Rockford, MI

Current Rockford MI Real Estate Market Report

Current Absorption Rate for Rockford Michigan is 25.6 months on

average, which means if no new listings come on the market, it will take

25.6 months to sell current inventory.

The under $200K market is moving about 4 times faster than the over $200K.

320 Active Listings in Rockford MI today.

57 Sold Rockford Homes since July1, 2008 with high price at $385,000

and the low price at $20,000.

18 Pending Home Sales since Oct 30, 2008 to date.

Average Rockford List Price: $ 250,070

Average Rockford Sale Price: $ 207,403

If you have any questions about a Rockford or Grand Rapids MI

home, please contact me directly.

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Photo of Downtown Rockford by Bonnie Westbrook

When events happen in your life you are sometimes not sure as to what to do with them. Where they are to be used to shed and grow. We have had several in our family over the last few years. We have embraced some and are still learning with others..

In early Feb of 2002, my husbands father had passed away and we all deeply saddened by this event. Our 3 year old was very sick during December of that year that included a trip to the ER. He was fine, but my husband carrying and holding the weight of a sick child, herniated a disc in his back. He had surgery early in 2004. After a mild recovery period was able to go back to work at a desk job he had for 11 years. Shortly however, they restructured the company and he was with out a job.He has accepted many short term jobs, but his field has a limited amount of openings. After the death of his father, my own mother was having medical issues and passed away in 2006. That was extremely hard on all of us.

Daisy (left) and her friend Zo (right)

My husband had asked me what I had wanted for my 40^th birthday of that same year his father died and I told him that I wanted a dog. (i.e. puppy). I knew he wouldn’t get one. We just put the last dog down after having 2 of them (Springer and Siberian) for several years. I did find an ad in the paper for a springer and called. I knew we couldn’t/shouldn’t get a dog at this time. I just wanted to touch, hold and have the reality set in about all the care of, training, shedding, feeding, pooping any responsible dog owner should accept .... to sink in. It did!

The gentalman I called was nice enough to bring the dog to us! He was conveniently coming into town and would drop her off ( and Yes, it was a fantastic sales ploy). When he came back to pick her up a few hours later, I told him that we just could not do it right now and that if she didn’t sell, to give me a call. Yes, I sent her back!!! His tactic didn’t work on me. I indeed realized in a few hours what it would mean from us as a family .... (ok "me" as the mom who takes care of everything) .... what it would mean to have another dog around. That was all I needed. I was cured of my "we need another dog" phase for the moment! He emailed me a week later and told me she was gone. Whew! (Still No regrets!)

My husband came home a week and half later, and told me the news of his loss of employment. Within hours, we got the phone call from the gentleman with the puppy. “If you want her, she is yours. The other family decided not to take her.” Well, I told him that husband lost his job and we didn’t know if we were going to be able to feed our own mouths, yet that of another one. I also told him we just couldn’t spend the money right now to purchase her. Well, what he said next was not expected: “You guys have a great family and you have a nice big yard that is fenced in and you can just have her if you want her. I know she will be taken care of and that is really what I want for her. I travel a lot and I just can’t let her be alone so much…”

Well, indeed she became part of our family. However within six monthsshe ate one of my Hosta’s and was in doggy ICU for almost a week. Over the years, she has become a faithful friend and family member. She guarded my garden from the squirrels and birds. She could hear the ice cream truck a mile away and always enjoyed the dog bones they had. She was a guard dog to our family, loved to play with our family and never left our side if one of us were sick.

The day after Thanksgiving this year, she just was not herself. We took her in and found out that she had a blood disorder. They were not sure if they could treat. That wouldn’t have been so bad, but again my husband was terminated from yet another employer the end of October and we used all of our house payment to attempt to make her well. Only 4, her body just could not fight this. We had to put her down peacefully. Our family gathered one last time to say good bye and be there for her as she was so many times for us. She was so very weak, but her eyes watched us all. Despite her sickness, you could tell she was so very happy to see us, happy we were there. With or without money, with our without food, with or without smiles on our faces. She was loved!

