The Lost Wallet ~ A Small Drama in Cascade, Michigan - 06/29/09 12:45 PM
I had a busy, busy weekend.  Playing in a golf tournament plus entertaining
 our daughter, son-in-law, and "cutest baby in the world" grandson who
were up for  the Grand Regatta Crew Races on the Grand River.  Summer is
such a great time for fun &  family events. 

On Saturday night, we were hot and tired.  A trip to the local ice cream store was mentioned and
we all headed out to indulge ourselves.  We got our treats, sat around in the
shade eating them, and then headed back home to change  for the golf awards dinner.
When getting ready to … (12 comments)

Free Summer Concerts Fridays ~ Grand Rapids at the GRAM - 06/29/09 10:20 AM
Grand Rapids has musical action on Friday nights this summer. From
June 19th through August 28th,  The Grand Rapids Art Museum is
offering  live music on the Rosa Parks Circle Stage.  An indoor/outdoor
event that will flow from the Art Museum galleries to the Peter
Wege Plaza and Maya Lin's Ecliptic Park.
The GRAM will be offering special viewings, art-related talks, food
at the Cafe Terrace and demonstrations during the summer nights
 in Grand Rapids.   Free to GRAM members, $5.00 for non-members, and
all park and plaza activities are FREE.
So come to downtown GR for a Friday night music and art infusion,
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Lowell Michigan Riverwalk Festival 2009 - 06/25/09 03:45 PM
This 4 day event in downtown Lowell, Michigan is the highlight
of summer activities. There are so many things to do, it is difficult
 to choose.  There is literally "something to interest everyone",
from craft fairs, car rumbles, poontoon tours, Barb B-Q cook off,
cruise-in, fireworks, parade, flush tank, street entertainers,
 farmer's market, beer garden, and the final event - The DUCK RACE! 
 

 
The 2009 Lowell Riverwalk Festival is  scheduled for July 9,10,11, & 12.
Come on out to Lowell and join the fun!
 
Thursday July 9, 2009
Free Concert at the Showboat Stage - 7:00-9:00 pm  Stolen Horses Band
Showboat Cash … (6 comments)

Rockford Michigan July 4th 2009 Celebration - 06/25/09 02:47 PM
Rockford Michigan will be celebrating the 4th of July by having
a Children's Bike Parade, outdoor concert and a fireworks display.
Like most small towns across America, this is the time to show your
patriotism by decorating your bike, riding in the parade so your
 proud parents can take pictures.  In Rockford, you get to
relax by the Rogue River for an outdoor concert and a great
 fireworks display.

 

July 4th Schedule of Events:
 
Children's Bike Parade  1:30 pm registration, 2:00 pm parade begins - Downtown Rockford (Squires St parking lot)
 
Garden Park Concert - 7:30 pm - 10:00pm The … (0 comments)

Kentwood Michigan 4th of July 2009 Celebration - 06/25/09 02:22 PM
Most of the events will take place at Kentwood City Hall  4900 Breton Rd,
unless noted.  Join the fun in Kentwood to celebrate our Independence Day !
 
 
July 4th Kentwood Events Schedule:
Pancake Breakfast   7:00-10:00 AM Kentwood Activities Center \355 48th St SE
                            Cost $5  Children 5 & under free
Parade  9:30 AM  - Starts at the Family Fare Parking Lot ( 52nd & Eastern)
Carnival  6:00 - 10:00 pm   Games, Inflatables, Carnival Rides, Cake Walk,
Food Vendors, Pony Rides, Climbing Wall, Airbrush Tattoo Artist ++++
Live Music - 8:30-10:00 pm    Mustang Band - country music
Sky Diving Show  8:50-9:00 pm
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Cascade Michigan ~ Free Thursday Night River Beat Concerts ~ Summer 2009 - 06/25/09 01:57 PM
The Cascade Community Foundation is again sponsoring FREE CONCERTS in
Cascade Michigan at Leslie Tassell Park in July & August.
Location: Thornapple River Dr & Cascade Road on the Thornapple River
When: 2nd & 4th Thursday of July & August 2009  7 PM
 

 
The 2009 Events Scheduled:
July 9th - The Scottville Clown Band - Over 40 Clowns - A fun family event!
 
