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Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Forest Hills Homes
(Ada-Cascade) to buy, based on price per square foot
for June 2010.
The homes listed below would probably 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.
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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.
Please note: This list can change daily as some homes sell,
prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.
Top Best Buy Homes – Forest Hills Michigan June 2010
25 properties
The lowest price/Sq Ft for homes range from $34.78 to $79.58
Lowest list price is $59,000
Highest list price is $249,900
June 2010 homes 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:
2674 Chatham Woods Dr $ 54,900 926 SqFt $59.29/SqFt
2629 Chatham Woods Dr $ 67,500 1363 Sq Ft $73.93/SqFt
4477 Knapp Ct NE $74,900 1769 Sq Ft $66.93/SqFt
1417 Grand River Dr NE $ 75,000 1248 Sq Ft $60.10/SqFt
6351 Wainscot Dr SE $ 75,000 1116 Sq Ft $67.20/SqFt
3914 Cascade Rd Dr $77,900 1240 Sq Ft $62.82/SqFt
6372 Wainscot Dr SE $ 84,900 1224 Sq Ft $69.36/SqFt
6248 Lincolnshire Ct SE $ 84,900 1744 Sq Ft $66.17/SqFt
2201 Shady Dr NE $ 85,000 2444 Sq Ft $34.78/SqFt
3181 Charlevoix Dr $ 89,900 1338 Sq Ft $67.19/SqFt
2049 Rowland Ave $ 94,900 1280 Sq Ft $74.14/SqFt
3005 Chapshire Dr $ 95,000 1224 Sq Ft $77.61/SqFt
3747 Bradford St NE $100,000 1640 Sq Ft $60.98/SqFt
1791 Grand Ct NE $117,900 1600 Sq Ft $73.69/SqFt
1787 Park Trail NE $117,900 1600 Sq Ft $73.69/SqFt
3333 Park Ridge Ln NE $124,300 1600 Sq Ft $77.69/SqFt
1789 Grand Ct NE $124,900 1600 SqFt $78.06/SqFt
43 Robinhood Dr NE $139,900 2328 SqFt $69.39/SqFt
6948 Maplecrest Dr SE $159,000 2692 SqFt $59.06/SqFt
5015 Ada Dr SE $199,900 3000 Sq Ft $74.04/SqFt
205 Shore Haven Dr $199,900 2652 SqFt $75.38/Sq Ft
5739 Fulton St E $ 224,900 4557 Sq Ft $62.79/SqFt
More Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Articles 2010
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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
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Cascade Woods is an established neighborhood of large, executive
style homes in Cascade Township, MI. Most of these homes were
built in the 1960’s and 1970’s, although there are a few newer
homes that were built recently in the area. Close to the village of
Cascade and the Thornapple River, this heavily wooded area has
been a Grand Rapids desired suburban place to live for decades.
Part of the Forest Hills Public School District, which draws many
families, there is also the river and it’s picturesque appeal. The
drive down Thornapple River Drive between Ada and Cascade in
the fall is one of the prettiest drives in the greater Grand Rapids area.
More information about this Cascade Woods Home on our web site.
Cascade Woods Market Report Jan – April 2010
10 Homes For Sale, 0 Pending, 1 SOLD, 5 Expired
Cascade Woods Active Listings: 10
Cascade Woods Average price – $386,260
Cascade Woods Average $/SqFt – $141.29
Cascade Woods Average days on market – 116
Cascade Woods Sold Listings: 1
Cascade Woods average price – $211,000
Cascade Woods average $/SqFt – $ 81.40
Cascade Woods average days on market – 135 days
Cascade Woods Expired Listings: 5
The Absorption Rate for Cascade Woods Homes is 40 months,
Which means if no new listings come on the market, it will take
3.3 years to sell the existing inventory. The average sold price
has actually risen but one sale doesn’t make a trend.
This could reflect foreclosures, short sales, and homes in dated
condition that have sold over the last 12 months. The average list
price has decreased by over 9% since 2009. Only 1 Cascade Woods
home has sold since this year, so far.
Today’s buyers do not want to do ANY updates, which includes
painting, new kitchens & baths, and new flooring. If your Cascade
Woods home hasn’t sold, it is probably condition, which gets
us back to price. If you don’t want to improve your home, you
won’t get the same price as people who have updated and kept
their home current according to recent trends.
Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Reports ~ 2010
If you would like further information about Grand Rapids or
Cascade Homes, please contact me directly.
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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
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.
