About Grand Rapids' Forest Hills

Leading real estate software provider Taro Systems, Inc. today announced a competitive upgrade, allowing real estate owners to have a one-stop-shopping solution with the addition of a full data conversion wizard with the ProGold i2 and ViewMyListing.com for new customers. Additionally, in defining One-Stop-Shopping, Taro Systems offers solutions that cover all areas of the real estate brokerage business from sales leads to SEO and everything in between.

"To Date Taro has integrated over 850 MLS providers as well as full data imports for Century 21 affiliates, Colwell Banker affiliates and ERA Brokerages -- close to 14 million imported listings, 186,000 real estate professional, and 16 million sales prospects have been added to ProGold i2 application with all of our available data import wizards -- on which we've also created top ranking pages for each real estate agent and homeowners with a ViewMyListing.com account created by ProGold i2." said Douglas Lee, Taro’s founder and CEO. "What makes us unique is our customers need only one vendor to connect all the isolated pods of data into one central database. Brokers would literally have to have several software systems to perform the same tasks as ProGold i2, but at a much larger price tag for the same functions."

In addition, any real estate broker that has a qualifying competitor software system, can receive as much as 50% savings off the one-time licensee fee through the end of 2011. Today's changes are consistent with Taro’s mission of providing cutting- edge tools and information to real estate owners so they can provide superior service to their agents, employees, sellers, buyers and even competing agents.

For more information about our Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Real Estate Software and Local Classifieds, visit http://www.taronetwork.com. Read about or comment on updated Taro news and observations on the company blog at http://www.mylistingblog.com or follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter/#!/tarosystems

About Taro Systems, Inc.: Taro Systems, Inc., headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with over twenty nine years in operation, possesses the knowledge needed to develop unique and dynamic solutions to address industry-wide problems. The proof of Taro's dedication can be found in the successes of Taro Systems' clients like Century 21 Commonwealth representing the Natick Real Estate market. Taro Systems is technology aligned with relationships, providing outstanding customer service to the people that count - the customers!

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Waterfront Homes Oct 2011

Waterfront homes are in high demand in all areas and in all localities,

proving the old adage: the 3 best things to consider when purchasing

a property are: Location, location, location. West Michigan is very

fortunate to have many lakes and rivers that make wonderful

year round homes on the waterfront a viable option.

We have included a list of 22 homes in Forest Hills Schools Kent County Michigan

under $500,000 with private water frontage. Autumn is a great time to purchase

a waterfront home. The market slows down when winter approaches and sellers

might consider an offer very seriously.

Address Price

6588 Tanglewood SE $ 170,000

2780 Thornapple River Dr $ 179,000

2693 Thornapple River Dr $ 179,900

4007 Clearview NE $ 197,500

1891 Laraway Lake Dr SE $ 199,900

2900 Woodridge Cir NE $ 229,900

2902 Woodridge Cir $ 229,900

3059 Thorncrest Dr SE $ 249,750

6995 Burger Dr SE $ 249,900

4131 Clearview St NE $ 264,900

762 Mooring Dr SE $ 274,900

2909 Cascade Springs SE $ 299,000

1172 Dogwood Meadows Dr $ 329,900

7600 Leonard St NE $ 375,000

1855 Forest Shores Dr SE $ 389,900

3010 Thornapple River Dr $ 399,000

4651 Little Harbor Dr SE $ 409,900

3704 Monarch Dr NE $ 420,000

4555 Little Harbor Dr SE $ 449,500

7278 Cascade Rd SE $ 469,000

4567 Little Harbor Dr SE $ 499,000

7500 Alska Ridge SE $ 499,900

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give Terry a call or contact us through our website.

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Waterfront Homes Sept 2011

Waterfront homes are in high demand in all areas and in all localities,

proving the old adage: the 3 best things to consider when purchasing

a property are: Location, location, location. Waterfront homes are

in high demand in all areas and in all localities. West Michigan is very

fortunate to have many lakes and rivers that make wonderful

year round homes on the waterfront a viable option for many.

