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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.

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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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

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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Forest Hills Michigan Waterfront Homes June 2010

 

Current market conditions have brought home prices down

to levels we haven't seen in many years. All price levels

and market sectors have been affected.

Now is a great time to purchase a Waterfront Home.

We have a list of 38 homes with private water frontage,

and over 25% of them are under $300,000.

 

Grand River Ada Michigan

             Address                                Price

 2201 Shady Dr NE                $   85,000

2733 Thornapple River Dr   $  159,900

8210 Cascade Rd SE             $  159,900

2286 Dean Lake Ave NE       $ 164,900

2693 Thornapple River Dr   $ 184,900

 

 2780 Thornapple River Dr     $ 189,900

920 Paradise Lake Dr SE      $ 215,000

 3557 Tricklewood Dr            $ 280,000

7249 Dennison Dr SE           $ 290,000

274 Pettis Ave SE                $ 295,000

 

       7180 Cascade Rd SE               $ 324,900

       7474 Alaska Rdg SE                $ 335,000

       8585 Lilly Ridge Dr SE            $ 349,500

       6727 Burger Dr SE                  $ 399,000

       3468 Goodwood Dr SE            $ 412,800

 

      4061 Maracaibo Shores Dr       $ 425,000

      3010 Thornapple River Dr       $ 425,900

      1875 Forest Shores Dr SE        $ 475,000

      2561 Cascade Springs Dr SE     $ 488,000

      2850 Foxfire Ln SE                  $ 499,900  

 

     2278 Thornapple River Dr        $ 535,000

     7436 Ventura Dr SE                  $ 575,000

     2515 Cascade Springs Dr SE      $ 585,000

     1041 Thornapple River Dr SE    $ 594,500

     3402 Goodwood Dr SE               $ 698,000

 

     7369 Thornapple River Dr SE    $ 739,900

     7400 Ventura Dr SE                   $ 749,900

     7486 Alaska Rdg SE                    $ 799,000

     4970 Whitneyville Ave SE          $ 799,000

     8158 Wilderness Trail NE          $ 849,000

 

     4095 Reeds Lake Blvd SE          $ 999,900

     2465 Cascade Springs Dr SE      $1,175,000

     7303  Grachen Dr SE                 $1,385,000

     7421 Kenrob Dr SE                   $1,440,000

     1960 Steketee Woods Ln SE    $1,599,000

 

     7101 Gladys Dr SE                    $1,695,000

     5470 Egypt Valley Blvd            $1,750,000

     4069 Reeds Lake Blvd             $1,790,000

 

If a leisure lifestyle appeals to you, this may be the perfect time

 to make your move.  I am always available for questions or details

concerning Michigan waterfront real estate. 

 1-888-240-1968 X 6   Ask for Terry

Grand Rapids Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty

Copyright 2010 All rights reserved

Grand River photo by Bonnie Westbrook

 

 

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.

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

Search For Forest Hills Homes

If you would like to see a particular Top Best Buys Forest Hills

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

terry@terrywestbrook.com

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Grand Rapids Michigan July 4th 2010 Celebration

 

Grand Rapids July 4th Fireworks and Celebration will be held at

Ah Nab Awen Park along the Grand River in downtown Grand

Rapids.  The evenings entertainment will start at 6 pm and

conclude with the fireworks display at 10:30 pm.

 

Schedule of Free Events:

6:00 pm – Octaglee  Vocal Octet sing patriotic selections

6:15-6:45 pm – Spittin’ Image – 8th & 9th grade students  play

                                             contemporary and classic rock

7:00 –7:30 pm – Gabriel James – Alternative style

 

7:45 – 8:30 pm – Silversmith – Group plays original music from

                                             blues to classic  rock

8:30 – 9:15 pm – Four Finger Five – Band plays a unique mix of rock and blues

9:15 – 9:30 pm – Ralston Bowles – Popular West Michigan entertainer 

9:30 – 10:30 pm – Natchez Trace – One of Michigan’s favorite Vocal Bands

 

10:30 pm – FIREWORKS!!!!

 

GRNOW Fireworks information

 

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Grand Rapids Michigan NE Two Story home just listed for sale

1013 Worcester Dr NE has been updated to look like a much newer home.

 

 

 

A new kitchen, updated bathrooms, new laminate floors and new

carpeting make this home look like a magazine layout.  New white

6 panel doors  have been installed through out the house, fresh

paint, and replacement windows round out the improvements.

 

 

 

The lot is large and the back yard is completely fenced and deep.

Privacy in the back with mature woods and a leafy tree lined street.

