grand rapids real estate: New Year's Resolution - Don't Become a Film Producer! - 01/02/08 02:30 PM
      As I make all my New Year's Resolutions, I have to think about 2007.  The other day, I was going through the year and realized that it went by so fast.  (Thank goodness for my old articles so that  I don't have to rely on my memory!) And thank goodness … (0 comments)

grand rapids real estate: You Are the Market, and This is What YOU say is HOT! - 11/03/07 09:58 PM
I love watching the trends in the home building industry.  In fact, it's one of my favorite subjects to read up on.  What you need to realize is that the "HOT" trends of today are because of what you said was important.  See if you agree with these sources of the … (9 comments)

grand rapids real estate: Grand Rapids, Michigan Market Stats - 11/03/07 09:46 PM
Here's the latest market reports as reported through the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors (GRAR) board.
Information is based January - October 2007 and compares this year with last year.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Single Family and Condo Report
Price                                                 #Sold through
                … (0 comments)

grand rapids real estate: The More Things Change, The More Things Stay The Same...Is it true for Grand Rapids, MI? - 08/21/07 11:42 AM
Lately, I've been having this saying go through my head and I've struggled with really understanding the meaning of it.  "The more things change, the more things stay the same."  I even did a google search on the meaning of this phrase but the articles that were written on it had … (1 comments)

grand rapids real estate: Beautiful Condo Listing - 3737 Old Elm at Fantastic Price! - 07/12/07 01:48 PM
Bailey's Grove in Kentwood is one of the more popular places to live because of the community atmosphere and the design of the community.  Not only has the builder allowed for amenities like a Club house, pool and jogging trails, but they also designed free style site condos (look like homes) and regular condominiums … (0 comments)

grand rapids real estate: Top 10 Visitor Favorites about Grand Rapids, MI - 07/09/07 10:23 PM
Recently, I came back from a trip and was flying into our local Gerald R. Ford airport.  As I was waiting for my luggage, I spottedthe Grand Rapids 2007 Visitors Guide and decided to take a peak as to what was actually in it.
Of course, there was the guides to the … (3 comments)

grand rapids real estate: Article Title, "Why Can't We Be More Like Grand Rapids?" - 07/09/07 08:11 AM
I've seen lots of bulletin posts and of course comments about the state of affairs in Michigan (most of them negative).  I thought I would share with you what someone outside of Grand Rapids actually thought about our city.
                                 
The article in The Patriot Ledger gave Grand Rapids raving reviews.  Can … (3 comments)

grand rapids real estate: Latest Market Reports through June 2007 - 07/02/07 08:01 AM
Here's the latest market reports as reported through the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors (GRAR) board.
Information is based January - June 2007 and compares this year with last year.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Single Family and Condo Report
Price                                               #Sold through June           
           $0 to $  99,999                               1223 … (1 comments)

grand rapids real estate: Staging at it's best??? - 06/13/07 09:47 PM
Staging has become one of the latest trends.  With so many homes on the market, sellers are finding that staging a home and/or getting a home ready to sell are things that have to be done in today's market.  Recently, I took a Monday off to be Tim (or "Tam") from Home … (3 comments)

grand rapids real estate: Latest Market Reports - 06/04/07 07:09 AM
Here's the latest market reports as reported through the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors (GRAR) board.
Information is based January - May 2007 and compares this year with last year.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Single Family and Condo Report
Price                                                 #Sold through May
  … (0 comments)

grand rapids real estate: What's Going on in Downtown Grand Rapids? - 05/03/07 09:34 PM
It's really no secret that Michigan's economy has seen better days.  Truth be told, we have some of the highest foreclosure rates, many people have lost their jobs and talk can be dismal.  I prefer to be an optimist and focus on the positive.  When you start concentrating on the great … (0 comments)

grand rapids real estate: Downtown Grand Rapids - WOW! - 05/03/07 09:19 PM
Being a long time resident in Grand Rapids, I marvel at all the changes that have been made.  Downtown Grand Rapids specifically has seen the best of the changes and the people are flocking to the city.  And why not, with the development of all the condos - urban and luxury … (0 comments)

