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Special Offer July / August

Dave Ruwe Broker/Owner, GRI (WestEdge Realty) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:20:59 -0700

Special Offer For You!

I have added a new page to my website that is just for you! This page will have a new featured special from a different area business every month.

I have partnered with Victoria Nelson, your Lakeshore Insurance Specialist to offer you this July special. Victoria is offering two free offers. The offer is good for the balance of July and all of August. To check out the details of this offer please visit my website at www.daveruwehomes.com and click on the "Special Offer" button in the top menu bar.

And don't forget to check back on a regular basis to see what new offer I have for you!

Special Offer July / August --

Dave Ruwe Broker/Owner, GRI (WestEdge Realty) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:19:13 -0700

Special Offer For You!

I have added a new page to my website that is just for you! This page will have a new featured special from a different area business every month.

And don't forget to check back on a regular basis to see what new offer I have for you!

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 2200 Sq. Ft. Spring Lake Condo

Dave Ruwe Broker/Owner, GRI (WestEdge Realty) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:37:05 -0700

14807 Woods Walk
Spring Lake, MI 49456
3 bed, 3 bath Spring Lake Condo

Dave Ruwe
Realtor, GRI

Office:	616-846-1931
Mobile:	616-502-0880
Website:	Visit Website

Price	:	$169,900
Bedrooms	:	3
Bathrooms	:	3
Square Foot	:	2,200
County	:	Ottawa
Property Type	:	Condo or Townhouse
Year Built	:	2003
MLS Number	:	2805683

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Property Description

Take advantage of low interest rates to purchase this beautiful end unit condo in Spring Lake. Enjoy the quiet and beauty of the woods and wildlife while lounging on your deck. This 5 year young condo features 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, main floor laundry, cathedral ceilings and a large master suite. Other amenities include maple kitchen cabinets, snack bar, finished lower level with a walkout.

Features List

Snack Bar	Walkout	Sprinkling
Wooded Lot	Pantry	Deck
Central Air

Equal Housing Opportunity.

Keller Williams Realty : 601 S. Beacon Blvd. - Grand Haven MI 49417 : 616-846-1931

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath, 2200 sq ft Spring Lake Condo

Dave Ruwe Broker/Owner, GRI (WestEdge Realty) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:34:25 -0700

14807 Woods Walk
Spring Lake, MI 49456
3 bed, 3 bath Spring Lake Condo

Dave Ruwe
Realtor, GRI

Office:	616-846-1931
Mobile:	616-502-0880
Website:	Visit Website

Price	:	$169,900
Bedrooms	:	3
Bathrooms	:	3
Square Foot	:	2,200
County	:	Ottawa
Property Type	:	Condo or Townhouse
Year Built	:	2003
MLS Number	:	2805683

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Property Description

Features List

Snack Bar	Walkout	Sprinkling
Wooded Lot	Pantry	Deck
Central Air

Equal Housing Opportunity.

Keller Williams Realty : 601 S. Beacon Blvd. - Grand Haven MI 49417 : 616-846-1931

Forest Park East

Dave Ruwe Broker/Owner, GRI (WestEdge Realty) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:51:33 -0700

14988 Arborwood Dr.
Grand haven, MI 49417
Forest Park East

Dave Ruwe
Realtor, GRI

Office:	616-846-1931
Mobile:	616-502-0880
Website:	Visit Website

Price	:	$174,900
Bedrooms	:	4
Bathrooms	:	2
Square Foot	:	2,308
Lot Size	:	15,184
Community	:	Forest Park East
County	:	Ottawa
Property Type	:	Attached
Year Built	:	1998
MLS Number	:	2822786

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Property Description

If you are looking for space, look no further. This Forest Park East home offers 2300 sq. ft. of living space. Features of the home include 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors and main floor laundry. Sliders lead to a deck overlooking a decorative pond and landscaping. The lower level has been finished an offers a spacious area for a family room as well as a recreation area.

Features List

Cathedral Ceilings	Hardwood Floors	Open Floor Plan
Finished basement	Treed Lot	Decorative Pond

Equal Housing Opportunity.

