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If you have been considering moving into a condominium, this could
be the home you have been looking for. It has lots of pluses and is
located near Knapp’s Corners shopping and entertainment complex.
Take a video tour with us of this well maintained home. It has 3
bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, cathedral ceiling and skylights in the
Great Room, and a covered deck to enjoy those summer sunsets.
Listed at $ 155,900 Call 616-292-7263 for a private showing.
More information available at: www.terrywestbrook.com
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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan. Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.
We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
Contact Terry 616-292-7263
We have gathered a list of the TOP Kentwood Michigan Houses
to buy, based on price per square foot. 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. The price 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 still has the 1970’s decor and/or is in derelict condition.
The total square footage is noted here, although only the
main floors are used to figure price per square foot.
Lowest prices/Sq Ft range from $32.37 to $68.15 in Kentwood this month.
February 2010 31 TOP BEST BUYS in Kentwood MI Homes
The lowest list price is $ 29,900
the highest list price is $194,900
Top Kentwood MI Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:
7213 Regal Ave $29,900 750 Sq Ft $39.87/SqFt
126 58th St SE $29,900 772 Sq Ft $38.73/SqFt
337 60th St SE $48,600 1457 Sq Ft $33.36/SqFt
453 Pine Place St $49,900 1248 Sq Ft $39.98/SqFt
3394 32nd St SE $54,900 1696 Sq Ft $32.37/SqFt
4525 Grantwood $57,900 1470 Sq Ft $60.31/SqFt
36 58th St SE $59,900 1540 Sq Ft $57.60/SqFt
303 60th St SE $59,900 1520 Sq FT $39.41/SqFt
5444 Eastern Ave $59,900 976 Sq Ft $61.37/SqFt
315 60th St SE $60,000 864 Sq Ft $69.44/SqFt
155 Wavell St SE $70,000 1350 Sq Ft $51.85/SqFt
2097 60th St SE $70,000 1300 Sq Ft $53.85/SqFt
245 58th St $79,900 1200 Sq Ft $66.58/SqFt
4528 Grantwood $80,000 1650 Sq Ft $64.00/SqFt
74 Jonquil St SW $82,900 1280 Sq Ft $64.77/SqFt
4651 Brooklyn Ave $99,900 1800 Sq Ft $67.73/SqFt
3075 Paris Park Dr $103,900 1711 Sq Ft $60.72/SqFt
876 Bellewood Dr $109,900 2282 Sq Ft $48.16/SqFt
4072 Brookmeadow $112,900 1978 Sq Ft $57.08/SqFt
1570 Marwood Dr $114,900 1686 Sq Ft $68.15/SqFt
4361 Plymouth Ave $119,900 2800 Sq Ft $66.98/SqFt
1449 48th St SE $119,900 2260 Sq Ft $67.40/SqFt
2528 Mapleview Ct $119,900 1992 Sq Ft $60.19/SqFt
1456 54th St SE $122,000 2125 Sq Ft $57.41/SqFt
3615 Kalamazoo Ave $124,900 2725 Sq Ft $45.83/SqFt
5848 Valley Lane Dr $129,900 2046 Sq Ft $63.49/SqFt
1820 Pembroke St $137,900 2224 Sq Ft $62.01/SqFt
1889 60th St SE $139,900 2436 Sq Ft $57.43/SqFt
1260 44th St SE $140,000 2877 Sq Ft $65.91/SqFt
1160 Edsel St SE $179,900 3128 Sq Ft $62.51/SqFt
3350 SandyHook Ct $194,900 2969 Sq Ft $65.64/SqFt
Kentwood & Wyoming have been hit hard by unemployment, auto-
motive plant shutdowns and loss of population. 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.
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.
*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and
not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.*
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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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan. Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.
