft   $109.02/SqFt

2151 Tenway             $145,000    1396 Sq Ft    $103.87/SqFt

1058 Orchard Ave      $149,900    1335 Sq Ft    $112.28/SqFt

2543 Richards Dr       $149,900     1400 Sq Ft    $107.07/SqFt

2073 Hall St SE           $154,900    1680 Sq Ft    $92.20/SqFt

2144 Hall St SE          $164,900     1742 Sq Ft    $94.66/SqFt

2405 Oakwood Dr      $165,000      1786 Sq Ft   $92.39/SqFt

1045 Lakeside Dr       $174,900     1520 Sq Ft    $116.07/SqFt

1032 San Juan Dr      $179,900     1696 Sq Ft   $106.07/SqFt

441 Rosewood            $179,900     1680 Sq Ft   $107.08/SqFt

1138 Lakeside Dr       $179,900      1736 Sq Ft    $103.63/SqFt

629 Gladstone Dr       $199,500      2146 Sq Ft    $92.96/SqFt

1640 Sherman St        $209,900      2037 Sq Ft    $103.04/SqFt

1555 Edgewood Ave     $227,000     2123 Sq Ft    $106.47/SqFt

715 Cambridge Blvd    $228,000    2177 Sq Ft    $104.73/SqFt

541-3 Greenwood       $244,900    3676 Sq Ft    $66.62/SqFt

2254 Brighton Dr         $269,900    2250 Sq Ft    $119.96/SqFt

1447 Woodcliff Ave    $274,900     2861 Sq Ft    $96.09/SqFt

2332 Boston St SE        $281,900    2358 Sq Ft    $119.55/SqFt

2733 Maplewood Dr     $295,000    2746 Sq Ft    $107.43/SqFt

1750 Robinson Rd         $299,900    2772 Sq Ft    $108.19/SqFt

3131 Lake Dr                $319,900    3300 Sq Ft     $96.94/SqFt

612 Laurel Ave SE        $359,900    3250 Sq Ft    $110.74/SqFt

22 Sold, 19 Pending in the last month in EGR

Average Sale Price  $ 287,523

Average Price/SqFt  $129.72

Home sales have increased this month, home inventory

is  moving in East GR.  Distressed properties are still popping up

but much scarcer than other areas around GR.  Price per square

foot is moving up slowly but can be affected by higher priced homes.

 

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Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes June 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes June 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Forest Hills Homes

(Ada-Cascade) to buy, based on price per square foot.

Price per square foot is a great leveler, if two homes are

priced similarly they should be very comparable in amenities.

These homes might need major repair work done, such

as new kitchens and baths, roofs, new plumbing, electrical &

other major mechanicals.  They may have dated decor,  an

odd floor plan, or additions/add-ons that are not what most

people are looking for.

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This list could include properties in Ada Township, Cascade

Township, Grand Rapids Township, Lowell Township, and the

city of Kentwood.

Please note: This list can change daily as some homes sell,

prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.

