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East Grand Rapids Michigan Top Best Buy Homes August 2010

We have a list of the Top Best Buy East Grand Rapids Houses

to buy based on price/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 and it should reflect

the interior finish of the home.

For example, if it has crystal chandeliers, marble tile, a new

kitchen, this would be more value per square foot than a home

that still has the 1980’s decor and/or is in derelict condition.

Please note that this list can change daily as some homes sell, prices

are adjusted and other homes come on the market.

August 2010 – 23 TOP BEST BUY East Grand Rapids Homes

Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $78.36 to $114.43

Highest List Price -  $ 315,000

Lowest List Price -  $ 104,900

The Top East GR Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

2238 Audubon Dr SE   $104,900    920 Sq Ft   $114.02/SqFt

2610 Albert Dr SE      $144,500    1500 SqFt     $96.33/SqFt

2665 Richards Dr SE   $130,000    1862 Sq Ft   $112.84/SqFt

630 Rosewood Ave    $145,500   1862 Sq Ft     $78.36/SqFt

2144 Tenway Dr SE   $149,900    1362 Sq Ft   $110.06/SqFt

1442 Eastlawn SE     $160,000     1818 Sq Ft    $82.51/SqFt

2840 Cascade Rd      $160,000     1792 Sq Ft   $89.29/SqFt

2053 Englewood Dr    $169,900     1954 Sq Ft    $101.98/SqFt

2338 Burchard          $169,900     1635 Sq Ft   $103.91/SqFt 

2937 Lake Dr SE       $179,900     1602 Sq Ft   $112.30/SqFt

3030 Cascade Rd      $189,900     1878 Sq Ft    $101.12/SqFt

1765 Whitfield SE     $199,000     1786 Sq Ft   $86.52/SqFt

2405 Oakwood Dr     $199,900      1786 Sq Ft    $111.93/SqFt

2029 Hall St SE        $204,900     1821 Sq Ft    $112.52/SqFt 

2953 Beechwood Dr  $209,900      1867 Sq Ft   $112.43/SqFt

1401 Pinecrest Ave   $218,000     2116 Sq Ft    $103.02/SqFt

2900 Lake Dr SE       $219,900     1966 Sq Ft    $111.85/SqFt

1536 Eastlawn SE     $229,900     2312 Sq Ft   $99.44/SqFt

1706 Exeter SE        $230,000     2010 Sq Ft   $114.43/SqFt 

1773 Oxford Dr SE    $254,900    2010 Sq Ft    $106.12/SqFt

1740 Vesta Lane      $259,900    2561 Sq Ft    $101.48/SqFt

1524 Lake Grove      $269,900    2521 Sq Ft    $107.06/SqFt

2428 Hall St            $315,000    2901 SqFt     $108.58/SqFt

***Underlined homes have had recent price reductions.

East Grand Rapids homes are selling.  If you have been waiting

for the  right time to buy, don’t wait much longer.  We are

seeing definite signs  of competition for homes in East Grand

Rapids and  Forest Hills.

Homes in good condition and priced appropriately are selling.

The homes available this month in East Grand Rapids are

 priced higher, lowest and highest prices are both higher than

they have been for the past 2 years.

*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and

not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present

condition.*

East GR  Real Estate Market Articles

If you would like to view an East Grand Rapids Best Buy Home,

please contact us @1-888-240-1968 x 0 or email us :

terry@terrywestbrook.com

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We have gathered a list of the top East Grand Rapids 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.  It 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 that this list can change daily as some homes sell, prices are

adjusted and other homes come on the market.

The total square footage is noted here, although only the main floors

are used to figure price per square foot.