July 23rd - Come On Over! -  From the popular Children's TV show
 
August 13th - The Great Lakes Chorus - Barbershop Quartet
 
August 27th - Boogie Woogie Babies - A Revue of all the great girl groups!
 
Alternate … (0 comments)

Forest Hills Michigan ~ 4th of July 2009 Celebrations - 06/25/09 01:36 PM
Ada July 4th Celebration
Friday July 3rd:
Fireworks   Dusk    7590 E Fulton @ Ada Drive ( Downtown Ada across from Amway) 
 ***Note new place this year!!***
Saturday July 4th:
Pancake Breakfast     8:00AM   Ada Fire Station
4th of July Parade     10:00 AM  Ada Village Green
Entertainment/Activities    1:00- 3:00    Ada Village Green
 

 
Cascade Township July 4th Celebration
Friday July 3rd:
Fireworks   Dusk    7590 East Fulton @ Ada Drive ( Downtown Ada across
from Amway)  ***Note new place this year!!***
Saturday July 4th:
Friends of the Library Book Sale   8:30 AM - 3:30PM   Cascade Public Library
Bicycle Parade  10 AM   Cascade Fellowship … (0 comments)

East Grand Rapids Michigan ~ July 4th 2009 Celebration - 06/25/09 01:19 PM
East Grand Rapids July 4th Celebration
Saturday  July 4th:
Parade  11:30 am - 12: 30 pm  Starts at Woodcliff Bldg, travels along Lake Dr, Lakeside  and Wealthy to Gaslight Village
Concessions open  -  Noon to Late Evening
Activities open at John Collins Park, Inflatables, live music, ++  Noon - 5 pm
Water Ski Show    1:00-2:00 pm  by Grand City Show Skiers
Grand Rapids Federation of Musicians Band  8:00 - Dusk
Fireworks  - Dusk   over Reeds Lake ( approx 10:15 pm)
 

 
East Grand Rapids 4th of July Information
 
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids Real Estate 
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Forest Hills Michigan ~ East-West Village Real Estate Market Report ~ June 2009 - 06/23/09 08:18 PM
The East/West  Village subdivision off  Ada Drive in Ada Township is
a fairly new development. The new housing construction started in 2005
and is still continuing to date. You can buy a resale home or a new home
in this centrally located housing development.  Near both public and
private schools, East Village is also close to  Forest Hills and 28th
Street shopping areas. The Ada Bike or Walking Trail also connects
this area on Ada Drive with the village of Ada, Grand Rapids, and the
village of Cascade.
East Village is also close to the I96 expressway for easy access to many
… (0 comments)

Grand Rapids Michigan ~ June 2009 Top Best Buy Homes - 06/22/09 10:28 AM
The Top Best Buy Blogs that we publish are based on price per square foot,
which is one of the best ways to analyze a home for pricing.  For example,
if a subdivision has 14 homes for sale, and they are all relatively similar,
the price per square foot should be close together.  This doesn't always hold
true but it is a great leveler in the home resale industry. 
 Buyers should find out why they are being asked to pay $ 20-30-40 per square
 foot more for the home they are considering than neighboring homes. Does it
have extensive remodeling, a … (2 comments)

Free Summer 2009 Concerts ~ Grand Rapids Michigan Area - 06/22/09 10:03 AM
Pick a weeknight - get your lawn chair, and enjoy the music.  You might have
to travel a few miles, but the trip will be worth it.  We have gathered together
all the free concerts in our area that we know about.  I am sure there are more,
everyone enjoys summer in Michigan and getting outside to listen to music in
the great outdoors is truly a summer treat.
Here is the line up for the Grand Rapids Area:
 
