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According to NAR’s [National Association of Realtors] latest figures,
Did You Know: November 6, 2009, the increase in single
owner households in on the rise. They attribute it to baby-boomers that
are widowed but staying in their home. There has been an increase in
single women purchasing homes, per NAR’s stats, almost one-quarter of
first time home buyers were single females who purchased their first
home on a median income of $47,400.
The national average for single occupant households is 28%. This figure
is likely to rise after the results of the 2010 census is revealed in January.
This trend is good news for the small bungalows and ranch homes built
after World War II that are on the market today. We have found that
condos and townhouses have great appeal to the single buyer, too.
It used to be unusual for people to live alone but is much more
accepted as the norm today.
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If you are looking for a home in the Grand Rapids Area, we service the following areas: Metro Grand Rapids, Ada-Cascade, East Grand Rapids, Caledonia, Kentwood, Lowell, and Rockford. We have assisted Grand Rapids buy & sell homes for the last 35+ years. Call 1-616-292-7263 to talk with Terry or email him at: terry@terrywestbrook.com.
For MLS access to the homes for sale in the West Michigan Area,visit: Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate for a free search. Your search can be saved and modified as you view homes, with no obligation.
Thinking of selling your home? We offer one of the most extensive marketing campaigns in Grand Rapids with a major online presence for your home. With over 85% of buyers looking for homes online, this is where we concentrate our efforts. Click here to view Terry’s Realtor profile.
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An article in CNNMoney.com says home sale contracts have risen for the
8th consecutive month. Most of this activity is attributed to the first
time home buyer tax credit. NAR [National Assoc of Realtors] released
September figures that homes sales spiked 6.1% in August, the index’s
highest level since December 2006.
Just how is Grand Rapids doing? With one of the highest unemployment
figures in the country, and home foreclosures only second to Nevada,
let’s see how Grand Rapids is faring in home sales so far this year.
Greater Grand Rapids Area Home Sales 2009
- January 324
- February 401
- March 507
- April 606
- May 532
- June 707
- July 703
- August 635
- September 606
- October 612
Total 5633
Jan – Oct Homes Sales 2008 = 5205
Jan – Oct Homes Sales 2007 = 5159
Jan – Oct Homes Sales 2006 = 5436
Jan – Oct Homes Sales 2005 = 6305
Well, it looks like the best year for home sales in the Greater Grand
Rapids area since 2005, a record breaking year of home sales.
Signs are good that CNNMoney is right, home sales are doing well
nationally and in Grand Rapids.
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For MLS access to the homes for sale in the West Michigan Area,visit: Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate for a free search. Your search can be saved and modified as you view homes, with no obligation.
Thinking of selling your home? We offer one of the most extensive marketing campaigns in Grand Rapids with a major online presence for your home. With over 85% of buyers looking for homes online, this is where we concentrate our efforts. Click here to view Terry’s Realtor profile.
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We have gathered a list of the Top Best 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 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. The
lowest prices/Sq Ft range from $26.34 to $69.44 in
Kentwood this month.
Homes on the list this month are still at bargain prices, with
average price per square foot @ $58.50.
Kentwood & Wyoming have been hit hard by the automotive
shutdowns and subsequent job losses in these areas. Nearly half of
the homes we researched this month were short sale properties
that will be coming on the market in the next 6-9 months as
foreclosure sales.
Short Sales are extremely difficult for most home buyers to
consider as a purchase. Please keep in mind the time alone
[3-9 months] of negotiating with the banks makes it almost
impossible for some buyers to consider.
