East Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids, MI)
By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook, Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re
(Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner)
  East Grand Rapids Michigan Top Best Buy Homes August 2010 We have a list of the Top Best Buy East Grand Rapids Houses to buy based on price/square foot.  Price per square foot is a great leveler.  If two similar homes are listed at similar prices, their price per square foot should be similar and it should reflect the interior finish of the home. For example, if it has crystal chandeliers, marble tile, a new kitchen, this would be more value per square foot than a home that still has the 1980’s decor and/or is in derelict condition. Please note that this list can change daily as some homes sell, prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market. August 2010 – 23 TOP BEST BUY East Grand Rapids Homes Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $78.36 to $114.43 Highest List Price -  $ 315,000 Lo...
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By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook, Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re
(Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner)
We have gathered a list of the top East Grand Rapids Houses to buy based on price per square foot.  Price per square foot is a great leveler. If two similar homes are listed at similar prices, their price per square foot should be similar.  It should reflect the interior finish of the home. For example, if it has crystal chandeliers, marble tile, a new kitchen, this would be more per square foot than a home that still has the 1970’s decor and/or is in derelict condition. Please note that this list can change daily as some homes sell, prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market. The total square footage is noted here, although only the main floors are used to figure price per square foot. February 2010 – 25 TOP BEST BUY East Grand Rapids Homes Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $7...
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By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook, Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re
(Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner)
We have gathered a list of the top East Grand Rapids Houses to buy based on price per square foot. Please note that this list can change daily as some homes sell, prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market. 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. June 2009 BEST BUY East Grand Rapids Homes Lowest price/Sq Ft range from $73.63 to $99.32 Highest List Price -  $274,950 Lowest List Price -  $132,900 The Top East GR Homes to Buy by Price per Square Foot:   2735 Richards Dr        $132,900    1400 Sq Ft   $94.93/SqFt 2610 Richards Dr        $ 133,000   1716 Sq Ft   $77.51/SqFt 1635 Breton Rd SE ...
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By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook, Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re
(Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner)
 From 9 AM to 5 PM, East Grand Rapids Michigan will transform its Lakeside Park into a feast for the art lover.  The annual Reeds Lake Clothesline Art Festival will be held at John Collins Park and on Wealthy Street, Saturday, June 20th, 2009.    This juried art fair, run by Grand Valley Artists is a local favorite for the lakeside venue and the wonderful selection of jewelry, photography, glass, pottery, painting, watercolors and more.  This year the festival is celebrating their 44th anniversary.         There is public parking in the ramp near the Regatta Plaza, which  is a short walk from the site and in the middle of the Wealthy Street merchants and restaurants in Gaslight Village.                         Held rain or shine. Over 170 artists from all over the country. Some will be ...
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By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook, Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re
(Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner)
If you are wishing for a few hours to read a book, contemplate your thoughts, or just daydream this summer, but not sure how you will entertain your children?  If you live in East Grand Rapids, the Friends of the East Grand Rapids Public Library  will give you a few afternoons off. Or better yet, come with  your children and have some fun yourself.  Part of the Summer Reading Club, but not a prerequisite, these events will be held at the EGR library or in John Collins  Park on Thursday afternoons from 2-4 pm. Everyone is You don't have to be signed up to the Summer Reading Club  to join in the fun.      Thursday June 16 - 2-4pm at the library: show off all of your fabulous  talent at the EGR library. Register at the library to perform a short act, Prizes given for audience favorites. Fo...
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By MaryAnn Lemmon
(Keller Williams Realty)
   $137,900    FOR SALE    1012 Kenesaw Drive SE   East Grand Rapids, MI 49506     County:  Kent          Bedrooms: 3                               Full Baths: 1  Lot Size:  50.0x128.18x50.78x119.34  Garage: 1 stall detached  Sq. ft:  1425   Built: 1950              MLS:  743893       This great starter home is convenient to gaslight village, reeds lake, shopping, and schools. It features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath with tiled floors, living room with wood burning fireplace, 4 season porch with sliders to deck and fenced in backyard. Kitchen with newer appliances. Hardwood floors throughout home. Lower level has finished family room, laundry (washer and dryer included) and plenty of storage. 1 stall garage also has plenty of storage. Other Details Property Type: Residential Style: Bungalow Exte...
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By Michelle Gordon, Finding Your Place
(JH Realty Partners)
A place to live, work and raise a family! East Grand Rapids, know as a premier residential area, has one of the lowest crime rates in the state and in the nation.  A small town that thinks big!In the days to come, I will be covering the shopping district of Gas Light Village.  East Grand Rapids has so many wonderful shops I can not just do this in one post.  So I will highlight a business each day. You will find many one of kind treasures in these locally owed stores.Below you find links to maps.  If you are shopping for a home in East Grand Rapids the first map will help you scope out the location of the homes that you are interested in.  The second is a Reeds Lake Trail map.  Reeds lake trail is used for walkers, joggers and bicycle riders.  Reeds lake trail runs 4.2 miles of gravel a...
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