Mondays:      Jazz at the Zoo
Tuesdays:      Rockford Rogue River Concerts  
                     EGR Reeds Lake Concerts
Wednesdays:  Blues on the Mall … (2 comments)

Top Best Buy Homes Kentwood Michigan June 2009 - 06/22/09 09:06 AM
We have gathered a list of the Top Kentwood Home
Buys.  Please note: This list can change daily as some
homes sell, prices are  adjusted and other  homes come
on the market. The homes listed below are probably
dated and would need updating with new carpeting,
paint, and kitchen-bath redos at a minimum to bring
them to current market standards. They might need major
repair work done, such as new roofs & mechanicals.
*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and
not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.*

Check back often or just … (4 comments)

Happy Fathers Day from the Sunrise side of Lake Michigan. - 06/21/09 06:45 AM
Click on the photo for a quick view of the sunrise.
I got up this morning with the idea I would make my comments before the
the Family got up. Living in Michigan on the East side we don't see usually see
the sunrise over Lake Michigan.
We are in the Chicago area today visiting family.  When I saw the sun starting
rise I grabbed my Flip and just had to share the image of the sunrise.
 
                    Happy Father's Day!

Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Real Estate
Copyright 2009 All rights reserved

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Grand Rapids Township Michigan Best Buy Homes June 2009 - 06/20/09 10:02 PM
We have gathered a list of the top Grand Rapids Township Houses
to buy based on price per square foot.  An added bonus, these
Grand Rapids Township  Homes are in East Grand Rapids or
Forest Hills Public School system.  If you are new to the Grand Rapids
area, Grand Rapids Township taxes are lower than East Grand Rapids,
Grand Rapids, or Ada Township.
**Please note that this list can change daily as some homes sell,
prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.  Check
back often or just subscribe to our blog to get up-to-date local
real  estate information that you want … (1 comments)

Rockford Michigan Best Buy Homes June 2009 - 06/20/09 10:00 PM
We have gathered a list of the top Rockford Houses to buy
 based on price per square foot.
Please note: This list can change daily as some
homes sell, prices are  adjusted and other  homes come
on the market. The homes listed below are probably
dated and would need updating with new carpeting,
paint, and kitchen-bath redos at a minimum to bring
them to current market standards. They might need major
repair work done, such as new roofs & mechanicals.
*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and
not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present … (0 comments)

East Grand Rapids Michigan Best Buy Homes ~ June 2009 - 06/20/09 09:57 PM
We have gathered a list of the top East Grand Rapids Houses to buy
based on price per square foot. Please note that this list can change daily
as some homes sell, prices are adjusted and other homes come on the
market. Check back often or just subscribe to our blog to get up-to-date
local real estate information that you want to know.


The total square footage is noted here, although only the main floors
are used to figure price per square foot.
June 2009 BEST BUY East Grand Rapids Homes
Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $73.63 to $99.32
… (0 comments)

Caledonia Michigan ~ Top Best Buy Homes ~ June 2009 - 06/20/09 09:54 PM
We have gathered a list of the top Caledonia Michigan Houses to buy.
Please note that this list can change daily as some homes
sell, prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.
Check back often or just subscribe to our blog to get
up-to-date local real estate information that you want to know.


The total square footage is noted here, although only the
main floors are used to figure price per square foot. 
Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $43.05 to $79.11 in Caledonia.
We are starting to see prices creep up and inventory go
down, so … (0 comments)

Forest Hills Michigan ~ Watermark Golf Course Condo -Expired Listing - 06/17/09 01:21 PM
A gorgeous  condominium on prestigious Watermark Golf Course is
                                 Just Listed!
Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3090 finished square feet of elegant
living, including an enclosed porch with golf course view, and many
upgrades make this a fantastic buy and a great home in Forest Hills
School District.
If you have been thinking about retiring and living the good life on
one of West Michigan's premier golf links, you should take a look
at this quality built home.
 

