homes for sale: And...NO, it's NOT a Short Sale! - 06/26/09 05:56 PM
In a real estate market in which strange sometimes competes with downright wierd and just plain freaky as descriptive of the myriad of things that can happen in a transaction, one of the most interesting developments lately has been increased number of homes which are being advertized in the 'Negative'.
Negative … (6 comments)
homes for sale: 5704 Gatewood, Kentwood MI...True Value in a Great Location! $124,900 - 06/22/09 01:30 PM
If you're renting an apartment, it's time to take advantage of this great summer weather and go house hunting. With up to $8,000 available to qualified first time home buyers BEFORE December 1, 2009 through the New Buyer Tax Credit, it doesn't make sense not to explore what your rental dollars … (5 comments)
homes for sale: When Foreclosure Goes Upscale ...Part 2 - 06/20/09 11:09 PM
Just over three years ago, a select group of brokers and agents in Grand Rapids, Michigan got together in a conference room at the local board. They had been tasked by the Board of Directors to study and make recommendations about a problem which seemed to be mushrooming across the local … (6 comments)
homes for sale: When Foreclosure Goes Upscale...Part 1 ~ Surviving the Grime in Prime. - 06/20/09 11:02 PM
Just over three years ago, a select group of brokers and agents in Grand Rapids, Michigan got together for series of meetings. They had been tasked by the Grand Rapids Association Board of Directors to study and make recommendations about a problem which seemed to be mushrooming across the local community. … (4 comments)
homes for sale: When You're in the Top 5, Don't You Think You Ought to Celebrate? - 02/24/09 04:23 PM
When the news broke that Grand Rapids was the 5th most affordable city in the United States, you would have thought there would be cheering and dancing in the streets. After all, isn't affordability a great thing in the era of recession fears and increasingly dire economic news?
Well, if … (29 comments)
homes for sale: A Home For All Seasons ~ 2042 Huizen Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49509 - 01/30/09 12:41 PM
Old World Charm are the hallmarks of this home located on 2042 Huizen Ave. SW, Wyoming, MI 49509. It's a home that has withstood the test of time. Features include: a spacious front porch, large formal dining room with archway to the living room and kitchen appliances. Hardwood floors and … (9 comments)
homes for sale: How to Avoid Getting Stuck With The Wrong Online Real Estate Agent! - 09/17/08 02:18 AM
A blind date has got to be one of life's scarier moments! Many of us have been the recipient of this form of 'relationship assistance' at some point in our lives.
Although, it's exciting to not know exactly who you will be meeting, the experience is fraught with much angst and trepidation … (42 comments)
homes for sale: Color Your Home Beautiful...4 Simple Tips to Enhance the Home Sale Process - 09/05/08 08:08 PM
I vividly recall the First Sale of this home on 5459 Greenboro SE in Kentwood MI several years ago. The home was somewhat unassuming from the exterior. But once inside, what seemed like a conventional home turned out to be out of the ordinary when it came to the issue of spaciousness. … (19 comments)
homes for sale: 5 Reasons Why your Grand Rapids, Mi Home Did Not Sell Today! (Part 1) - 06/11/08 10:12 PM
Over the past couple of months over 2,000 homes have Sold in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. If you're reading this post and you have NOT sold your home, you may be wondering WHY your home was not on the list.
While it's easy to blame the market or popular … (6 comments)
homes for sale: A Sign of the Times...A Shrinking Parade Tour in 2008! - 05/26/08 05:47 PM
It's a spring time ritual in Grand Rapids, Mi. For residents like myself and many others who love to peek into gorgeous homes and pick up the latest tips for home decor and furnishings, the Spring Parade of Homes Tour is an event which is highly anticipated.
However, this year, the Parade … (16 comments)
homes for sale: Lessons Learned From the...Second Chance Listing. - 04/03/08 01:21 AM
I thought it was going to be a normal listing appointment. The call came into the office and went something like this: "Hello, may I speak with Lola?" "Yes, this is Lola with Audu Real Estate. How can I help you?" "We noticed you had the home down the street listed and wondered … (19 comments)
homes for sale: Passing the Baton... - 03/15/08 10:32 PM
If you've ever run a relay, you understand that the most important aspect of the race is the passing of the baton. You can have the fastest runners on each leg of the track, but if the hand-off is not perfectly coordinated, you can loose the race in those minute seconds. … (20 comments)
homes for sale: 9 Reasons to Smile If You're A Grand Rapids Home Seller! - 03/08/08 11:35 AM
Homeowners in Grand Rapids, Michigan got several pieces of good news during the past 60 days! Here they are in a nutshell: There was a sustained & steady increased in the number of homes Sold for October 2007 to January 2008.January 2008 Sales were the highest number recorded since 2004!In February, Fewer … (4 comments)
homes for sale: Why Chasing Down the Market May Be A Bitter Pill to Swallow... - 02/26/08 12:02 AM
In Grand Rapids, Michigan it's an argument that every real estate agent has heard at least once. In the opinion of most...one time too many. It goes something like this. I'd like to sell my home, but I need (X) amount from it. I know that you are recommending I list … (16 comments)
homes for sale: Real Estate Consumers...Are You Treating Them Like Royalty? - 02/25/08 06:47 PM
It seems that every year, a new study comes out which highlights WHY real estate commissions should be lower. The latest one was written by academic researchers from Stanford University. The conclusions were: the typical commission paid for the average real estate transaction does not impact the initial price offering for a home … (14 comments)
homes for sale: Please Join Us! We're Offering Lunch ~ 5108 Canal SW, Grandville ~ OPEN 1-3:30 PM - 02/23/08 10:19 AM
We invite you to Join Us! Today, we're holding and OPEN HOUSE for this home located on 5108 Canal St in Grandville, Mi TODAY! It's a nice day in Grand Rapids; the weather is cooperating and the sun might even peek through the clouds later on. The Open House will take … (5 comments)
homes for sale: Desperately Seeking Success (PT 3)...A Conversation About Successful Home Marketing Strategies! - 02/19/08 06:51 PM
This is a Series which started with: *WARNING: Don't Read This If You Live in North or South Dakota... Otherwise, for most of us who live in the other 48 States in the Union, this information is pertinent. According to an Associated Press Article two days ago entitled "New Data Reveals Breadth of Housing … (12 comments)
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In a real estate market in which strange sometimes competes with downright wierd and just plain freaky as descriptive of the myriad of things that can happen in a transaction, one of the most interesting developments lately has been increased number of homes which are being advertized in the 'Negative'.
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