East Grand Rapids Michigan Real Estate Absorption Report ~ April 2009

Current Real Estate Market Report For East Grand Rapids Michigan

East Grand Rapids MI Public Library

Absorption rate for East Grand Rapids MI housing market is currently

at 11.29 months, which means if no new listings come on the

East Grand Rapids market, it will take 11.29 months for the existing

home inventory to sell.

There are 166 active listings on the East Grand Rapids market now,

up 26 from last month, ranging from $99,980 to $2,039,000.

 

20 Pending Home Sales w/ prices ranging from $ 99,900 to $ 499,000.

 

63 Sold Homes with sold prices ranging from $ 25,000 to $ 330,000

since Sept 1, 2008 in the East Grand Rapids housing inventory.

The lower end of this market (under $300K) has seen 2/3 of the sales

in the last seven months.  With the current lowest list price at 99,900,

 it looks like the bargain basement days in EGR housing is phasing out.

 

East Grand Rapids March 2009 Absorption Report

East Grand Rapids December 2008 Absorption Report

If you have any questions about the value of your East GR home,

please contact me directly: 

ph 1-888-240-1968 ext 0

email:terry@terrywestbrook.com

 

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Caledonia Michigan Real Estate Market Report ~ June 2009

Current Caledonia MI Absorption Report

Absorption rate for Caledonia MI Market is  currently 12.75 months,

which means if no other homes come on the market, it will take

12.75 months for the current inventory to sell at the current

sales rate.  This stat is almost half of last month’s figure.

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There are 170 current active listings, from $39,000 to $1,284,900

in Caledonia MI.

The current average Caledonia home listed price is much higher

[about $323,358] than the average sold price [$181,175].

21 Pending Home Sales, and 59 Sold Homes since Jan 1, 2009.

The average sold price/Square foot is $ 95.30

Sold High $875,000   Sold Low – $34,000

There are 6 homes in million dollar + range listed, so this skews the

figures somewhat in the upper brackets.

The Caledonia market is much brisker this month.  Sales have doubled

this month over the previous 5 months sales total.  Newer and higher

end homes are selling, though over 1/3 of the sales were under $100

a sq/ft.  

Average sold price per square foot rose this month for the first time in

months. There are some excellent buys in Caledonia but they are

disappearing fast.  Don’t wait until they are gone.

 

Caledonia April 2009 Real Estate Market Report

Caledonia May 2009 Absorption Report

Caledonia Michigan Video Tour

Caledonia MI Top Best Buy Homes June 2009

 

If you have any questions about Caledonia or Grand Rapids MI

homes,please contact me directly through my web site.

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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Reports ~ May 2009 ~ Tamarron Estates

Cascade Neighborhood Absorption Report

Tamarron Estates is an upscale suburban development with large

wooded lots, walking access to Thornapple Elementary School and

the Thornapple River Backwaters.  It is located just off of

Thornapple River Drive and Cascade Road in Cascade Township.

The house styles vary from large, comfortable ranches, traditional

two stories, to contemporary homes.  Many of the homes were built

in the late 1970’s to the mid 1980’s, though there is a new street

that has much newer homes on acreage settings.  Some houses close

to and surrounding this development are in the upper price brackets

in the Grand Rapids real estate market.

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                     Tamarron Residential Real Estate 

                       May 2009 Market Report

                      2 Sold,  5 For Sale, 4 Expired

Tamarron Active Listings: 5

Tamarron Average Active Price – $ 571,680

Tamarron Average Active Price/SqFt – $ 162.20

Tamarron Average Active Days on Market – 67

Tamarron  SOLD Listings: 2

Tamarron  Average Sold Price $ 202,000

Tamarron Average Sold Price/SqFt – $ 79.07

Tamarron Average Sold Days on Market – 66

Tamarron Expired Listings: 4

Tamarron Average Expired Price – $ 518,725

Tamarron Average Expired Price/SqFt – $ 135.09

Tamarron Average Expired Days on Market – 167

 

At the current selling rate, we have a 12.5 month supply of homes

on the market in Tamarron in Cascade Township.

MARKET SYNOPSIS: Tamarron homes are selling but not at the

prices that sellers would like to see. Today’s market is accepting

homes under $80.00 a sq ft. This is a substantial price reduction for

this area.  As you  can see, the current sellers think their homes

will sell at $ 160/sq ft.

Expired listings weren’t selling at $ 135/SqFt.  If you have to sell your

Tamarron Estates home now, the market place is telling you that you

need to be under $100 a sq ft or less to see your home sell.

 

Cascade Township has seen tremendous growth in the last fifty

years, though the growth rate has slowed considerably since 2000.

