Foto Friday – ArtPrize 2010 Art for All Ages

Foto Friday – ArtPrize 2010 Art for All Ages

Connect the dots ArtPrize 2010

ArtPrize 2010 has taken our city to a new level of art appreciation.

People are out looking at the exhibits and enjoying the festival

atmosphere, while getting an education in contemporary art.

You don’t have to be an art critic to enjoy this event!

Photo 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. 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 Top Best Buy Homes Sept 2010

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Sept 2010

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Forest Hills Homes

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

for September 2010.  The homes listed below might need updating

with new carpeting, paint, and kitchen–bath redos at a

minimum to bring them to current market standards.

These homes might need major repair work done, such

as new roofs, new plumbing, electrical & other major

mechanicals.

The total square footage is noted here, although only the

main floors are used to figure price per square foot, not the

basement, even if finished.

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

prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.

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Top Best Buy Homes – Forest Hills Michigan  September 2010

23 properties

The lowest price/Sq Ft for homes range from $32.73 to $82.40

Lowest list price is $60,000

Highest list price is $438,000

September 2010 homes  Forest Hills School District:

This list could include properties in Ada Township, Cascade

Township, Grand Rapids Township, Lowell Township, and the

city of Kentwood.

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

6100 Cascade Rd Dr $ 60,000      1389 Sq Ft     $43.20/SqFt

3741 Burton St SE $ 69,900      984 SqFt      $71.04/SqFt

1417 Grand River Dr NE $ 75,000     1248 Sq Ft     $60.10/SqFt

2201 Shady Dr. $ 80,000       2444 Sq Ft    $32.73/SqFt

2565 3 Mile Rd NE          $119,900     1496 Sq Ft     $80.15/SqFt

2328 Dean Lake Ave $129,900     2757 Sq Ft   $47.12/SqFt

133 Robinhood Dr $145,000     1800 Sq Ft   $80.56/SqFt

2056 Burton Knoll Ct     $149,900     1944 Sq Ft    $70.11/SqFt

733 Crahen Ave NE $154,900    2124 SqFt    $72.93/SqFt

3351 Nottingham $154,900    1928 Sq Ft   $80.24/SqFt

3044 Jeanlin  Dr $154,900    1945 Sq Ft   $79.64/SqFt

7569 Woodvale St        $159,900     2330 Sq Ft   $68.63/SqFt

7269 Thorncrest  Dr $164,800    2000 Sq Ft    $82.40/SqFt

201 Shore Haven Dr $179,900    2375 SqFt    $75.75/Sq Ft

6346 Duxbury  Dr $188,000    2340 Sq Ft    $80.34/SqFt

111 Deer Run NE $188,500    2304 Sq Ft    $81.81/SqFt

5015 Ada Dr SE $189,900     2700 Sq Ft    $70.33/SqFt

205 Shore Haven Dr $189,900     2672 SQ Ft   $71.07/SqFt

614 Prestwick Ave $209,000    2700 Sq Ft     $77.41/SqFt

7482 Pirates Cove Ct $229,900    2893 Sq Ft    $79.47/SqFt

7382 Treeline Dr SE $ 259,900   3800 Sq Ft    $68.39/SqFt

4229 Haralson Ct SE $265,900   4664 Sq Ft     $57.01/SqFt

2561 Cascade Springs     $438,000   5437 Sq Ft     $80.56/SqFt

****Homes shown in red have had recent price reductions.****

Pricing seems to have stabilized in Forest Hills. If you are willing

to do repairs and update a home, there are still some good buys at

historically low interest rates.

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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If you would like to see a particular Top Best Buys Forest Hills

Home, please contact us at 1-888-240-1968 ext 0 or email us at:

terry@terrywestbrook.com

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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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East Grand Rapids MI Real Estate Market Report Sept 2010

East Grand Rapids MI Real Estate Market Report Sept 2010

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Active listings – 111

High Price – $ 3,500,00

Low Price – $ 132,600

Pending Home Sales – 16

High Price – $ 999,900

Low Price –  $ 99,900

Sold Homes41

High Price – $ 699,000

Low Price –  $ 112,000

Absorption rate for East Grand Rapids MI housing market is

just under 6 months, if no new listings come on the East Grand

Rapids market, it will take 6 months for the existing home inventory

to sell.


The middle of this market (over $200K-400K) is the busy end

of the sales in the third quarter, with 19 of the 41 sales tallied.

With the current lowest list price at $ 132,600, the bargain basement

days in EGR housing are over.  Homes on the higher priced shelf are

selling, but at a slower rate.

