Terry Bonnie Westbrook Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Real Estate

According to NAR's [National Association of Realtors] latest figures,

Did You Know: November 6, 2009, the increase in single owner households is

on the rise. They attribute it to baby-boomers that are widowed but staying

in their home. There has been an increase in single women purchasing homes,

per NAR's stats, almost one-quarter of first time home buyers were single

females who purchased their first home on a median income of $47,400.

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The national average for single occupant households is 28%. This figure

is likely to rise after the results of the 2010 census is revealed in January.

This trend is good news for the small bungalows and ranch homes built

after World War II that are on the market today. We have found that

condos and townhouses have great appeal to the single buyer, too.

It used to be unusual for people to live alone but is much more

accepted as the norm today.

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Roselle Park in Ada Michigan along the Grand River is 247 acre park that is

a dedicated Natural Habitat Refuge. On a rainy Saturday a few weeks

ago, we stopped and took a few photos. It was cold and windy but

the fall colors were great. We walked on one of the trails along the Grand

River. A very peaceful place to visit. Dogs on leashes are welcome.

These silos were left from the previous owner of the property. The one with

the stars on top has been made into a 9 story observation tower.

This stone states that Roselle park is dedicated the people of Ada Township

View from the observation tower toward the Grand River

On the walking trail along the river.

The Grand River, the longest river in Michigan. It starts near Hillsdale MI and

winds it's way north then west, eventually emptying into Lake Michigan.

This spot is just north of the confluence of the Thornapple River at Ada MI.

Roselle Park Nature Preserve on the Grand River

Roselle Park Flood Stage Spring 2009 Video

Roselle Park Photos

We have gathered a list of the Top Best Kentwood Home

Buys. Please note: This list can change daily as some

homes sell, prices are adjusted and other homes come

on the market. The homes listed below are probably

dated and would need updating with new carpeting,

paint, and kitchen-bath redos at a minimum to bring

them to current market standards. They might need major

repair work done, such as new roofs & mechanicals.

*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and

not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.*

Check back often or just subscribe to our blog to get

up-to-date local real estate information that you want to know.

The total square footage is noted here, although only the

main floors are used to figure price per square foot. The

lowest prices/Sq Ft range from $26.34 to $69.44 in

Kentwood this month.

Homes on the list this month are still at bargain prices, with

average price per square foot @ $58.50.

Kentwood & Wyoming have been hit hard by the automotive

shutdowns and subsequent job losses in these areas. Nearly half of

the homes we researched this month were short sale properties

that will be coming on the market in the next 6-9 months as

foreclosure sales.

Short Sales are extremely difficult for most home buyers to

consider as a purchase. Please keep in mind the time alone

[3-9 months] of negotiating with the banks makes it almost

impossible for some buyers to consider.