Jan-April 2010 Real Estate
Residential Market Report
Crystal Springs Neighborhood
Active Listings: 17 Active Listings
Average Price: $261,665
Price per Sq Ft: $118.55 (Main Floors only)
Average days on the Market: 107
PENDING: 6 homes
SOLD: 9 Sold Homes
Average Price: $ 195,032
Average Price Per Sq Ft: $ 94.53 (Main floors only)
Average Days on the Market: 164
Absorption Rate for Crystal Springs Listings is 4.5 months for the
current housing inventory. If no other homes enter the market,
it will take 4.5 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, most of the homes that have their
price under $100/square foot are selling. Sales have started to
rebound in this neighborhood from the last few years abysmal rates.
Although on the downside, the average sold price has fallen another
8 % since 2009.
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Caledonia Michigan Real Estate Reports
Kentwood Michigan Real Estate Reports
If you would like additional information about Caledonia
or Kentwood Homes, please contact me directly at
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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
Clements Mill is a newer home development built by Eastbrook
Construction in the Ada MI area, started in 1999 and completed in
2003. Apart from newer homes, part of the appeal is the proximity
of Forest Hills Central Middle and High Schools, Forest Hills
Woodlands 5/6 School, St Roberts & Ada Christian Schools, which
are a short distance away.
Clements Mill is midway between the Village of Ada and Forest Hills
shopping area at Cascade Road and Forest Hills.
Ada’s Clements Mill has seen steady to declining values in the short
time it has been built out. This is largely due to the current housing
economy where all area homes have suffered a decline in value. This
subdivision continues to be a desired location for local residents.
Clements Mill Market Report Jan – April 2010
3 Sold, 0 Pending, 5 For Sale, 3 Expired
Clements Mill Active Listings: 5
Average Active Price: $279,520
Average Active Price/SqFt: $125.22
Average Active Days on Market: 51
Clements Mill Sold Listings: 3
Average Sold Price: $213,967
Average Sold Price/SqFt: $124.61
Average Days on Market: 125
Clements Mill Expired Listings:3
Absorption Rate for Clements Mill homes is averaging
4 months, which is a low rate for the Grand Rapids area.
Average list price is higher that average sold price,
which means that the current active homes are probably
larger than the sold homes, as price per square foot is similar.
Additional Forest Hills Articles:
Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Reports 2010
Search for Forest Hills MI Homes
If you have detailed questions about Ada Homes, Forest Hills
Homes or just need further information, please contact me
directly: terry@terrywestbrook.com or call 1-616-292-7263
photo by Bonnie Westbrook
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Forest HIlls Michigan
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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
Hidden Hills is an established neighborhood of homes off Cascade Road
and 30th Street in Cascade Township, Michigan, a suburb of Grand Rapids.
Home construction started here in the 1960′s housing boom in the Forest
Hills School District and has continued through to today. There are new
homes still being built in this neighborhood.
Mid-size homes with quality construction are the rule, this suburban sub-
division area has been a desirable place to live in the Grand Rapids home
market for many years.
Hidden Hills, Cascade Township
Neighborhood Real Estate Market Report
Jan-April 2010
2 For Sale, 2 Sold, 4 Pending, 1 Expired
Hidden Hills Active Listings 2
Hidden Hills Average Active Price: $ 242,500
Hidden Hills Average Active Price Per Sq Ft: $ 104.02
Hidden Hills Active Average Days on Market: 146
Hidden Hills Sold Homes 2
Hidden Hills Average SOLD Price: $ 349,000
Hidden Hills Average SOLD Price Per Sq Ft: $ 114.05
Hidden Hills Average SOLD Days on the Market: 27
Hidden Hills Pending Homes: 4
Hidden Hills Expired Homes: 1
The current absorption rate for Hidden Hills is 1 month, which
means we have a 1 month supply of homes in the Hidden Hills market,
IF no new homes enter the market and homes sell at the current rate.
MARKET SYNOPSIS: Hidden Hills average SOLD home price has
bounced back somewhat from last year’s lows of under $90 a square
foot, but the average sold price is still declining. Time on the market
has increased slightly and 6 homes have sold since the first of the
year.
Forest Hills School District Average Sold Home Prices last 6 years:
2009 – $ 229,570
2008 – $ 279,709
2007 – $ 269,445
2006 – $ 300,691
2005 – $ 282,173
2004 – $ 268,072
Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate 2010
If you would like further information about Cascade Homes or
Forest Hills homes, please contact me directly.