October 2009 39 TOP BEST BUYS in Kentwood Homes
The lowest list price is $29,900
the highest list price is $179,900
Top Kentwood Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:
7213 Regal Ave $29,900 750 Sq Ft $39.87/SqFt
136 Nancy St SE $47,900 1680 Sq Ft $28.51/SqFt
5545 Kalamazoo Ave $48,800 848 Sq Ft $57.55/SqFt
2102 68th St SE $57,400 2179 SqFt $26.34/SqFt
97 Roth St SE $59,900 1100 Sq Ft $54.45/SqFt
3685 Giddings Ave $59,900 1470 Sq Ft $40.75/SqFt
5443 Claudia Ave $59,900 975 Sq Ft $61.44/SqFt
150 58th St SE $59,900 1007 Sq Ft $59.48/SqFt
5444 Eastern Ave $59,900 976 SqFt $61.37/SqFt
315 60th St SE $60,000 864 Sq Ft $69.44/SqFt
4525 Grantwood Ave $62,900 960 Sq Ft $65.52/SqFt
5891 Pine Vista St $69,900 1269 Sq Ft $55.08/SqFt
426 Pine Vista St $70,000 1248 SqFt $56.09/SqFt
3750 Breton Rd SE $79,500 1651 Sq Ft $48.15/SqFt
293 68th St SE $79.900 1152 Sq Ft $69.36/SqFt
6817 Quincy Ave $79.900 1461 Sq Ft $68.64/SqFt
5916 Pine Vista St $79,900 1152 Sq Ft $69.36/SqFt
5689 Gentian Ct SE $79,900 2182 Sq Ft $54.91/SqFt
5818 Pinetree Ave $81,900 2200 Sq Ft $37.23/SqFt
1582 Marwood Dr $84,900 2047 SqFt $62.24/SqFt
3622 Senora Ave $89,900 1720 SqFt $67.59/SqFt
1620 Mapleview St $89,900 1900 Sq Ft $57.37/SqFt
1929 68th St SE $90,000 1476 Sq Ft $60.98/SqFt
5393 Newcastle Dr $90,000 2696 Sq Ft $50.53/SqFt
5518 Edgelawn Dr $99,900 2155 Sq Ft $68.71/SqFt
110 Lurie St SE $104,900 1627 Sq Ft $64.47/SqFt
1635 Pembroke St $109,900 1596 Sq Ft $68.86/SqFt
4957 Bringham Ln $115,000 2260 Sq Ft $66.86/SqFt
1024 52nd St SE $115,900 1932 Sq Ft $59.99/SqFt
2655 52nd St SE $116,900 1687 Sq Ft $69.29/SqFt
2528 Mapleview Ct $119,900 1992 Sq Ft $60.19/SqFt
4675 Brooklyn Ave $124,900 2817 Sq Ft $59.05/SqFt
5830 Buchanan Ave $124,940 1808 Sq Ft $69.10/SqFt
5848 Valley Lane Dr $129,900 2073 Sq Ft $63.49/SqFt
5800 Buchanan Ave $134,884 2073 Sq Ft $65.07/SqFt
6665 Crystal Downes $149,900 2586 Sq Ft $57.97/SqFt
1889 60th St SE $150,000 2436 Sq Ft $61.58/SqFt
4546 Torrington Dr $169,900 2736 Sq Ft $62.10/SqFt
116 Edsel St St $ 179,900 3128 Sq Ft $62.51/SqFt
If you would like to view a Kentwood Top Best Buys Home,
please call 1-888-240-1968 ext 0 or email us at:
All information is subject to verification & no liability for
omission or error is assumed.
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If you are looking for a home in the Grand Rapids Area, we service the following areas: Metro Grand Rapids, Ada-Cascade, East Grand Rapids, Caledonia, Kentwood, Lowell, and Rockford. We have assisted Grand Rapids buy & sell homes for the last 35+ years. Call 1-616-292-7263 to talk with Terry or email him at: terry@terrywestbrook.com.
For MLS access to the homes for sale in the West Michigan Area,visit: Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate for a free search. Your search can be saved and modified as you view homes, with no obligation.