grand rapids real estate: Housing Market Update - 05/03/07 12:42 PM
How's the market?  That's the top question Realtors get all the time.  Every month, I send out a newsletter which shows the market statistics for the entire board in relationship to last year.  The Grand Rapids Association of Realtors board, more commonly referred to as GRAR contains listings from Kent, Ottawa, Kalamazoo, Allegan, Muskegon, Newaygo, Montcalm, … (0 comments)

grand rapids real estate: Sellers - Here's the Secret!!! - 04/27/07 03:47 PM
It's tough out there.  Especially today when the Grand Rapids, Michigan housing market is considered a Buyer's Market.  If you're not sure exactly what a buyer's market is - it is all about supply and demand.  Currently, there is a lot of supply of homes on the market meaning the buyers … (0 comments)

grand rapids real estate: Downtown Grand Rapids Housing Community - 04/26/07 11:03 AM
I'm always amazed by the transformation that is taking place in downtown Grand Rapids.  Not only do we have some remarkable downtown luxury condos and urban condos but the medical community changes are phenomenal. 
Downtown Grand Rapids is growing and mainly due to the fact that the medical community is growing … (0 comments)

grand rapids real estate: 4434 Miramar, Grand Rapids, MI - 04/20/07 09:25 AM

4434 Miramar, Grand Rapids, MI - $139,999
Beautiful first-time home buyer home in Northview Schools.  4434 Miramar is a 3 bedroom 2 bath home with many updates.  Wonderful hardwood floors, newly remodeled bath with ceramic tile and whirlpool tub, kitchen with granite countertops and new appliances that are staying with the home.  … (0 comments)

grand rapids real estate: Is It Your Season? - Tidbits from Tammy - 04/20/07 08:34 AM
Are you where you want to be?  I mean in life.  I find that as I get older, I'm constantly asking that question, "Where do I want to be or what do I hope to accomplish?"  This question obviously comes up at the beginning of the New Year when all those … (0 comments)

grand rapids real estate: Good Properties Are Moving Quickly!!! - Tidbits from Tammy - 04/19/07 08:47 AM
 Here's one of my favorite stories of real estate.  I've been working with a couple that was looking for a home in the $300-$400K range.  They spotted a home they wanted to view and called to set up a showing.  While setting up the showing, I heard from the Realtor® that … (2 comments)

grand rapids real estate: Grand Rapids Market - 1st Quarter Stats - 04/19/07 08:41 AM
Market Update (Information Gathered from the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors)  Single Family and Condo Report
Price                                                             #Sold through
                                                                          March 2007
           $0 to $  99,999                                528
$100,000 to $199,999                                  972
$200,000 to $299,999                                  198
$300,000 to $399,999                                   53
$400,000 to $499,999                                   11
$500,000 and over                                        … (0 comments)

grand rapids real estate: Print Advertising - Could it be worth spending our money on it? - 04/18/07 07:28 AM
 I ran into someone the other day that had their home listed and was upset that their open house ad wasn't in the paper.  Even though it wasn't my listing, I tried to explain to the person that when Realtors track their responses to advertising they usually find out that most … (10 comments)

grand rapids real estate: Open House Collaboration - 04/16/07 09:32 AM
I received a call the other day from a Realtor at another brokerage that was wondering if I would be willing to share in the expenses of having an open house for my listing at 149 S. Union Street in Sparta.  Her goal was to see how many of the homes … (8 comments)

 
Real Estate Agent: Tammy Stone~ "Eco~GREEN" REALTOR in West Michigan (FlexIt Realty)
Tammy Stone~ "Eco~GREEN" REALTOR in West Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI
More about me…
FlexIt Realty

Office Phone: (616) 784-2360
Cell Phone: (616) 318-6101
Email Me
Personal touch to Real Estate in the Greater Grand Rapids Area

Links

Tags (Tag Cloud)

Archives

RSS 2.0 Feed for this blog
ATOM 1.0 Feed for this blog

Find MI real estate agents and Grand Rapids real estate here on ActiveRain.
Disclaimer: ActiveRain Corp. does not necessarily endorse the real estate agents, loan officers and brokers listed on this site. These real estate profiles, blogs and blog entries are provided here as a courtesy to our visitors to help them make an informed decision when buying or selling a house. ActiveRain Corp. takes no responsibility for the content in these profiles, that are written by the members of this community.
© 2007 ActiveRain Corp. All Rights Reserved