Current market conditions have brought home prices down

to levels we haven’t seen in about 10 years. Homes at all price

levels and amenities have been affected, as well as interest rates.

Now is a great time to purchase a Waterfront Home if you have

been considering living on the water in West Michigan.

We have included a list of 22 homes in Eastern Kent County Michigan

under $500,000 with private water frontage. Summer is a real active

time in the waterfront home market.

Waterfront STATS: 18 sold and 6 pending sales in Forest Hills since May 1, 2011.

Avg Sold Price: $ 333,252

Address Price6588 Tanglewood SE $ 170,000

2780 Thornapple River Dr $ 179,000

2693 Thornapple River Dr $ 179,900

4007 Clearview NE $ 197,500

1891 Laraway Lake Dr SE $ 199,900

6995 Burger Dr SE $ 249,900

6727 Burger Dr SE $ 255,000

4131 Clearview St NE $ 264,900

762 Mooring Dr SE $ 274,900

3059 Thorncrest Dr SE $ 279,900

1172 Dogwood Meadows Dr $ 334,900

3303 Branisha Dr SE $ 349,900

7600 Leonard St NE $ 375,000

2845 Cascade Springs SE $ 389,900

3010 Thornapple River Dr $ 399,000

2515 Cascade Springs Dr SE $ 399,750

1855 Forest Shores Dr SE $ 419,900

3704 Monarch Dr $ 420,000

4555 Little Harbor Dr SE $ 449,500

7278 Cascade Rd SE $ 469,000

1919 Forest Shores Dr SE $ 499,000

4567 Little Harbor Dr SE $ 499,000

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give Terry a call or contact us through our website.

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes August 2011

Top Best Buy Forest Hills Homes (Ada-Cascade) for Sale,

based on price per square foot. Price per square foot is a great

leveler, if two homes are compared by square foot pricing, you

get a much better picture of what you are paying for or if the

home is overpriced compared to similar homes.

These homes might need major repair work done, such

as new kitchens and baths, roofs, new plumbing, electrical &

other major mechanicals. They may have dated decor, an

odd floor plan, or additions/add-ons that are not what most

people are looking for.

The Top Forest Hills Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

77 Honey Creek $85,900 1027 Sq Ft $83.64/SqFt

2560 Kraft Ave $89,900 1396 Sq Ft $64.40/SqFt

4485 Whitneyville $89,900 1312 Sq Ft $68.52/SqFt

4191 Bradford St $119,900 1816 Sq Ft $66.02/SqFt

6367 3 Mile Rd $139,900 1704 Sq Ft $82.10/SqFt

1607 Thornapple Dr $144,900 1806 Sq Ft $80.23/SqFt

6384 Cascade Rd $149,900 2300 Sq Ft $65.17/SqFt

253 Forest Hill Ave $150,000 2502 Sq Ft $59.95/SqFt

6905 Adaridge Dr SE $164,750 1896 SqFt $86.89/SqFt

2150 Forest Hills $169,500 2144 Sq Ft $79.06/SqFt

8824 Grand River Dr $169,900 2330 Sq Ft $72.92/SqFt

6588 Tanglewood $170,000 1977 Sq Ft $85.99/SqFt

4116 Burton St SE $170,000 2682 Sq Ft $63.39/SqFt

6181 Witherbee Dr SE $174,900 2022 Sq Ft $86.50/SqFt

1141 Thornapple River $175,900 2056 Sq Ft $85.55/SqFt

7244 Thorncrest $179,900 2077 Sq Ft $86.62/SqFt

1537 Laraway Lake $185,000 2166 SQ Ft $85.41/SqFt

2105 Forest Hills Ave $209,800 2750 Sq Ft $76.29/SqFt

2324 Beatrice Dr NE $225,000 2690 Sq Ft $83.64/SqFt

5900 Hall St SE $239,900 2880 Sq Ft $83.30/SqFt

9390 Bailey Dr $244,850 2753 Sq Ft $88.94/SqFt

8275 Bailey Dr SE $249,900 3192 Sq Ft $78.29/SqFt

2600 Riveredge Dr $254,900 2928 Sq Ft $87.06/SqFt

6648 Gleneagles $259,900 2990 Sq Ft $86.92/SqFt

146 Honeycreek Ave $279,900 3536 Sq Ft $79.16/SqFt

Summer buying season is on in Forest Hills, 52 sold homes

and 68 pending sales in the last month.