Thinking of selling your home? We offer one of the most extensive marketing campaigns in Grand Rapids with a major online presence for your home. With over 85% of buyers looking for homes online, this is where we concentrate our efforts. Click here to view Terry’s Realtor profile.
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We have gathered a list of the top Rockford Houses to buy
based on price per square foot, one of the best ways to sort
through homes for values.
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 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, even if
the basement is finished.
October 2009 32 Top BEST BUY Homes Rockford, Michigan.
The lowest list price is $ 64,900
The highest list price is $369,900
Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $48.80 to $84.16
The Top Rockford Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:
6485 West River Dr $64,900 1330 Sq Ft $48.80/SqFt
159 Cahill Dr $79,900 1008 Sq Ft $79.27/SqFt
107 S Main St $80,000 1530 Sq Ft $59.22/SqFt
9272 10 Mile Rd $84,900 1621 Sq Ft $52.38/SqFt
7730 Belding Rd NE $87,900 1181 Sq Ft $74.43/SqFt
162 E Division St $90,000 1782 Sq Ft $50.51/SqFt
3955 Butternut Dr $93,600 1184 Sq Ft $79.05/SqFt
2153 Post Dr NE $94,900 1281 Sq Ft $74.08/SqFt
5035 Bear Ave $99,900 1629 Sq Ft $61.33/SqFt
125 S Main St $99,900 1688 Sq Ft $59.18/SqFt
7635 10 Mile Rd NE $109,900 1832 Sq Ft $59.99/SqFt
5017 10 Mile Rd NE $115,000 2016 SQ FT $57.04/SqFt
7991 Cannonsburg $130,000 1864 Sq Ft $69.74/SqFt
4351 Porter Hollow $134,900 2000 Sq Ft $67.45/SqFt
10636 Trailside Wds $138,688 1936 Sq Ft $71.64/SqFt
5302 10 Mile Dr $149,900 1843 Sq Ft $81.33/SqFt
8596 Sunny Hours $150,000 4454 Sq Ft $53.69/SqFt
6868 Peninsula Dr $154,900 2000 Sq Ft $77.45/SqFt
6874 Peninsula Dr $154,900 2000 Sq Ft $77.45/SqFt
2390 Rogue River $159,900 1992 Sq Ft $80.27/SqFt
1479 10 Mile Rd $169,900 2164 Sq Ft $78.51/SqFt
5645 Ramsdell Dr $169,900 2300 Sq Ft $73.87/SqFt
6156 Meadowlark $169,900 3364 Sq Ft $75.51/SqFt
6879 Blueridge Dr $176,900 2800 Sq Ft $63.18/SqFt
9204 N Division $179,900 2418 Sq Ft $74.40 /SqFt
5693 Tiffany Ave $184,900 3488 Sq Ft $53.01/SqFt
647 Highlander Dr $189,900 3050 Sq Ft $62.26/SqFt
7031 Bonaire Ct NE $199,900 3160 Sq Ft $73.55/SqFt
6754 Blythefield $200,000 3392 Sq Ft $82.30/SqFt
6160 Belding Rd $209,900 2524 Sq Ft $83.16/SqFt
7690 N ArroyoVista $369,900 4395 SqFt $84.16/SqFt
7758 Pine Island Ct $369,900 4395 Sq Ft $84.16/SqFt
There are still bargains to be had in the Rockford area, there
are 10 listings under $100K. If you are thinking of
buying in Rockford, now is the time to be looking. Prices are
climbing in other areas of the Grand Rapids market. Homes
that are in great condition and priced right are selling quickly.
"Below tax appraisal" priced homes are disappearing from the
market in some areas of Grand Rapids.
Don’t overlook the $8000 tax credit for first time home buyers
or buyers who haven’t owned a home for the last 3 years, it is
almost to the President’s desk for a signature to extend to
June 2010.