The majority (82%)live in a single family home, and the median

value is  $220,00.  Household incomes in Cascade Township are the

highest among surrounding Grand Rapids areas at $ 87,290.  Most

people in Cascade Township prefer to live here because of the quality

housing, safe areas, and quality schools.

If you have questions about the value of your Cascade or Forest Hills

Home, please contact me directly:  terry@terrywestbrook.com or

call me at 1-888-240-1968 ext 0

 

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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Reports ~ May 2009 ~ Adacroft Commons

The Ada area growth trends remain strong. Ada Township planner,

Jim Ferro states that the Ada population has grown by 20% since

2000. There is a new proposed 80 unit condo site – Villas of Ada

and Stone Falls of Ada – a 210 unit apartment complex, currently

under construction here. Both of these new developments are quite

close to Adacroft Commons.

                   Adacroft Commons Real Estate

                   May  2009 Market Report

                  2 Sold, 1 For Sale, 0 Expired

Adacroft Commons Entrance Ada MI 49301

Adacroft Commons Active Listings: 1

Adacroft Commons Active Price – $189,900

Adacroft Commons Active Price/SqFt – $94.38

Adacroft Commons Active Days on Market -12

Adacroft Commons SOLD Listings: 2

Adacroft Commons average sold price – $ 187,00

Adacroft Commons average sold price/SqFt – $95.99

Adacroft Commons average sold days on market -13

Adacroft Commons Expired Listings: 0

 

There is only one current home for sale in Adacroft Commons

listed on the local MLS board.  This is an extremely desirable area

to live, with its close proximity to Forest Hills Central Middle &

High Schools.  In the above stats you can see that homes are

selling for close to the list price, although average $/SqFt has

decreased slightly since 2008. 

 

 

If you have detailed questions or just need general information

about Grand Rapids or Ada Homes, please contact me directly.

terry@terrywestbrook.com

or call 1-888-240-1968 ext 0

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Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report ~ Clements Mill ~ May 2009

Clements Mill is  a newer home development built by Eastbrook

Construction in the Ada MI area, started in 1999 and completed in

2003. Apart from newer homes, part of the appeal is the proximity

of  Forest Hills Central Middle and High Schools, Forest Hills

Woodlands 5/6 School, St Roberts & Ada Christian Schools, which

are within walking distance.

Clements Mill is midway between the Village of Ada and Forest Hills

shopping area at Cascade Road and Forest Hills.

Ada’s Clements Mill has seen steady to declining values in the short

time it has been built out.  This is largely due to the current over

abundance of houses for sale in a soft resale market.

                Clements Mill  Market Report

                          May 2009

          6  Sold,  5 For Sale, 3 Expired

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Clements Mill Active Listings: 5

Average Active Price: $262,900

Average Active Price/SqFt: $138.42

Average Active Days on Market: 113

Clements Mill Sold Listings: 6

Average Sold Price: $221,950

Average Sold Price/SqFt: $101.43

Average Days on Market: 89

Clements Mill Expired Listings: 3

 

Absorption Rate for Clements Mill homes is averaging

4 months, which is a low rate for Grand Rapids.  List prices

are about $40K above sold prices, which could be why

days on the market are high for active listings.

 

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes May 2009

Forest Hills Michigan ~ Public School Update May 2009

Forest Hills Michigan Absorption Report ~ May 2009

Forest Hills Michigan Absorption Report ~ April 2009

 

The Ada area growth trends remain strong. Ada Township planner,

Jim Ferro states that the Ada population has grown by 20% since

2000. There is a new proposed 80 condo units Villas of Ada

and Stone Falls of Ada a 210 unit apartment complex, currently

open & under construction here.  The Stone Falls of Ada apartment

project is adjacent to Clements Mill

 

If you have detailed questions about Ada Homes, Forest Hills

Homes or  just need further information, please contact me

directly:  terry@terrywestbrook.com  or call 1-888-240-1968 x 0

 

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Cascade Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report ~ Hidden Hills ~ May 2009

Hidden Hills is an established neighborhood of homes off Cascade Road

and 30th Street in Cascade Township, Michigan, a suburb of Grand Rapids.

Home construction started here in the 1960’s housing boom in the Forest

Hills School District and has continued through to today. There are new

homes still being built in this neighborhood.

Mid-size homes with quality construction are the rule, this suburban sub-

division area has been a desirable  place to live in the Grand Rapids home

market for many years.