 

 Offered at $---------   Too new for photos!
 
Forest Hills Schools 2009 News
FHCHS Makes Top 1500 US … (8 comments)

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes ~ June 2009 - 06/17/09 01:20 PM
We have gathered a list of the Top Best Forest Hills Houses
( Ada-Cascade) to buy, based on price per square foot. 
Please note: This list can change daily as some homes sell,
prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market. 
The homes listed below are probably dated and would need
updating with new carpeting, paint, and kitchen- bath redos
at a minimum to bring them to current market standards. 
They might need major repair work done, such as new roofs
& mechanicals.
Check back often or just subscribe to our blog to get
up-to-date local real estate information … (0 comments)

East Grand Rapids Michigan Holds Annual Clothesline Art Fair ~ June 20th 2009 - 06/16/09 09:09 PM
 From 9 AM to 5 PM, East Grand Rapids Michigan will transform its
Lakeside Park into a feast for the art lover.  The annual Reeds Lake
Clothesline Art Festival will be held at John Collins Park and on
Wealthy Street, Saturday, June 20th, 2009. 
 
This juried art fair, run by Grand Valley Artists is a local favorite for
the lakeside venue and the wonderful selection of jewelry, photography,
glass, pottery, painting, watercolors and more.  This year the festival
is celebrating their 44th anniversary. 
 

 

 
 There is public parking in the ramp near the Regatta Plaza, which
 is a … (0 comments)

Lowell Michigan Top Best Buy Homes ~ June 2009 - 06/16/09 09:07 PM
We have gathered a list of the Top Best Buys in Lowell Homes.
Please note that this list can change daily as some homes
sell, prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.
Check back often or just subscribe to our blog to get
up-to-date local real estate information that you want to know.


The total square footage is noted here, although only the
main floors are used to figure price per square foot. 
Great opportunities to buy a Lowell Home at bargain prices.
The lowest price/Sq Ft range from $34.31 to $73.48
in Lowell Top Best … (2 comments)

Four Kent County Michigan Schools on 2009 Top 1500 U.S. List - 06/15/09 09:58 PM
We all want our children to go to award-winning schools. These are the top
high schools in the Grand Rapids area, by Newsweek ranking standards. 
Where you have top high schools, you have an educated workforce, and 
and typically higher real estate prices because people want to live where their
children will get a great education.
I was reading Bill Gassetts blog  and thought I should also report on the
top ranked schools in our area, especially since one of them is our children's
alma mater, Forest Hills Central High School. 
 

 
 

Kent County Michigan schools that ranked in TOP … (8 comments)

Happy Endings Can Happen to You, Too!~Active Rain Directly Responsible for Latest Sale - 06/15/09 02:42 PM
We recently received an email to show a home directly from Active Rain.  This isn't so
 unusual but it was unusual that it was a listing we lost to another agent 6 months ago.
It was a long story, we had it sold once but the buyer lost his job 3 days before closing. 
 Anyway, the seller decided to try someone else, it is common in our industry and sometimes
does the trick, especially if you lower the price!!!
 

 
The potential buyer told us she googled the listing address to see if she could find
out more information. … (8 comments)

Grand Rapids Michigan ~ 2009 Summer Time Jazz at the Zoo - 06/09/09 02:41 PM
Begins Monday June 15, 2009 - John Ball Park Band Shell
From 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the The John Ball Park Band Shell,
The West Michigan Jazz Society will be featuring local bands
 and talent Monday nights.  Free admission, although the hat
is passed for donations. This year, the park is requiring liability
insurance for the group to perform.  So, grab a blanket, food,
or purchase food at the event, and enjoy local jazz at its best.
You can even take a ride in a swan boat and listen on the lake.
 