Average sold price = $ 293,317

Pricing seems to be going up in Forest Hills School District.

If you are willing to do repairs and update a home, there are still some

good buys at historically low interest rates. The homes in the most

up-to-date condition sell the fastest, as most buyers

do not want to do any repairs or updates.

This list could include properties in Ada Township, Cascade

Township, Grand Rapids Township, Lowell Township, and the

city of Kentwood.

Please note: This list can change daily as some homes sell,

prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.

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Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Homes July 2011

Forest Hills Michigan Top Best Buy Forest Hills Homes

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

Price per square foot is a great leveler, if two homes are

priced similarly they should be very comparable in amenities.

These homes might need major repair work done, such

as new kitchens and baths, roofs, new plumbing, electrical &

other major mechanicals. They may have dated decor, an

odd floor plan, or additions/add-ons that are not what most

people are looking for.

This list could include properties in Ada Township, Cascade

Township, Grand Rapids Township, Lowell Township, and the

city of Kentwood.

Please note: This list can change daily as some homes sell,

prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market.

The Top Forest Hills Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

2676 Deli Ct. NE $86,000 1092 Sq Ft $78.75/SqFt

111 Greenbrier Dr SE $88,400 1610 Sq Ft $54.91/SqFt

2512 Appleton Ave NE $92,500 1224 Sq Ft $75.57/SqFt

9035 Bailey Dr NE $98,500 1272 Sq Ft $77.44/SqFt

4191 Bradford St $129,900 1816 Sq Ft $71.53/SqFt

1043 Farnsworth $139,900 1680 Sq Ft $83.27/SqFt

6367 3 Mile Rd $ 139,900 1704 Sq Ft $82.10/SqFt

1607 Thornapple Dr $149,900 1806 Sq Ft $83.00/SqFt

6384 Cascade Rd $159,900 2300 Sq Ft $69.52/SqFt

3451 Cascade Rd $160,000 2500 Sq Ft $64.00/SqFt

2150 Forest Hill Ave $169,500 2144 Sq Ft $79.06/SqFt

6905 Adaridge Dr SE $169,900 1896 SqFt $89.61/SqFt

8824 Grand River Dr $169,900 2330 Sq Ft $73.92/SqFt

6588 Tanglewood $170,000 1977 Sq Ft $85.99/SqFt

4116 Burton St SE $170,000 2682 Sq Ft $63.39/SqFt

6181 Witherbee Dr SE $174,900 2022 Sq Ft $86.50/SqFt

2457 B Leffingwell $179,900 2070 Sq Ft $86.91/SqFt

7244 Thorncrest $179,900 2077 Sq Ft $86.62/SqFt

1537 Laraway Lake $185,000 2166 SQ Ft $85.41/SqFt

2324 Beatrice Dr NE $225,000 2690 Sq Ft $83.64/SqFt

5900 Hall St SE $239,900 2880 Sq Ft $83.30/SqFt

8275 Bailey Dr SE $249,900 3192 Sq Ft $78.29/SqFt

955 Honeycreek Ave $289,900 3828 Sq Ft $81.99/SqFt

Summer buying season is on and heating up in Forest Hills,

64 sold homes and 85 pending sales in the last month.

Average sold price = $ 285,802

Pricing seems to have stabilized in Forest Hills School District.

If you are willing to do repairs and update a home, there are still some

good buys at historically low interest rates, though rates and mortgage

requirements are rising. The homes in the most up-to-date condition

sell the fastest, as most buyers do not want to do repairs or updates.

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.

Search For Forest Hills Homes

Search Short Sale & Bank Owned Forest Hills Homes

More Forest Hills Michigan Real Estate Articles

If you would like to see a Forest Hills Home, please contact

us at 1-888-240-1968 ext 0 or email us at:

terry@terrywestbrook.com