Keller Williams Realty : 601 S. Beacon Blvd. - Grand Haven MI 49417 : 616-846-1931

Forest Park East

Dave Ruwe Broker/Owner, GRI (WestEdge Realty) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:47:08 -0700

14988 Arborwood Dr.
Grand haven, MI 49417
Forest Park East

Dave Ruwe
Realtor, GRI

Office:	616-846-1931
Mobile:	616-502-0880
Website:	Visit Website

Price	:	$174,900
Bedrooms	:	4
Bathrooms	:	2
Square Foot	:	2,308
Lot Size	:	15,184
Community	:	Forest Park East
County	:	Ottawa
Property Type	:	Attached
Year Built	:	1998
MLS Number	:	2822786

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Property Description

Features List

Cathedral Ceilings	Hardwood Floors	Open Floor Plan
Finished basement	Treed Lot	Decorative Pond

Equal Housing Opportunity.

Keller Williams Realty : 601 S. Beacon Blvd. - Grand Haven MI 49417 : 616-846-1931

June Special Offer

Dave Ruwe Broker/Owner, GRI (WestEdge Realty) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:59:01 -0700

Special Offer For You!

I have added a new page to my website that is just for you! This page will have a new featured special from a different area business every month.

I have partnered with Lindsey Melendez of Donaylle Nicole Hair Studio, to offer you this June special. Lindsey is offering a cut & color at a discounted rate. The offer is good for the entire month of June, on specified days. To check out the details of this offer please visit my website at www.daveruwehomes.com and click on the "Special Offer" button in the top menu bar. This offer is only offered by Lindsey and only for new customers.

And don't forget to check back on a regular basis to see what new offer I have for you!

Quiet Living In Grand Haven Township

Dave Ruwe Broker/Owner, GRI (WestEdge Realty) — Thu, 29 May 2008 20:20:58 -0700

15891 Groesbeck St.
Grand Haven, mi 49417
Quiet Living In Grand Haven Township

Dave Ruwe
Realtor, GRI

Office:	616-846-1931
Mobile:	616-502-0880
Website:	Visit Website

Price	:	$148,900
Bedrooms	:	3
Bathrooms	:	1
Square Foot	:	1,800
Lot Size	:	20,352
County	:	Ottawa
Property Type	:	Attached
Year Built	:	1986

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Property Description

Here is your opportunity to have almost 1800 sq ft of living space. This well maintained home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, open floor plan, main floor laundry and a finished lower level with an additional room that could be used as a 4th bedroom. The exterior has been beautifully landscaped and offers an additional garage, a large deck with a sunken hot tub. If you are looking for a quality well built home with privacy, look no further.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

Keller Williams Realty : 601 S. Beacon Blvd. - Grand Haven MI 49417 : 616-846-1931

Quiet Living In Grand Haven Township

Dave Ruwe Broker/Owner, GRI (WestEdge Realty) — Thu, 29 May 2008 20:14:47 -0700

15891 Groesbeck St.
Grand Haven, mi 49417
Quiet Living In Grand Haven Township

Dave Ruwe
Realtor, GRI

Office:	616-846-1931
Mobile:	616-502-0880
Website:	Visit Website

Price	:	$148,900
Bedrooms	:	3
Bathrooms	:	1
Square Foot	:	1,800
Lot Size	:	20,352
County	:	Ottawa
Property Type	:	Attached
Year Built	:	1986

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Property Description

Equal Housing Opportunity.

Keller Williams Realty : 601 S. Beacon Blvd. - Grand Haven MI 49417 : 616-846-1931

Cozy Home In Coopersville

Dave Ruwe Broker/Owner, GRI (WestEdge Realty) — Fri, 23 May 2008 17:08:18 -0700

55 Mill St
Coopersville, MI 49404
Cozy Home In Coopersville

Dave Ruwe
Realtor, GRI

Office:	616-846-1931
Mobile:	616-502-0880
Website:	Visit Website

Price	:	$113,500
Bedrooms	:	3
Bathrooms	:	1
Square Foot	:	1,800
Lot Size	:	7,500
County	:	Ottawa
Property Type	:	Detached
Year Built	:	1950

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Property Description

Move in condition is the way you will find this cozy 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in Coopersville. The home boast almost 1800 sq ft of living space with a spacious living room and large family room in the lower level. The 2 car garage offers plenty of storage and there is also a carport for additional covered parking. Nice patio in the back to go along with a fenced in yard.

Equal Housing Opportunity.

Keller Williams Realty : 601 S. Beacon Blvd. - Grand Haven MI 49417 : 616-846-1931

Cozy Home In Coopersville

Dave Ruwe Broker/Owner, GRI (WestEdge Realty) — Fri, 23 May 2008 16:38:35 -0700

55 Mill St
Coopersville, MI 49404
Cozy Home In Coopersville

Dave Ruwe
Realtor, GRI

Office:	616-846-1931
Mobile:	616-502-0880
Website:	Visit Website

Price	:	$113,500
Bedrooms	:	3
Bathrooms	:	1
Square Foot	:	1,800
Lot Size	:	7,500
County	:	Ottawa
Property Type	:	Detached
Year Built	:	1950

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Property Description

Equal Housing Opportunity.