We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
Contact Terry 616-292-7263
This tastefully decorated home is Open from 12 to 2 pm at:
3592 Meadow Grove Bailey’s Grove in Kentwood.
This home has 6 bedrooms, 4 baths, a great open floor plan and finished
lower level. The home sits on a wooded lot that borders on a nature
area in Bailey’s Grove. A finished lower level with game room, craft
room, bedroom with daylight windows and a full bath.
A lovely gourmet kitchen with working island, large pantry, and all appliances
included. A main floor utility room and flex room with bath. Video Link
Listed at $ 264,900
Come and see this home this Sunday, Feb 28th. We will be waiting for you.
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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan. Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.
We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
Contact Terry 616-292-7263
This luxurious home on Watermark Golf Course is Open this Sunday,
February 28th from 3 to 5 pm.
1698 Watermark Dr SE in Cascade Township, Grand Rapids Michigan
This photo shows the Great Room with fireplace, views of the golf course,
and access to the kitchen and eating area. This home has 5 bedrooms
and 4 baths, a finished lower level with Game Room, Kitchen, Billiard
Room, Theatre Room, and Home Office.
Situated on the 6th tee at prestigious Watermark Golf Course, you can
literally walk out your back door and start playing golf. Or just watch
your friends from the deck as they tee off
Listed at $ 680,000 Video Link
Come out and see us Sunday – We will be waiting for you!
The following was a post we did in February of 2009. Not much
has changed in 1 year. We are expecting the government to start incentives
to banks and second mortgage lenders to encourage the short sale process
instead of waiting for foreclosure.
Benefits:
- House usually sells for a higher price
- Credit of the seller is not affected for as long
- Neighborhood is not affected as adversely
The term Short Sale has nothing to do with the time it takes to close
this type of transaction. It refers to the money the bank or mortgage holder
will receive from the sale of the property. The closing will be “short” of the
funds that the seller owes on the mortgage. In other words, they are upside
down: they owe more than the home is currently worth.
Since we don’t live in a past world where the home “was” worth more or
a future world where it “may” be worth more, this is the sad financial
situation many reluctant home sellers find themselves in today, selling at
a loss. It doesn’t make for happy campers.
The Short Sale scenario usually doesn’t have anything to do with
greed or mismanaging money. Many of the cases we see are typical families
that bought a home, fixed it up a little, and then got a job transfer, had a job
loss, a divorce, a family death or illness occurred which drastically changed
their financial situation.
What the falling prices on homes does is trap the homeowner.
He can’t sell it for what he paid for it—— he has to take a loss, go bankrupt,
or lose his credit rating. How many people have equity in their home, or
savings, or a 401K they can borrow from to pay their losses? We see that
occasionally, but it is not the rule.
The banks and mortgage companies are in a difficult situation.
They are going to take a loss, no matter what happens. The object is to stall,
wait, and negotiate until they get the best outcome they can for their company’s
bottom line. Okay, companies stay in business by minimizing losses.
But, and this is a big but, stalling, and prolonging these transactions
until the potential buyers walk away is hurting everyone. Delaying a month,
two months, three months on answering a decent real estate offer hurts the
bank, the seller, the buyer, and the real estate agent. This kind of time lag is
typical of short sales. I have heard getting these transactions to close as
compared to ” trying to land a 747 on a blade of grass. ”
Real Estate agents don’t like to get involved in these transactions
because they are prolonged, messy, tons of paperwork, many, many frustrating
phone calls, and at the end of the transaction, the bank or mortgage company
will typically “short” the commission the agent has worked for. This is another
sticky wicket because the contract is with the seller, not the mortgage lender.
So, this has to be negotiated again, if you are fortunate. If not, you take what
they will give you.
Short Sales are becoming a much more common transaction as
banks are deluged with foreclosures and calls from homeowners requesting
help. The recent * Recovery Act may be a relief valve, allowing some people
to reduce their mortgage, save their credit and their home. The first week of
March the US government will tell us what the parameters of their plan are
going to be.
*We have seen little effect from the Recovery Act yet.
Make sure your agent has the experience and knowledge to get you
through the minefield of short sale negotiation, if you are buying
or selling.