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                          Hidden Hills, Cascade Township

                     Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report

                                 May 2009

                  8 For Sale, 7 Sold, 3 Pending, 4 Expired

Hidden Hills Active Listings 8

Hidden Hills Average Active Price: $ 283,688

Hidden Hills Average Active Price Per Sq Ft: $ 117.56

Hidden Hills Active Average Days on Market: 82

 

Hidden Hills Sold Homes 7

Hidden Hills Average SOLD Price: $ 174,673

Hidden Hills Average SOLD Price Per Sq Ft: $ 89.83

Hidden Hills Average SOLD Days on the Market: 148

 

Hidden Hills Pending Homes: 3

Hidden Hills Expired Homes: 4

Hidden Hills Average Expired Price: $ 303,675

Hidden Hills Average Expired Price Per Sq Ft: $117.79

Hidden Hills Average Expired Days on the Market: 149

 

The current absorption rate is  4 months, which means we have

a 4 month supply of homes in the Hidden Hills market, IF no new

homes enter the market and homes sell at the current rate.

MARKET SYNOPSIS: Hidden Hills average SOLD home price has

dropped  about $120K and about $30 /SqFt in the last 14 months.

Time on the market has decreased slightly and we have 10 homes

sold since the first of the year.  Prices selling way below 2004 prices

is sobering news for Hidden Hills sellers but solid homes available at

bargain prices for buyers who want the Forest Hills School District.

Sellers:  You can’t get top price if your condition is vintage 1980’s.

Today’s buyers have too many choices to settle for outdated homes.

 

Forest Hills School District Average Sold Home Prices last 5 years:

2008 – $ 279,709

2007 – $ 269,445

2006 – $ 300,691

2005 – $ 282,173

2004 – $ 268,072

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes May 2009

Forest Hills Michigan ~ Public School Update May 2009

Forest Hills Michigan Absorption Report ~ May 2009

Forest Hills Michigan Absorption Report ~ April 2009

 

If you would like further information about Cascade Homes or

Forest Hills homes, please contact me directly.

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Cascade Township Michigan Neighborhood Absorption Report ~ Caravelle Village ~ May 2009

Cascade Neighborhood Absorption Report

Caravelle Village is an established subdivision built in the late 1960’s

and 1970’s just south of Burton Street, east of Kraft Avenue and west

of Cascade Road in Cascade Township.  These Grand Rapids Homes

have the traditional mix of two stories, tri-levels and ranches.  A desirable

place to live with median priced homes, Forest Hills Schools, and close to

28th shopping and restaurants. Originally built by a variety of builders, the

homes here are quality construction in a safe neighborhood and close to

the historic village of Cascade and 28th Street shopping.

Leslie E Tassell Park

           Caravelle Village Residential Real Estate

                       May 2009 Market Report


                   4 For Sale, 1 SOLD, 1 Pending, 1 Expired

Caravelle Village Active Listings: 4

Caravelle Village Average Active Price – $ 177,425

Caravelle Village Average Active Price/Sq Ft – $ 129.79

Caravelle Village Average Days on the Market – 204

 

Caravelle Village SOLD Listings: 1

Caravelle Village Average Sold Price – $ 175,000

Caravelle Village Average Sold price/SqFt – $ 128.39

Caravelle Village Average Sold Days on the Market – 34

 

Caravelle Village Pending Listings: 1

Caravelle Village Expired Listings: 1

 

At the current rate of sales, we have a 20 month supply of homes in

Caravelle Village, if no new homes come on the market.

 

MARKET SYNOPSIS: Only one home has sold in Caravelle Village since

January of this year.  The average listed price has dropped about $10K

from last year, but buyers are still reluctant.

This has been a popular area for home buyers, but your home must be

in top notch condition and priced to sell in today’s market.

 

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes May 2009

Forest Hills Michigan ~ Public School Update May 2009

Forest Hills Michigan Absorption Report ~ May 2009

Forest Hills Michigan Absorption Report ~ April 2009

 

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Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report ~ Adatowne ~ May 2009

Adatowne is a popular entry level home market in the Ada area of

the Greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area.

Part of the appeal is the proximity of Ada Elementary, Forest Hills

Central Middle and High Schools, Ada Christian Schools, St Roberts

School and being close to the village of Ada. Adatowne is an

established subdivision, started in the early 1970’s by E.L. Ladd

Builders of Ada.

I have held many open houses in these new plats

and sold many of the homes as new construction – to be built.

If you doubt the power of your home as an investment, a basic

ranch (about 1000 sq ft) sold  for $ 19,900 in 1975.