Rockford Michigan Real Estate Market Blogs
If you would like to view a Rockford Top Best Buys Home,
please contact us 1-888-240-1968 x 0
or email terry@terrywestbrook.com
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If you are looking for a home in the Grand Rapids Area, we service the following areas: Metro Grand Rapids, Ada-Cascade, East Grand Rapids, Caledonia, Kentwood, Lowell, and Rockford. We have assisted Grand Rapids buy & sell homes for the last 35+ years. Call 1-616-292-7263 to talk with Terry or email him at: terry@terrywestbrook.com.
For MLS access to the homes for sale in the West Michigan Area,visit: Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate for a free search. Your search can be saved and modified as you view homes, with no obligation.
Thinking of selling your home? We offer one of the most extensive marketing campaigns in Grand Rapids with a major online presence for your home. With over 85% of buyers looking for homes online, this is where we concentrate our efforts. Click here to view Terry’s Realtor profile.
Subscribe to our Grand Rapids Michigan Real Estate Blog
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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 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, not the
basement, even if finished.
The list for October 2009 is 19 properties, up from last month.
The lowest price/Sq Ft for homes range from $39.17 to $137.56
here in Forest Hills.
The lowest list price is $59,900 and the highest list price is
$288,900 for Oct 2009 homes in Forest Hills School District.
This list could include properties in Ada Township, Cascade
Township, Grand Rapids Township, Lowell Township, and the
city of Kentwood.
Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures, short sales
and not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition
The Top Forest Hills Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:
8245 Fulton St E $59,900 1124 Sq Ft $53.29/SqFt
383 Pettis Ave NE $79,900 2040 Sq Ft $39.17/SqFt
6225 Acropolis Dr $58,000 1114 /SqFt $52.06/SqFt
6342 Wainscot Dr SE $84,900 1224 Sq Ft $69.36/SqFt
5505 Whitneyville SE $84,900 1536 Sq Ft $55.27/SqFt
6600 Cascade Rd SE $89,900 1788 Sq Ft $50.28/SqFt
6250 Architrave St $ 90,000 1814 Sq Ft $66.37/SqFt
1890 Leffingwell Ave $105,400 2128 SqFt $49.53/SqFt
1791 Grand Ct NE $118,900 1600 Sq Ft $74.31/SqFt
1789 Grand Ct NE $119,900 1600 Sq Ft $74.94/SqFt
1787 Park Trail NE $119,900 1600 Sq Ft $74.94/SqFt
6461 Cascade Rd $139,900 2023 Sq Ft $69.15/SqFt
2847 Winesap Ave $139,900 1557 Sq Ft $137.56/SqFt
6931 Sandy Lane Dr $159,900 2600 Sq Ft $71.90/SqFt
3206 Oak Hollow Dr $169,900 2509 Sq Ft $67.72/Sq/Ft
2669 Cascade Springs $ 179,900 2590 SqFt $69.46/SqFt
4287 Woodside Oakes $189,741 2736 Sq Ft $69.35/SqFt
2328 Dean Lake Ave $199,900 2757 SqFt $72.51/SqFt
8801 Fulton St E $288,900 4132 Sq Ft $69.92/SqFt
Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Articles 2009
If you would like to see a particular Top Best Buys Forest Hills
Home, please contact us at 1-888-240-1968 ext 0 or email us at:
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If you are looking for a home in the Grand Rapids Area, we service the following areas: Metro Grand Rapids, Ada-Cascade, East Grand Rapids, Caledonia, Kentwood, Lowell, and Rockford. We have assisted Grand Rapids buy & sell homes for the last 35+ years. Call 1-616-292-7263 to talk with Terry or email him at: terry@terrywestbrook.com.
For MLS access to the homes for sale in the West Michigan Area,visit: Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate for a free search. Your search can be saved and modified as you view homes, with no obligation.
Thinking of selling your home? We offer one of the most extensive marketing campaigns in Grand Rapids with a major online presence for your home. With over 85% of buyers looking for homes online, this is where we concentrate our efforts. Click here to view Terry’s Realtor profile.
