Spring is when the earth is waking up. Spring is the perfect time to start new ventures and businesses. So, officially, April 22, 2009, Westbrook Realty is a reality. We have been working feverishly behind the scenes to get things ready for the official opening ceremony. We are inviting you all to our virtual opening here on Active Rain.
Without Active Rain and the internet presence we now have (because we have been blogging … (3 comments)
grand rapids mi real estate: Cascade Michigan Walkout Ranch ~ Too Late - SOLD!!
- 03/12/09 12:08 PM
This home is such a wonderful buy. A little redecorating and you would have a fabulous home in a very exclusive neighborhood...... All for about $60 a sq ft. If this isn't a value for Forest Hills area, I don't know what is.
This custom built home near the Thornapple River has privacy, great views and quality construction. If you are looking for a Forest Hills home with lots of extras, set in an exclusive neighborhood, we would encourage you to take a look.
About 3700 square feet of finished living space, this is priced … (0 comments)
grand rapids mi real estate: Weird or What?? Edible Landscaping is Smart!!
- 04/15/08 02:52 AM
No, these are not aliens from another world or a close up of some weird plant life - if any of you are gardeners or farmers you will probably recognize that the shoots coming out of the ground with this fantastic red color are rhubarb. Michigan is one of the largest producers of rhubarb and it is even forced in greenhouses here for winter harvesting. Some say that Michigan and Canadian rhubarb tastes the best.
The rhubarb plant or "pie plant" as it is also known, can be harvested all summer lightly or take a heavy early summer and late summer harvest. The plant is originally from Asia, a relative … (35 comments)
grand rapids mi real estate: Is my LONG TAIL too Loooooong ??
- 03/26/08 12:59 PM
I recently received a mystery email - from a food delivery service in Greece - delivered in Greek. Even though I don't read Greek, there was enough English to be able to figure out that they would deliver sandwiches and food items to my villa or my yacht - with just a phone call. Wonderful! Sitting here in Michigan with the temperature still in the 30's, I was really wondering how I would get those menus taken care of for the bash on the yacht this weekend.
Here is the email:
Why would a Greek Deli Delivery Service be emailing me a menu in … (29 comments)
International Goof Off Day is an appropriately goofy holiday on which observers are reminded to sit back, relax, and spend time goofing off. So go ahead, spend the day doing whatever it is you feel like doing, no matter how goofy! However, we advise that you take some precautions, and don't end up in jail!!
I'm spending my time making goofy posts like this!!
grand rapids mi real estate: Ada MI A Four Bedroom Home ~ Too Late ~ SOLD
- 03/18/08 01:17 PM
This 4 Bedroom home in Ada Michigan is located at 6705 Adaridge Drive SE in the Adatowne Plat. It has a large backyard which is fenced for safe playing of children and/or animals. The lower level is finished for lots of extra room. The large deck off the dining area is a great place for barbecues and outdoor entertaining. Prestigious Forest Hills Schools and Ada Christian Schools are close by. Within walking distance of downtown Ada and near the miles of bike paths winding through the township.
Offered at $143,900
Visual Tour of the … (8 comments)
grand rapids mi real estate: Mexico Vacation ~ Lovely Little Busceria
- 03/18/08 12:45 PM
We recently went on vacation in Mexico. Gorgeous 80 degree days, lovely soft ocean breezes, ahhh, it was paradise. Oh, also no phones ringing and no demands on our time made it seem leisurely and serene. We have vacationed in Puerta Vallarta before, but a chance aquaintance at an restaurant with a young couple from Vancouver led us to a small village north of Puerta Vallarta named Busceria. This sleepy little village is just starting to be discovered by the touristas, so it still has a wonderful local feeling about it. It hasn't been turned into USA south - YET. This will be … (27 comments)
grand rapids mi real estate: First Robin Sighting in Grand Rapids Michigan!!
- 03/17/08 02:24 AM
We saw our first robin yesterday - sure sign spring is here!! If you live in Grand Rapids MI, you know that the robins return signals spring. We have had a cold and snowy winter this year and are especially glad to see our first one this year.
Robins bring the message of spring in person every year!