October 2009 39 TOP BEST BUYS in Kentwood Homes

The lowest list price is $29,900

the highest list price is $179,900

Top Kentwood Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

7213 Regal Ave $29,900 750 Sq Ft $39.87/SqFt

136 Nancy St SE $47,900 1680 Sq Ft $28.51/SqFt

5545 Kalamazoo Ave $48,800 848 Sq Ft $57.55/SqFt

2102 68th St SE $57,400 2179 SqFt $26.34/SqFt

97 Roth St SE $59,900 1100 Sq Ft $54.45/SqFt

3685 Giddings Ave $59,900 1470 Sq Ft $40.75/SqFt

5443 Claudia Ave $59,900 975 Sq Ft $61.44/SqFt

150 58th St SE $59,900 1007 Sq Ft $59.48/SqFt

5444 Eastern Ave $59,900 976 SqFt $61.37/SqFt

315 60th St SE $60,000 864 Sq Ft $69.44/SqFt

4525 Grantwood Ave $62,900 960 Sq Ft $65.52/SqFt

5891 Pine Vista St $69,900 1269 Sq Ft $55.08/SqFt

426 Pine Vista St $70,000 1248 SqFt $56.09/SqFt

3750 Breton Rd SE $79,500 1651 Sq Ft $48.15/SqFt

293 68th St SE $79.900 1152 Sq Ft $69.36/SqFt

6817 Quincy Ave $79.900 1461 Sq Ft $68.64/SqFt

5916 Pine Vista St $79,900 1152 Sq Ft $69.36/SqFt

5689 Gentian Ct SE $79,900 2182 Sq Ft $54.91/SqFt

5818 Pinetree Ave $81,900 2200 Sq Ft $37.23/SqFt

1582 Marwood Dr $84,900 2047 SqFt $62.24/SqFt

3622 Senora Ave $89,900 1720 SqFt $67.59/SqFt

1620 Mapleview St $89,900 1900 Sq Ft $57.37/SqFt

1929 68th St SE $90,000 1476 Sq Ft $60.98/SqFt

5393 Newcastle Dr $90,000 2696 Sq Ft $50.53/SqFt

5518 Edgelawn Dr $99,900 2155 Sq Ft $68.71/SqFt

110 Lurie St SE $104,900 1627 Sq Ft $64.47/SqFt

1635 Pembroke St $109,900 1596 Sq Ft $68.86/SqFt

4957 Bringham Ln $115,000 2260 Sq Ft $66.86/SqFt

1024 52nd St SE $115,900 1932 Sq Ft $59.99/SqFt

2655 52nd St SE $116,900 1687 Sq Ft $69.29/SqFt

2528 Mapleview Ct $119,900 1992 Sq Ft $60.19/SqFt

4675 Brooklyn Ave $124,900 2817 Sq Ft $59.05/SqFt

5830 Buchanan Ave $124,940 1808 Sq Ft $69.10/SqFt

5848 Valley Lane Dr $129,900 2073 Sq Ft $63.49/SqFt

5800 Buchanan Ave $134,884 2073 Sq Ft $65.07/SqFt

6665 Crystal Downes $149,900 2586 Sq Ft $57.97/SqFt

1889 60th St SE $150,000 2436 Sq Ft $61.58/SqFt

4546 Torrington Dr $169,900 2736 Sq Ft $62.10/SqFt

116 Edsel St St $ 179,900 3128 Sq Ft $62.51/SqFt

If you would like to view a Kentwood Top Best Buys Home,

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

terry@terrywestbrook.com

All information is subject to verification & no liability for

omission or error is assumed.

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We have gathered a list of the top Rockford Houses to buy

based on price per square foot, one of the best ways to sort

through homes for values.

Please note: This list can change daily as some

homes sell, prices are adjusted and other homes come

on the market. The homes listed below are probably

dated and would need updating with new carpeting,

paint, and kitchen-bath redos at a minimum to bring

them to current market standards. They might need major

repair work done, such as new roofs & mechanicals.

*Some of these homes may be bank owned foreclosures and

not habitable as is or available for a mortgage in present condition.*

Check back often or just subscribe to our blog to get

up-to-date local real estate information that you want to know.

The total square footage is noted here, although only the

main floors are used to figure price per square foot, even if

the basement is finished.

October 2009 32 Top BEST BUY Homes Rockford, Michigan.

The lowest list price is $ 64,900

The highest list price is $369,900

Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $48.80 to $84.16

The Top Rockford Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:

6485 West River Dr $64,900 1330 Sq Ft $48.80/SqFt

159 Cahill Dr $79,900 1008 Sq Ft $79.27/SqFt

107 S Main St $80,000 1530 Sq Ft $59.22/SqFt

9272 10 Mile Rd $84,900 1621 Sq Ft $52.38/SqFt

7730 Belding Rd NE $87,900 1181 Sq Ft $74.43/SqFt

162 E Division St $90,000 1782 Sq Ft $50.51/SqFt

3955 Butternut Dr $93,600 1184 Sq Ft $79.05/SqFt

2153 Post Dr NE $94,900 1281 Sq Ft $74.08/SqFt

5035 Bear Ave $99,900 1629 Sq Ft $61.33/SqFt

125 S Main St $99,900 1688 Sq Ft $59.18/SqFt

7635 10 Mile Rd NE $109,900 1832 Sq Ft $59.99/SqFt

5017 10 Mile Rd NE $115,000 2016 SQ FT $57.04/SqFt

7991 Cannonsburg $130,000 1864 Sq Ft $69.74/SqFt

4351 Porter Hollow $134,900 2000 Sq Ft $67.45/SqFt

10636 Trailside Wds $138,688 1936 Sq Ft $71.64/SqFt

5302 10 Mile Dr $149,900 1843 Sq Ft $81.33/SqFt

8596 Sunny Hours $150,000 4454 Sq Ft $53.69/SqFt

6868 Peninsula Dr $154,900 2000 Sq Ft $77.45/SqFt

6874 Peninsula Dr $154,900 2000 Sq Ft $77.45/SqFt

2390 Rogue River $159,900 1992 Sq Ft $80.27/SqFt

1479 10 Mile Rd $169,900 2164 Sq Ft $78.51/SqFt

5645 Ramsdell Dr $169,900 2300 Sq Ft $73.87/SqFt

6156 Meadowlark $169,900 3364 Sq Ft $75.51/SqFt

6879 Blueridge Dr $176,900 2800 Sq Ft $63.18/SqFt

9204 N Division $179,900 2418 Sq Ft $74.40 /SqFt

5693 Tiffany Ave $184,900 3488 Sq Ft $53.01/SqFt

647 Highlander Dr $189,900 3050 Sq Ft $62.26/SqFt

7031 Bonaire Ct NE $199,900 3160 Sq Ft $73.55/SqFt

6754 Blythefield $200,000 3392 Sq Ft $82.30/SqFt

6160 Belding Rd $209,900 2524 Sq Ft $83.16/SqFt

7690 N ArroyoVista $369,900 4395 SqFt $84.16/SqFt

7758 Pine Island Ct $369,900 4395 Sq Ft $84.16/SqFt

There are still bargains to be had in the Rockford area, there

are 10 listings under $100K. If you are thinking of

buying in Rockford, now is the time to be looking. Prices are

climbing in other areas of the Grand Rapids market. Homes

that are in great condition and priced right are selling quickly.

"Below tax appraisal" priced homes are disappearing from the

market in some areas of Grand Rapids.

Don't overlook the $8000 tax credit for first time home buyers

or buyers who haven't owned a home for the last 3 years, it is

almost to the President's desk for a signature to extend to

June 2010.

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Autumn is a picturesque time of year here in West Michigan. We have lots

of rivers, lakes, fall color, and lots of wildlife. This series of photos lets you

see a few residents of the Thornapple River at their daily routine.

The Thornapple River flows into the Grand River, the longest in the state at

Ada Michigan. Needless to say, a haven for wildlife year round. This gaggle

of geese was just off the Thornapple Pointe Golf Club in southeastern Kent

County a few weekends ago.