Current stats from the Grand Rapids Associations of Realtors (R) Multiple Listing Service (MLS) show that as of Jan. 1 for this year 50 homes (including condos-which there were 6) have sold in Grandville, MI (Kent County). The lowest priced was $47,000 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath bank-owned home and the highest was a 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home for $325,000. This only includes homes that are actually in the city limits.
In addition, there are currently 23 homes/condos that have pending offers on the properties and are waiting to close. These prices range from $89,900 - $159,900.
What's for sale in Grandville? There are currently only 92 homes on the market (23 are condos) from $49,000 (a 1 bedroom condo) to $389,900 for a 4 bedroom, 4 bath home.
What does this tell you? If you're a buyer, there are homes available and if you're selling, there isn't an excess of homes in the area to compete against.
Please feel free to call or e-mail me, Ed Vogt, for any further information about the Grandville area.
A very eye-opening article was published in The Grand Rapids Press on Sunday by local reporter Cami Reister. Why and how much home prices and values have decreased in Kent County and also neighboring Ottawa and Allegan Counties. As Real Estate Agents, we've been talking about this for the last two years. Home values have significantly decreased in the last two to three years and depending on how many foreclosures and short sales come on the market this year, might continue to drop your home value further.
Real Estate prices in my Grandville community have taken the third lowest hit - at 15% - for the fourteen local areas that are featured in the article. In 2005 the average price of sold homes was $154,123 compared to $131,229 for 2008. Kentwood, MI real estate prices have dropped 22%, Wyoming at 33% and Grand Rapids as much as 60%! That really is shocking when you see it in print.
It's a tough pill to swallow when you've put so much time and energy into making your house a home, putting money into beautiful landscaping or any needed maintenance and updates only to find out, when you're ready to sell your home, you might not recoup all of these expenses, if any. On the plus side, you have had the opportunity to live in and enjoy your home, the neighborhood, the schools and the community for however long you've been there. The value of new friendships is priceless.
Homes are definitely still selling, so that's the good news. Please feel free to contact me: Ed Vogt, Audu Real Estate, if you'd like any information in helping you determine your home price or any other Real Estate needs. Thanks!
I've been working on the Sale of this Home in Grandville, MI for over 2 months now and received the dreaded call last night from the Buyer's Agent - The buyer's will no longer be able to purchase the home due to personal reasons. They are very upset because they had found their "Dream Home". I showed them through twice at an Open House, once by themselves and once with his parents. They really loved this home.
It's a nice 3 bedroom ranch with a roomy living room, ceramic tile in the kitchen, dining area with wood-laminate floors and 2 baths. Office/entertainment room downstairs with gorgeous wood shelves & cabinetry. A peaceful setting in the large, fully fenced backyard with an above ground pool (I know it's winter now, but for the summer - it's great!) There's also an oversized 2 stall garage. And - on a quiet street, close to nature, but yet, close to the Rivertown Mall. All of this for just $115,000!! Let 3287 34th St. SW, Grandville, MI be your dream home. It's waiting for it's new owners so give us a call. Ed Vogt, Audu Real Estate, 616-791-0511 or 616-304-0549 or e-mail me at edvogt@grar.com. Thanks! 
There's so many things to love about the great city of Grandville, MI - Where do I start? We have a lot of beautiful parks, one of my favorites being Millennium Park which actually is located in Grandville, Walker and Wyoming because of it's enormous size. We have an award winning Blue Ribbon High School - Grandville High; we are centrally located to several bigger cities - Holland, Grand Haven on Lake Michigan and moments from Grand Rapids, we have easy access to all of the highways including the new M-6 and we have a fantastic newer mall - Rivertown Crossings which also has several wonderful restaurants nearby.
Grandville is a city of just under 17,000 so it's definitely a small town with a big city feel. We have the Kent Bike Trails running through here along with other bike trails. I enjoy walking to our downtown area and checking out the Farmer's Market or the Library. The town was originally settled in 1832, but actually can be traced back to the Ottawa Indians (we are located in Kent County, but some of Grandville is in Ottawa County). It became a village in 1887 and then incorporated into a city in 1933.