Located in a quiet Northeast neighborhood, don’t let this one get away!

 

 

 

 

For more information and a walk through video, visit our web site:

www.terrywestbrook.com

 

 

 

 

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Grand Rapids Free GRAM Friday Night Outdoor Concerts - Summer 2010

The Grand Rapids Art Museum is hosting free Music Concerts

on the Terrace Stage Friday nights this summer.

Starting on June 11th and running until August 27th, 2010 every

Friday night from 7-9 pm.  Access to the Terrace Stage is free,

downtown market kiosks, plus food and beverages will be available.

 

Outdoor sketching, games for all ages and wonderful West Michigan

 summer evenings in an urban setting – with free live music!

 

 

The line up for Friday Nights at GRAM

Outdoor Summer Music Series – Summer 2010

 

June 11            La Famiglia – Hip Hop

 

June 18            DJ Brandon Hill  - Techno

 

June 25           Groove Merchant   - Urban Beats

 

July 2              End of Times Orchestra  - Prog  Rock

 

July 9              Chosen  - R & B featuring Daniel Richardson

                                       and Kathy LeMar

 

July 16            Pangea   - Steel Drum Band

 

July 30           Side Pocket  - Fusion

July 30           Big Organ      - Organ Trio featuring Randy Marsh

 

Aug 6            David Hardin   - Americana

 

Aug 13          Fainting Generals  - Pop Rock

 

Aug 20         Bill Sears   - Jazz Saxophone

 

Aug 27        An Dro     - Celtic

 

The fun begins at 5 pm, music starts at 7 pm.

 

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We have  a list of the Top Best Forest Hills Houses

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

The homes listed below are probably dated and would 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.

The list of Top Best Buy Homes for Forest Hills Michigan

May 2010 - 25 properties.

The lowest price/Sq Ft for homes range from $34.78 to $79.58 in

Forest Hills.

Lowest list price is $59,000

Highest list price is $249,900

May 2010 homes in 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:

6230 Lincolnshire Ct SE   $ 59,000    1296 Sq Ft     $45.52/SqFt

2674 Chatham Woods Dr  $ 59,900    926 SqFt      $63.71/SqFt

2629 Chatham Woods Dr  $ 67,500    1363 Sq Ft    $73.93/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        $84,000      1240 Sq Ft     $67.74/SqFt

2201 Shady Dr NE           $85,000     2444 Sq Ft     $34.78/SqFt

3949 Reeds Lake Blvd    $ 85,000     2188 Sq Ft     $38.85/SqFt

3181 Charlevoix Dr         $ 94,900    1338 Sq Ft     $70.93/SqFt

2049 Rowland Ave          $ 94,900    1280 Sq Ft    $74.14/SqFt

3005 Chapshire Dr          $ 95,000      1224 Sq Ft    $77.61/SqFt

4485 Whitneyville Ave    $ 95,000      2600 Sq Ft    $72.41/SqFt

6650 Cascade Rd SE        $ 95,000      2000 Sq Ft    $65.70/SqFt

3747 Bradford St NE        $100,000    1640 Sq Ft    $60.98/SqFt

970 Ada Place Dr Se       114,900      1667 SqFt     $78.22/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

3346 Dean Lake Ave         $139,900    2520 Sq Ft    $79.58/SqFt

43 Robinhood Dr NE      $139,900     2328 SqFt     $/69.39SqFt

6948 Maplecrest Dr SE   $159,000     2692 SqFt     $59.06/SqFt

201 Shorehaven Dr SE    $199,000    2600 Sq Ft     $76.54/SqFt

205 Shore Haven Dr        $199,900    2652 SqFt    $75.38/Sq Ft

5739 Fulton St E             $ 249,900   4557 Sq Ft    $69.77/SqFt

More Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Articles 2010

If you would like to see a particular Top Best Buys Forest Hills

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

terry@terrywestbrook.com

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Squirrels and Lunch go together at our house....breakfast and dinner, too.

Mainly because our bird feeder is right outside our dining room window.

This particular squirrel is a favorite dining companion, she shows up every day like clockwork,

rain or shine.

 

She likes to pose for close-ups - what a ham!

Although the food is exactly the same every day - FREE - she never complains.

Yes, we know it is a she because we can see her that closely!  She likes to keep an eye

on us in case we do something aggressive.  As in, open the window and knock her off the 

feeder.

Are you having friends over for lunch today?  We are!

 

Crystal Springs ~ Kentwood Absorption Report April 2010

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.

Watermark CC purchases Crystal Springs GC

Crystal Springs GC has a new look & a new name

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

1-888-240-1968 ext 6

 

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