(Go ahead and drop some'thin dad!!!)

I really believe we were "chosen" to be her family and that she was "chosen" for this short stay with us. She was a gift in time. A blessing in disguise. Despite our own financial situation, I would give it all way to bring her back. I am embracing this journey and again realizing that everything has a season and a reason. Some are soft and furry. Some are small and cold like a snowflake. Taking the time to be still, reflect and listen are so very important. Allowing time to grief is also a gift and should not be discounted in the healing process or journey. I have not allowed myself to do this until now. The power in the post may only be for my purposes, but thank you to those that have taken the time to be part of my journey.

God Bless you and my Daisy! (You tube video made by my daughter)

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Our thanks go out to Dr. Mark at the Animal Emergency Hospital and our vet at Rogue Valley Veterinary Hospital

We would also like to thank the staff @ Sleepy Hollow Pet Cemetery & Crematory who helped us with the final choices. They were very symathic and caring with our wishes.

Your professionaism, care and support was shown in your passion for our pet(s). Thank you!

As I prepare for the feast of feasts I just wanted to take a sec to tell all my friends, family and neighbors that I am blessed to be living in such a great little town!

I wish you and yours a great holiday season!

I love the Rockford community!

I love the events to bring together family and friends!!!

Lots to do and fun!

Should you be wondering what the Christmas season will bring... stay tuned or check out the Rockford Chamber for more info!

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Rockford Michigan is a quaint little village on the Rogue River.

It is 10 miles from downtown Grand Rapids, with several major

roads that will take you there. There is a state of the art school

public system, many suburban housing developments, and a busy,

vital village with wonderful boutique shopping and every variety of

restaurants. It is also home to Wolverine World Wide, which is the

manufacturer of Hush Puppies, Merrell, Caterpillar, and Harley Davidson

shoes and apparel. You can get a hot dog at The Corner Bar or have an

evening of fine dining at Reds. It is a great place to live in the

Greater Grand Rapids area.

The housing inventory here is high, like all of the Grand Rapids area.

There are 120 Rockford homes for sale under $ 200,000, which gives us

a 92 month supply (if no other homes come on the market) at the present

rate of sales.

For Rockford homes over $ 200,000, there is a 31 month supply of homes

at the present rate of sales.

This is a desirable community that continues to draw residents to live

in this area. For this market report, we used Rockford Public School

District as the boundary criteria.

Rockford Michigan Real Estate Market Report

April - October 2008

Under $ 200,000 Rockford MI Active Listings: 120

Average active Rockford MI listing price - $ 155,237

Average active Rockford MI price/SqFt - $ 109.77

Average Rockford MI days on market - 45

Under $ 200,000 Rockford MI SOLD Homes: 9

Average Rockford MI homes sold price is $125,122

Average Rockford MI Sold homes days on the market is 28 days

Average Rockford MI Sold Homes price /SqFt $ 82.24

Over $ 200,000 Rockford MI Active Listings: 200

Average active Rockford MI listing price - $ 325,809

Average active Rockford MI price/SqFt - $ 162.69

Average Rockford MI days on market - 102

Over $200,000 Rockford Mi Homes SOLD: 41

Average Sold price for Rockford MI Homes - $285,963.

Average price/SqFt for Sold Rockford MI homes - $ 137.98

Average Rockford MI homes days on the market - 73

Rockford MI Market Report October 2008

Rockford MI Market Report Sept 2008

If you have questions about a Rockford MI or Grand Rapids MI

homes, please contact me directly.

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Photo of Rockford Public Library by Bonnie Westbrook

Hope to see you at the polls! I am filling a patriotic duty by serving my fellow citizens and USA in helping in the process of voting today.As a Plainfield Township Election Inspector. My job will be to meet and greet you and make sure you have your drivers licesne for identification! You can spread the word and encourage people to vote too!

I will be in precinct 1 of Plainfield Township! Hope to see you there!

Should you need to know where you do need to vote, please feel free to click this link to help you find where you need to be today.

Your vote matters!

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