 
The Jazz Entertainment Line-up for Summer 2009: 
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Grand Rapids Michigan ~ Sunday June 14, 2009 ~ Two Great Open Houses - 06/09/09 08:43 AM
Sunday June 14th 2009
These two homes are open this coming Sunday June 14, 2009
 
This NE Grand Rapids Condo is new to the market and is worth a
visit.  It has about 1700 square feet of living space, lots of light,
and many extras.  If you would like to say good bye to home
maintenance, this could be the spot for you.
Open Sunday 12-2 pm  2103 Shetland Dr NE  $179,900
 

 
Open Sunday 3-5pm  3000 Lake Dr SE $265,000
This East Grand Rapids home is in tip top condition,
has had extensive decks added … (2 comments)

Summer 2009 Kid's Activities ~ East Grand Rapids Michigan - 06/09/09 08:41 AM
If you are wishing for a few hours to read a book, contemplate
your thoughts, or just daydream this summer, but not sure
how you will entertain your children?  If you live in East Grand
Rapids, the Friends of the East Grand Rapids Public Library
 will give you a few afternoons off. Or better yet, come with
 your children and have some fun yourself.
 Part of the Summer Reading Club, but not a prerequisite,
these events will be held at the EGR library or in John Collins
 Park on Thursday afternoons from 2-4 pm. Everyone is
You don't have to be signed up … (0 comments)

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report ~ Tamarron Estates ~ May 2009 - 06/09/09 08:40 AM
Cascade Neighborhood Absorption Report
Tamarron Estates is an upscale suburban development with large
wooded lots, walking access to Thornapple Elementary School and
 the Thornapple River Backwaters.  It is located just off of
Thornapple River Drive and Cascade Road in Cascade Township.
 The house styles vary from large, comfortable ranches, traditional
 two stories, to contemporary homes.  Many of the homes were built
 in the late 1970's to the mid 1980's, though there is a new street
that has much newer homes on acreage settings.  Some houses close
to and surrounding this development are in the upper price brackets
 in the Grand Rapids real estate … (0 comments)

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Reports ~ May 2009 ~ Adacroft Commons - 06/08/09 05:01 PM
The Ada area growth trends remain strong. Ada Township planner,
Jim Ferro states that the Ada population has grown by 20% since
2000. There is a new proposed 80 unit condo site - Villas of Ada
and Stone Falls of Ada - a 210 unit apartment complex, currently
 under construction here. Both of these new developments are quite
 close to Adacroft Commons.




                   Adacroft Commons Real Estate
                   May  2009 Market Report
                  2 Sold, 1 For Sale, 0 Expired





Adacroft Commons Active Listings: 1
Adacroft Commons Active Price - $189,900
Adacroft Commons Active … (0 comments)

Ada Park Hosts Kent County Kid's Bike & Safety Rodeo ~ June 13, 2009 - 06/08/09 04:25 PM
June 13th 2009 ~ Kid's Bike & Safety Rodeo 
Located at Ada Park 1180 Buttrick Avenue in Ada Township,
Michigan, the Kent County Sheriff's Department is hosting
a Bike & Safety Rodeo from 10 am to 1:30 pm Saturday,
 6-13-2009.
The event is open to children 12 and under, able to ride a
2 wheeled bicycle.  Bring your own bike and helmet.
10 am to noon - Bike inspections, an obstacle course, helmet
checks, and  bus and fire safety will be covered.
 

