Going into the last part of the year, I feel there is some great news in our little town to share about home sales.According to the the information from The Grand Rapids Association of  REALTORS web site, it has some pretty impressive numbers for our neighborhood. Indeed the market has torn a path in equity, but the sale facts remain strong and looking to be stronger.Currently as of 10/25/07 There are 88 homes on the market in 49306Lowest: $88,900Hightest: $650,000Average asking price: $278,412Average days on Market: 123 Solds as of 10/25/07There has been 65 homes sold since the first of the 2007Lowest: $90,000Hightest: $650,00Average: $229,220Average days on Market: 109What does this mean:Out of the 88 homes 74% of them should sellLowest Sales Price has dropped by 1%Hightest Priced Pro... 11/07/2007

Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without words, and never stops at all.                                                                                                                                ~Emily DickinsonContours Express of Belmont and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation has formed a national alliance to fund-raise for breast cancer research during the months of September and October 2007.  "Various fun activities are already underway," states owner/coach/mentor/friend  Linda Dewitt.      "September if Bunco for Breast Cancer and  October's activity is 10/5 To Save Lives.  Contours members from all over the country are collecting pledges to be turned in on October 5th, 2007, which is the day to dedicate your workout to friends/fa... 09/23/2007

The lenders are making headlines and the sellers are still worried about their homes price and the buyers are looking at 20-30 homes! Yikes! What is an agent to do?Well, here are a couple of ideas I have helped my clients with.1) Lenders ~ Interview your lender! Ask other people who they used and how their experience was. You are not always going to know the inside scoop on the lender, but you will be able to pick your loan officers mind about servicing, rates and maybe what they are not offering anymore. Agents have a pretty good feel for lenders and how they work, ask a agent! Talk to 2-3 even 4 and find the right fit for your needs. 2) What you sell your home for now might be less than what you think it is worth and most agents would agree with you that your home is worth more. Howev... 08/22/2007