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I feel like George Jetson is moving to Michigan. I just read a Treehugger article
about a new magnetic train proposed for Michigan in a Detroit to Lansing run.
It will be a magnetic train powered by solar and hydrogen. Wow, the Jetsons
seemed so out there when we were younger but all those far fetched ideas are
becoming everyday reality; such as smart machines, exercise machines,
robotic household help, and the visual phone. We don’t have a talking dog
or fly to work yet but who knows, anything is possible.
Talking dog?
The magnetic train system would be built along I96 expressway. It would
stop at local exits for commuters to get off and drive home or just have a
refreshment break from traveling. The rail would include fiber optic cables
for communication. All this is proposed to be built with private funds and
powered by hydrogen and solar power. I am not sure when this is supposed
to be started but the announcement alone is a glimpse into our future.
Transportation is changing and I am not surprised that Michigan will be at
the forefront of these significant changes.
Would you ride in a magnetic train if it were available to you?
Grand Rapids – Ada Real Estate – Five Star Real Estate
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The Residences at Watermark are located on Watermark Golf Course just
south of Cascade Road. Yes, I play Watermark golf course every chance
I get. Watermark is a premier course with a friendly group of players.
It has an excellent grounds staff and a great pro shop staff, as well.
Watermark single family homes and condos make this a very attractive
place to live. Quality built homes with access off Cascade Road and
Spaulding Drive, you are close to the airport, 28th Street shopping,
I96 expressway and close to Cascade, Ada, and Forest Hills
schools and shopping areas.
Watermark Residences
March 2009 Real Estate Market Report
For Sale: 7
There are 7 active Watermark Homes currently on the market.
The average Watermark Homes current active price is $ 799,043.
The average Watermark Homes current price per sq ft is $ 260.32.
The average days on the market for active Watermark Homes is 153.
The high price is $ 2,700,000 and the low price is $ 179,800.
Sold: 7
There have been 7 Watermark Sold Homes since May 1, 2008.
The average Watermark Sold Homes price is $ 491,714.
The average Watermark Sold Homes price per sq ft is $193.81.
The average days on the market for Watermark Sold Homes is 71.
Pending: 0
Expired: 18
At the current rate of sales, we have a 8 month Absortion rate at the
Watermark Residences. This means that it will take 8 months for the
current listed homes to sell based on the current rate of sales.
If you would like further information about Watermark Residences
Cascade or Forest Hills Homes, please contact me directly:
1-888-240-1968 ext 0
Watermark Residences February 2009 Market Report
Watermark Residences January 2009 Market Report
Watermark Residences December 2008 Market Report
Watermark Residences October 2008 Market Report
Watermark Country Club ~ Pool Time
Grand Rapids – Ada Real Estate – Five Star Real Estate
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photo of Watermark Residences Entrance by Bonnie Westbrook
Watermark Country Club in Cascade Township has a wonderful pool facility.
We are not members but being members of the golf course we are allowed
to use the facility several times a year at a small charge.
Yesterday was POOL DAY!! Our grandson, Jeffy is up from Indianapolis for
his yearly “Grandparents Camp Week” with us. The pool is one of his favorite
places to go.
It was in the eighties and humid—perfect pool weather, even though the
clouds looked menacing. We had tried on Monday but got rained out before
we could get wet. The pool staff keeps a sharp eye on the weather and closes
the pool if a storm threatens. Watermark has lunch available poolside and
we had hamburgers and a hotdog to keep our energy up for the big day.
We took a couple of pictures, so you can see what a great place it is.
This is a shot of both pools, the adult pool with slide tower in back, and
the kid’s pool in front. There is a putting range behind the storage
building in the background for the kids to use.
The kids pool is THE MOST popular area – a small slide, 2 water shooting
animals to ride,and the dumping pails tower in the center make this fun
for big and little children.
The pool house has a men’s and women’s locker room with showers,
toilets and changing stations. An additional restroom is located close
to the pool. Grilled burgers and other lunch favorites are available until
the pool closes at 8 pm.
The sand box is a draw for big and little children. A small play structure, a
large play fort with slide, and a swing set are all set in this huge sand box.
Jeffy is on the right heading for the water spigot, he is excavating a water
trench with buckets and shovels.
That’s me taking a few swings at the driving range – just over the fence
from the pool.
If you would like further information about Forest Hills Homes, please
contact me directly: 1-888-240-1968
Grand Rapids Michigan Real Estate – Westbrook Realty
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Photos of Watermark pool area by Bonnie Westbrook
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