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michigan: Big Rapids, Michigan Real Estate Sales Trends - June 2012 to May 2013 - 06/06/13 02:57 PM
Big Rapids, Michigan Real Estate Sales Trends - June 2012 to May 2013 Amazingly, sold homes in the 49307 zip code, (Big Rapids, Michigan), have risen 33% over the past twelve months, according to the trends report for the West Central Michigan area! Over the same time period, the active listing asking price has risen less than 1%! Check out this graph provided by TrendVision for our Multiple Listing Service:
Please give me a call or send an email if you are interested in other trends in the area … (0 comments)
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michigan: 2013 Big Rapids, Michigan - Downtown Farmers Market - 06/06/13 02:31 PM
2013 Big Rapids, Michigan - Downtown Farmers Market
Check it out weekly for the varying fruits, vegetables, plants and craft items offered as the harvest changes over the spring, summer and fall! You will not want to miss the local vendors items for that fresh-from-thefarm taste!
The Farmers' Market is open through October 19th,
Tuesdays from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm and
Fridays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
It is located in the parking lot just South of City Hall (226 North Michigan Avenue),
Big Rapids, Michigan.
Spring Selections when available: Spinach, Salad Greens, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Bedding, … (0 comments)
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michigan: Easter Egg Drop - Roben Hood Airport - Big Rapids, MI - March 30, 2013 - 03/25/13 04:19 PM
EASTER EGG DROP Big Rapids, Michigan
All children ages 1-12 years are invited to participate.
Date: Saturday, March 30, 2013
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00PM
Location: Just north of Big Rapids on Northland Drive (State Street in Big Rapids), about a half mile north of Greenridge Realty Oakmont office.
Event Description1st Annual Mecosta County Community Easter Egg Drop at Roben Hood Airport in Big Rapids, 1pm.
Guest appearance from the Easter Bunny, prizes and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult and bring own basket/bag for gathering eggs.
In case of inclement weather, event will be cancelled.
Sponsored by the Mecosta … (1 comments)
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michigan: Easter Egg Hunt, Big Rapids, MI Sat. March 30, 2013 Ferris State Univ - 03/13/13 05:32 PM
FSU EASTER EGG HUNT Date: March 30, 2013 Time: 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Event Description Ferris State University will be hosting an Easter egg hunt at the girls’ varsity softball field.
For more information contact Jon Coles at 231-591-2860.
Come and join the fun as Ferris State University hosts this event!
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michigan: Big Rapids, MI Elks & Ferris U - Learn to Ice Skate- Free - Kids 4-12! - 03/10/13 10:22 AM
Big Rapids, MI Elks & Ferris U - Learn to Ice Skate - Free for Kids ages 4 to 12!
Location : FSU ICE ARENA, south end of Big Rapids off South State Street Date : Saturday March, 16th 2013 TIME : 2 to 4 PM
NO Cost! Competely FREE - HOTDOG with BEVERAGE and Equipment (skates and hockey equipment included)
ALL CHILDREN AGES 4 to 12 YEARS OLD
This is a great free opportunity for children to come and have fun skating, even those just learning to skate.
Also an option … (0 comments)
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michigan: Ten Things I Love About Winter in Mecosta County Michigan :) 2013 - 02/21/13 04:21 PM
Ten Things I Love About Winter in Mecosta County Michigan:
1) Watching the Snow Snakes winding across the road in front of me;
2) Seeing the mini tornado Snow Devils dancing in the windy fields;
3) Glimpsing a rainbow of color as a wall of fluffy snow flies off from the top of a hill;
4) Being in awe of the spectacular hoar frost crystals glistening on the trees in the morning sun;
5) Crispy snow crunching underfoot amidst the diamonds scattered about my feet;
6) Catching sight of a Bald Eagle against the snow or watching a herd of Deer … (0 comments)
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michigan: Festival of Arts Ferris St U- SNOW SCULPTURE contest! Feb 21-24, 2013 - 02/16/13 09:53 AM
Big Rapids, MIchigan Snow Sculpture Contest!
DATE: Sculpting begins February 21 Judging: Sunday, February 24
LOCATION: Ferris State Uuniversity Quad and Hemlock Park
For more information contact Erin Williams at (586) 854-0258 or email at willie16@ferris.edu
In an attempt to bring back a wonder-ful old Big Rapids tradition, the Ferris State University Student Government is joining mittens with the Festival of the Arts and holding a snow sculpture competition!