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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. We
are NOT Listing Short Sales, if stated.
Great opportunities to buy a Lowell Home at bargain prices.
The lowest price/Sq Ft range from $36.36 to $83.44
in Lowell Top Best Buy Homes this month.
Oct 2009 24 TOP BEST BUY Lowell Homes
Lowest list price is $29,900
Highest list price is $278,500
The Top Lowell Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:
14129 Fulton St E $ 29,900 660 Sq Ft $45.30/SqFt
1012 E Main St $54,900 1510 Sq Ft $36.36/SqFt
319 N Monroe St $ 59,900 1645 Sq Ft $36.41/SqFt
803 Avery St $64,900 1731 Sq Ft $59.00/SqFt
2848 Whites Bridge $ 99,900 1305 Sq Ft $76.55/SqFt
821 Lincoln Lake $107,900 1692 Sq Ft $63.77/SqFt
369 Donna Dr $109,900 1536 Sq Ft $71.55/SqFt
7849 Pratt Lake $116,900 1568 Sq Ft $74.55/SqFt
6531 Kodiak Dr $119,813 1878 SqFt $63.80 /SqFt
545 North St $119,900 1906 Sq Ft $62.91/SqFt
743 Grindle Dr $119,900 1606 SqFt $66.91/SqFt
10861 Settlewood Dr $119,900 1588 Sq Ft $75.50/SqFt
2022 Conservation Trl $124,900 1788 Sq Ft $69.85/SqFt
3802 Buttrick Ave $124,900 2602 Sq Ft $48.00/SqFt
10960 Deerwood Dr $125,000 1498 Sq Ft $83.44/SqFt
1700 Wales Rd $125,900 1635 Sq Ft $77.00/SqFt
2051 Conservation Trl $129,900 1600 Sq Ft $81.19/SqFt
2550 Bewell Ave SE $129,900 1904 Sq Ft $68.22/SqFt
13445 Crestwood Dr $129,900 1888 Sq Ft $78.82/SqFt
6016 Bancroft Ave $139,900 1912 Sq Ft $73.17/SqFt
10380 36th St $144,900 2288 Sq Ft $63.33/SqFt
219 N Washington $195,000 3106 Sq Ft $62.78/SqFt
13217 52nd St SE $200,000 2911 Sq Ft $68.70/SqFt
130 Sagamore Trl $278,500 4694 Sq Ft $78.05/SqFt
There are still bargains to be had in Lowell, there are 5
homes priced under $100K and 2 new construction homes
for under $130K.
Lowell Michigan Real Estate Blogs
*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and
not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.*
If you have questions about any of these homes, please
contact Terry: 1-616-292-7263
Or email : terry@terrywestbrook.com
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If you are looking for a home in the Grand Rapids Area, we service the following areas: Metro Grand Rapids, Ada-Cascade, East Grand Rapids, Caledonia, Kentwood, Lowell, and Rockford. We have assisted Grand Rapids buy & sell homes for the last 35+ years. Call 1-616-292-7263 to talk with Terry or email him at: terry@terrywestbrook.com.
For MLS access to the homes for sale in the West Michigan Area,visit: Westbrook Realty ~ Grand Rapids Real Estate for a free search. Your search can be saved and modified as you view homes, with no obligation.
Thinking of selling your home? We offer one of the most extensive marketing campaigns in Grand Rapids with a major online presence for your home. With over 85% of buyers looking for homes online, this is where we concentrate our efforts. Click here to view Terry’s Realtor profile.
Subscribe to our Grand Rapids Michigan Real Estate Blog
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We have gathered a list of the top Caledonia Michigan 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.
We have included Foreclosed Homes but will not include "Short Sale"
Homes in our lists, if this condition is stated.
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 $53.92 to $88.08 in Caledonia.