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photo of Leslie E Tassell Park by Bonnie Westbrook
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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
Grand Rapids Michigan Neighborhood Absorption Report
Tamarron Estates is an upscale suburban development with large
wooded lots, walking access to Thornapple Elementary School and
the Thornapple River Backwaters. It is located just off of
Thornapple River Drive and Cascade Road in Cascade Township.
The house styles vary from large, comfortable ranches, traditional
two stories, to contemporary homes. Many of the homes were built
in the late 1970′s to the mid 1980′s, though there is a new street
that has much newer homes on acreage settings. Some houses close
to and surrounding this development are in the upper price brackets
in the Grand Rapids real estate market.
Tamarron Residential Real Estate
Jan-April 2010 Market Report
2 Sold, 6 For Sale, 1 Pending, 1 Expired
Tamarron Active Listings: 6
Tamarron Average Active Price – $ 511,300
Tamarron Average Active Price/SqFt – $ 135.25
Tamarron Average Active Days on Market – 44
Tamarron SOLD Listings: 2
Tamarron Average Sold Price – $ 209,500
Tamarron Average Sold Price/SqFt – $ 78.38
Tamarron Average Sold Days on Market – 92
Tamarron Expired Listings: 1
At the current selling rate, we have a 9 month supply of homes
on the market in Tamarron Estates in Cascade Township.
MARKET SYNOPSIS: Tamarron homes are selling but not at the
prices that sellers would like to see. Today’s market is accepting
homes under $100.00 a sq ft. This is a substantial price reduction for
this area. As you can see, the expired sellers think their homes
will sell at $ 130-150/sq ft. The two homes that have sold since
January might be distressed sales or foreclosed homes. List prices
have been reduced but not to a realistic price for buyers.
The Absorption rate of 9 months is high for the Forest Hills area.
If you have to sell your Tamarron Estates home now, the market
place is telling you that you need to be around $100 a sq ft and
in good condition to see your home sold successfully.
Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Reports 2009
If you have questions about the value of your Cascade or Forest Hills
Home, please contact me directly: terry@terrywestbrook.com or
call me at 1-888-240-1968 ext 0
Photo of Swan Pair by Bonnie Westbrook
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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 Ada area growth trends remain strong. Ada Township planner,
Jim Ferro states that the Ada population has grown by 20% since
2000. The new 80 unit condo site – Villas of Ada and Stone Falls of Ada
– a 210 unit apartment complex, currently under construction here.
Both of these new developments are quite close to Adacroft Commons.
Adacroft Commons Real Estate
Jan-April 2010 Market Report
2 Sold, 2 For Sale, 3 Expired, 0 Pending
Adacroft Commons Active Listings: 2
Adacroft Commons Active Price – $172,450
Adacroft Commons Active Price/SqFt – $113.17
Adacroft Commons Active Days on Market -155
Adacroft Commons SOLD Listings: 2
Adacroft Commons average sold price – $ 150,750
Adacroft Commons average sold price/SqFt – $87.61
Adacroft Commons average sold days on market –117
Market Synopsis: Adacroft Commons Homes are selling for under
$100/SqFt. The neighborhood Absorption Rate is 3 Months, sales
activity has slowed considerably and prices are lower than last year.
The key is “Home Condition”. If you still have the 1970’s and 80’s
kitchen, baths, and decor, you aren’t going to get top dollar for
your Adacroft home. If your home is priced appropriately,
you have the best chance of selling in this buyer’s market.
Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Reports 2010
If you have detailed questions or just need general information
about Grand Rapids or Ada Homes, please contact me directly.
or call 1-888-240-1968 ext 0
Adacroft Commons Entrance Photo by Bonnie Westbrook
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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
Centennial Park Meadows Condominiums are located just off 28th Street
and Thornapple River Dr. in Cascade, Michigan. The Condos wrap around
the Centennial Golf Course and community.
This private par 70 golf course has plenty of challenges for golfers at
every level. This community also has a clubhouse and restaurant for
members.
We have relocated several clients into this community and they find it a
wonderful place to live. Just minutes from 28th Street & Cascade shopping,
dining and amusements, you are centrally located but tucked away from
the bustle of the area for quiet, serene living and easy access to golf.