Creations may be built on the North Quad of the Ferris campus or at Hemlock Park. The building may begin on February 21 and judging will take place on … (1 comments)
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michigan: Number of Homes for Sale in Big Rapids, MI is Down Almost 8%-Oct 2012 - 11/10/12 09:10 AM
Number of Homes for Sale in Big Rapids, MI is Down Almost 8% for October 2012 over last month available listings, and about 6% for all of Mecosta County, according the the West Central Michigan Association of Realtors® Multiple Listing Service trend numbers.
If you are a homeowner thinking of listing your home for sale, now is a good time to list in the Big Rapids and surrounding Mecosta County area. We need more homes to sell, as solds are up 14%, yet the number of available homes to sell are down - especially quality homes that are not foreclosures.
Contact … (2 comments)
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michigan: West Central Michigan Home Sales Trend - Nov 1, 2011 thru Oct 31, 2012 - 11/09/12 02:02 PM
West Central Michigan Home Sales Trend - Nov 1, 2011 thru Oct 31, 2012
The graph below shows the time period of the past one year, through October 31, 2012 for the West Central Michigan area. This four county area is made up of Lake, Newaygo, Osceola and Mecosta counties, and is the area our West Central Association of Realtors® covers.
I am pleased to see that overall homes sold in the four counties is up 14% for the past year, despite having fewer homes listed for sale. This is welcome news and is a good sign that the market is … (1 comments)
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michigan: Big Rapids, MI - Support Local Artists at ArtWorks Unique Gift Shop - 11/08/12 02:22 AM
Big Rapids, MI - Support Local Artists at ArtWorks Unique Gift Shop If you are looking for that special gift idea, check out the gift shop at ArtWorks in Big Rapids, Michigan. ArtWorks is a gallery and gift shop filled with awesome items created by local artists, including paintings of many different mediums - watercolors - oils- acrylics; many one-of-a-kind sculptures; hand-made jewelry; stained glass art and objects; and many other beautiful creations such as lamps. Whether you are trying to find just the right gift for someone special, or would like something for your own home or office decor, there … (0 comments)
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michigan: Big Rapids, MI - Zip 49307 Market Trends Graph - Oct 2011 to Sep 2012 - 11/06/12 02:21 PM
Big Rapids, MI - Zip 49307 Market Trends Graph - Oct 2011 to Sep 2012
Good News for our area home sales over the past year! Solds for the 49307 zip code are up over 9 percent! (Big Rapids and surrounding nearby areas). This is a very optimistic sign of improvement for our area, and hopefully the trend will continue to improve into 2013! There are some dips in sales here and there, but overall, it is looking better!
If you ever have a question on trends in the Big Rapids, Mecosta County area and would like to know something specific … (2 comments)
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michigan: Free Veterans Day Events - Big Rapids, MI - Mecosta Co - Nov 11, 2012 - 11/04/12 08:17 PM
Free Veterans Day Events - Big Rapids, MI - Mecosta Co - Nov 11, 2012 Concert, Williams Auditorium, Ferris State University Nov 11th, 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm The FSU West Central Concert Band proudly presents its 10th Annual Veterans Day Concert, in recognition of the men and women who have served our country in the armed forces. This band is a hybrid university/community band, with both Ferris students and adult community members who participate in the University's "Music for Life" program. This concert includes pageantry from veterans groups and musical selections celebrating our veterans. Held at Williams Auditorium and admission … (0 comments)
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michigan: FREE EXHIBIT- Festival of Trees - Big Rapids, MI - Through Nov 7, 2012 - 11/04/12 07:53 PM
FREE EXHIBIT- Festival of Trees - Big Rapids, MI - Through Nov 7, 2012 Chemical Bank is hosting the Festival of Trees Exhibit, which is free and open to the public. See these uniquely awesome trees in the bank lobby during normal business hours. On Wednesday, November 7th, the beautifully decorated trees (which are decorated by local busnesses), are auctioned off to benefit Mecosta County Medical Center. If you would like to attend the reception, which is from 6:30 to 9:00 pm on the 7th, Tickets are available from Hospital Trustees, the Foundation Board members, or from the Foundation office at … (2 comments)
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michigan: Churches in the Big Rapids, MI, & Surrounding Mecosta County, MI area - 10/27/12 09:26 AM
Churches in the Big Rapids, MI, & Surrounding Mecosta County, MI area
If you are thinking of moving to the Big Rapids, Michigan area, or surrounding Mecosta County towns, here is a list of churches, grouped by denominations, to help you get started. If you are going to be looking at homes in the area, I would love to help you in your search. See my information at end of post.
