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Grand Rapids Michigan Oct 2011 Best Buy Suburban Real Estate Market Reports

Grand Rapids Michigan Oct 2011 Best Buy Suburban Real Estate Market Reports

 

Every month we search the West Michigan MLS for the best buys in each of 

the suburban areas we cover extensively.  These reports are based on cost 

per square foot, a logical way to approach the cost of home buying.

 

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Lowell Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Oct 2011 

 

East Grand Rapids Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Oct 2011

 

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Oct 2011

 

Kentwood Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Oct 2011


Caledonia Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Oct 2011

 

 Rockford Michigan Top Best Home Buys Oct 2011

 

If you have an interest in a Top Best Buy Home, please contact me.

 

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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!

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Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids MI Real Estate

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Grand Rapids Michigan Third Quarter 2011 Suburban Real Estate Market Reports

Grand Rapids Michigan Third Quarter 2011 Suburban Real Estate Market Reports

 

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The following suburban market reports cover the third quarter real estate

activity in each Grand Rapids area.  Some local areas are holding their value

better than others.  All areas are still seeing some price erosion, though a

small percentage.

 

If you are considering selling your home, we recommend listing as soon as

possible.  The nation's largest banks still have foreclosure inventory

that has not hit the marketplace.  These estimated 4 million homes will be 

put on the market starting in January of 2012. 

 

We would be happy to give you an idea of what your home is worth today.

Give Terry a call at 1-888-240-1968 ext 0.

 

 

Caledonia Michigan Real Estate Report


East Grand Rapids Michigan Real Estate Report


Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Report

 

Kentwood Michigan Real Estate Report

 

Lowell Michigan Real Estate Report

 

Rockford Michigan Real Estate Report

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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 Michigan Top Best Buy Homes May 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes May 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Forest Hills Homes

(Ada-Cascade) to buy, based on price per square foot.

Price per square foot is a great leveler, if two homes are

priced similarly they should be very comparable in amenities.

These homes might need major repair work done, such

as new kitchens and baths, roofs, new plumbing, electrical &

other major mechanicals.  They may have dated decor,  an

odd floor plan, or additions/add-ons that are not what most

people are looking for.

CentralwoodlandsEntrance thumb Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes May 2011

This list could include properties in Ada Township, Cascade

Township, Grand Rapids Township, Lowell Township, and the

city of Kentwood.

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

prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.