I always marvel at their early arrival ~ They are the first birds to nest in the spring and hatch their first babies in April. A pair of robins … (6 comments)
grand rapids mi real estate: A Spa Day for Free - Douglas J Institute in Grand Rapids Michigan
- 03/15/08 12:34 PM
A friend gave me two free coupons for a local spa treatment. I hadn't heard of the salon, the Douglas J Institute, located in downtown Grand Rapids at 138 Commerce St SW. She said it was wonderful and I should enjoy it. I admit I am a grown up Tomboy and don't really like salons and all the paraphernalia that goes with it. I tolerate my semi-yearly haircuts and that is about the extent of my foray into the world of beauty. My friend, Karen Webster, (you can read about Karen's blog reaction here) and I decide to do lunch and then get the Self-Renewal Facial … (7 comments)
grand rapids mi real estate: Confessions of an Economic Hit Man ~ Background for our present global standing
- 03/15/08 02:17 AM
Confessions of an Economic Hitman by John Perkins has created a lot of controversy. Some say it is not true and a fantasy creation(US State Dept). I'm not sure this book tells all the facts but it is alarmingly clear that some of it is TRUE. That alone is a sobering thought. A New York Times Bestseller, it is a must read if you want to understand the globalpolitical standing of the United States in today's world.
John tells us his history of working for an international consulting company in the late twentieth century. In his words, an "economic hitman": Economic … (4 comments)
grand rapids mi real estate: Blanford Nature Center ~ Sugar Bush in Grand Rapids Michigan
- 03/12/08 04:16 AM
It is SugarBush Time in Grand Rapids Michigan. We are fortunate to have Blandford Nature Center, a 143 acre natural site in the second largest city in the state. And all this month on Saturday and Sunday (*except Easter weekend) there will be a SugarBush Festival with the smell of maple syrup cooking in the air. This fresh maple syrup is available to eat at the annual pancake breakfast. So, you can have some real maple syrup on those pancakes! If you have never had one of nature's sweetest treats - make it a point to sample: The Annual Pancake Breakfast is March 15th from … (4 comments)
grand rapids mi real estate: A Green Music Festival ~ Are you booked for July 4th???
- 02/27/08 12:40 PM
If you are interested in doing something different for this coming 4th of July celebration, we have an New Approach to a musical festival for you her in West Michigan. In tiny Rothbury, Michigan, they are making music history and tying it in a big green ribbon. Do you remember Woodstock? It will have similar music offerings, over 100 bands, artists, and acts, featuring The Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer, 311, Modest Mouse, Snoop Dogg, and Widespread Panic to name a few, but will have a green sustainable focus.
The promoters are centering the Festival at the Double JJ Ranch & Golf … (13 comments)
grand rapids mi real estate: Grand Rapids Michigan Literacy Center to be featured on ABC World News
- 02/25/08 11:02 AM
How exciting! I received word today from one of the directors at the Literacy Center of West Michigan that they will be featured on ABC World News with Charles Gibson. The segment is slated to air on Tuesday February 26th during its 6:30 PM newscast. In our area, ABC World News with Charles Gibson airs on WZZM TV Channel 13 and WOTV Channel 4. The Literacy Center's segment wraps up the network's two-part series: Living in the Shadows: Illiteracy in America, on the plight of illiterate adults. The series begins tonight with a look at some of the causes of … (8 comments)
grand rapids mi real estate: Merle's Door ~ Lessons From A Free Thinking Dog
- 02/23/08 07:19 AM
Merle's Door by by Ted Kerasote is one of the best dog memoir books I have ever read. If you have a dog, are thinking about getting a dog, or just like reading about dogs, don't miss this great book! It is truly a loving tribute to a big-hearted canine from his beloved best friend.
Ted Kerasote, winner of the National Outdoor Book Award, writes for many periodicals including Outdoor Magazine & Audubon, among others. He is an outdoor enthusiast and lives in Wyoming. He has written this warm, character driven memoir of his dog, Merle. You will get to … (12 comments)
grand rapids mi real estate: Its a Jungle Up There.........
- 02/22/08 12:13 AM
I recently posted about The January Series at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI. This is the only lecture we were able to attend and what a great lecture and topic. Imagine yourself floating 100 feet above the Amazon rainforest floor, plucking leaves & flowers, photographing bugs, seeing tropical birds literally where they live. All in a day's work for Canopy Meg....... As with most researchers, Margaret D. Lowman is not well known publicly. Her nickname is Canopy Meg. She is a biological researcher in the forests' canopy- or in simple terms - her work is done at the very … (12 comments)
Real Estate, Home Staging Tips & Local Community Information in the Grand Rapids Area, including Ada, Cascade, Caledonia, East Grand Rapids, Rockford, Lowell,and Kentwood.
Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Report – Centennial Park Condos Jan – June 2011
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