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Our Just in Time Listing...6471 Avalon Dr. SE, Caledonia MI 49316

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate

July 27, 2009 11:26 AM

Just in time... Several months ago, I was sitting in a real estate class when the instructor asked a question:

What's going to happen on June 30,2009?

The crowd of real estate brokers looked around at each other perplexed. You could see folks turning over their mental inventory trying to figure out what we had all missed.

Finally he broke the suspense and told us...'There will be the most lucrative turnover of real estate inventory in history. The number of real estate listings which will expire coupled with the impetuous for using the $8,000 tax credit will place those who take listings on July 1st in a very strong position for the remainder of the year!'

Well, in June, we witnessed a significant reduction in housing inventory in the West Michigan area as homes which had been on the market for what seemed like forever began to move off the shelf in a rapid fashion. Yeah! And as we've been getting the word out that it's time to list your home...the tide seems to be stabilizing and may be shifting as home prices begin to inch up and inventory levels are shrinking for the first time in a couple of years.

So, hence we present to you our latest "Just In Time Listing" 6471 Avalon Dr. SE, Caledonia MI 49316. It's on the market "Just In Time" to take full advantage of this evolving series of events and "Just In Time" for new home buyers to get in before school starts and/or the Tax Credit incentive ends.

This better than new home, built in 2007 features all the things that we love about new homes without the hassle of getting the new home kinks out. There are 4 bedrooms, including a surprisingly large master bedroom suite, a living room with a fireplace and a dining area large enough to have Thanksgiving for 16! All this for $170,000! What's not to love. If you're a first time home buyer, you can check out the $8,000 Tax Credit. Plus, because of the area, this home qualifies for the Rural Home Development Program which can get you in for under $1,000 if your income qualifies. Give us a call at 616-791-0511 to find out more. info@auduhomes.com

Correction: This home does NOT qualify for the Rural Home Development Program area boundares. 7/30/2009

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Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

I love the way you tied everything in with the credit deadline. This house looks like a great place to call home.

Jul 27, 2009 11:31 AM

Lola Audu

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Joan, it's a lovely home! Many home buyers think that the New Home Tax Credit is a year end deadline...it's not. When you think about it, with the increased time to process many mortgages, there is between 60-90 days to take advantage of this FREE money. Time is running...out. Thanks for stopping by to read and comment.

Jul 27, 2009 11:33 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Lola just in time is a great to put it. Buyers can't wait much longer to be able to close before the kids go to school, or to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit.

Jul 27, 2009 12:53 PM

Lola Audu

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George, thanks for stopping by. There seems to be a false lull with people thinking they have about half a year. In reality, it breaks down to about 3 months.

Jul 27, 2009 01:05 PM

Barb Szabo, CRS

RE/MAX Above & Beyond - Cleveland, OH

E-pro Realtor, Cleveland Ohio Homes

Lola, Very nice presentation on this new listing..a refreshing twist. I thin we are experiencing the same thing here. I have never been busier! Good luck with this lovely listing.

Jul 27, 2009 01:31 PM

Terry & Bonnie Westbrook

Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI

Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

We have a few buyers that are looking around for the perfect home that they can move into and get the tax credit. I hope they don't look too long. and miss an opportunity that may not be renewed.

Jul 27, 2009 04:10 PM

Kris Wales

Keller Williams Realty - Lakeside Market Center - Macomb, MI

Real Estate Blog & Homes for Sale search site, Macomb County MI

Your "Just in Time" listing is a real sweetheart! Gorgeous home, priced well, in an area where the USDA loan is available and "just in time" for the $8000 first time home buyers tax credit.

I have a feeling it won't be on the market 2 weeks Lola.

Lola, thank you for pointing out to consumers that time is running out if they want to make a purchase and receive the tax credit. The word on this needs to spread far and often so there aren't any disappointed home buyers in November and December.

Jul 27, 2009 08:54 PM

Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty

Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL

Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

That home is really well maintained. Nice presentation and I love that "Just in Time" phrase...catchy!

Jul 28, 2009 03:05 AM

Tim White

Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt - Hart, MI - Hart, MI

Lola, unless the boundary lines for RD changed recently, this home does NOT qualify for RD. I sold most of these homes for Allen Edwin three years ago, and Avalon Pointe was north of the qualifying line for RD. If the line has changed, I'd love to know about it.

Love the "Just in Time" message. I just ran some ads with hourglasses last week to say the same thing.

Jul 28, 2009 09:19 AM

Lola Audu

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Hi Barb, Thanks for stopping by to read and comment. Things seem to be picking up across the nation. Glad to hear what's happening in your area.

Jul 28, 2009 03:59 PM

Lola Audu

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Terry, Good to hear that your buyers are making decisions to move forward. The tax credit would be a sorry thing to miss because you acted too late.

Jul 28, 2009 04:00 PM

Lola Audu

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Kris, I appreciated the post that you did on this too. I think a lot of folks are not factoring in how long it takes to put a mortgage in place and to look for a home.

Jul 28, 2009 04:02 PM

Lola Audu

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Thanks for pre-viewing the real estate show Gary.

Tim, thanks for the heads up. I'll double check with another lender on the RD boundaries. They do change the boundaries from time to time, so if the information I have is incorrect, I'll do a correction. This is a nice neighborhood which has been impacted by the downward draft in sale prices throughout West Michigan. You're probably seeing more of this too....

Jul 28, 2009 04:05 PM

Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Great post. Those who want to use the credit may not have much time if they do not make up their minds soon.

Jul 29, 2009 10:57 PM

Robert L. Brown

www.mrbrownsellsgr.com - Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids Real Estate Bellabay Realty, West Mic

Looks like a very nice listing. Hopefully it sells soon and omeone can take advantage of the tax credit.

Sep 24, 2009 10:44 AM