The Top Forest Hills Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

3593 Goodwood           $64,000          1216 Sq Ft   $52.63/SqFt

4485 Whitneyville       $75,000          1312 Sq Ft   $57.13/SqFt

2212 Elmer Dr               $84,900          960 Sq Ft     $88.44/SqFt

2676 Deli Ct. NE            $86,000        1092 Sq Ft    $78.75/SqFt

2114 Elmer Dr NE         $89,900         1418 Sq Ft   $63.40/SqFt

1739 Leffingwell           $96,000         1753 Sq Ft   $54.76/SqFt

3435 Dean Lake           $105,000       1311 Sq Ft   $80.09/SqFt

7359 Cascade Rd         $ 109,900      1280 Sq Ft   $85.86/SqFt

2456 San Marie Dr        $109,900       1748 Sq Ft   $62.87/SqFt

1127 Eastmont            $119,000       1436 Sq Ft   $82.87/SqFt

2056 Burton Knoll Ct   $138,900       1944 Sq Ft   $71.45/SqFt

3044 Jeanlin Dr            $144,900       1628 Sq Ft    $89.00/SqFt

1043 Farnsworth         $147,900       1680 Sq Ft   $88.04/SqFt

4191 Bradford              $150,000      1816 Sq Ft   $82.60/SqFt

434 Adaway Dr             $159,900      2000 Sq Ft   $79.95/SqFt

3451 Cascade Rd         $160,000     2500 Sq Ft   $64.00/SqFt

7213 Bronson St          $160,000      1792 Sq Ft   $89.29/SqFt

4116 Burton St             $170,000      2682 Sq Ft   $63.39/SqFt

2150 Forest Hills Ave   $176,900    2144 Sq Ft   $82.51/SqFt

614 Prestwick Ave       $195,000     4700 Sq Ft   $41.49/SqFt

780 Greenbriar             $199,900     3400 Sq Ft   $58.79/SqFt

522 Edgeworth Dr        $199,900    2708 Sq Ft    $87.68/SqFt

2324 Beatrice Dr NE     $225,000   2690 Sq Ft    $83.64/SqFt

7382 Treeline Dr SE       $239,900   3800 Sq Ft    $63.13/SqFt

4324 Heather Ln            $239,900   2704 Sq Ft    $88.72/SqFt

8275 Bailey Dr SE          $249,900   3192 Sq Ft    $78.29/SqFt

955 Honeycreek Ave    $289,900    3828 Sq Ft   $75.73/SqFt

Spring buying season is here in Forest Hills, 40 sold homes

and 96 pending sales last month.

 

Pricing seems to have stabilized in Forest Hills School District.

If you are willing to do repairs and update a home, there are still some

good buys at historically low interest rates, though rates and mortgage

requirements are rising.  The homes in the most up-to-date condition

sell the fastest, as most buyers do not want to do repairs or updates.

 

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.

Search For Forest Hills Homes

Search Short Sale & Bank Owned Forest Hills Homes

More Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Articles

 

If you would like to see a Forest Hills Home, please contact

us at 1-888-240-1968 ext 0 or email us at:

terry@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.  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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Grand Rapids Michigan 2011 East Suburban Top Best Buy Homes Real Estate Market Reports April

Grand Rapids Michigan 2011 East Suburban Top Best Buy Homes Reports April

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Caledonia Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Report 4-2011

 

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Report 4-2011

 

East Grand Rapids Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Report 4-2011 

 

Kentwood Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Report 4-2011

 

 Lowell Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Report 4-2011

 

 

The April 2011 Top Best Buy Homes Reports for the East suburbs of

Grand Rapids are linked above.  Some areas went down in activity, some

went up, some stayed relatively the same.  Which proves the maxim, all

real estate is local.   Even these reports will just give a general picture of

what is happening in your community.  If you want to know what is happening

in your neighborhood, just give us a call.

 

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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 Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Reports - Jan 2011

Grand Rapids Michigan East Suburban Top Best Buy Homes - January 2011

 

The Top Best Buy Home Blogs that we publish every month give us a great

overview on what is happening to the lower end of the market in each of these

east Grand Rapids suburbs with pricing and sales.  We can see the uptick in sales

or the downturn in pricing, at a glance.  We always give a brief market synopsis of 

each particular area and what we see as the trend that month.

 

If you are looking for a modestly priced home in these Grand Rapids suburbs,

then you will be interested in reading these blogs:














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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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Grand Rapids Michigan 2011 East Suburban Top Best Buy Homes - January 2011Real Estate Market Reports

 

Grand Rapids Michigan East Suburban Top Best Buy Homes - January 2011

 

The Top Best Buy Home Blogs that we publish every month give us a great

overview on what is happening to the lower end of the market in each of these

east Grand Rapids suburbs with pricing and sales.  We can see the uptick in sales

or the downturn in pricing, at a glance.  We always give a brief market synopsis of 

each particular area and what we see as the trend that month.

 

If you are looking for a modestly priced home in these specific Grand Rapids suburbs,

then you will be interested in reading these blogs:

 

Forest Hills Michigan Waterfront Homes Jan 2011

 

Lowell Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Jan 2011

 

East Grand Rapids Top Best Buy Homes Jan 2011


Kentwood Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Jan 2011


Caledonia Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Jan 2011

 

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes - Jan 2011

 


Rockford Michigan Top Best Buy Homes - Jan 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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Byron Center Michigan Real Estate Market Report Jan-Dec 2010

Byron Center Michigan Real Estate Market Report Jan – Dec  2010

Byron Center Michigan is a suburb of Grand Rapids, located about

14 miles away to the southwest.  This report will cover waterfront homes

which are mostly newer construction in fast growing Byron Center.