East Grand Rapids Real Estate Market Reports

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!

search for Grand Rapids homes Find Grand Rapids Home Value Grand Rapids Relocation Guide

Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

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Caledonia Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Sept 2010

Caledonia Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Sept 2010

We have 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 crystal chandeliers, marble tile,

& a new kitchen, this would be more per square foot than a home that

still has the 1970’s decor and/or is in a derelict or tired condition.

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Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $38.74 to $89.29 in Caledonia.

September 2010   TOP BEST BUY Caledonia MI Homes

Highest list price is $269,000 Lowest list price is $27,560

The Top 122 Caledonia Homes to Buy by Price/Square Foot:

309 W Main St SE      $ 27,560      585 Sq Ft   $47.11/SqFt

8935 Croniger St       $ 62,400     960 Sq Ft     $65.00/SqFt

6300 Buttrick Ave     $ 64,900     1450 Sq Ft   $ 64.90/SqFt

114 Johnson St        $77,500      1200 Sq Ft    $64.98/SqFt

209 Terrace SE         $ 79,500     1051 Sq Ft   $38.74/SqFt

8601 Acorn St         $84,900      998 Sq Ft      $85.07/SqFt

7398 68th St SE     $99.900     2226 Sq Ft    $44.88/SqFt

9949 Whitneyville  $119,900    1667 Sq Ft    $71.93/SqFt

5695 84th St SE   $124,900    2369 Sq Ft   $52.72/SqFt

7050 84th St SE   $125,000    1400 Sq Ft   $89.29/SqFt

6461 Avalon Dr      $ 129,900   2016 Sq Ft   $64.43/SqFt

119 Johnson St      $145.000    1664 Sq Ft   $87.14/SqFt

429 Emmons St     $147,900    1998 Sq Ft  $74.02/SqFt

7962 Pine Hollow    $149,900    1750 Sq Ft  $85.66/SqFt

8877 Alanada Dr    $149.900    2053 Sq Ft    $73.02/SqFt

5007 92nd St SE      $159,900     1854 Sq Ft   $86.25/SqFt

6093 E Alanada Ct    $169,685     2047 Sq Ft   $77.89/SqFt

8638 Rainbow’s End $169,685    2047 Sq Ft    $82.89/SqFt

327 Johnson St       $174,500     3000 Sq Ft    $58.17/SqFt

8947 Alanada Dr    $174,900     3275 Sq Ft   $53.40/SqFt

5754 Duncan Cove Ln  $200,000  2414 Sq Ft  $82.85/SqFt

7727 Rodao Dr          $269,000    3812 Sq Ft    $70.57/SqFt

With 7 homes priced under $100K, there are still bargains

to be had in Caledonia real estate.  Price is still being driven

downward UNLESS homes are in great condition and even

that isn’t a guarantee that the home will sell quickly.

If a Caledonia home is where you would like to live,

interest rates are at historically low rates and inventory

is still high. Waiting to see the bottom of the market could

be a mistake, you can’t tell it is the bottom until it is gone.

More Caledonia Michigan Real Estate Articles

***Please note that this list can change daily as some homes

sell, prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.

Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and

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

If you would like to see a Caledonia Top Best Buys Home, please

contact me: 1-888-240-1968 ext 0

or email me at terry@terrywestbrook.com

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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!

search for Grand Rapids homes Find Grand Rapids Home Value Grand Rapids Relocation Guide

Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

Contact Terry   616-292-7263

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Forest Hills Michigan Waterfront Homes Real Estate Market Report Oct 2010

Forest Hills Michigan Waterfront Homes Real Estate Market Report
Oct 2010

Current market conditions have brought home prices down to levels

we haven’t seen since 1997. All price levels and amenities have been

affected.  Now may be a great time to purchase a Waterfront Home

in Forest Hills.

Real Estate Market Report for waterfront homes in Forest Hills Michigan

Mar 1, 2010 to Sept 30, 2010 with private water frontage:

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Current Forest Hills Waterfront Homes Real Estate Market Report

57 Active Listings

0 Pending Sales

23 Sold

High List Price  $ 1,895,000

Low List Price    $      75,000

Average List Price – $  559,067

Average Sale Price – $ 387,893

When purchasing waterfront homes, always be sure to check beach & access rights,

laws and associations regarding the body of water your potential property accesses.

Each area has there own rules about jet skis, power boats, and other water craft.

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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!

search for Grand Rapids homes Find Grand Rapids Home Value Grand Rapids Relocation Guide

Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

Contact Terry   616-292-7263

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