The Top Forest Hills Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

1767 Thornapple River Dr    $64,000  1092 Sq Ft   $64.29/SqFt

4485 Whitneyville                $75,000   1312 Sq Ft   $57.16/SqFt

2676 Deli Ct. NE                   $86,000    1092 Sq Ft    $78.75/SqFt

111 Greenbrier Dr SE          $93,000    1610 Sq Ft   $57.76/SqFt

1739 Leffingwell                  $96,000   1753 Sq Ft   $54.76/SqFt

9035 Bailey Dr NE             $98,500       1272 Sq Ft   $77.44/SqFt

2565 Kraft Ave SE             $104,995     1176 Sq Ft   $89.28/SqFt

1127 Eastmont                 $119,000       1436 Sq Ft   $82.87/SqFt

1938 Garret NE                 $124,900       1416 Sq Ft   $88.21/SqFt

1043 Farnsworth             $147,900       1680 Sq Ft   $88.04/SqFt

6367 3 Mile Rd NE            $149,900      1704 Sq Ft   $87.97/SqFt

1607 Thornapple River    $149,900     1806 Sq Ft    $83.00/SqFt

3451 Cascade Rd             $160,000     2500 Sq Ft   $64.00/SqFt

2150 Forest Hills Ave     $169,500    2144 Sq Ft   $79.06/SqFt

6905 Adaridge Dr SE       $169,900    1896 SqFt    $89.61/SqFt

4116 Burton St SE            $170,000    2682 Sq Ft   $63.39/SqFt

4571 Orchard Creek        $174,000    2240 Sq Ft   $77.68/SqFt

6181 Witherbee Dr SE     $174,900    2022 Sq Ft   $86.50/SqFt

2457 Leffingwell Dr NE    $179,900    2070 Sq Ft    $86.91/SqFt

8824 Grand River Dr SE   $184,900    2330 Sq Ft    $79.36/SqFt

7535 Woodvale St SE      $189,900    2242 Sq Ft    $84.70/SqFt

614 Prestwick Ave       $195,000     4700 Sq Ft   $41.49/SqFt

522 Edgeworth Dr        $199,900    2280 Sq Ft    $87.68/SqFt

2324 Beatrice Dr NE     $225,000   2690 Sq Ft    $83.64/SqFt

8275 Bailey Dr SE          $249,900   3192 Sq Ft    $78.29/SqFt

955 Honeycreek Ave    $289,900    3828 Sq Ft   $81.99/SqFt

Spring buying season is off and going well in Forest Hills,

55 sold homes and 54 pending sales in the last month.

Average sold price  = $ 315, 638

 

Pricing seems to have stabilized in Forest Hills School District.

If you are willing to do repairs and update a home, there are still some

good buys at historically low interest rates, though rates and mortgage

requirements are rising.  The homes in the most up-to-date condition

sell the fastest, as most buyers do not want to do repairs or updates.

WARNING: Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures,

short sales and not habitable as is or available for a mortgage

in present condition.

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Grand Rapids Michigan July 4th 2011 Celebration

Grand Rapids Michigan July 4th 2011 Celebration

All activities are on Monday July 4th 2011

All activities are free and open to the public!

fireworks

Parade

5:00 pm – corner of Lyon and Ottawa NW

Will travel to Veteran’s Memorial Park 101 E Fulton St

where US military men and women will be honored.

 

Music & Entertainment

6:00 pm – dusk  Live music and children’s activities in

Ah Nab Awen Park,  303 Pearl St. NW 

 

Fireworks!

Fireworks will begin at approximately 10:30 p.m.

 

After Glow

11:00 pm – Live music by We the Kings in Rosa Parks Circle

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Cascade Township Michigan 4th of July 2011 Celebration

Cascade Township Michigan 4th of July 2011 Celebration

Monday July 4th all activities:

8:30 am – lineup for parade at Forest Hills Schools Admin building

parking lot [parade route Cascade Road and Burton to 28th Street

and end at 28th and Thornhills] 

9:30 am – Parade starts

10:30 am – After parade -Rides , games, food at the Cascade

Township Library grounds

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Roads will be closed for these events from 9:30 to approximately

12:30 p.m. The roads affected will be Cascade Road from Burton

Street to Thornapple River Drive, 28th Street from Cascade to

Thornhills and all of old 28th Street.

DUSK 10:00pm Fireworks – Downtown Ada

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

the fireworks will be at 7590 East Fulton and Ada Drive.

* 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 4th of July Celebration 2011

Ada Michigan 4th of July Celebration 2011

Independence Day celebrations start early this year in Ada

with the Bike Decorating Day at Ada Township Park Shelter

on Friday, July 1st  10 am – 12 noon  $3 per youth

4-12 year olds with parent or guardian

Register on site

fireworks

All other activities are on Monday, July 4th:

7 am – Pancake Breakfast at Fire House 1

8 am – 4:00 pm – Flea Market, Youth Park

on Thornapple River Dr

9:30 am – Parade Lineup in parking lot near McDonalds

10:00 am   Kids on bikes start parade

10:15 am – Rest of parade starts

11:00 am – 3:00 pm – On the Green activities includes

rides and fun for kids, food, music by the Blue Water

Ramblers, animals and artists and crafters booths.

Volunteers needed for directing traffic and lining up

parade participants and for clean-up.

11:00 am – 3:00 pm Classic Car Show Community Church

Dusk 10:00 pm – Fireworks in the Village

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

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Jazz at the Zoo – Grand Rapids Monday Nights 2011

Jazz at the Zoo – Monday Nights 2011

Begins Monday June 13, 2011 runs through August 15

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 because the park is requiring liability

insurance for the group to perform and parking attendants.

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

enjoy local jazz at its best.

 Grand Rapids Michigan Jazz at the Zoo – Monday Nights 2010

The 11th Jazz at the Zoo Summer 2011:

June 14, 2011 –River Rogues

June 21 2010 – Doug Horn Quartet

June 28, 2010 – Paul Vornhagen Quartet

July 4, 2010 –    Kathy Lamar with Bob VanStee Trio

July 11, 2010 –  Mary Rademacher

July 18, 2010 –  Steve Hilger Quartet

July 25, 2010 –  Edye Evans Hyde with Quartet

August 1, 2010 – Rick Reuther with the Tom Hagen Septet

August 8, 2010 – Fred Knapp Quartet

August 15, 2010 – Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra

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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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