tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108879032024-01-31T04:37:03.285-05:00<b>Hi and welcome to my real estate blog!</b> <p> <br>I will be updating this blog with the latest real estate related news, events and activities from our community and local market trends. <br> I also invite you to visit my personal website, <b><a href="http://www.grrealestateinfo.com"> "Grand Rapids Real Estate - Grand Rapids Homes and Condos for Sale"</a></b> for further information, tools and tips.</p>Andrew Ihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-1164995263763494762006-12-01T12:35:00.000-05:002006-12-01T13:11:37.036-05:00

6581 Summer Shores DrIncredible walkout ranch in Kentwood Schools located on Summer Shores Lake. Enjoy breathtaking views and your own sandy beach from a huge 44 foot deck overlooking the lake. This hard to find property is barrier free and fully handicap accessible.Main floor features a large bright living room with ceramic tile throughout. Kitchen has oak cabinets and a center island. Top of

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Great guide for upcoming events and attractions in and around Grand Rapids.Visit GRNow

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As a Realtor I am always looking for ways to enhance my listings, increase marketing exposure and drive people to my fantastic website. A really great way to showcase a property is a virtual tour. There are many to choose from, some are better than others and all will cost you something.However having a virtual tour doesn't ensure that anyone will even see it. So now what?By now most of us have

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Carving and Roasting time.Halloween is always a great time for the family to do some activities together. Once you have selected your pumpkin, you'll need to carve it. Pumpkin Carving 101 is a fun website that offers information from choosing the right pumpkin to carving to lighting your creations.Roasted Pumpkin Seeds.Keep those seeds. They are a good source of Fiber as well as vitamins B and E.

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In today's house market, overpricing is the #1 reason your home won't sell. The second reason is condition. Top price demands top condition so besides having your home accurately priced, make sure your home is ready to show. There are alot of homes on the market and you could be competing with several so it's important to take the time to get it ready. It will pay off in the long run.Home Staging

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Boardwalk receives 235 reservations for 230 condosAfter just 4 months, reservations for Boardwalk Condominiums have exceeded the number of units available. Parkland Properties, the building's marketing agent, now is processing 235 reservations for 230 condo units in the former Berkey and Gay Furniture warehouse located at 940 North Monroe.“It’s the fastest reservation momentum that we’ve ever

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3496 South Lyn Haven DrImmaculate condo in desirable Bailey's Grove is ready for the lucky buyer to move right in. This maintenance free condo comes with huge 20 foot ceilings in the living room complete with massive windows. Spacious kitchen with snack bar, gorgeous Maple Cabinets, large pantry and handy Lazy Susan. Master Suite has walk-in closets and a full bath connected to second bedroom

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People don’t visit Heritage Hill to party and shop. They visit the neighborhood – one of the country’s largest urban historic districts – to stroll quietly down tree-lined streets, appreciate fine architecture, and soak up the history of Grand Rapids’ oldest residential neighborhood.“This historical neighborhood boasts more than 1,300 remarkable homes that represent some 60 different

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Real estate development and property values have soared in southern Kent County and eastern Ottawa County since the M-6 freeway opened in late 2004.Property investment grew fastest in once-rural townships where exits were built along the 20-mile freeway, also known as the South Beltline, according to annual property value reports by equalization directors in the two counties.Kent County

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850 GRIGGS ST SE$119,900Pride of ownership. This tastefully decorated 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath walkout offers many extras for the lucky buyer. Renovated from A to Z in 2000 including ceramic tile kitchen countertops, new Berber carpeting covers hardwood floors. Updated electrical and plumbing with ADT Security system. Finished lower level family room and sitting area with walkout to enclosed porch.

