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By Charlene Hammontree, Meeting the needs of Buyers and Sellers in MICH
(616 Realty LLC)
New Day Church on the Hill has something to Celebrate today (May 22, 2011). They are now proud property owners! As of January, 2011 New Day Church on the Hill purchased the property located at 2965 Wycliffe Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. This is located at the corner of Thorncrest SE and Cascade Road. Today they will host a wonderful celebration to kick off the beginning of joining a great community. Today will also feature the Christian band of Carpenter's Cross from 2-4 today. Punch and cake will be served and tours will be given of the grounds and church itself. Meet families and friends within the community to share the wonderful work New Day has in store...   Come Grow with us!   www. NEWDAYGR.org 2965 Wycliffe Dr. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 616-682-0253 soulwise@comcast.net        ...
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By Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375, Real Estate Services You can Trust!
(Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions")
Living in the Cascade Real Estate Market has given me some advantages as a Real Estate Professional. I am able to see more homes, have listing and selling information at my fingertips, see the dynamics that impact the real estate market with-in the Cascade area. This data will help buyers and sellers with monthly information specific to Cascade neighborhood areas through a "Free" Market Statistics Trend Analysis. This will provide key market data for sellers and buyers; of course you should still get the valued insight of a career real estate professional for more detailed information. The "Free" Cascade Real Estate Market Trends data will help you see the activity and patterns of sales, listings and pending homes with-in your selling area. To find these "Free" real estate charts click ...
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By Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375, Real Estate Services You can Trust!
(Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions")
Have you gotten your website domain expiration notice yet? Be a bit cautious when you get a website domain expiration notice in the mail from a Domain Registration company.  It has your domain name and the words "Domain Name Expiration Notice"! The truth is they are trying to get you to switch domain name registration companies.  In my case the domain name is not expiring until March 22, 2011.  So they are looking a providing the unsuspecting registrant a quick easy method to update their domain registration.  The issue is you pay more...$30.00 per year, you authorized transfer control of your domain to them. There is a domain registration regulation that says you have a choice do not have to register your domain name or renew it with their current registrar. I own over 600 domain names...
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By Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375, Real Estate Services You can Trust!
(Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions")
Shop local isn't shopping at the Wal Mart or Lowe's although they may be close or easy access. I can't say bad things about large "Box Store Retailers", they have the purchasing power to generate some fantastic prices.  Some of them even have return policies that allow you to exchange your defective product!  Many local people depend on the job they have a those retailers. Shopping local is the grocery store, hardware store, gas station.  Have you gotten to know any of the employees at these stores?  My wife drives 15 miles across town to get her hair cut.  She has used the same person for years.  (I am not saying my wife is OLD...thought I would make sure everyone knows! including my wife, she sometimes reads my posts!) This loyalty is from good service.  Listening and providing what i...
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By Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375, Real Estate Services You can Trust!
(Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions")
I see blogs that are very nice yet they get very little activity. This is because of how they are marketed by the owner.  If you are waiting for someone to stumble on your great post you might be just as likely to be hit by lighting! If you connect your blog within your emails, your website, and your brochures and printed materials...promote your blog you will see traffic.  Any websites that you belong too ad your blog link where allowed. Think of this one...FREE PROMOTION...do a news release for your local newspaper about you blog and thetechical advantages you offer.  Some will publish it some won't.  Ever heard of CraigsList?  Have you published your blog under services offer?  Do you offer free real estate information and opinions within your blog. Ad your blog to facebook and your ...
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By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook, Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re
(Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner)
Cascade Woods is an established neighborhood of large, executive style homes in Cascade Township, MI. Most of these homes were built in the 1960's and 1970's, although there are a few newer homes that were built recently in the area. Close to the village of Cascade and the Thornapple  River, this heavily wooded area has  been a Grand Rapids desired suburban place to live for  decades.     Part of the Forest Hills Public School District, which draws many families, there is also the river and it's picturesque appeal.  The drive down Thornapple River Drive between Ada and Cascade in the fall is one of the prettiest drives in the greater Grand Rapids area.    Cascade Woods Market Report    December 2009     8 Homes For Sale,  1 Pending,  10 SOLD, 14 Expired Cascade Woods Active Listings: 8 ...
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By Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375, Real Estate Services You can Trust!
(Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions")
Gary L. White | FlexIt Realty | 616-784-2360 2537 Chatham Woods Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI Open Floor Plan Slider to Private Deck from Living Room 2BR/1.5BA Condo offered at $69,900 Year Built 1972 Sq Footage 1,472 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 1 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Covered spaces Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $217 per month DESCRIPTION Cascade Townhouse Condo with fireplace, New water heater August '09, 2 covered parking spaces and priced to sell. Located close to shopping, airport and expressway system, and Forest Hills School district. Privacy abounds with mature trees accenting the rear deck area. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - Living room - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Basement - Washer - Dryer - Laundry are...
