Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report January-March 2014

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Terry & Bonnie

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report January-March 2014

by Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

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, private schools, and

a life style that attracts many home owners.

2014 Real Estate Market Activity January – March

Active Listings = 205 From $ 62,900 to $ 2,749,000

Pending Home Sales = 116

Sold Homes = 120

Average Sold price – $297,138

Forest Hills home prices are on the rise, inventory of homes

is at an all time low, just when buyers are most anxious to purchase and

make a move to their new home. This is not isolated to the Forest Hills

market but it is at an acute stage in this community. If you are thinking

about selling your Forest Hills Home, now is the time! Buyers are

waiting for you to enter the market.

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

He has over 40 years of experience in selling and buying West Michigan

and Forest Hills homes.

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Additional Forest Hills Articles:

Forest Hills Real Estate Market Reports

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 Home, please contact me directly.

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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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Kentwood Michigan Real Estate Market Report January-March 2014

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Terry & Bonnie

Kentwood Michigan Real Estate Market Report January-March 2014

By Bonnie Westbrook

Kentwood Michigan is a large suburban city southeast 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 Grand Rapids area with over 9000

students and 16 buildings within a 24.25 square mile area.

2014 Real Estate Market Activity January-March

Kentwood Active Listings = 132 $49,000 to $224,900

Pending Sales – 113

Sold Homes = 158

Average Sold Price = $ 134,141

Kentwood homes are selling, in fact, inventory is so low,

it is slowing sales because buyers cannot find a home to buy. If you

are considering a move up, now is the time! Buyers are waiting to

purchase a Kentwood home.

If you are thinking of buying or selling a Kentwood home,

don’t wait. Getting a jumpstart on the spring/summer market is

a savvy move.

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More Kentwood Michigan Articles:

Kentwood Michigan Real Estate Market Reports

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

any Kentwood home, please contact Terry.

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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 January-March 2014

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Terry & Bonnie

Caledonia Michigan Real Estate Market Report January- March 2014

by Bonnie Westbrook

2014 Real Estate Market Activity

January 1, 2014 to March 31, 2014

Current Active Listings = 56 from $ 55,000 to $ 599,000

Caledonia Pending Home Sales = 42

Caledonia Sold Homes = 33

Average Sold Price = $ 227,591

Caledonia Real Estate Market is doing well.

If a house is listed at the right price, it should sell.

Home prices are experiencing a slight increase from

the last quarter of 2013. There is a scarcity of homes for sale,

according to demand. If you have been considering

selling your Caledonia home, DON’T WAIT,

buyers are waiting in the wings right now to

buy their Caledonia dream home.

Caledonia has a strong appeal for home buyers

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

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

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

might be worth on the market today at: 616-292-7263.

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More Caledonia Michigan Articles:

Caledonia Michigan Real Estate

Caledonia Michigan Video Tour

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

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Foto Friday: Balancing Act Sculpture – Frederick Meijer Gardens

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Terry & Bonnie

Foto Friday: Balancing Act Sculpture – Frederick Meijer Gardens

Frederick Meijer Gardens

This sculpture at Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is fascinating. It can be seen from all sides

and the detail is amazing. Even with Spring reluctantly emerging, the outdoor sculptures are

always ready for a visit.

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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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Rockford Michigan Real Estate Market Report Jan-March 2014

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Terry & Bonnie

Rockford Michigan Real Estate Market Report Jan-March 2014

by Terry and Bonnie Westbrook

Rockford is a northern suburban city 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 suburban resources.

Jan – March 2014 Rockford Real Estate Stats

Active Listings – 161 From $ 39,900 to $ 895,000

Pending Home Sales: 81

Sold Rockford Homes: 100 From $ 65,500 to $ 650,000

Average sold price $ 217,036

Housing sales in Courtland Township, Algoma Township and

City of Rockford are included in this report.

Rockford’s inventory continues to lag behind

last year, though Spring may bring out more home sellers.

The home market is brisk in Rockford, with home sales

over taking the number of new home listings on the market.