Centennial Park Meadows Condos
Real Estate Market Report
Jan – April 2010
0 For Sale, 0 Pending, 7 SOLD
Centennial Condos Active Listings: 0
Centennial Condos Active Average Price – $0
Centennial Condos Active average $/SqFt – $ 0
Centennial Condos Active average days on market – 0
Centennial Condos Sold Listings: 7
Centennial Condos Sold average price – $ 160,036
Centennial Condos Sold average $/SqFt – $ 97.72
Centennial Condos Sold average days on market – 174
Low Sold Price – $ 83,000
High Sold Price – $ 300,000
This market is seeing sales in 2010 and with no condos on the market,
it is difficult to say how long before a new listing would sell, most
likely quickly, if priced correctly.
The average sold price is slightly lower than it was last year but the one
obviously distressed sale brings the averages down.
If you would like information about Grand Rapids – Cascade MI Condos
or Grand Rapids – Cascade MI Homes, please contact me directly.
If you would like this report emailed to your inbox every month, please
contact us.
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photo of Golf Equipment by Bonnie Westbrook
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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
Current Real Estate Market Report For East Grand Rapids Michigan
Absorption rate for East Grand Rapids MI housing market is currently
at 8 months, which means if no new listings come on the
East Grand Rapids market, it will take 8 months for the existing
home inventory to sell.
There are 157 active listings on the East Grand Rapids market,
typically a larger inventory in the spring ranging from
$74,999 to $2,995,000.
30 Pending Home Sales
28 Sold Homes with sold prices ranging from $ 63,000 to $ 599,000
for the first quarter of 2010 in East Grand Rapids housing inventory.
East Grand Rapids Homes up to $200,000
Active Listings – 48
Pending – 13
Sold – 16
Avg Sold Price – $158,230
Avg List Price – $158,696
East Grand Rapids Homes $200,000 to $300,000
Active Listings – 40
Pending – 10
Sold – 6
Avg Sold Price – $ 243,583
Avg. List Price – $249,530
East Grand Rapids Homes $ 300,001 to $450,000
Active Listings – 44
Pending – 5
Sold – 4
Avg Sold Price – $ 352,625
Avg List Price – $ 390,873
East Grand Rapids Homes $ 450,001 ++
Active Listings – 25
Pending – 2
Sold – 2
Avg Sold Price – $ 567,000
Avg List Price – $ 852,228
The lower end of this market (under $300K) is the busy end
of the sales in the first quarter. With the current lowest list price
at $ 74,999, it looks like the bargain basement days in EGR housing
are over. Homes in the higher prices are selling, but at a
slower rate. We are still seeing sold price erosion in the homes priced
over $200,000.
The Absorption rate is over the normal range for East Grand Rapids
homes by 2 months. This shows an uptick in inventory and no uptick
in sales to match.
East Grand Rapids Real Estate Market Reports
East Grand Rapids Michigan ~ America’s Hometown
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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
Kentwood Michigan is a large suburb of Grand Rapids with a population
under 50,000. It has manufacturing, shopping centers, and lots and lots
of residential housing. Kentwood Public Schools are one of the largest
school systems in the area with over 9000 students and 16 buildings
within a 24.25 square mile area.
Kentwood home sales are still on a general downward trend
in price. Over 1/3 of Kentwood Homes Equity has dissolved in
the last 3 years, according to the current stats.
We are still seeing some price reduction even though activity is high.
On the good news for sellers, Kentwood has one of the lowest
absorption rates in the area.
Foreclosures and short sales are still affecting the average
market price here as Grand Rapids has seen jobs disappear.
The homes under $150K in Kentwood are about 80% of the
overall sales. The homes over $150K are selling but at a slower rate.
In 2007, Kentwood had 434 homes sales: avg sold price:$151,009
In 2008, Kentwood had 722 home sales:avg sold price: $115,127
In 2009, Kentwood has had 448 home sales: avg sold price:$ 100,561
Home sales for Kentwood – Up to $150,000:
126 Active Listings w/ Average list price $ 120,801
51 sold Average sold price $106,969
Kentwood Absorption Rate for this price range is 3.8 months,
at the current rate of sale (which means if no new listings come
on the market, it will take 3.8 months to sell the active listed
homes). This is a great rate for the Grand Rapids area and shows
that Kentwood is a popular and affordable city to live in.
Home sales for Kentwood – $150,001 & UP:
58 Active Listings w/ average list price of $ 192,430
8 sold Average sold price $150K+ = $208,103
Kentwood Absorption Rate for this price range is 13.39 months,
at the current rate of sale (which means if no new listings come
on the market, it will take 13.39 months to sell the active listed
homes.)
Kentwood Michigan Real Estate Information
Real Estate is always hyper-local. If you have questions about
a specific Kentwood home, please contact me.
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Photo of Kentwood High School by Bonnie Westbrook
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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
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