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By Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375, Real Estate Services You can Trust!
(Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions")
First Time buyers want more than a Realtor to show them homes. Many first time buyer and buyers in general are more sophisticated than buyers only a few years back.  The Internet had created a host of information sources to educate buyers. Many First Time buyers still don't understand fully the "First Time Buyer" program.  Many of they think they are going to get $8000.00 no matter what price home they purchase.  They don't realize the credit is based on 10% or up to $8000.00.  They also don't think of this as a credit.  Something they will not get to use at close for closing costs. Some lenders have extended programs as a second loan to cover the use of the $8000.00 but that is and advance with costs associated with a second loan.  I haven't had one client do this yet. First Time Buyer...
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By Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375, Real Estate Services You can Trust!
(Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions")
I mentioned earlier that many builder representative are not licensed Realtors.  This means these representatives are not bound by rules or regulations like Realtors are, or the code of ethics. I represented a recent purchase of a new construction.   I always have a home inspection done even on new construction if the buyers authorize it to be done.  I suggested a home inspection to my buyers in front of the builders representative, he said..."this is a brand new home, why waste your money on one of those inspections?"  Just a double check to see if everything  has been completed properly. The inspector I use has over 11000 home inspections personally.  I have dubbed him "Mr. Picky" for his thoroughness. Mr. Picky didn't disappoint my buyers either.  He found that the main electrical su...
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By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook, Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re
(Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner)
The Cascade Community Foundation is again sponsoring FREE CONCERTS in Cascade Michigan at Leslie Tassell Park in July & August. Location: Thornapple River Dr & Cascade Road on the Thornapple River When: 2nd & 4th Thursday of July & August 2009  7 PM     The 2009 Events Scheduled: July 9th - The Scottville Clown Band - Over 40 Clowns - A fun family event!   July 23rd - Come On Over! -  From the popular Children's TV show   August 13th - The Great Lakes Chorus - Barbershop Quartet   August 27th - Boogie Woogie Babies - A Revue of all the great girl groups!   Alternate Rain Location - Cascade Public Library - Wisner Center Cascade Township Information   Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids Real Estate 
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By Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375, Real Estate Services You can Trust!
(Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions")
We look at our parent as invincible.  They have always been there and they always will. As children we need that stability in our lives and could not think any differently or our world would be upside down. As adults we come to know the reality of life.  My mother passed away a little less than a year and a half ago.  I never suspected she would die of accidental injuries suffered from a fall in her home. Just use the knowledge to create memories that honor your mother this Sunday and appreciate the gift that she is.  Most mothers sacrifice and never say a word.  They know the importance of putting themselves second to help their children.  They know a kind voice will make the hurt go away when we are small.  Mothers know that keeping calm and acting as if nothing is wrong when the worl...
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By Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375, Real Estate Services You can Trust!
(Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions")
We Northern state dwellers sometimes forget the weather dangers.  One of these issues we forget about is lightning strikes.  Every year we hear of lighting strikes in the Northern states that injure, kill and cause fires in wooded and residential areas. When severe weather comes it can be fast and unannounced.  After living in the lighting capital of the world...Florida you learn very quickly about the dangers of lightning. Here is some things that people never think can be a problem.  Your hard wired telephone line is a great conductor of electricity.  That is why surge protectors were suggested for computers that originally were connected to dial up lines and plugged in home wired circuits.  Lightning strikes can turn your electronics into toasted plastic. This may give you an idea of...
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By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook, Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re
(Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner)
Cascade Neighborhood Absorption Report Caravelle Village is an established subdivision built in the late 1960's  and 1970's just south of Burton Street, east of Kraft Avenue and west of Cascade Road in Cascade Township.  These Grand Rapids Homes have the traditional mix of two stories, tri-levels and ranches.  A desirable place to live with median priced homes, Forest Hills Schools, and close to 28th shopping and restaurants. Originally built by a variety of builders, the  homes here are quality construction in a safe neighborhood and close to the historic village of Cascade and 28th Street shopping.            Caravelle Village Residential Real Estate                        March 2009 Market Report                    4 For Sale, 7 SOLD, 1 Pending, 3 Expired Caravelle Village Active Lis...
