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Grand Rapids Michigan November 2011 Sales Stats

Grand Rapids Michigan November 2011 Sales Stats

The November home sales statistics are in and the news looks good.

Sales are up in November across the board in all price ranges.

The price range that has seen the most activity is $100,00 – $ 139,999;

almost 1 in 5 homes sold in November 2011 were in this price category,

with overall highs ranging over $1 million and lows under $ 19,000.

 

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The Grand Rapids housing market has 24.6% fewer listings year-to-date

than last year.  This means shrinking inventory for buyers and good news for

sellers. 

 

The Average Home Sales Price is up from 2010 by about 3%; from $ 118,217

to $121,920.  In our opinion, this increase is caused by the REO’s and foreclosure

sales numbers are down and more banks are embracing short sales.

 

Please note these prices are averages for the whole Grand Rapids market.

If you would like to know what prices are in your neighborhood, give Terry a call.

 

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the Greater Grand Rapids MI area, and what it is like to live in

West Michigan.  We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

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Real Estate Myth #7: Waiting for Spring to Sell Your Home Will Get You More Money

Real Estate Myth #7: Waiting for Spring to Sell Your Home Will Get You More Money

The old adage that told sellers to wait until the improved spring market

to put their home up for sale is just that – an old saw.  And not true today.

Buyers tend to favor the spring and early summer market to move but this time

around, it could be costly for both buyers and sellers.

 

oldclockface thumb Real Estate Myth #7: Waiting for Spring to Sell Your Home Will Get You More Money

 

If you haven’t been following real estate news, yes, I know, it starts

to become blah, blah, blah, after awhile; then you might be unaware of the

shadow inventory.  All the experts agree, this 4 million+ housing inventory

of foreclosed and about-to-be foreclosed homes is weighing the market down

right now—and we have 45 more months of inventory to work through.

 Continue reading......

 

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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.  We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

search for Grand Rapids homes Find Grand Rapids Home Value Grand Rapids Relocation Guide

Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

                          Contact Terry   616-292-7263

OUR FLICKR PHOTOSTREAM

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Forest Hills and East Grand Rapids Schools on AP District Honor Roll

Forest Hills and East Grand Rapids Schools on AP District Honor Roll

East Grand Rapids and Forest Hills Public Schools merited placement on

College Board’s second annual report.  This report names schools that have

had significant gains in advanced placement access and student performance.

Nationwide, only 367 public schools were on the list this year.  To earn a

place, schools must increase the student count enrolled in advance placement

coursework while maintaining or increasing the percentage of students

earning scores of 3 or higher on AP exams.

 

FHCentralentrance thumb Forest Hills and East Grand Rapids Schools on AP District Honor Roll

 

Since 2009, East Grand Rapids High School has increased their student

participation in AP classes from 183 to 257, offering 13 different AP classes

to high school students.  Forest Hills District increased their number of students

from 630 in 2009, to 774 in 2011. 

 

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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.  We believe: Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Live!

search for Grand Rapids homes Find Grand Rapids Home Value Grand Rapids Relocation Guide

Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

                          Contact Terry   616-292-7263

OUR FLICKR PHOTOSTREAM

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