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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan. Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.
We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
Contact Terry 616-292-7263
We have a feeder for the birds. We enjoy watching them up close.
We have several other neighbors who like our feeder, too. They
are always looking for a free lunch, free breakfast, free snack.
It becomes a part time job to keep them away from the black
gold known as sunflower seeds.
Usually if startled, they will fly into the air and land with a thud!
It is about 14 feet to the ground.
We show “The Moocher” in the act……
This fellow is a regular – not glad to see us!
But I can have a few more seeds before you get serious.
Mug Shot # 147
The following shots were done with the burst setting on our camera.
Hang time.
Short rest period until the next run.
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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,
new plumbing, electrical & other major 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 of Top Best Buy Homes for February 2010 is 22 properties.
The lowest price/Sq Ft for homes range from $36.82 to $79.07 in
Forest Hills.
Lowest list price is $54,900
Highest list price is $273,000
February 2010 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.
WARNING: 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:
2650 Knightsbridge Rd $ 54,900 845 Sq Ft $64.97/SqFt
2657 Chatham Woods $ 63,900 1056 Sq Ft $78.12/SqFt
2695 Chatham Woods $ 64,500 820 Sq Ft $78.66/SqFt
6217 Acropolis Dr $74.900 1316/SqFt $67.11/SqFt
6381 Wainscot Dr SE $75,000 1116 Sq Ft $67.20/SqFt
2997 Chapshire Dr $79,900 1116 Sq Ft $71.59/SqFt
3181 Charlevoix Dr $80,000 1083 Sq Ft $73.87/SqFt
5505 Whitneyville SE $83,900 1536 Sq Ft $54.62/SqFt
6351 Wainscot Dr SE $84,900 1116 SqFt $76.08 /SqFt
2201 Shady Dr NE $90,000 2444 Sq Ft $36.82/SqFt
3914 Cascade Rd SE $94,900 1240 Sq Ft $76.53/SqFt
2049 Rowland Ave $ 99,900 1280 Sq Ft $78.05/SqFt
1791 Grand Ct NE $118,900 1600 Sq Ft $74.31/SqFt
1787 Park Trail NE $119,900 1600 Sq Ft $74.94/SqFt
1773 Park Trail NE $121,900 1600 Sq Ft $76.19/SqFt
2328 Dean Lake Ave $129,900 2757 Sq Ft $47.12/SqFt
2309 3 Mile Rd $149,900 3340 Sq Ft $70.54/SqFt
7485 Candlewood Dr $172,900 2933 Sq Ft $58.95/SqFt
4662 E Forest Dr $174,900 3212 Sq Ft $79.07/SqFt
205 Shore Haven Dr $209,900 2672 SqFt $78.56/Sq Ft
5739 E Fulton St $254,900 4557 Sq Ft $71.16/SqFt
8801 Fulton St E $273,000 4132 Sq Ft $66.07/SqFt
More 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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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, theGreater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan.Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities,plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.
We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
Contact Terry 616-292-7263
We have gathered a list of the top East Grand Rapids Houses to buy
based on price per square foot. 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 still has the
1970’s decor and/or is in derelict condition.
Please note that this list can change daily as some homes sell, prices are
adjusted and other homes come on the market.
The total square footage is noted here, although only the main floors
are used to figure price per square foot.
