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grand rapids: 57 Things to Know about Greater Grand Rapids - 01/17/08 01:43 PM
Michigan has gotten lots of negativity due to the State's Recession... but there are some bright spots amongst the darkness.  Visit Grand Rapids! 
Besides being a family focused community, affordable Real Estate, a growing downtown, lots of culture ~ Grand Rapids is only an hour from the beautiful Lake Michigan Shoreline, wine tasting, hundreds of golf courses, and more! 
If you or someone you know is thinking about moving to Grand Rapids, please visit the site below - you'll be glad you did. 
http://www.rightplace.org/live/
-Dana Iler
616.745.4233
Keller Williams Realty of Grand Rapids
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grand rapids: Short Sale Taxes are NOW Forgiven - 01/17/08 09:39 AM
Good news for seller's of 2007 and 2008 Short Sale properties in the United States!  Normally the forgiven amount by a seller would be taxed as income.  This amount is now forgiven, encouraging lenders and homeowners to cooperate and avoid foreclosure.  I've contacted my clients that this pertains to, and they are very happy to learn this. 
For more detailed information see the link below: 
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/12/20071220-6.html
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grand rapids: Alger Heights Listing - Pottery Barn Perfect - 11/14/07 11:54 AM
First time buyers - this is your chance to get Alger Heights' most darling home on the market! Pottery Barn fresh, this 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home is in the heart of Alger Heights, across from the new middle school. Completely updated kitchen with ceramic sink and appliances included. The newly refinished wood floors, ceramic tile, and a gorgeous fireplace make this home perfect. All bedrooms are upstairs, and the master even has a walk-in closet! New siding, light fixtures, upgraded electrical box, and central air. The neutral living room furniture and dining set are also negotiable. With immediate possession, … (3 comments)

grand rapids: Grand Rapids Michigan - Housing Trends & Top Search Criteria - 11/13/07 02:24 PM
Interested in Housing Trends of Greater Grand Rapids?
The statistics below represent the Top Search Criteria of the Public courtesy of the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors. 
-Dana Iler, Realtor
Keller Williams Realty of Grand Rapids
www.DanaSellsGR.com
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grand rapids: Alger Heights Listing - Pottery Barn Perfect - 11/01/07 10:16 AM
First time buyers - this is your chance to get Alger Heights' most darling home on the market!
$124,900 - Move in Ready
Pottery Barn fresh, this 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home is in the heart of Alger Heights, across from the new middle school. Completely updated kitchen with ceramic sink and appliances included. The newly refinished wood floors, ceramic tile, and a gorgeous fireplace make this home perfect. All bedrooms are upstairs, and the master even has a walk-in closet! New siding, light fixtures, upgraded electrical box, and central air. The neutral living room furniture and dining set are also … (1 comments)

grand rapids: 10 Signs it's Time to Sell Your Home - 10/01/07 01:44 PM
Ten Signs It's Time to Sell Your Home
•1.      The kids have all graduated from college.  You and your husband finally have time to yourselves...then they move back home!
•2.      You have three spare rooms in a four bedroom house.
•3.      You have to shuffle your cars each morning to leave for work.
•4.      You spend more time driving to work than you do with your family.
•5.      You spend more money each month for storage than you do for your mortgage.
•6.      Your neighbor found a loophole in the homeowner's association rules and is raising donkeys.
•7.      You keep hearing faint voices telling you to "get out" … (2 comments)

grand rapids: Stable Neighborhood in Grand Rapids - Alger Heights! - 09/06/07 04:15 PM
Alger Heights is so wonderful because is has so much to offer in Southeast Grand Rapids! 
The average home in Alger Heights in on the market about 5 years after purchasing with an affordable average price of $121,000.  This progression keeps the home-owner demographics between 20-40 years old making the neighborhood very single and family-friendly. 
Not only does this neighborhood have a stable home market for resale, but it offers a brand new school with ample sports amenities (track, tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball field, playground), but there is also a very well-trafficed business district complete with a grocery store, pizza … (1 comments)

grand rapids: Moving Up in Michigan - 08/20/07 11:34 AM
Michigan's 'down' Real Estate market poses a true frustration for the thousands of seller's hoping for 'the perfect buyer'.  Negotiations are tough, and inspections are tougher.  However, it's important to look at the many opportunities that lie amongst the perceived dark Real Estate market.  Buy Up! 
Have you been considering a purchase in a larger, newer, or more luxurious home in the next 5 years... Why wait?  Today is a great time to ACT!  Your current home may suffer slightly from the struggling seller's market, when in past years you could have made substantially more money... however, the home you're buying into will be … (2 comments)

 


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