Keller Williams Realty : 601 S. Beacon Blvd. - Grand Haven MI 49417 : 616-846-1931

How Important is Your Interest Rate?

Dave Ruwe Broker/Owner, GRI (WestEdge Realty) — Mon, 12 May 2008 19:45:58 -0700

I read this article and thought you would find it interesting and very appropriate for today's market. I will restate something that is stated in the article below...Now is a great time to buy. There are some people that feel they should wait to see if homes prices will come lower. The problem with that is by the time you think the prices have hit bottom, you will have missed it. It is like trying to guess when to buy a stock at the lowest point.

I hope you find the article interesting and helpful.

Financing Solutions with David Reed

What interest rates really mean

The Fed did this! The Fed did that! Rates are up! Rates are down! Aaaagggh! Okay, now exhale. In turbulent economic times the media can't wait to report what interest rates are doing. Pundits prognosticate, forecasters forecast and soothsayers sooth. When should you buy a home based upon interest rates and when is it the right time?

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The fact is that interest rates, while important, have little impact when it comes to buying a home. Alright, alright, I'll admit: it's important...but it's not a deal-killer.

There is a fixation on what rates are doing. A fixation on what rates will be in the future and what rates were in the past. I've heard potential home buyers tell me, "I'm not sure I want to buy now because rates are ¼ percent higher now and I think I'll wait." I say, "Wait for what?" I say let's not look at the rate but instead concentrate on what that rate actually represents ... your monthly payment.

Let's look at what an interest rate move of ¼ percent really does to a $200,000 mortgage. Say a 30-year interest rate at 6.00 percent "jumps" to 6 ¼ percent. Shall we sit on the sidelines, thinking such a move is suddenly unaffordable? No. The payment on a $200,000 loan "jumps" by about $32 a month!

Now let's get a bit more draconian and look at a ½ percent increase and the monthly payment increases by $64. Putting that into daily financial terms, $64 is about a tank of gas. While not insignificant, it's hardly a reason to stay on the sidelines of home ownership. Right now, buyers should have more urgency than ever. Home prices have declined enough to make buying more affordable than it's been in recent memory and interest rates (whether at 6 percent or 6 1/4 percent) are historically low. It's time to act.

Are rates important? Sure they are. But are they the end-all? Heck no. Interest rates over the past few years have been in a very tight range, with few major swings. Just remember what interest rates represent, your monthly payment, and pay less attention to the headlines.

Are You Tired Of Negative News About Where You Live?

Dave Ruwe Broker/Owner, GRI (WestEdge Realty) — Sun, 11 May 2008 15:16:32 -0700

Do you ever get tired of turning on the news or picking up a paper only to hear or read how bad everything is? I guess our society is geared towards paying attention to bad news then to look for the positive.

It seems ever day you hear about the housing bubble, credit crisis or job losses.

While I realize our country and in particular Michigan is going through some tough economic times, it is not all doom and gloom.

Th next time you get tired of hearing the negative on tv, I suggest you get on-line and go to www.lakeshoreadvantage.com to see some positive information about the West Michigan area. Below are a few of the highlights from this site.

The Lakeshore is home to some of the World's Greatest Companies: Herman Miller, Haworth, Gentex, Johnson Controls, Magna Donnelly, Heinz, Sara Lee, Conagra, Siemens, Boars Head and Dr. Pepper to name a few.

The Lakeshore was named in Forbes Magazine's top 200 Best Places for Business and Careers.

Gentex is the third largest producer of patents in the State of Michigan.

West Michigan area ranks 6th among the world's 125 top knowledge based economies.

Of people 25-44 years of age, 33.9% have college degrees, 20% above the State average.

The Lakeshore ranked 7th in Forbes top savings cities that are doing the best job of building wealth.

These are just a few things that make are area so wonderful. Couple this with the beautiful beaches of Lake Michigan and things don't look quite so bad.

Everything goes through cycles, good and bad. We need to stay positive to weather the storm. The good news is we have a strong foundation in which to build even greater things!

Are You Tired Of Negative News About Where You Live?

Dave Ruwe Broker/Owner, GRI (WestEdge Realty) — Sun, 11 May 2008 15:07:24 -0700