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Moch International recently launched construction of a $55 million, nine-story residential building at the corner of Bond and Trowbridge in the Monroe North business district. The so-called Icon on Bond project is planned to include two towers. The first tower will house 118 condo units and 123 underground parking slips. Moch expects to begin construction on a second, similar tower in 2007.The

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Old YMCA set for $20 million renovationThe former YMCA won’t sit vacant for long. Closed in July 2005 when the Y moved to its new home across town, Second Story Properties now plans to renovate the 8-story building into luxury condos. The conversion from public fitness facility to comfortable residential space is considered one of the more unique and ambitious building reuse projects currently

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2163 GALEWOOD St. SW$109,900 Excellent opportunity to own your own home. Cute 3 bed, 2 bath home has been extensively updated with siding, roof, furnace, water heater and more. Open kitchen features plenty of wood cabinets and ceramic tile. Newer 2 stall garage. 20x30 with 220V outlets is insulated and heated. Safe and private setting on a cul-de-sac. Empty lot to the south is city owned and land

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GRAND RAPIDS -- Two proposed downtown condominium developments got some help from the city Wednesday.Developers of Tall House, a proposed $27 million, nine-story building near Van Andel Arena, won approval for tax reimbursements worth more than $821,000 from the city's Downtown Development Authority.They also acquired a small but key piece of land for the project at a discount from the DDA.Jon

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April 2006Calendar of eventsClick here to ad your event.

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About BlackWormOver the last week, "Blackworm" infected about 300,000 systems based on analysis of logs from the counter web site used by the worm to track itself. This worm is different and more serious than other worms for a number of reasons. In particular, it will overwrite a user's files on February 3rd.At this point, the worm will be detected by up to date anti virus signatures. In order

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Saturday, January28 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Housing Center of West Michigan, 1633 East Beltline NE (between Leonard & Knapp)FREE Admission! Open to the Public! Door Prize Drawings! Refreshments! See the Latest in Home Technology:· Home Automation: The "Smart House"· What's New in Wireless Communication· What's Best in TV? Plasma? HDTV? LCD?· Satellite vs. Cable? Which is

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May you be happy and prosperous in 2006!!&nbsp;

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HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMASAND LETS MAKE 2006OUR BEST YEAR YET!&nbsp;

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New Construction Home Buyers Schools The New Construction Home Buyers Schools are informational seminars presented by local professionals who are members of the Home &I Building Association of Greater Grand Rapids. The main focus of the schools is new residential construction.A special school designed exclusively for would-be homeowners looking to purchase or build a newly constructed home, the

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Thursday December 1st, 20056:30 to 8:30pmCost: FREEHousing Center of West Michigan1633 East Beltline ave (NE)(between Leonard and Knapp)Has your bathroom floor lost its appeal? Does your entry way need some sprucing up?Have you thought about replacing the old and worn with a durable ceramic tile floor?On Thursday, December 1 join Ian Hawkes of The Tile Shop as he conducts a handson workshop that

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Toxic Mold Preventionby Carla L. DavisToxic mold, dangerous to humans in large amounts, has plagued builders and homeowners for years.If you have not had your house inspected for such things, be on the lookout for the following changes in your homes: swollen and crumbling boards, musty (or urine) smells, or oddly colored speckling (brown, orange, pink) on your walls or grout.Many times there is

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Pumpkin Carving Whether it's simply carving a pumpkin to sit on the door step for Halloween night or holding a pumpkin carving party with you're friends and family, this age old tradition is a main event for young and old alike. Pumpkin Carving 101 was first published in September of 1996 as part of the Halloween Online Magazine with the mission of providing quality information and entertainment

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Heading into cooler temperatures will have many homeowners boiling mad as they have to pay significantly more for heating this winter than last year. Those using natural gas will be hit hardest. The average household could spend 48 percent or $350 more this winter. Heating oil is expected to increase 32 percent or $378 over last winter. Households heating primarily with propane will increase 30

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1031 Exchange In the summer of 1990, the I.R.S. finally came out with the long awaited rules on Deferred Exchanges. Section 1.1031 of the Internal Revenue Code laid out in detail the procedure for turning a sale and purchase type transaction into an exchange.These new rules allowed owners of certain types of like kind Real and Personal property to sell their property and buy other like kind

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