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This well built home situated on a 5 acre parcel with undeveloped land surrounding

it is in a prime location.  Close to Cascade- Ada shopping and amenities but in a

rural setting, this 4 bedroom two story has a great floor plan.  Three bedrooms

 and a full bath upstairs, the main level has a master suite with cathedral ceilings,

bay window, private bath, and walk in closet. 

The main living area has an open floor plan with kitchen, dining, family room

all adjacent and open to each other.  The living room has a separate entrance

to the front porch, so it could be used as a home office.  The back mud room, utility

room and full bath are  just off the kitchen and 2 stall oversized garage.

The rolling wooded hills and privacy are a premier asset, but the owners have

added a 28 x 32 Storage Barn with 13 ft door, fenced yard that can be accessed

fromthe deck or lower level walk out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Listed at $ 249,900 

Contact us for a private showing - 616-292-7263

 

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

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!

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 has 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.

Located in Shawmut Hills, close to public and parochial elementary schools

on the NW side of Grand Rapids.  A great location close to John Ball Park,

Millenium Park, 3 golf courses, and downtown Grand Rapids.

Listed at $ 123,900

More information at Westbrook Realty

Statistics have proven for years that when buyers get in front of the computer

to start searching for a home, the questions they want answered are:

• How big is the house?
• How many bedrooms?
• How many baths?
• What is the price?

 When we list a property and place it on the Multiple Listing Service we are competing

with all the other 3 bedroom 2 bath homes listed for sale in Grand Rapids.  Buyers

typically bring up about 40 homes on a search and look on-line at 20 of them in our

Grand Rapids market. The graph below indicates what are the top requirements

 to a Grand Rapids home buyer Home Search:

 

  What are buyers looking for when they search for a home?

As you can see from the graph above, this is the order of importance buyers

put in their home searches:

1. Square Footage
2. Bedrooms
3. Baths
4. Price
   

Price is number 4 behind Square Footage, Bedrooms, and Baths.

 

BUT Price is the ultimate point of competition.

They don't see the fabulous photos of your designer kitchen, the visual tour,

your wonderful photos of your "green thumb" garden or the newly

remodeled bathroom if your stats don't compare.  If you are not in the top 20

by Square Footage, Bedrooms, Baths, & Price, maybe even the top 10 they

don't even bother with clicking on the photos or details of  your home.

Price is the only thing left when you have 40 similar homes on the market

competing for the same buyers.  Supply and Demand will continue to rule

the real estate housing market in the forseeable future, and Price Plays a

Major Role.

 

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The New Remodeling Magazine is out with the annual Cost vs Value Report.

 

 

One of the most common questions sellers and buyers ask me is:

 "Should I remodel  or add on to my house?  

 Is adding another bathroom going to be money I can recoup when I sell?"

 

Even today’s buyers that are buying at 2000 or before price levels, need

to be smart about home improvements if they think they will be moving

 in the next 10 years.  It is always intriguing that some areas of the

country value some home additions more or less than others.

 

This report gives an estimation of the return and an approximate cost of

several common remodels, additions and rehab projects in the home.  It

is specific to different regions of the United States.  

 

 2009-2010 COST vs VALUE REPORT

 

 Since we are from Grand Rapids Michigan we have directed you to that page

but you can navigate to other areas of the country from there. We hope this

article is helpful in the decision making process,  if you are considering a

home remodel or addition.

 

As always, feel free to call me about specific questions for your specific area.

 

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This solid, quality built home in SE Grand Rapids, Michigan has had lots of updates and

improvements in the last few years.  All you have to do is move in.  The current owners

have done all the work - freshly painted throughout in updated colors, new kitchen

appliances, new kitchenflooring, and lighting has been added along with new countertops. 

A new sliding glass door has been added to the new deck in the back yard.

The large main floor bedrooms have original hardwood flooring, large closets with new

closet organizers and new ceiling fans with lighting.  The living room has new carpeting, the

bath has been remodeled with new tile tub/shower surround, new flooring, new pedestal sink,

new stool, new medicine cabinet and lighting.

The large bedroom upstairs was totally remodeled last year with  new raised ceiling, 2

ceiling fans with lights, and new carpeting.  The home has had new replacement windows

added and a new roof.  The back yard has underground sprinkling. And central air

conditioning is in the home. 

 

 

 

Listed at $119,900 MLS # 778250

We have gathered a list of the TOP Rockford  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.

 

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 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 a new roof & mechanicals.

 

*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and

not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.*

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, even if

the basement is finished.

January 2010  30 Top BEST BUY Homes Rockford, Michigan.

