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Is 2012 A Good Time To Buy A Home in West Michigan? Buyers are lways asking if this is a good time to buy a home? No one can answer that questions totally unless they are standing in the shoes of the buyers who are asking. There are many factors involved in the reasons for buying a home. Many of those reasons have nothing to do with the appreciation and the up and down of the real estate market. The following is a great tool for evaluating ... Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 12:00 AM on 05/01/2012		More
Experience Hidden Lake Estates Hudsonville MI 49426 Hidden Lake Estates continues to be a popular residential neighborhood in the Hudsonville School District and within the boundaries of Georgetown Township. The location offers easy access to Grand Haven, Muskegon, Holland, Zeeland, and Grand Rapids for those commuters who need a central location. It is within the desirable Hudsonville School District with new Baldwin Street Middle and Georgetown ... Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 12:00 AM on 04/27/2012		More
Grand Rapids and Michigan High on Various Lists! Those of us who live in West Michigan and the Grand Rapids, MI area are well aware of the many attributes of the state and our area of West Michigan. It appears the word is out because our state and community is making the top of various lists in a number of diverse categories. It's exciting to see that king of recognition! GRAND RAPIDS IS: #1Best City in U.S. to raise a family! ... Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 12:00 AM on 04/25/2012		More
Early Warm Weather Means Early Lawncare in West Michigan! Nothing sells a home better than curb appeal! I believe that 50% of a sale takes place at the curb. If buyers hate what they see when they drive up it will be very hard to overcome that impression once inside. Sometimes they can't even identify the issue, it's just a less than positive feeling they have about the house. Due to our unseasonably warm weather of late in West ... Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 12:00 AM on 03/24/2012		More
Hidden Lake Estates, Hudsonville MI home for sale Schedule a Showing/Request Info Search Hudsonville MI Homes for Sale Search For Homes In West Michigan Search West Michigan Homes for Sale FREE List of HUD Homes for Sale Search Jenison MI Homes For Sale What is your home worth? Michigan Homes Online Magazine Free List of Foreclosed Homes For Sale Sondra ... Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 12:00 AM on 03/23/2012		More
Hidden Lake Estates, Hudsonville, MI 7766 Hidden Ridge Ct. Schedule a Showing/Request Info Search for Hudsonville MI homes Search Jenison MI Homes For Sale Search For Homes In West Michigan Visit my website Bringing People Home to Grand Rapids MI and West Michigan Michigan Homes Online Magazine What is your home worth? Sondra TenClay Coldwell ... Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 12:00 AM on 03/23/2012		More
Spring Lake, MI Waterfront Condo For Sale Schedule a Showing/Request Info What is your home worth? Search For Homes In West Michigan Homes Close to Where You Work Bringing People Home to Grand Rapids MI and West Michigan Search Grand Rapids MI Homes For Sale Michigan Homes Online Magazine Visit my website Search West Michigan Homes for Sale Sondra ... Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 12:00 AM on 03/23/2012		More
City of Hudsonville, MI Closer to a Village Green For some months now the City of Hudsonville, MI has been considering the acquisition of property to create a village green where community gatherings and events can be held. It would appear that, with grant money and increasing business and community support, the city is moving toward that goal. Hudsonville, MI considers property purchase for village green. Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 12:00 AM on 03/20/2012		More
West Michigan Real Estate News Is Improving! After years of depressing news on the real estate front, the figures released earlier today from the Grand Rapids Association of REALTORS ® indicate the market is finally showing some consistent good news. In a report sent to the membership earlier today the following figures were reported: "Inventory is stable; closed home sales up 15% and pending home sales up 9.2% this month; ... Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 12:00 AM on 03/13/2012		More
Jenison MI couple to open "farm to table" restaurant in Eastown's new Kingsley Building If you love fresh food from local farmers then you will want to check out this new restaurant opening soon in the Eastown Kingsley Building. The Kingsley Building, designed by architect, George Kingsley, has undergone recent renovations after years of serving as a document storage facility following the move of the Zondervan company from the site 15 years ago. Trillium Haven Farm is ... Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 12:00 AM on 02/10/2012		More
Home Buyer Insights To Consider When Hiring A Real Estate Buyer Agent If you are a home buyer who is considering wading into the real estate market you should make sure you are doing so with a trusted, experienced ally. Today's home market is ever changing, can be confusing, and often takes advantage of the inexperienced. There are many parties involved in the typical transaction and it is wise to be represented and guided by an experienced REALTOR(R) ... Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 12:00 AM on 02/02/2012		More
Top 10 Reasons To Buy A Home in West Michigan in 2012! Everywhere the great debate seems to be about housing and one of the biggest dilemmas facing potential buyers these days is whether to buy to to rent. Obviously there are reasons that can be clearly stated to defend both positions and each person needs to make their decision based on their own circumstances. Recently one of the lenders to whom I often refer clients, Carolyn Kruithoff of Treadstone ... Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 12:00 AM on 02/02/2012		More
Mortgage Checklist for Michigan Mortgages I am often contacted by buyers who are excited about beginning the process of looking for a home and want to know how to get started in the process. The first thing that I always ask is if they had talked with a lender about their financing needs. Unless a buyer is prepared to pay cash for a property, a visit with a reputable lender is always the first step in the home-buying process. When ... Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 12:00 AM on 02/02/2012		More