If you have any questions about Rockford homes,

or would like to have a market price range for your home,

please contact me directly:

1-616-292-7263 or email: terry@terrywestbrook.com

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Substance Abuse Free Public Presentation March 26, 2014 Forest Hills MI

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Terry & Bonnie

Substance Abuse Free Public Presentation March 26, 2014 Forest Hills MI

March 26, 2014 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Forest Hills Fine Arts Center

Forest Hills Fine Arts Center

Awareness, Acceptance and Advocacy Group

Speaker Series Final Presentation:

Substance Abuse

Drinking, Smoking, & Drugs, Oh My!

What You Thought You Knew

Presenter: Glenn Nevell, Kent County Sheriff’s Deputy

& FHPS Liaison Office

This presentation is free and open to the public.

Reprinted from Forest Hills Public Schools Newsletter

If you are considering locating in the Forest Hills District,

give Terry a call. He knows the area well and has sold and closed

countless Forest Hills homes, from starter homes to executive enclaves.

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Additional Forest Hills Articles:

Forest Hills Real Estate Market Reports

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 Home, please contact me directly.

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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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Forest Hills MI Condos Real Estate Market SnapShot March 2014

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Terry & Bonnie

Forest Hills MI Condos Real Estate Market SnapShot March 2014

by Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Forest Hills Michigan is a very desirable home market, and condos

are in demand. This report gives you a snap shot view of what

condos are available and average prices for the Forest Hills area

using the last 6 months of data.

Forest Hills Real Estate Condo Snap Shot Report Sept 2013-Feb 2014

Active Condo Home Listings = 39

Average List Price = $ 229,495

Average Sold Price = $ 198,631

Average Sold Price /SqFt = $ 135-140

The Forest Hills Condo market is heating up this Spring.

Average list price is up and average sold price is on the rise. It takes about

60 days to sell the average Forest Hills Condo home. Sales for the

last six month period have been 79 pending and sold condo homes.

Which means we have about a 3 month supply listed right now.

Call Terry if you are interested in buying or selling a Forest Hills condo.

He has over 40 years of successful selling and buying West Michigan

and Forest Hills homes.

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Additional Forest Hills Articles:

Forest Hills Real Estate Market Reports

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 Home, please contact me directly.

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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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Forest Hills MI Neighborhood Real Estate Report Ada Woods July–December 2013

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Terry & Bonnie

Forest Hills MI Neighborhood Real Estate Report Ada Woods July–December 2013

By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Snapshot of Ada Woods Real Estate Activity July 1 through December 31, 2012

Active Listings – 1 $324,500

Pending Sales – 0

Sold Properties – 4

Average Sold Price = $310,975

Ada Woods is seeing shrinking inventory,

similar to the overall market in Grand Rapids.

This is pushing prices up, which is good news for

sellers in the Ada Real Estate Market.

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Ada Michigan Photos

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Articles

If you are interested in information about an Ada Woods

or Forest Hills home, give Terry a call – 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

Contact Terry 616-292-7263

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Ada MI Neighborhood Real Estate Report Catamount July-December 2013

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Terry & Bonnie

Ada MI Neighborhood Real Estate Report Catamount July-December 2013

By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Catamount Real Estate Activity July 1 through December 31, 2013

Active Listings – 4 from $524,800 to $740,000

Pending Sales – 1

Sold Properties – 1 Sold Price – $ 610,000

Catamount properties are seeing competition from

new construction in their area. The Spring market will

put more demand on listings in Forest Hills School District.

Even though Catamount is in the bottom of the upper brackets of

home pricing, it should see increased activity.

If you would like information about buying or selling a Catamount home,

please contact Terry today at 616-292-7263.

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Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Articles

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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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Forest Hills MI Neighborhood Real Estate Report West Village July–Dec 2013

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Terry & Bonnie

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report West Village July–Dec 2013

by Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Quick Snapshot of West Village Residences Real Estate Activity

July 1 through December 31, 2013

Active Listings – 3 $494,900 to $ 549,900

Pending Sales – 0

Sold Properties – 7 Avg. Sold Price – $ 489,214

West Village had quite a few sales in the last half of 2013,

many were new construction. The average Forest Hills sale

is in a little lower price range, but this sub-division of newer

homes is in a very popular location, close to shopping, schools,

and minutes to downtown.

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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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Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report January-March 2014