 
 
Awards, raffles, and a free cookout lunch will begin at noon.
 Bike parade will be at … (0 comments)

Grand Rapids Michigan ~ Wednesdays Blues on the Mall ~ Free Outdoor Concerts - 06/08/09 04:23 PM
Grand Rapids Michigan Blues Wednesday - Rosa Parks Circle
Presented by WLAV  FREE Summer Outdoor Blues Concerts on the Mall
 in downtown Grand Rapids at Rosa Parks Circle.  Some of the best
blues bands performing today will be getting on the stage here
 in Grand Rapids.
Get yourself over hump day by listening to the Blues on Wednesdays
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm  Food & Merchandise Available
 
June 10, 2009 - Mike Zito
 
June 17, 2009 - Big James & The Chicago Playboys
 
June 24, 2009 - Sugar Blue
 
July 1, 2009 - Harper
 
July 8, 2009 - Lil' Ed & The … (0 comments)

East Grand Rapids Michigan ~ Free Movies in the Park 2009 - 06/08/09 12:32 PM
Movies in the Park are back this summer!  East Grand Rapids Parks
and Recreation Dept in cooperation with the Kent District Library
 are showing 4 different FREE movies this summer at John Collins Park
 on the shores of Reeds Lake. (weather permitting)
 

 
A large 30 foot inflatable screen will come to life at dusk on Friday
evenings.  A hotdog dinner with chips and ice cream is available
through Macatawa Bank, who are donating the proceeds to the
Reed Lake Trail Project.  The KDL Teen Group will be selling
popcorn and candy to benefit teen library programs.
 
The 2009 … (1 comments)

Rockford Michigan ~ 2009 Summer Rogue River Blues Concerts - 06/08/09 12:00 PM
Starting June 9th, you can relax by the river with various Blues Bands in
Rockford, Michigan this summer.  Bring a blanket and enjoy!
The Rockford Area Arts Commission and the City of Rockford are presenting
 the Huntington Rogue River Blues Series for 2009, sponsored by Huntington
Bank. This popular series brings gret local live music to Garden Club Park
downtown Rockford by the river most Tuesday evenings this summer. 
 

The Place: Garden Club Park Stage located along the White Pine Trail near the Dam.
The Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
The 2009 Summer Concert Schedule: Tuesday June 9, 2009 - Weezil Malone … (0 comments)

Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Reports ~ Clements Mill ~ May 2009 - 06/04/09 03:52 PM
Clements Mill is  a newer home development built by Eastbrook
Construction in the Ada MI area, started in 1999 and completed in
2003. Apart from newer homes, part of the appeal is the proximity
of  Forest Hills Central Middle and High Schools, Forest Hills
Woodlands 5/6 School, St Roberts & Ada Christian Schools, which
are within walking distance.
Clements Mill is midway between the Village of Ada and Forest Hills
shopping area at Cascade Road and Forest Hills.
Ada's Clements Mill has seen steady to declining values in the short
time it has been built out.  This is largely due to the current over
… (6 comments)

Cascade Township Michigan Real Estate Market Report ~ Hidden Hills ~ May 2009 - 06/04/09 03:41 PM
Hidden Hills is an established neighborhood of homes off Cascade Road
and 30th Street in Cascade Township, Michigan, a suburb of Grand Rapids. 
Home construction started here in the 1960's housing boom in the Forest
Hills School District and has continued through to today. There are new
homes still being built in this neighborhood.
Mid-size homes with quality construction are the rule, this suburban sub-
division area has been a desirable  place to live in the Grand Rapids home
market for many years. 

                          Hidden Hills, Cascade Township
                     Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report
                                          May 2009
                      … (2 comments)

Cascade Township Michigan Real Estate Market Reports ~ Caravelle Village ~ May 2009 - 06/04/09 02:20 PM
Cascade Neighborhood Absorption Report
Caravelle Village is an established subdivision built in the late 1960's
 and 1970's just south of Burton Street, east of Kraft Avenue and west
of Cascade Road in Cascade Township.  These Grand Rapids Homes
have the traditional mix of two stories, tri-levels and ranches.  A desirable
place to live with median priced homes, Forest Hills Schools, and close to
28th shopping and restaurants. Originally built by a variety of builders, the
 homes here are quality construction in a safe neighborhood and close to
the historic village of Cascade and 28th Street shopping.

