Grand Rapids, MI - the weather and the real estate markets are heating up!

The past few weeks have been very interesting in the real estate markets here in the Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area.

A lot of negative publicity has been the talk of the town, yet many are watching patiently for Washington to take the lead and put together a stimulus package which should have some positive news for actual buyers and sellers.

At our Open Houses this weekend we were VERY busy. One of our Open Houses was in the Caledonia area and we had 8 groups of prospects through - one calling back and having serious interest. It has been a LONG time since we have had this much activity and interest! WHOOPEE!

In setting up showings this past weekend there were actually 20% of the homes I wanted to show that were sold. We are excited and are very positive with what we are seeing out in the "real world."

Now we just need to turn all this interest into some concrete sales. The homeownership ladder is ready to climb. Our first time homebuyers create the first rung on this ladder - they are out looking and are buying now - which kickstarts the rest of the real estate market as move up buyers can buy their next home.

Stay positive and encourage your congressmen and senators to work together to put a great stimulus package together with real estate at its center.