The lowest list price is $ 44,900

The highest list price is $200,000

Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $32.10 to $73.58

 

The Top Rockford Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

205 Hunters Lane        $44,900     923 Sq Ft     $48.65/SqFt

6485 West River Dr     $53,900     1330 Sq Ft     $40.53/SqFt

8555 Courtland Dr       $59,900     1080 Sq Ft    $55.46/SqFt

6711 Boca Vista Dr      $63,999     960 Sq Ft     $66.67/SqFt

5075 New Orleans Dr   $65,000     2025 SqFt    $32.10/SqFt

 

6757 Cannon Center   $69,500     1250 Sq Ft   $55.60/SqFt

6721 Boca Vista Dr      $69,900     960 Sq Ft    $72.81/SqFt

6681 Boca Vista Dr      $69,900     960 Sq Ft    $72.81/SqFt

229 Hunters Lane       $74,900     1064 Sq Ft   $70.39/SqFt

159 Cahill Dr               $74,900      1008 Sq Ft   $74.31/SqFt

 

3955 Butternut Dr     $78,600     1184 Sq Ft    $66.39/SqFt

6757 Cannon Cntr    $79,500    1250 Sq Ft    $63.60/SqFt

162 E Division St      $79,900    1782 Sq Ft   $44.84/SqFt

4837 13 Mile Rd NE   $84,900    1300 Sq Ft   $65.31/SqFt

5124 Surf Dr              $89,900    1823 Sq Ft   $49.31/SqFt

 

9700 7 Mile Rd NE     $89,900    3020 Sq Ft   $57.63/SqFt

8500 10 Mile Dr        $90,000    1400 Sq Ft   $64.29/SqFt

254 E Main St.         $98,951     1732 Sq Ft   $57.13/SqFt

2720 Rogue River    $99,900       1600 Sq Ft   $68.61/SqFt

8825 Castle Hill Dr   $99,900     1641 Sq Ft    $73.24/SqFt

 

7002 S Cannon Pl     $103,900   1500 Sq Ft    $69.27/SqFt

9875 Courtland Dr   $104,000   2053 Sq Ft    $71.58/SqFt

6452 Bella Vista Dr  $114,900   1848 Sq Ft    $62.18/SqFt

221 W Division St    $119,900    3141 Sq Ft    $37.89/SqFt

143 Courtland St     $127,900    1920 SqFt     $66.61/SqFt

 

7991 Cannonsburg   $130,000      1864 Sq Ft  $69.74/SqFt

4351 Porter Hollow  $132,000     2000 Sq Ft  $66.00/SqFt

6089 Meadows Ct    $169,900    2610 Sq ft    $65.10/SqFt

647 Highlander Dr   $189,900    3050 Sq Ft   $64.03/SqFt

7031 Bonaire Ct NE $200,000    3160 Sq Ft   $73.58/SqFt

 

 

There are still bargains to be had in the Rockford area, there

are 20 listings under $100K.   If you are thinking of

buying in Rockford, now is the time to be looking. Prices are

climbing in other areas of the Grand Rapids market. Homes

that are in great condition and priced right are selling quickly.

  "Below tax appraisal" priced homes are disappearing from the

market in some areas of Grand Rapids.

Don’t overlook the $8000 tax credit for first time home buyers

or buyers who haven’t owned a home for the last 3 years; also,

up to a $6500 tax credit for existing homeowners until April 2010.

Rockford Michigan Real Estate Market Blogs

Rockford Michigan Video Tour

If you would like to view a Rockford Top Best Buys Home,

please contact us 1-888-240-1968 x 0

or email terry@terrywestbrook.com

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Are you searching for a large, well decorated home in a vibrant community with

lots of character, amenities, and access to a clubhouse and pool membership?

This large, 6 bedroom, 4 bath home located in Bailey's Grove is on the market.

 

The fireplace is lit, the sun is streaming through the windows, Cleo is in her favorite

spot ready for football or movie viewing.

Dining Room has a recessed tray ceiling, buffet inset and architectural pillars to

separate it from the front entry.

The master bedroom has a cathedral ceiling, a large bay window bay  with great views

of the wooded lot.

 

This Flex Room on the main floor could be a bedroom, a home office, or a live in

apartment since it has private access to a full bath.

This former Designer's Model built in 2000 sports a wrap-a round porch, backyard deck,

wooded lot with professional landscaping, and a three car garage.

Listed at  $264,900        More information here

 

This sharp bungalow in Mulick Park Grand Rapids Michigan has

just come onthe market. If you are looking for an updated

3 bedroom home with a spacious feeling and a great

neighborhood, you might like to check this one out before

it gets sold.

 

Remodeled kitchen, remodeled bath, new roof, new replacement

windows, new 12 x 16 deck and remodeled upper bedroom have all

been accomplished in the last 2-3 years.

 

 

 

Listed at $ 119,900 – This property is definitely worth a look.

More Photos & Info here