Ada Drive Ada Michigan

Adatowne Residential Neighborhood in Ada, Michigan

        May 2009 Real Estate Market Report

                    4  Sold, 1 Pending, 2 For Sale

Adatowne Active Listings: 2

Adatowne Average Active price – $146,250

Adatowne Active average price/SqFt – $114.10

Adatowne Active average days on market – 130

Adatowne Pending: 1

Adatowne Sold Listings: 4

Adatowne Average Sold Price – $ 138,000

Adatowne Average sold price/SqFt – $ 103.84

Adatowne Average Sold days on market – 143

MARKET SYNOPSIS:  Absorption Rate for Adatowne is 2 months,

which means it would take 2 months for the active listings to sell,

if no other homes entered the market, according to current sales

statistics.  The market is hot in this neighborhood. This is the lowest

absorption rate of any local Grand Rapids neighborhood that on

which we do reports.  Price per square foot is going up for both sold

and active listings. although it hasn’t recovered to levels seen in 2004-

2005.

With the new trend of consumers downsizing and the popularity of

Forest Hills Schools, the real estate market should remain strong

and viable for Adatowne homes, as long as they are in "great

condition" and priced about $100 sq ft.

 

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes May 2009

Forest Hills Michigan ~ Public School Update May 2009

Forest Hills Michigan Absorption Report ~ May 2009

Forest Hills Michigan Absorption Report ~ April 2009

 

If you would like more information about Ada or Grand Rapids

Homes, please feel free to contact me directly.

 

Grand Rapids Ada MI Real Estate Westbrook Realty

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Caledonia Michigan Real Estate Market Report ~ May 2009

Current Caledonia MI Absorption Report

Absorption rate for Caledonia MI Market is  currently 24 months,

which means if no other homes come on the market, it will take

24 months for the current inventory to sell at the current

sales rate.  This stat is over double from last month.

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There are 164 current active listings, from $39,000 to $1,284,900 in

Caledonia MI.

The current average Caledonia home listed price is much higher

[about $328,384] than the average sold price [$139,456].

19 Pending Home Sales, and 17 Sold Homes since Jan 1, 2009.

The average sold price/Square foot is $ 79.51

Sold High $270,000   Sold Low – $34,000

There are 6 homes over a million dollars listed, so this skews the

figures somewhat in the upper brackets.

However,  the upper end of the Caledonia market is much slower

to sell (4 sales over $200K) than the lower end (under $200K) is selling.

Sold price per square foot continues to slide downward, overall. There are

some excellent buys in Caledonia, don’t wait until they are gone.

 

Caledonia April 2009 Real Estate Market Report

Caledonia March 2009 Real Estate Market Report

Caledonia December 2008 Absorption Report

Caledonia Michigan Video Tour

 

If you have any questions about Caledonia or Grand Rapids MI

homes,please contact me directly through my web site.

Grand Rapids  Ada Real Estate  ~ Westbrook Realty

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Photo of Ruehs Park Caledonia Michigan by Bonnie Westbrook

Kentwood Michigan Absorption Report ~ May 2009

Kentwood Michigan Real Estate Market Report ~ May 2009

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.

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Kentwood home sales are still on a general downward trend

in price. Over 1/3 of Kentwood Homes Equity has dissolved in

the last 3 years, according to the current stats.

We are still seeing a small price erosion from last month’s figures,

again this month, though the spring activity is high.  Foreclosures are

still affecting the average market price here as Grand Rapids has seen

jobs disappear.

The homes under $ 150K in Kentwood are seeing 5-6 times the

sales of the homes over $150K.  The homes over $150K may be

priced too high for today’s timid buyers (many of them think prices

will erode still further) or it could be condition.  Your list price has to

be close to the sale price or your home just doesn’t get serious

buyer activity.  And if you still have the light blue carpeting,

you will need to upgrade or lower your price if you want to see a

sold sign this year.

In 2006, Kentwood has 495 home sales:avg sold price:$159,788

In 2007, Kentwood had 434 homes sales: avg sold price:$151,009

In 2008, Kentwood had 722 home sales:avg sold price: $115,127

In 2009, Kentwood has had 335 home sales: avg sold price:$97,340

 

Home sales for Kentwood$70,000 to $149,999 price range:

142 Active Listings with Avg price $ 126,875

77 sold since January 2009

38 Pending sales

Avg sold price $70K-150K  $110,473

Avg Days on Market – 88

 

Home sales for Kentwood$150,000 to $400,000 price range:

86 Active Listings with avg price of $ 182,999

12 sold since January 2009

6 Pending Sales

Avg sold price $151K-400K  $176,707

Avg Days on Market – 129

50 Expired Listings with Avg DOM of 129 days

 

Kentwood Absorption Rate for this price range is 8.5 months,

at the current rate of sale (which means if no new listings come

on the market, it will take 8.5 months to sell the active listed

homes). This is down from last month, which is good news.

 

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

a specific Kentwood home, please contact me:

phone: 1-888-240-1968 ext 0

or email: Terry@terrywestbrook.com

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