We are starting to see prices creep up and inventory go
down, so if you have been waiting for the best time to
buy in Caledonia, don’t wait much longer.
October 2009 TOP BEST BUY Caledonia Homes
Highest list price is $312,716 Lowest list price is $97,900
The Top 21 Caledonia Homes to Buy by Price per Sq Foot:
8585 Acorn Ave SE $97,900 1282 Sq Ft $76.37/SqFt
572 145th Ave $99,000 1836 Sq Ft $53.92/SqFt
4494 2nd St $114,900 1400 Sq Ft $82.07/SqFt
5780 68th St SE $130,000 1777 Sq Ft $73.16/SqFt
6606 Buttrick Ave $139,876 2674 Sq Ft $88.08/SqFt
213 Johnson St SE $139,900 1942 SqFt $72.04/SqFt
9628 Morse Lake Ave $ 144,900 2751 Sq Ft $61.66SqFt
209 Terrace SE $144,900 1650 Sq Ft $87.82/SqFt
1616 Crescent Pointe $158,500 2174 Sq Ft $72.91/SqFt
9583 Scotsmoor Ct SE $ 164,638 2140 Sq Ft $76.93/SqFt
9615 Scotsmoor Dr SE $ 169,843 2140 Sq Ft $79.37/SqFt
9044 Alanada Dr $ 172,000 1974 Sq Ft $87.13/SqFt
327 Johnson St $178,500 3000 Sq Ft $59.50/SqFt
9580 Scotsmoor Dr $178,637 2073 Sq Ft $86.17/SqFt
8845 Whitneyville Ave $179,800 3000 Sq Ft $81.73/SqFt
7328 Patterson Ave $190,000 3227 Sq Ft $76.71/SqFt
323 Johnson St $239,900 3800 Sq Ft $82.92/SqFt
9555 Kraft Ave SE $249,000 3216 Sq Ft $77.43/SqFt
10441 E Rivershore Dr $271,950 3095 Sq Ft $87.87/SqFt
2947 92nd St SE $285,000 4158 Sq Ft $68.54/SqFt
8860 Vincent Ave SE $312,716 4272 Sq Ft $73.20/SqFt
*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and
not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.*
Caledonia Michigan Real Estate
If you would like to see a Caledonia Top Best Buys Home, please
contact me: 1-888-240-1968 ext 0
or email me at terry@terrywestbrook.com
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. Price per square foot is a great leveler. If two similar homes are
listed at similar prices, their price per square foot should be similar.
It should reflect the interior finish of the home. For example, if it has
crystal chandeliers, marble tile, a new kitchen, this would be more per
square foot than a home that is in derelict condition.
Note: We will not be listing “Short Sale” properties in our list,
if disclosed.
The total square footage is noted here, although only the main floors
are used to figure price per square foot.
October 2009 – 22 TOP BEST BUY East Grand Rapids Homes
Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $54.86 to $117.77
Highest List Price - $349,700
Lowest List Price - $124,900
The Top East GR Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:
1635 Breton Rd SE $124,900 1893 Sq Ft $65.98/SqFt
2200 Estelle Dr SE $139,900 1474 Sq Ft $109.81/SqFt
1408 Edgewood Ave $144,900 1874 Sq Ft $77.32/SqFt
630 Rosewood Ave $159,900 1862 Sq Ft $85.88/SqFt
430 Rosewood Ave $159,900 2650 Sq Ft $73.72/SqFt
428 Edgemere Dr $164,900 3006 Sq Ft $54.86/SqFt
2752 Robinson Rd $169,900 1532 Sq Fr $110.90/SqFt
1646 Robinson Rd $174,000 3171 Sq Ft $54.87/SqFt
348 Gladstone Dr $174,900 1775 Sq Ft $98.54/SqFt
159 El Centro Blvd $174,900 1848 Sq Ft $94.64/SqFt
2258 Lake Dr SE $179,900 2261 Sq Ft $79.57/SqFt
1630 Lake Dr SE $179,900 2692 SqFt $66.83/SqFt
1117 Eastwood Ave $205,000 2250 Sq Ft $108.52/SqFt
2150 Anderson Dr $209,000 3322 Sq Ft $75.29/SqFt
3030 Cascade Rd $209,900 3000 Sq Ft $117.77/SqFt
147 El Centro Blvd $215,000 2318 Sq Ft $108.48/SqFt
1401 Pinecrest Ave $220,000 2350 Sq Ft $103.97/SqFt
2332 Boston St $269,900 2782 Sq Ft $114.46/SqFt
3030 Fulton St SE $269,900 3460 Sq Ft $113.40/SqFt
2305 Wilshire Dr $279,900 3000 Sq Ft $112.59/SqFt
3151 Brentwood $339,900 3596 Sq Ft $94.52/SqFt
1401 Breton Rd $349,700 3873 Sq Ft $102.85/SqFt
The bargains are fewer & prices appear to be getting more
expensive here in East Grand Rapids this fall. No homes
under $100K have been listed for the past 5 months.