Sometimes West Michigan winters require a smile, a hug.... I love Michigan, especially West Michigan, but sometimes I tired of the lake effect gray skies that are common here. Everyone has days that need a smile. Today this video made me smile... Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 12:00 AM on 02/02/2012		More
Hudsonville MI Real Estate Inventory Drops Within the Hudsonville MI real estate market there is better news for homeowners who are desiring to sell their residential properties. The months of inventory (the amount of months it will take to sell properties currently listed based on the sales over the past months) has dropped to 7.1 months, down from 9 months one year ago. Hudsonville MI Residential Real Estate Months of Inventory Part ... Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 12:00 AM on 01/19/2012		More
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Hudsonville Ice Cream! One of childhood memories of growing up in the West Michigan area is that of hometown favorite, Hudsonville Ice Cream. There were many folks I knew who would only choose this brand of ice cream and many Hudsonville, Jenison, Grandville, Byron Center and West Michigan homes would only stock the "round pack" version of the vanilla ice cream. My family loves to camp and we spend ... Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 12:00 AM on 01/14/2012		More
Pickerel Lake Park Fred Meijer Nature Preserve One of my favorite places in the Grand Rapids, MI area to get in touch with nature is Pickerel Lake Park Fred Meijer Nature Preserve. If you need a place to reflect, relax, and enjoy relatively a unspoiled natural setting you owe it to yourself to visit this spot. The park encompasses approximately 305 acres on the 72 acre Pickerel Lake. A boardwalk crosses the lake and an unpaved ... Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 12:00 AM on 08/04/2011		More
How Can We Hook A Buyer? I pass a home for sale in my area on occasion and the signage always makes me smile. The front yard is full of signs that extol the virtues of this property. The real problem is that it is a busy 4 lane street so time is limited as one passes and it's hard to read all of the signs at once. It's clear that the seller and the agent wants to make sure those passing by have a clear understanding of the ... Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 12:00 AM on 07/11/2011		More
Hidden Lake Estates Hudsonville MI 49426 I just listed a wonderful home in Hidden Lake Estates, located in the Hudsonville School District and in Georgetown Township. This community is a wonderful secret known best to those who live there. The homes surround the small, man-made lake, Hidden Lake, and are situated on wooded, winding streets that curve through the neighborhood. Known for its custom architecture ... Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 12:00 AM on 06/30/2011		More
Bike, Hike, Ski System in Grand Rapids, MI gets addition! One of the things that I love about Grand Rapids and West Michigan is the extensive non-motorized trail system that exists throughout our area. As I travel about town and cross this network I always see folks enjoying this wonderful, free resource that we have. I love the spring rides when nature is coming to life, summer rides when the woods offer cool respite, autumn when the colors are ... Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 12:00 AM on 05/19/2011		More
If I Were A Child....I Would Love Baileys Grove and This Kentwood Home! If I were a child I would love to live in Bailey's Grove in Kentwood, MI. It's really a great place for folks of every age but it's great to be a child here! First, we'd need a house in which to live and I know just the one! 3647 Merrimont Ct. It's located on a quiet cul-de-sac and has a wide open backyard that adjoins those of other homes. Kids can play to their hearts ... Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 12:00 AM on 03/08/2011		More
Still On The Fence? It Could Be Costing You! There are many buyers in the market currently who aren't sure if they should buy because they fear we haven't "hit the bottom" of the market. Sometimes it makes sense to consider more factors than just the pricing of homes currently on the market. The Federal Housing Administration announced earlier this week that it is increasing its annual mortgage insurance premium one quarter of one ... Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 12:00 AM on 02/17/2011		More
Florida to Michigan...Some Things Never Change! I sometimes feel like I do everything out of sync with the rest of the world but it keeps life interesting! I haven't been posting of late because I took a bit of a rest from real estate and moved to Florida for 18 months while my husband worked there. We moved there in late July of '09 when the weather was really hot and sticky and things were lush and beautiful in Michigan. Now ... Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 12:00 AM on 02/09/2011		More
Hudsonville MI First Quarter 2009 Real Estate Activity West of Grand Rapids MI and in Ottawa County lies Hudsonville, MI. Known as the "Salad Bowl" city because of the large amount of surrounding loamy soil which supports growth of celery, onions, and various truck farming products. Hudsonville is largely a bedroom community with many residents commuting into Grand Rapids or west to the Zeeland and Holland communities. The Hudsonville Public School ... Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 10:12 AM on 04/27/2009		More
Largest Art Prize In The World Right Here In Grand Rapids, MI! For the past several days there has been a lot of buzz around town about an "invitation only" meeting being held this morning to announce an event that will change Grand Rapids, MI forever! Rick DeVos, grandson on Amway co-founder, Richard DeVos, announced this morning that he has established a world wide art competition with a prize to the winner of $250,000. The competiton is simply ... Posted by Sondra TenClay @ 11:00 AM on 04/23/2009		More

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