StratfordGlenSnowfrtelev thumb Byron Center Michigan Real Estate Market Report Jan –Dec 2010

 

        Byron Center  Waterfront Homes Real Estate Activity

                         January to December 2010

         

  • Current Active Listings  – 11
  • Average List Price – $ 413,827
  • Pending Properties – 2
  • Sold Properties – 18
  • Average Sold Price – $350,006
  • Average Sold Square Feet – 2542
  • Average Sold Price/Sq Ft – $ 149.98 

 

Additional Byron Center Articles:

Byron Center Photos

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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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Grand Rapids Michigan 2010 Suburban Real Estate Market Reports

Grand Rapids Michigan 2010 Suburban Real Estate Market Reports

Grand Rapids Michigan Home


Caledonia Michigan Real Estate Market Report 2010

 

Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Market Report 2010

 

East Grand Rapids Michigan 2010 Real Estate Market Report 

 

Kentwood Michigan 2010 Real Estate Market Report

 

Lowell Michigan 2010 Real Estate Market Report

 

Rockford Michigan Real Estate Market Report 2010

 

The 2010 Market Reports for the East suburbs of Grand Rapids are linked above.

Some areas went down in activity, some went up, some stayed relatively the same.

Which proves the maxim, all real estate is local.  Even these reports will just give a

general picture of what is happening in your community.  If you want to know what is

happening in your neighborhood, just give us a call.

 

_____________________________________________

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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Grand Rapids Michigan Cost vs Value Home Improvement Report 2010

Grand Rapids Michigan Cost vs Value Home Improvement

Report 2010

The new Cost vs Value Report 2010 is out from the National Association

of Realtors.  This report compares home improvement costs and returns for

sellers all over the country.  There are national trends and local trends. 

If you are a homeowner, this is valuable information because it will tell you

how much money you can expect to recoup from home improvements on

the sale of your home.

 

While you may not be intending to sell your home for many years,

it is a good indicator of what the average buyer is looking for in a home

purchase and what they are willing to pay for in home updates.  As a 

home owner, it is prudent to know your home's value and not over

improve your home in relation to it's current value.  

 

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Grand Rapids is right on target with the rest of the nation in the number

one item that repays investment.  A new front door, specifically, a steel door

will get you 102% of your money back.  If you need a new front entrance door,

you might want to consider skipping over to your home improvement store

and putting one on order. 

 

Now, don’t get crazy and pick a really fancy door if you live in a basic ranch. 

Home buyers don’t want a front door that doesn’t match the home

style or decor, so don’t waste your money.  A nice steel door in a great color will

do more for your home’s curb appeal than one that doesn’t fit aesthetically.

 

All other home improvement projects went down in payback dollars, not

a surprise considering our local rate of home sales in the past 2 years.  But if

you have been considering a home improvement project, check the list to see

if it is a feasible option for you and your home. 

 

Grand Rapids Cost vs Value Report

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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 Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Reports - Oct 2010

Forest Hills Michigan Neighborhood Real Estate Market Reports - Oct 2010

Forest Hills Michigan is a community defined by its school system.  The Forest Hills

Schools are award winning schools on the east side of Greater Grand Rapids.  Many

parents buy homes here  to give their children a great education.  There are 3 high schools,

2 Middle schools, and many local elementary schools in the district.

 

Forest Hills MI Central High School Sign

 

 

We report Real Estate stats on many of the most popular neighborhoods in Forest Hills.

If you check our web site, there is a history of neighborhood Real  Estate Market Reports.

 

The October 2010 Neighborhood Real Estate Reports: 

Watermark Residences

Clements Mill Homes

 

 

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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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