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Big Rapids Assembly of God (Pastor Kevin Payne)
14200 Northland Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Phone: (231)796-7121
bigrapidsag@yahoo.com
BAPTIST
First Baptist
200 South Stewart
Big … (0 comments)
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michigan: Nov. 3- LIFE IS SWEET: FASHION SHOW 2012, Holiday Inn, Big Rapids, MI - 10/27/12 08:41 AM
LIFE IS SWEET: FASHION SHOW 2012
Holiday Inn, Big Rapids, Michigan
Date: November 3, 2012 Time: 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM St. Peter's Lutheran School is excited to present Life is Sweet: Fashion 2012! Join us for the Fashion Show, showcasing fashions from Fairman's Apparel, Maurices, JCPenney, and Roger's Jewelry, and enjoy a luncheon, raffle, silent auction, and Grand Prize drawings.
The Fashion Show is hosted by Juleit Dragos of WZZM-TV13 and takes place at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Big Rapids.
We will celebrate all the sweet things in life as we enjoy a fashion show full of fashions from local … (1 comments)
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michigan: Downtown Big Rapids, Michigan - Farmers Market October 12, 2012 - 10/10/12 12:53 PM
Downtown Farmers Market Date: October 12, 2012 Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM The Farmers' Market is a showcase for locally grown food and other farm related products, providing an alternative marketing opportunity for local farmers and consumers to interact directly with each other. Located in the parking lot just South of City Hall.
Come and check out the fall harvest goodies available for purchase, including cider, pumpkins and beautiful fall flowers. Enjoy a drive in the colorful beauty of fall, and while you are near downtown take a walk on the Riverwalk over the Muskegon River just a couple … (0 comments)
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michigan: Real Estate Recovery Roller Coaster in Mecosta County, Michigan 2012 - 10/10/12 11:42 AM
Real Estate Recovery Roller Coaster in Mecosta County, Michigan 2012
This graph depicts the roller coaster ride in Mecosta County, Michigan for the last two years:
It does look like a roller coaster, doesn't it?!! Any time you need real estate questions answered, just drop me an email, text or call me!
This graph is posted in response to the RealEstate.com graphic (shown below) Riding the Trillion-Dollar Real Estate Recovery Roller Coaster:
Riding the Trillion-Dollar Real Estate Recovery Roller Coaster. … (0 comments)
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michigan: Big Rapids, Michigan Events - Corn Maze and Haunted Maze 2012 - 09/15/12 08:37 AM
Big Rapids, Michigan Events - Corn Maze and Haunted Maze 2012
at FOUR GREEN FIELDS FARM, located about 7 miles east of US 131 off exit 139 (Big Rapids exit)
The Corn Maze operates on Saturdays and Sundays in September beginning the 22nd and through the month of October.
CORN MAZE: Saturdays: Noon to 5:30 pm, Sundays 2 PM to 5 PM.
The Haunted Maze begins Friday, October 5th, and also runs through the Month of October on Friday and
Saturday nights. You can schedule your own private parties too!
HAUNTED MAZE: October Friday and Saturday nights 8 PM to … (1 comments)
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michigan: Big Rapids Michigan - New Business 2012 - Trigger Time Outfitters - 09/15/12 07:46 AM
Big Rapids Michigan - New Business 2012 - Trigger Time Outfitters
Check out this great new business for firearms, custom ammunition, archery, fishing, clothing and footwear.
They also have a state-of-the-art 3-D Techno Hunt and league, for those interested in joining.
You can check out their website at:
http://triggertimeoutfitters.com/
On their website, you can click on a month for hunting and fishing in season at that time, and you can also click on product lines and see the brands that Trigger Time Outfitters carries.
Besides new firearms, Trigger Time also sells consignment guns, if you are looking to sell yours.
They are … (0 comments)
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michigan: Big Rapids, Mich - Memorial Day Parade May 28th, 2012 10 am - downtown - 05/24/12 06:24 PM
Big Rapids, Mich - Memorial Day Parade May 28th, 2012 10 am - downtown MEMORIAL DAY PARADE - Big Rapids, Michigan - Mecosta County Date: May 28, 2012 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Don't Miss It! Fun for the whole family! Downtown Big Rapids will be hosting their Annual Memorial Day Parade. For more information call Darcy at 231-287-4670. There are many sales in town throughout the weekend ad well. … (0 comments)
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Lynn Afton, REALTOR® in area surrounding Big Rapids, & Mecosta County Michigan
Big Rapids,
MI
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Address: Greenridge Realty Oakmont, 1003 N. State Street, Big Rapids, MI, 49307
Cell Phone: (231) 349-9191
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