If you have been waiting for the right time to buy, don’t wait much
longer. We are starting to see signs competition for homes in some
areas, like East Grand Rapids and Forest Hills, is on the rise.
*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and not habitable
as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.*
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Current market conditions have brought home prices down to levels
we haven’t seen in several years. All price levels and amenities
have been affected.
Now may be a great time to purchase a Waterfront Home.
The Real estate market for waterfront homes in Eastern Kent County Michigan
with rivate water frontage
Currently there are 23 active listings in waterfront homes
5 Pending Sales
3 Sold
Since July 1, 2009 to date.
Average List Price – $ 160,208
Average Sale Price – $ 179,667
Westbrook Realty ~ Search Grand Rapids Real Estate
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Crystal Springs ~ Kentwood Absorption Report August 2009
Crystal Springs Development in Caledonia, Michigan is a large, residential
suburban housing development that was started in the late 1980’s and
most construction was finished in the 1990’s although some newer homes
have been built since 2000. There are also a few vacant lots left to develop.
This development covers a large area around the Stonewater Golf Course
at Crystal Springs south of 68th Street to 72nd Street and encompassing
Kalamazoo Avenue on the east and west. This development has single
family homes and condos, many located right on the Stonewater Golf Course.
The public school system is Kentwood, even though the address is Caledonia.
Crystal Springs is close to the shopping plaza at 68th and Kalamazoo,
Kentwood High School, and a short hop to M-6, which is the south beltline for
the Greater Grand Rapids area connecting US 131 on the west and I96 on the
east side of the city.
October 2009 Real Estate
Residential Market Report
Crystal Springs Neighborhood
Active Listings: 17 Active Listings
Average Price: $238,482
Price per Sq Ft: $99.88 (Main Floor only)
Average days on the Market: 148
PENDING: 4 homes
SOLD: 14 Sold Homes
Average Sold Price: $ 230,946
Average Sold Price Per Sq Ft: $ 95.48 (Main floor only)
Average Days on the Market: 109
Absorption Rate for Crystal Springs Listings is 3.3 months for the
current housing inventory. If no other homes enter the market,
it will take 3.3 months for the current homes to sell at the current
rate of sales.
Crystal Springs Homes that are priced competitively are selling.
As you can see by the statistics, the homes that have their price
per square foot around $100 are selling.
Sales have started to rebound in this neighborhood from last
year’s abysmal rates. Sold prices remain steady and haven’t fallen
this summer or fall, though average list price has shifted downward
about $14K to align with sold prices.
Watermark CC purchases Crystal Springs GC
Crystal Springs GC has a new look & a new name
Crystal Springs Home – Sold in 4 days
Caledonia Michigan Real Estate Reports
Kentwood Michigan Real Estate Reports
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or Kentwood Homes, please contact me directly at
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