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Foto Friday - Garden of Glass

                                  Foto Friday – Garden of Glass

Meijer Gardens Chihuly Exhibit

Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park has the awesome exhibit

of Chihuly sculptured glass and poly towers all over the garden grounds this

summer.  Especially liked the colorful balls in the large waterfall.

 

If you haven’t been out to see it yet, you are missing a real treat. 

This will be gone by September 30th, so take advantage of the summer weather

and the summer blooms at the gardens.  When a world renowned glass artist

and a world renowned garden get together - it is more than a garden of glass.

More Meijer Garden photos on our Flickr photostream.

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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.

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Grand Rapids Michigan Jazz at the Zoo - Monday Nights 2010

Grand Rapids Michigan Jazz at the Zoo – Monday Nights 2010

Begins Monday June 14, 2010 – John Ball Park Band Shell

From 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the The John Ball Park Band Shell,

The West Michigan Jazz Society will be featuring local bands

and talent Monday nights.  Free admission, although the hat

is passed for donations because the park is requiring liability

insurance for the group to perform and parking attendants.

So, grab a blanket, food, or purchase food at the event, and

enjoy local jazz at its best.

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The 10th Jazz at the Zoo Summer 2010:

June 14, 2010 –Mary Rademacher w/ the Mark Kahny Quartet

June 21, 2010 – River City Jazz Band w/ Kathy Wagner

June 28, 2010 – Fred Knapp Quartet w/ Ben Jannson

July 5, 2010 –    Western Michigan University Tribute Band w/

Evan & Edye Hyde

July 12, 2010 –  Grupo Aye – Latin Jazz Band

July 19, 2010 –  Arno & Randy Marsh Quartet

July 26, 2010 –  Tom Hagen Quintet

August 2, 2010 – Michelle Covington w/ Scott Bell Quartet

August 9, 2010 – Claudia Schmidt w/ Quartet

August 16, 2010 – Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra

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

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Cascade Township MI Free RiverBeat Events - August 2010

Cascade Township MI Free RiverBeat Events – August 2010

The Cascade Community Foundation is again sponsoring FREE Events

in Cascade Michigan at Leslie Tassell Park every Thursday night in August.

Location: Thornapple River Dr & Cascade Road on the Thornapple River

When: Thursday evening August 2010  7 PM

Leslie Tassell Park on Thornapple River Cascade MI

The 2010 Events Scheduled:

August 5th – Craig Tornquist – Family Comedian 

                       Celebrity impressions, music, loads of fun!

August 12th – Art in the Park – Over 100 stations: Painting, Sculpting,

                       Music, Ice Cream, Fun for the whole family

August 19th – Michael Bennett & Friends – Swing Music & Dance

                        instruction

August 26th – Metro Cruise Warm-Up –Library Parking Lot

                       Bring your fancy car and your family to hear that old

                       time rock and roll from Aardvark Stew

Alternate Rain Location - Cascade Public Library - Wisner Center

Cascade Township Information

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

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Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes June 2010

 

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.

 

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.

Please note: This list can change daily as some homes sell,

prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.

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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

 

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Home, please contact us at 1-888-240-1968 ext 0 or email us at:

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

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New Grand Rapids Christian Elementary School Under Construction

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 Middle 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.

GR Christian School under construction 1501 Fisk St

We could hear the air hammers working away inside.

GR Christian School under construction 1501 Fisk St

Lots of machinery and building equipment in evidence.

GR Christian School under construction 1501 Fisk St

The view from the northwest corner of the lot, near Alexander Dr. SE

GR Christian School under construction 1501 Fisk St

The former playground was kept intact and their is plenty of open space.

This new facility will be located at: 1501 Fisk St SE

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

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Antique Road Show Highlights Grand Rapids Michigan

PBS's popular TV show, Antiques Roadshow, will highlight  Grand Rapids Michigan

in April.  The 2 Grand Rapids shows were filmed last summer in August 2008.

Local airings are scheduled for Monday, April 20th & April 27th, at 8 pm,

but check your local listings for more accurate information for your area.

Van Andel Museum Grand Rapids Michigan

We are anxious to see what the Roadshow has selected for our Grand Rapids

area, though I think we will see people from all over the state and bordering

states, not just Grand Rapidians bringing their treasures in for evaluation. 

Since Grand Rapids was known as "furniture city" during the second half of the

19th century, it will be fascinating to see what is highlighted. 

 

The big names in fine furniture: Baker, Knapp & Tubbs, Kindel, John Widdicomb,

 and Mastercraft were all based here in the city of Grand Rapids.   Sadly, only

Kindel Furniture Company still remains in our city producing fine furniture. 

The others have relocated to North Carolina or have gone out of business. 

We are now known for making office furniture here in West Michigan.

 If you are interested in the Grand Rapids furniture industry, there is a detailed

exhibit at the Van Andel Museum that will walk you through, from the start in the

1850's to the furniture produced today.

 

Berkey & Gaye Tambour Secretary circa 1865

This is a photo of the Berkey & Gaye Secretary circa 1865 that we entered

into the Roadshow furniture lottery.  Antique Roadshow didn't think our

antique secretary was  rare enough to feature on their broadcast.   I am

showing it here to give you an idea of the craftmanship that was produced

 in Grand Rapids furniture factories 1850's to the late 1980's.

 

Grand Rapids Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty

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Photos 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!

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

 

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