Forest Hills Schools Named Top High Schools in Nation

Forest Hills Schools Named Top High Schools in Nation

Forest Hills Eastern, Northern and Central High Schools have been

named top high schools in the nation by Newsweek in a report on

public schools in America. Located east of the city of Grand Rapids,

Forest Hills Public School District is one of the top rated schools in

the state and the nation.

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The high schools in the study were judged on college preparedness,

participation in college level classes,  advanced placement classes,

international baccalaureate programs, and acceptance into two

and four year college programs.

 

Although only the high schools were rated in this article, all of 

Forest Hills Public Schools strive for academic excellence for

all their students.

 

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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Forest Hills MI Home, please contact me directly.

 

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Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report April – July 2013

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report April – July 2013

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.

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Second Quarter 2013 Real Estate Market Activity

 

Under $250,000 Homes:

Current Listings = 85

 Pending Home Sales = 34

Sold Homes = 165

Average Sold price – $171,557     

 

$ 250,001 and Up  Homes:

Current Active Listings = 190

Pending Sold Homes =37

 Sold Homes = 172

Average Sold Price = $ 418,489

 

Home  prices are still rising in Forest Hills for the last 4 months,

and home inventory is barely keeping up with demand. Home sales have

almost doubled in both lower and higher priced categories in Forest Hills this

past quarter, compared to first quarter sales.

 

Good news for Forest Hills home sellers and even though prices are rising,

interest rates are still low for buyers.  If you have been waiting for prices to

get back on the upswing, now is the right time to get your home on 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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Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Greentree Estates Jan – June 2013

Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Greentree Estates Jan – June 2013

Snapshot of Greentree Estates Real Estate Activity

January 1  to June 27, 2013

Active Listings – 3   $ 289,133        Avg  List Price

Pending Sales – 0

Sold Properties – 2   $ 303,800    Avg. Sold Price

 

Greentree Estates Properties are selling for about $ 128  a sq./ft. on average this year.

Sales got a slow start in the first quarter but activity has increased in the last quarter.  With interest

rates on the rise, buying at today’s prices can save you money on a 30 year mortgage.

 

 

If you would like information about buying or selling an Ada Township Home,

please contact Terry at 616-292-7263.

 

 

 

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Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Adacroft Commons Jan-April 2013

Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report  Adacroft Commons  Jan – April –  2013

Snapshot of Adacroft Commons Real Estate Activity

Jan 1 through April 30, 2013

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Active Listings – 2     

Pending Sales – 1

Sold Properties – 1

 

Sold homes in Adacroft Commons are averaging $ 92 per square

foot.  Not many homes available in Adacroft Commons, demand is about

equal to supply, which is a new development for most Forest Hills neighborhoods.

 

It could be the perfect time to sell your Adacroft home, call Terry today if

you are thinking about selling.  He can give you a good idea of comparable

sales and  help you prepare to get the most out of your home sale.

 

 

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Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report – Clements Mill Jan – April 2013

Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report – Clements Mill Jan – April 2013

 

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Snapshot of Clements Mill Real Estate Activity

Jan 1 through April 30, 2013

Active Listings = 0

Pending Sold Properties =  4

Sold Properties = 2                 Average Sold Price = $ 295,250

 

Clements Mill homes continue to be a desirable place 

to live.  Pending and sold properties numbers are about average but

with no homes for sale, this could drive prices up more than

the 12% they have already risen from last year.

 

If you would like more information about a Clement Mills

home, or would like to sell your home, please contact Terry at 616-292-7263.

 

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Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Catamount Jan- April 2013

Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Catamount  Jan- April 2013

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Snapshot of Catamount Real Estate Activity Jan 1 through April 30, 2013

 

Active Listings – 0         

Pending Sales – 2

Sold Properties – 3         Average Sold Price – $ 541,000

 

Higher priced homes are selling this spring in Forest Hills district.

Home inventory entering this market is shrinking and demand is increasing.

This opens the door for new construction, which has been on the rise.

 

If you are thinking about selling your Catamount home, now is the time to

enter the market, don’t wait for the new spec homes to compete with yours.

 

If you would like information about a Catamount home or are considering

selling your Catamount home, please contact Terry at 616-292-7263.

 

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Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report Adatowne Jan – April 2013

Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report  Adatowne  Jan – April 2013

Snapshot of Adatowne Real Estate Activity May 1 through Aug 31, 2012

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Active Listings – 2   Average List Price = $ 152,400

Pending Sales – 1

Sold Properties – 2      Average Sold Price = $ 146,000

 

Adatowne  home sales have been good for the first quarter of 2013.

With only 2 homes on the market, 1 pending and 2 sold, this could be a

perfect time to sell your home.   Average sold price has increased from 2012,

so real estate is looking up in this Forest Hills neighborhood.

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If you are interested in selling your Forest Hills home, give a Terry

a call – 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 Michigan Real Estate Market Report Jan-Mar 2013

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report Jan-March 2013

by 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.

 

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First Quarter 2013 Real Estate Market Activity

 

Under $250,000 Homes:

Current Listings = 74

 Pending Home Sales = 47

Sold Homes = 87

Average Sold price – $168, 802      

 

$ 250,001 and Up  Homes:

Current Active Listings = 144

Pending Sold Homes =3 4

 Sold Homes = 80

Average Sold Price = $ 477,667

 

Home  prices are rising in Forest Hills for the last 12 months,

especially this first quarter of 2013.  We see about 10% price rise in the under

$250K category and about 15% in the upper priced homes.  Good news for

Forest Hills home sellers and even though prices are rising, interest rates are

still low for buyers.  If you have been waiting for prices to get back on the upswing,

now might be the right time to put your home on 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 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 Tree Disposal

Forest Hills Michigan Tree Disposal

by Bonnie and Terry Westbrook

 

Yes, the holidays are over and soon it will be time to take down

the holiday decorations.  If you have a live tree and/ or live greenery to

dispose of, think green this year and recycle them.

Ada Township Residents may drop off trees, wreaths, and greenery for

recycling at the back lot of Ada Township Park between 7:30 am and 8 pm

from now till January 14, 2013.

The trees will be recycled into wood chips while the wire from the wreaths

will be used to make new wreaths.

Cascade Township residents should bring their trees and wreaths to the

parking lot at the Butterick Fire Station.  Located at Butterick Ave and 30th

Street, greens will be accepted from now to January 6th.

 

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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 Real Estate Market Report June-Sept 2012

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report June-Sept 2012

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.

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2012 Real Estate Market Activity

Under $250,000 Homes:

Forest Hills Current Listings = 144

Average Sold price – $180,497

Average Time on Market = 3-4 months

Average Sold Price/Sq Ft = $ 105.79

 

$ 250,001 and Up  Homes:

Forest Hills Current Listings = 197

Average Sold Price = $ 440,603

Average Sold Price/Sq Ft = $153.24

Home inventory is shrinking and prices are rising in Forest Hills

for the last 6 months of market time.  Homes have gone up an

average of 10%, and sold price/square foot has risen in both

low and high end homes.  Still a good time to buy, interest rates are

still low, but home inventory is getting smaller.

 

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

He has over 35 years of experience in selling and buying West Michigan

and Forest Hills homes.

 

SEARCH FOREST HILLS HOMES

 

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 Homes, please contact me directly.

Copyright 2012  All rights reserved

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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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