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Kentwood MI Top Best Buy Homes August 2010

We have listed the TOP Best Buy Kentwood Michigan 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.

The price should reflect the interior finish of the home. For example,

if the home has crystal chandeliers, marble tile, new windows, new mechanicals

& a new kitchen, this would be more per square foot than a home that still

has pre-1980’s accoutrements, decor and/or is in poor condition.

August 2010 29 TOP BEST BUYS in Kentwood MI Homes

Lowest prices/Sq Ft range from $36.06 to $58.97 in Kentwood

this month.

Lowest list price - $ 35,000

Highest list price - $169,900

Top Kentwood MI Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

344 Majestic St SE $35,000 640 Sq Ft $54.69/SqFt

89 Peony St SW $39,900 768 SqFt $51.95/SqFt

5645 Haughey Ave $39,900 1000 SqFt $39.90/SqFt

205 Nancy St SE $39,900 720 SqFt $55.42/SqFt

129 Lurie St SE $44,000 1202 SqFt $36.61/SqFt

426 Pine Vista St $45,000 1248 SqFt $36.06/SqFt

123 Barry St $49,900 1020 SqFt $48.92/SqFt

97 Roth St SE $49,900 1100 SqFt $45.36/SqFt

201 58th St SE $54,000 996 SqFt $54.22/SqFt

1505 52nd St SE $54,900 1193 SqFt $46.02/SqFt

391 Pine Needles Ct $60,000 1282 Sq Ft $46.80/SqFt

1123 Burgis Ct SE $67,500 1716 Sq Ft $39.34/SqFt

232 43rd St SE $68,750 1233 Sq Ft $55.80/SqFt

1305 Meadowlane $69,900 1867 SqFt $37.44/SqFt

6708 College Ave SE $69,900 1360 SqFt $50.65/SqFt

2097 60th St SE $70,000 1300 SqFt $53.85/SqFt

3750 Breton SE $72,750 1750 SqFt $44.06/SqFt

136 Nancy St SE $79,900 1692 SqFt $47.22/SqFt

1832 Andrew St $95,000 2450 SqFt $38.78/SqFt

876 Bellewood Dr $98,900 2282 Sq Ft $43.34/SqFt

1449 48th St SE $104,900 1779 Sq Ft $58.97/SqFt

5677 Gentian Ct $109,900 2168 SqFt $50.69/SqFt

1024 52nd St SE $113,000 1932 Sq Ft $58.49/SqFt

1717 Lockmere Dr $115,200 2050 SqFt $56.20/SqFt

5759 Burgis Ave $120,000 2200 SqFt $54.55/SqFt

1456 54th Dr $122,000 2125 SqFt $57.41/SqFt

6944 Madison Ave $124,000 2974 Sq Ft $41.69/SqFt

4690 Meadow Lake $139,900 2784 SqFt $50.25/SqFt

1160 Edsel St SE $169,900 2878 SqFt $59.03/SqFt

***Note Underlined homes have had price adjustments

Kentwood & Wyoming have been hit hard by unemployment,

which propels foreclosures and short sales. Short Sales are

extremely difficult for most home buyers to consider as a

purchase due to timing. Please keep in mind the time alone

[2-9 months] of negotiating with the banks makes it difficult

for some buyers to consider. Foreclosures are somewhat easier

to purchase but many are sold as-is. If you have been thinking

of buying a Kentwood home, NOW IS THE TIME!! Interest rates

are still at record lows and inventory is still high.

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New Kentwood MI Library Set to Open 8-24-201

Construction is almost done on the new library for Kentwood Michigan.

We stopped and took a few photos so you can see the new facility

for the city of Kentwood.

Having been on hand to help move the books and materials from the old

library into the present facility back in ‘70s as a Kentwood Jaycee, we

realize what a job it is to get everything moved and into place.

The new library will be a welcome addition for Kentwood. Our libraries

are getting more use with the strained economy – all branches are noting

increased traffic and use.

An Open House is scheduled for 8-23-2010 so get over to see Kentwood’s

newest addition.

We all love a success story.  This one is about a local Kentwood

 graduate, Matthew Harmon, who was Michigan's Mr Golf 2002-3,

went on to play golf for Michigan State University

and is now on the Nationwide and NGA Hooters Golf Tours trying

to make  it to the PGA Tour.  He got a big break this week. 

  Let us tell you his story:

He was 4 under par playing his final qualifying round for the Buick

Open when his caddy (and brother-in-law) Nick, stepped into a

bunker to pick up a rake he was planning on using after Matt hit his shot

and then raked his tracks.  Matt was in the other end of

 the bunker and didn't see what Nick did until it was

too late.  He thought it was a 2 stroke penalty.  He consulted the

officials. They didn't know for sure either, but to be on the safe side,

assessed  the 2 stroke penalty, which put Matt at 2 under and

1 stroke over qualifying for the final  Buick Open.

 

Oh, well, another day of golf, and on to Houston, Texas  to play in

another tournament.  He was at the Minneapolis airport one an airplane when he

got the call from the officials at the Buick Open.  They had received

a cancellation and because of the penalty Matt assessed himself

(which is still in contention), they offered him a spot in the Open. 

Now all he had to do was get back to Grand Blanc and get his

clubs and equipment there - which were on their way to Houston

 by this time.  He got a ticket back to Grand Rapids and drove to

Grand Blanc, and his clubs and gear arrived in time, somehow. 

 

He is performing like a champion at this tournament.  He was 4 under

yesterday and had the daily record for the longest drives.  He is 2 under 

 today, tied for 18th place.  This will be his very first PGA tournament

 to place in the money.  Our local TV channel had an interview that aired

 on the 11:00 pm newscast last night.  We are watching closely, this

could be his big break into the PGA events. 

A few pictures I took yesterday of Matt and that other guy,  Tiger Woods

playing at Warwick Hills, The final Buick Open.

 

 

 

 

Link to Mlive video

Did I mention I used to play with Matt and his Dad when he first started

to play golf?  He must have been 10-11 years old.  He could hit the ball

a long way even back then.  I never dreamed he would one day play on

the PGA Tour and I would be in the crowd cheering him on!

 

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Photos by Terry Westbrook

Horrock's Market is like a visit to spring time, especially now, in Kentwood MI.

Take a moment and let's look at what they have to offer: Fresh Flowers, Fresh

Vegetables & Fruits, Meats & Dairy, Deli, Garden & Homes Supplies, Pet Supplies,

Gifts & Accessories, Floral for Weddings, and a Book & Candy Corner. In the spring

& summer they have outdoor plants and trees for your garden and yard. Worth a

visit any time of year, but especially in the dead of winter.

Horrock's Market is located at 4455 Breton Road at the intersection of 44th St and

Breton in Kentwood, Michigan. The glass green house soars into the sky and it is

easy to spot just south of 44th Street.

The array of fresh flowers, fresh fruits and vegetables is impressive. They always have weekly

specials on some items of their produce. It is hard to resist bringing it all home, it looks so

delicious. Here are a few photos that tell the story better than I could.

These exotic vegetables are always intriquing - we tried the Blue Peruvian Potatoes

on the far right - the taste was good but odd to see purply-blue potatoes on your plate.

We skipped the edo malanga on the left, not knowing what it is and how to use it.

Maybe next time we are at Horrocks in Kentwood, after we do a little veggie research.

photos by Bonnie Westbrook

I have received no remuneration or compensation for my advertising and testimonial of Horrock's Market on my blog.