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Buying or selling real estate is the biggest financial decision that most people have to make in life. We recognize that and value the seriousness, decisions, and emotions that go into a real estate transaction. We value the fact that sellers have to let go of memories and pride of ownership to transition into a new residence. No price tag can define that. For buyers, it is a time of excitement and new beginnings. This can be a nervous transition as well. So we quickly came to realize that we’re not in the real estate business- we’re in the experience business. In a very meaningful way we change the quality and direction of people’s lives.
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This Friday, July 30, starting the Kent County Public Land Auction will take place in downtown Grand Rapids.
Find your new home in Hightree Estates, located in Byron Center. This three bedroom, two full bathroom and two half bathroom home has a modern floor plan to fit anyone’s needs. One detail that can’t be overlooked is the amount of natural light throughout the home. The main floor welcomes you with cathedral ceilings in the foyer, living room with fireplace, beautiful sunroom, eating area and spacious kitchen. In the lower level, you’ll find a full wet bar along with family room-perfect for all your entertaining needs. Downstairs also features a half bath and two storage rooms. Upstairs presents… Read The Rest >>>
While home sales in Grand Rapids have decreased the last few weeks, West Michigan real estate isn’t the only area affected by the recent market changes.
RISMEDIA, July 6, 2010—Following a surge driven by the home buyer tax credit, pending home sales fell with the expiration of the deadline for qualified buyers to sign a purchase contract, according to the National Association of Realtors.
The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator, dropped 30% to 77.6 based on contracts signed in May 2010 from a reading of 110.9 in April, and is 15.9% below May 2009 when it was 92.3.… Read The Rest >>>
Grand Rapids area home sales in June were 27 percent lower than a year ago and 8 percent lower than two years ago.
While those numbers are nothing to smile about, the average price of homes sold last month was $117,061, up 3 percent from 2009, according to the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors.
That price increase marks the seventh month in a row that the average price registered a year-over-year increase. Year to date, the average sale price is 13 percent higher than last… Read The Rest >>>
Charming two bedroom Grand Rapids home for sale nestled on a quiet street close to Mulick Park. Plenty of interior and exterior updates within last few years including new doors, gutters, siding, soffits and windows. The front porch, mudroom and sidewalk were rebuilt in 2009-2010.
Contact Blu House Properties for additional information, to schedule a private showing or to learn more about other Grand Rapids homes for sale.
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10830 WOODBUSHE DR SE LOWELL HOME FOR SALE
Situated on an acre in Lowell, this three bedroom, two bathroom home offers a private setting and updates. With a two year old roof, ten year old furnace, hardwood floors, maple cabinetry and more make this home move-in ready. Outdoor amenities include a large deck, hot tub and tall, mature, shade trees. Three bedrooms, 2 full baths. Offered at$119,900. To schedule a private tour of this home in Lowell for sale, please contact Blu House Properties at 776-9055 or visit us at thinkbluhouse.com
From the New York Times, By Christine Hauser, Published: June 23, 2010
Sales of new homes dropped to a record low in May, according to new government figures released Wednesday, providing a gauge of the market’s dependence on a federal stimulus program.
The Commerce Department figures showed that new single-family homes sold at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 300,000 in May, down 32.7 percent from the revised April rate of 446,000.
Analysts had expected sales to fall to about 400,000 in May after a government tax credit for new buyers expired at the end of April. Many said the… Read The Rest >>>
Grand Rapids city commissioners push for dramatic budget changes next year
By Jim Harger, Grand Rapids Press, June 15, 2010
GRAND RAPIDS — As they put the final touches on their next city budget Tuesday, commissioners told City Manager Greg Sundstrom they want to see much more dramatic changes when they go through the budget process next year.
Selling city real estate and privatizing city services were high on their list as commissioners encouraged Sundstrom to dramatically re-shape city government.
Some of the suggestions, such as eliminating the city’s Civil Service Board or public bargaining with city unions,… Read The Rest >>>