           Caravelle Village Residential Real Estate
                       … (0 comments)

Ada Michigan Neighborhood Absorption Reports ~ Adatowne ~ May 2009 - 06/03/09 07:45 PM
Adatowne is a popular entry level home market in the Ada area of
the Greater Grand Rapids metropolitan area.
Part of the appeal is the proximity of Ada Elementary, Forest Hills
Central Middle and High Schools, Ada Christian Schools, St Roberts
School and being close to the village of Ada. Adatowne is an
established subdivision, started in the early 1970's by E.L. Ladd
Builders of Ada.
 I have held many open houses in these new plats
 and sold many of the homes as new construction - to be built.
If you doubt the power of your home as an investment, a basic
ranch (about … (0 comments)

Cascade Township Michigan Real Estate Market Reports ~ Cascade Woods ~ May 2009 - 06/02/09 08:28 PM
Cascade Woods is an established neighborhood of large, executive
style homes in Cascade Township, MI. Most of these homes were
built in the 1960's and 1970's, although there are a few newer
homes that were built recently in the area. Close to the village of
Cascade and the Thornapple  River, this heavily wooded area has
 been a Grand Rapids desired suburban place to live for  decades. 
 Part of the Forest Hills School District, which draws many families,
there is also the river and it's picturesque appeal.  The drive down
Thornapple River Drive between Ada and Cascade in the fall is one
of the prettiest drives in the greater … (2 comments)

Diary of a HUD-Owned Home Sale or How we spent 3 months on a Home Sale - 06/02/09 05:33 PM
Last February we received a call on a property that had been foreclosed on
 by HUD (Housing & Urban Development).  The buyer was looking to
purchase the house and rehab the property.
When we met the buyer, his thoughts were to purchase it and put
 his daughter in as a tenant. This sounded like a great idea and after
looking as his 401k, a smart use of what money he still had in his account.
In Michigan the process to buy a HUD-owned home is similar to a number of states.
The offer is presented on line -  if you are … (4 comments)

NE Grand Rapids Michigan Home Available Soon - 06/02/09 11:12 AM
Looking for a great home in Forest Hills School District? 
 This 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch with finished basement and large
 fenced back yard is being painted and re-carpeted top to bottom. 
 If you would like to choose your colors and  floor covering,
give us a call.
 

 

Sneak preview, this home in a nice NE Grand Rapids neighborhood will
 be listed and available for viewing soon.  Many updates, good condition.
 

Private Backyard, fully fenced.

 To be priced under $150,000.

If you would like further information about this home,
 please contact me directly at:
… (4 comments)

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Reports ~ Forest Hills Gardens ~ May 2009 - 06/01/09 10:03 AM
The Ada area growth trends remain strong. Ada Township planner,
Jim Ferro states that the Ada population has grown by 20% since 2000.
There is a new proposed 80 condo units - Villas of Ada going in next
door and Stone Falls of Ada - a 210 unit apartment complex, currently
under  construction a short distance away on Spaulding Ave.
Both of these new developments are quite close to Adacroft Commons
and Forest Hills Gardens.  Forest Hills Gardens subdivision is between
Hall Street and Ada Drive just west of the Forest Hills Central High
School complex. 





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Ada Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Reports ~ Catamount ~ May 2009 - 06/01/09 09:07 AM
Catamount properties are in the rolling hills adjacent to the
Grand River in the northern section of Ada Township in a gated
community with privacy and wooded acreage.  Executive style
homes with lots of room for entertaining and all the custom extras
 that make a home luxurious are the norm here.  If you  are
searching for a prestigious address, this could be what you are
looking for, as it is one of the most affluent neighborhoods in the 
Grand Rapids area.  


                      Catamount Market Report May 2009
                   4 For Sale,  2 Sold, 4 Expired, 2 Pending


Catamount Active … (0 comments)

NE Grand Rapids Michigan Condo - Updated - Now at $174,900 - 06/01/09 08:55 AM
… (2 comments)

 
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