February 2010 – 25 TOP BEST BUY East Grand Rapids Homes

Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $75.29 to $116.65

Highest List Price -  $ 349,700

Lowest List Price -  $ 79,900

The Top East GR Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

729 Gladstone Dr SE   $  79,900      800 Sq Ft   $99.88/SqFt

1148 Lakeside Dr SE    $ 89,900      900 Sq Ft   $99.89/SqFt

2361 Burchard St        $125,900    1455 Sq Ft   $109.00/SqFt

2360 Lake Dr SE         $137,000     1582 Sq Ft   $86.60/SqFt

612 Gladstone Dr SE   $139,900     1268 Sq Ft  $110.33/SqFt

159 El Centro Blvd      $149,900    1848 Sq Ft   $81.11/SqFt

1530 Groton Rd         $149,900    1694 Sq Ft    $97.34/SqFt

2714 Cascade Rd SE   $149,900    1900 SqFt     $115.31/SqFt

2665 Richards Dr SE   $149,900    1573 SqFt     $116.65/SqFt

1647 Franklin St          $149,900    1392 Sq Ft   $107.69/SqFt

2115 Tenway Dr SE      $154,900    1395 Sq Ft   $111.04/SqFt

847 Orchard Ave        $159,900    1350 Sq Ft   $118.44/SqFt

252 Hodenpyl Rd       $159.900    1489 Sq Ft    $107.39/SqFt

1433 Edgewood Ave  $165,900   1738 Sq Ft    $94.94/SqFt

2752 Robinson Rd      $169,900   1532 Sq Ft    $110.90/SqFt

2530 Cascade Rd SE   $179,900    2200 SqFt    $111.88/SqFt

2937 Lake Dr              $179,900   1602 Sq Ft    $112.30/SqFt

1707 Hall St SE           $189,900   2229 Sq Ft    $108.33/SqFt

2840 Cascade Rd        $199,000     2272 Sq Ft   $111.55/SqFt

2150 Anderson Dr      $209,000    3322 Sq Ft   $75.29/SqFt

1401 Pinecrest Ave   $220,000    2350 Sq Ft   $103.97/SqFt

330 Fulton St E         $263,000    3460 Sq Ft   $106.05/SqFt

1245 Woodshire Ave $269,500    2248 Sq Ft   $119.88/SqFt

1418 Woodcliff Dr     $339,500   3114 Sq Ft   $109.02/SqFt

1401 Breton Rd         $349,700     3873 Sq Ft   $102.85/SqFt

East Grand Rapids homes are selling.  If you have been waiting for the

 right time to buy, don’t wait much longer.  We are seeing definite signs

 of competition for homes in some areas, like East Grand Rapids and

 Forest Hills. Homes in good condition and priced appropriately are

selling quickly. 

*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and not habitable

as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.*

East GR  Real Estate Market Blogs

If you would like to view an East Grand Rapids Best Buy Home,

please contact us @1-888-240-1968 x 0 or email us :

terry@terrywestbrook.com

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We have gathered a list of the top East Grand Rapids Houses to buy

based on price per square foot. Please note that this list can change daily

as some homes sell, prices are adjusted and other homes come on the

market. 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.

June 2009 BEST BUY East Grand Rapids Homes

Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $73.63 to $99.32

Highest List Price -  $274,950

Lowest List Price -  $132,900

The Top East GR Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

2735 Richards Dr        $132,900    1400 Sq Ft   $94.93/SqFt

2610 Richards Dr        $ 133,000   1716 Sq Ft   $77.51/SqFt

1635 Breton Rd SE      $139,900    2300 Sq Ft   $73.63/SqFt

1408 Edgewood         $168,500    1874 Sq Ft    $89.91/SqFt

1063 Kenesaw Dr       $175,000    2162 SqFt    $99.32/SqFt

244 Morningside Dr     $179,900    1946 Sq Ft   $92.45/SqFt

2150 Anderson Dr      $209,900    3322 Sq Ft   $75.61/SqFt

3000 Lake Dr             $265,000    3346 Sq Ft    $79.19/SqFt

2470 Lake Dr SE        $274,950   3143 Sq Ft    $87.48/SqFt

Note: The bargains are fewer & prices appear to be getting more

 expensive here in East Grand Rapids this month.   No homes

under $100K are listed this month, compared to one last month. 

 If you have been waiting for the right time to buy, don't wait much

 longer.  We are starting to see signs of the below appraisal home

prices seriously slowing in certain desirable areas, like East Grand

Rapids and Forest Hills.

*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and not habitable

as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.*

If you would like to view an East Grand Rapids Best Buy Home,

 please contact us @1-888-240-1968 x 0 or email us :

terry@terrywestbrook.com

Grand Rapids Ada MI Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty

Copyright 2009 All rights reserved

 From 9 AM to 5 PM, East Grand Rapids Michigan will transform its

Lakeside Park into a feast for the art lover.  The annual Reeds Lake

Clothesline Art Festival will be held at John Collins Park and on

Wealthy Street, Saturday, June 20th, 2009. 

This juried art fair, run by Grand Valley Artists is a local favorite for

the lakeside venue and the wonderful selection of jewelry, photography,

glass, pottery, painting, watercolors and more.  This year the festival

is celebrating their 44th anniversary. 

 There is public parking in the ramp near the Regatta Plaza, which

 is a short walk from the site and in the middle of the Wealthy

Street merchants and restaurants in Gaslight Village.

                        Held rain or shine.

Over 170 artists from all over the country. Some will be old favorites,

others will be new to  West Michigan.  If art tickles your interests, or

you have a blank spot looking for that special piece....come out on

Saturday, June 20th, 2009 to East Grand Rapids Clothesline Art Fair.

Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty

Copyright 2009 All rights reserved

If you are wishing for a few hours to read a book, contemplate

your thoughts, or just daydream this summer, but not sure

how you will entertain your children?  If you live in East Grand

Rapids, the Friends of the East Grand Rapids Public Library

 will give you a few afternoons off. Or better yet, come with

 your children and have some fun yourself.

 Part of the Summer Reading Club, but not a prerequisite,

these events will be held at the EGR library or in John Collins

 Park on Thursday afternoons from 2-4 pm. Everyone is

You don't have to be signed up to the Summer Reading Club

 to join in the fun. 

Thursday June 16 - 2-4pm at the library: show off all of your fabulous

 talent at the EGR library. Register at the library to perform a

short act, Prizes given for audience favorites. For kids of all ages.

Thursday June 25 - starts at 2 pm: At the library, Cool off at the

library while you watch a movie and enjoy popcorn. Contact the

 library to find out what's playing. For all ages.

Thursday July 2 -**2-3 pm - Make a memory with your best

friend- your pet! Come show him/her off with a parade, awards,

photos and crafts. Register your pet by June 23, 2009.

For all Ages.

Thursday July 9  2-4 pm - Join us for our annual Kid and Teen

 Craft Sale. Kids of all ages will be selling thier wares at John

Collins Park. Find amazing pieces of art, wonderful crafts and

the most creative kids in town. Kids and Teens: If you are

interested in having a booth in the sale, pleas stop by the

KDL EGR Branch for an application. Registration is required

 to host a booth.

Thursday July  16  2-4 pm - Create sculptures, prints,

drawings, collages and art jewelry to take home with you,

 and decorate banners to hang in the library.

For kids of all ages.

Thursday July 23  2-4 pm - Bring your Pioneer pride.

Wear blue and/or gold. Come create pennants and

other crafts. Play games and visit with the animals

from Animal Crackers. For kids of all ages.

Thursday July 30  2-4pm - Join us at John Collins Park for

some oversized fun, games and craft activities! Don't forget

your sunscreen. For kids of all ages.

Thursday August 6  2-4 pm  - Splish! Splash! Join us for a

whole lot of wet and wild fun! Wear your bathing suit or

 water safe clothes for this outdoor party that sure to

 F-U-N! Bring sunscreen. For kids of all ages.

Thursday August 13  2-4pm - Join us for a very special

concert full of nature-inspired children's mucic. Get ready

 for silly props, wacky tunes and invitations to purr like

 a bobcat as Kagan sings about being green. For all ages.

Grand Rapids -Ada Real Estate Westbrook Realty

Copyright 2009 All rights reserved

          John Collins Park is at 650 Lakeside Drive and has 2.7 acres of land bordering scenic Reeds Lake.

                                                                   
 
  John Collins Park is located between the GR Yacht Club and Rose's Restaurant near downtown East Grand

  Rapids.

•  

• The park does have a public

• boat launch accessing Reeds Lake

• which is 283 acres.  The park is

• situated on 2.70 acres located on the

•  shores  of Reeds Lake which is one of

• the largest lakes in Kent County.

   

Park Amenities include Benches, a Boat Launch,

Lake Frontage, Restrooms, and  Picnic Tables.

ADA Accessible walkways border the lakeside, 

Fishing Docks are available for the angler, and

Summer Concerts are offered at the Park.

Contact the city offices for information.

                                                                        Photos by Bonnie Westbrook

                                                                  Westbrook Realty

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 information from City of East Grand Rapids

                                        East Grand Rapids Michigan Market Report

 A GREAT TIME TO BUY IN East Grand Rapids, MI          

• In the chart below, the sales activity has remained constant and cost per square foot has stayed steady for the last few years in East Grand Rapids homes. 
• Even with this good news,  the downside is inventory.
• Currently we have 127 homes for sale. 
• We have enough inventory to last 6 months if no one else decides to list their home and put it on the market. 

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 For the consumer, this means: Buyers are in the driver's seat. Hardly a news flash, but if you have been considering a move to East Grand Rapids and thought you couldn't afford it, think again. Even if you can't get as much out of your home as you would like to, the good news is that a move to East Grand Rapids Michigan will cost you almost the same as it would have 3 years ago.

Historically, we know this current trend will not last.  Home prices will rise and hopefully, you won't have missed your opportunity to live in this wonderful community at a competitive price.  No one knows when this market will hit bottom and start the climb up. 

 Ideally, you want to catch it going down, NOT UP!  Don't Wait!

Sales activity for East Grand Rapids Michigan 2004 to 2007 Year to Date

 If you are considering a move to East Grand Rapids, Michigan, I would be happy to answer any questions about the area or set up an appointment to show you East Grand Rapids homes. Contact Me  

 Grand Rapids Real Estate is my Real Job ~ Terry Westbrook

Reeds Lake Photo by Terry Westbrook

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