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By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook, Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re
(Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner)
Cascade Neighborhood Absorption Report Tamarron Estates is an upscale suburban development with large wooded lots, walking access to Thornapple Elementary School and  the Thornapple River Backwaters.  It is located just off of Thornapple River Drive and Cascade Road in Cascade Township.  The house styles vary from large, comfortable ranches, traditional  two stories, to contemporary homes.  Many of the homes were built  in the late 1970's to the mid 1980's, though there is a new street that has much newer homes on acreage settings.  Some houses close to and surrounding this development are in the upper price brackets  in the Grand Rapids real estate market.                        Tamarron Residential Real Estate                          January 2009 Market Report                       5...
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By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook, Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re
(Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner)
Caravelle Village is an established subdivision built in the late 1960's  and 1970's just south of Burton Street, east of Kraft Avenue and west of Cascade Road in Cascade Township.  These Grand Rapids Homes have the traditional mix of two stories, tri-levels and ranches.  A desirable place to live with median priced homes, Forest Hills Schools, and close to 28th shopping and restaurants. Originally built by a variety of builders, the  homes here are quality construction in a safe neighborhood and close to the historic village of Cascade and 28th Street shopping.                  Caravelle Village Residential Real Estate                        October 2008 Market Report                    4 For Sale, 7 SOLD, 3 Expired Caravelle Village Active Listings: Caravelle Village Average Active Pr...
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By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook, Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re
(Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner)
Tamarron Estates is an upscale suburban development with large wooded lots, walking access to Thornapple Elementary School and  the Thornapple River Backwaters.  It is located just off of Thornapple River Drive and Cascade Road in Cascade Township.   The house styles vary from large, comfortable ranches, traditional  two stories, to contemporary homes.  Many Cascade homes were built  in the late 1970's to the mid 1980's, though there is a new street that has much newer homes on acreage settings.  Some houses close to and surrounding this Cascade development are in the upper price brackets  in the Grand Rapids real estate market.                 Tamarron Residential Real Estate                          September 2008 Market Report                3 Sold, 0 Pending, 10 For Sale, 4 Expired ...
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By Charlene Hammontree, Meeting the needs of Buyers and Sellers in MICH
(616 Realty LLC)
  Neighborhood Block Party 2008       When: Sunday, September 21st from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm   Where: New Day Church – On -the –Hill 2965 Wycliff SE  Church Parking Lot   Come and join your friends and new neighbors for fun and food.    New Day Church is providing:  Hotdogs, Hamburg’s, condiments, eating utensils, drinks, tables & chairs.   You bring your appetite and a dish to pass.    * Games * Basketball * Face Painting and more! Plus Special visit from Cascade Fire Department   RSVP to Charlene Hammontree @ (616) 481-1401 or at hammontree@grar.com    
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By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook, Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re
(Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner)
Cascade Lakes is a newer, upscale subdivision off Cascade Road in Cascade Township, MI.  Set on wooded lots with rolling terrain, and lots of privacy, these executive style  homes are close to Forest Hills Schools, shopping, bike/walking trail, and the village of Cascade, Watermark Golf Course is just a short jaunt down the road and downtown Grand Rapids is ten to fifteen minutes away.     Cascade Lakes Residential Real Estate Market Report August 2008                           1 For Sale, 0 Pending, 1 SOLD Address                                  Status         Price      SqFt     $/SqFt     DOM 6709 Cascade Lakes Ct      For Sale      889,500  4055   219.35         8 2228 Cascade Lakes Cir      SOLD         450,000   3054   147.34       31 169 Cascade Homes have sold this year  ~  Ave...
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By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook, Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re
(Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner)
The Residences at Watermark are on Watermark Golf Course  just south of Cascade Road.   If you don't like golf, or like to look at a well manicured course, or get defensive when a stray  ball rolls into your "yard" you probably would be better off not buying a home or condo at Watermark. Of course you would be missing out on the best golf course in Grand Rapids (no prejudice  here, just the facts, folks) Yes, I play Watermark golf course every chance I get. Watermark  is a premier course with a friendly group of players.  We have an excellent grounds staff and a great pro shop staff. Watermark single family homes and condos make this a very attractive place to live. There is access off Cascade Road and Spaulding Drive,  you are close to the airport, close to 28th Street shopping, close ...
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By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook, Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re
(Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner)
  Centennial Park Meadows Condominiums are located just off 28th Street and Thornapple River Dr. in Cascade, Michigan. The Condos wrap around  Centennial Golf Course and community. This private par 70 golf course has plenty of challenges for golfers at  every level.  This community also has a clubhouse and restaurant for golf members.  We have relocated several clients into Centennial Park Meadows and they find it a wonderful place to live. Just minutes from 28th Street &  Cascade shopping, dining and amusements, you  are centrally located but tucked away from the bustle of the area for quiet, serene living.                                 Centennial Park Meadows Condos                             Real Estate Market Report                                          August 2008            ...
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