February 2010 – 25 TOP BEST BUY East Grand Rapids Homes
Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $75.29 to $116.65
Highest List Price - $ 349,700
Lowest List Price - $ 79,900
The Top East GR Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:
729 Gladstone Dr SE $ 79,900 800 Sq Ft $99.88/SqFt
1148 Lakeside Dr SE $ 89,900 900 Sq Ft $99.89/SqFt
2361 Burchard St $125,900 1455 Sq Ft $109.00/SqFt
2360 Lake Dr SE $137,000 1582 Sq Ft $86.60/SqFt
612 Gladstone Dr SE $139,900 1268 Sq Ft $110.33/SqFt
159 El Centro Blvd $149,900 1848 Sq Ft $81.11/SqFt
1530 Groton Rd $149,900 1694 Sq Ft $97.34/SqFt
2714 Cascade Rd SE $149,900 1900 SqFt $115.31/SqFt
2665 Richards Dr SE $149,900 1573 SqFt $116.65/SqFt
1647 Franklin St $149,900 1392 Sq Ft $107.69/SqFt
2115 Tenway Dr SE $154,900 1395 Sq Ft $111.04/SqFt
847 Orchard Ave $159,900 1350 Sq Ft $118.44/SqFt
252 Hodenpyl Rd $159.900 1489 Sq Ft $107.39/SqFt
1433 Edgewood Ave $165,900 1738 Sq Ft $94.94/SqFt
2752 Robinson Rd $169,900 1532 Sq Ft $110.90/SqFt
2530 Cascade Rd SE $179,900 2200 SqFt $111.88/SqFt
2937 Lake Dr $179,900 1602 Sq Ft $112.30/SqFt
1707 Hall St SE $189,900 2229 Sq Ft $108.33/SqFt
2840 Cascade Rd $199,000 2272 Sq Ft $111.55/SqFt
2150 Anderson Dr $209,000 3322 Sq Ft $75.29/SqFt
1401 Pinecrest Ave $220,000 2350 Sq Ft $103.97/SqFt
330 Fulton St E $263,000 3460 Sq Ft $106.05/SqFt
1245 Woodshire Ave $269,500 2248 Sq Ft $119.88/SqFt
1418 Woodcliff Dr $339,500 3114 Sq Ft $109.02/SqFt
1401 Breton Rd $349,700 3873 Sq Ft $102.85/SqFt
East Grand Rapids homes are selling. If you have been waiting for the
right time to buy, don’t wait much longer. We are seeing definite signs
of competition for homes in some areas, like East Grand Rapids and
Forest Hills. Homes in good condition and priced appropriately are
selling quickly.
*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and not habitable
as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.*
East GR Real Estate Market Blogs
If you would like to view an East Grand Rapids Best Buy Home,
please contact us @1-888-240-1968 x 0 or email us :
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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan. Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.
We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
Contact Terry 616-292-7263
The Ottawa Hills neighborhood in Grand Rapids has had major construction
going on all winter. The new Christian Elementary School is going up
on the old Ottawa Hills High School campus. You can read about the
beginning phases on an earlier blog. This campus will serve a large area
and is eagerly anticipated. It is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2010.
We took a few new photos so you can see how it is shaping up.
We could hear the air hammers working away inside.
Lots of machinery and building equipment in evidence.
The former playground was kept intact and their is plenty of open space.
The view from the northwest corner of the lot, near Alexander Dr. SE.
This new facility will be located at: 1501 Fisk St SE
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The authors of the this blog write about Grand Rapids Real Estate, the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in West Michigan. Grand Rapids Michigan is a vibrant, growing metropolitan area with a diverse business community, great medical research & services, numerous universities, plus lively arts and entertainment of all kinds.
We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!
Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
Contact Terry 616-292-7263
This unique A Frame home on the northwest side of Grand Rapids has an open floor plan, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths in 1923 finished square feet.
The main floor has an open cathedral ceiling in the Great Room which is open to the kitchen and upper loft. Large windows let in lots of natural light and a brick wood burning fireplace adds lots of architectural appeal.
A large master suite with private bath upstairs just off a loft that
overlooks the living area below.
Two bedrooms and full bath on the main floor. A family room with
fireplace on the walk out lower level that has sliding glass door to the
front of the home.
An attached 2 car garage and a large utility laundry room are also on this
level. A wrap around deck offers plenty of room for outdoor living and
entertaining in the warmer months.
Close to public and parochial elementary schools on the NW side,
John Ball Park & Zoo, Millenium Park, 3 golf courses, and downtown
Grand Rapids.
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