My favorite event here is the Fourth of July. We really have one of the best fireworks display around and a nice parade - the whole community comes together. We can either walk to a nearby church (which there are several) or to the cemetary to watch the fireworks. We usually have other family and friends joining us because it's so much fun! We also have the Metro Car Cruise every Labor Day. It starts on 28th Street in Grandville and runs several miles down to the other end in Grand Rapids. The event is now a two day affair since it's gotten so big. You can see some amazing classic cars, trucks and other vehicles.
Call me, Ed Vogt at Audu Real Estate if you'd like to learn more about our fabulous city! 
Located in Shelbyville, MI (Allegan County) and centrally located to Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. Shelbyville is a quaint, small town with a small town feel so you'll be living in the beautiful country, but on a road that's easily accessible to US131. Being that I'm a golf fanatic, you're two minutes away from Hidden Valley Golf Course which is a personal favorite of mine. You've also got Gun Lake for camping and recreation nearby as well as other lakes and golf courses. Michigan has many, many lakes, small and large for fishing to fun!
How about the home itself? It's a custom built 3 bedroom/2 full bath with oak trim and hardwood oak floors, spacious master bedroom suite with a big walk-in closet and a very roomy bathroom with ceramic tile. The home features cathedral ceilings and an open kitchen (with more beautiful cabinetry and all appliances remaining), large dining area with sliders to an even larger deck. Imagine those special family dinners or the big bbq's you can host. Or maybe you just want to relax on the deck and take in the beauty of the sunset over the pond and the wildlife and sounds of nature. Whatever you prefer, there's several options available for you. 1700 sq. ft. with additional room in the lower walk-out level (rec area) that could easily be turned into a 4th bedroom or office and is also rough plumbed for 3rd bathroom and giving you an additional 1000 sq. ft. of living space. Main floor laundry room with washer/dryer, central air, large 2 stall attached garage w/ hot and cold water and much more.
The wonderful land that comes with this home has a ravine, woods and a maintained driving area to view your property...take long walks, ride an ATV or Snowmobile or possibly even horses. Or just enjoy the scenery and the serenity of the countryside. This is the first time this home is offered with the entire 19 acres - so don't miss out on this great opportunity! 2744 10th St., Shelbyville, MI is offered at $349,000. Call now for your personal showing. Ed Vogt - Audu Real Estate. 616-791-0511 or 616-304-0549. 
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All about Grandville, Grand Rapids and Wyoming, Michigan Real Estate. Ed Vogt shares her love of Real Estate in West Michigan.
I've been in the Home Decorating business for over 15 years and in addition to that I've had staging classes and training through our Mentor/Broker which qualifies me to offer HOME STAGING as a service to my clients. I really enjoy providing this service and our customer's do, too (and most of them realize in this market, the need for staging). It's really exciting to see the difference in a "staged" home, getting it ready to sell - sometimes without spending a dime!
I've been a Realtor for over 3 years and I've had several listings (My first home I sold took only 30 days), and have worked with many buyers in all price ranges. There's a lot of first time buyers out there now that the market has so many homes to offer - and I have worked with such a variety of people, helping them find their dream home. I've also helped my buyers negotiate some awesome deals - saving them $$$! Every person I represent is truly unique and there isn't a cookie-cutter approach I can take because of different situations (not to mention the growing foreclosure rate in Michigan that's such a hot topic). Just getting to meet and know all these great people and building relationships has been a wonderful experience for me and helping them buy or sell a home is a true joy!
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We are Realtors and this is by choice. But as the mortgage industry has expanded in recent years, it became clear that we needed to have more understanding in this area for the benefit of serving our clients. We are able to provide assistance to clients in selecting the right loan and reviewing options for financing. The Broker's knowledge of financing has helped clients make wise choices in a number of different situations including re-financing a home, negotiating short sales with banks and comparing different mortgage programs. We will work to create a cooperative working arrangement with any Mortgage lender the buyer selects and monitor the transaction to ensure a smooth closing.
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Dear Lola & Ed -
Thank you for giving us such a smooth closing on the condo. It is always a pleasure to work with professional Realtors like yourselves.
Best Wishes
Dave
P.S. Let's not wait 5 years to do another deal!
Things went great! Thanks Again - Rich and Linda
Ed has been a wonderful agent to work with and I have already given her card to several people who have asked. She really has made buying a home for the first time not seem so stressful. Kristin
"We Love Ed and our new Home" - The Willis'
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