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Charlene Hammontree, Rockford Michigan, ABR, SRES

Chirstmas Through Lowell, Deer Hunter Windows support group!

Ok, I know a lot of women will be left to fend for themselves as the men leave for camps. How tragic.... how will you survive? OMG, take mine with you!!!! JK

He has a major issue when a bird hits our sliding glass door in a suicide attempt! I grew up with deer hunting so, I can take it or leave it. I do think it gives the men the chance to connect with themselves. Yes, I have been to deer camps before, but at some point they have to sit down and shut up and listen if they want to even attempt to get the "big one this year"

Oh, and I do know a fair share of women that go and hunt as well! Even know one that got a 8 pointer already!

To each our own!

Me????? I will be helping a friend at Christmas Through Lowell.

She is Number 17 and takes the most amazing photos!!! I too will be selling some one of a kind wind chimes. Many items under $25 and if this doesn't get you in the mood for Christmas, you aren't going to make it this year!

So, no more crying, no more "What-ever-should-I-do?" Snap out of it! Call some friends and family, load up in the car and tour Lowell and visit the homes that have the most amamzing crafts! It is a three day event, but it is all about the 'hunt' is it not? We welcome hunter windows with at 'happy dance' to make you have the most fun!

We will even have box of kleenex just in case you will need to shed a tear for your mate! (NOT)

We will be open Friday and Sat only, but most will be open the 3 days!

(Stay tuned for pics!!!)

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Where to vote in Plainfield Township Today!

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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Vote today, but what about the next day?

Today is the day! VOTE 08

I am sure there are some places that will offer special discounts for services or products. Not sure how many will 'close' for the day and treat this as a holiday of sorts.

Today the energy is going to flow in all directions and maybe that of historic ways!

Never the less, it is true! Your vote matters! Why? Because YOU matter! After the polls close, it won't make you any different, you will be the same person you were when you got out of bed this a.m. or not (?). We have the right to vote in this country and we need to use it.

I will be glad as many of us will, when all the 'he said -she said" will be put to rest for at least 4 years. I am saddened to say it isn't about who is the best..... it will be how are we going to support our new leader?

Some of us might feel victory, and others not so much. When it comes right down to it. We will have to support our new leader. We, I mean you and me, even if we like 'em or not, we have to take pride in our country and if that one person who did or didn't win matters that much to us .... what are we going to do to make a difference on Wednesday?

I believe this election to be one that has us all thinking about what can I do to make a difference? In the small town of Rockford, Michigan I am not sure, but after today, after the 'winner' is announced it just isn't up to them... it is up to you and me! Your vote matters! You matter and the difference you make today isn't is important as the difference you make on Wednesday!

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Rockford Michigan ~ Relocation from the eyes of an 8 year old! ~ Part 1

Relocating to Rockford Michigan ~ welcome!

Moving for any child can be very hard. I remember moving next door and that was very upsetting to me when I was eight. My Father and Mother owned 40 acres and we were building a new house next door. Even had my own room! Didn't matter to me, we were leaving something I was very familiar with and had some attachments too.

When child move, some of them can handle it with flying colors and others, not so much (like me!) That is why I have asked my son to help me find out what is cool and fun about Rockford and what he likes about living here.

Here is what both of us learned:

He loves the White Pines Bike Trail which starts in our home town of Belmont which is south of Rockford. He enjoys the stops along the way as well. On this nice summer day we headed up to Rockford for our lunch and shopping.

As we leave our neighborhood we catch the trail on our bikes around the bridge over West River. The Game Room Guys make us laugh!

The great thing is that is is all down hill from our house. It is the way home that is a work out!

We head up north and it is always fun for Cole to see his school. He always tells a story or two about the playing on the playground or something that he remembered when he 'was little'!

and his favorite is The Corner Bar 31 N Main St once we get to Rockford. We often stop to check out flowers, birds, turtles and meet many friends along the way.

I have grown up on many of these yummy hot dogs myself! And no, my name isn't on the wall! We always have great food and great service. Cole loves to get the Root Beer in the bottle! We often go during the summer and watch the Tigers play ball. (That is all I am going to say about them in this Blog! lol) H

We always run into other class mates, friends and neighbors here. It is comes highly recommended! We do have to save room for desert!

From there we end up at another one of his favorite stores.This is a must for every kid young and old alike. They have the coolest toys!

Aunt Candys Toy Company located at 63 Courtland. This is just a few skips away from The Corner Bar.

Here we always find new and interesting toys! We have spent an hour in here "just looking!" They are very helpful and ready and willing to show you how something works!

By then we have saved room for desert and head over to Rocky's for a refreshing treat!

Rockys Dairy Depot 110 N Main Street

We grab our treat and head down to the dam. There is always something interesting there. Fish, ducks, Swans, birds and fisherman!

It is so relaxing and great place to talk about what a great place we live in!

This time we noticed the nature walk was open. We thought this would be cool! My goodness, what an awesome adventure this new boardwalk along the river is!!

On our way home another great stop is Picket Park. It is right of the bike trail just south of town.

There are many more places to enjoy! We just couldn't get them all in on the 4 hours we had.

But it was a great day!

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Rockford Home Sale Statistics ~ What you need to know to sell your home!

This information is from The Grand Rapids Association of Realtors.

When buying or selling a home it is mandatory to have accurate information pertaining to the market. This information is available to licensed agents that are members of the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors. It is recommend to have a professional agent review any information to check its accuracy.

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Sales and Inventory Report
Category - ALL
Statistics for Entire MLS from 9/1/2007 - 8/31/2008
Category:0
Counties:41
Month Year Monthly
Sales
Avg List $ Avg Sale $ Avg $/Sqft Median Sold $ Avg DOM % Sold/List Current
Inventory
Months
Inventory
September 2007 52 $222,523 $215,702 $122 $175,950 104.00 96.93% 965 18.55
October 2007 49 $226,442 $215,138 $125 $188,900 115.75 95.00% 1004 20.48
November 2007 31 $189,531 $181,338 $112 $165,000 132.00 95.67% 952 30.70
December 2007 21 $185,275 $177,922 $101 $175,000 160.76 96.03% 897 42.71
January 2008 27 $218,665 $198,026 $103 $185,000 124.66 90.56% 816 30.22
February 2008 29 $191,560 $179,373 $107 $150,000 139.17 93.63% 817 28.17
March 2008 43 $202,605 $195,224 $124 $160,000 119.30 96.35% 818 19.02
April 2008 32 $194,537 $181,066 $121 $169,500 137.75 93.07% 834 26.06
May 2008 43 $188,245 $180,757 $113 $172,000 117.58 96.02% 872 20.27
June 2008 50 $195,926 $187,607 $110 $172,600 136.52 95.75% 889 17.78
July 2008 43 $202,929 $196,454 $128 $169,900 105.60 96.80% 916 21.30
August 2008 43 $208,312 $198,547 $113 $175,000 101.90 95.31% 907 21.09
Annual: 463 $203,896 $194,366 $116 $175,000 121 95.32% 890 0.00
Annual: 2007 - 2008 463 $203,896 $194,366 $116 $175,000 121 95.32% 890 6.23

Note: The "Current Inventory" column(s) reflect the number of active(on market) listings on the 16th day of each month.
The "Months Inventory" column(s) value(s) equal "Current Inventory" divided by "Monthly Sales".
This reflects how many months it would take to sell out of inventory at the current month's rate of sale.