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Rockford, MI Real Estate News

By inboundREM Market Updates
(InboundREM)
Rockford, MichiganReal Estate in RockfordRockford is a small-sized city in Kent County, Michigan, located northeast of the Plainfield Charter Township. The town has a total land area of 3.31 square miles and a population of 6,000 residents. The city serves primarily as a bedroom community for the Grand Rapids metropolitan area. Downtown Grand Rapids is only a 19-minute drive from town, making it an ideal place for busy professionals looking for a home just outside the city center.Residential neighborhoods in the city is a mix between the new developments featuring similarly designed homes and the older communities in the town center. Home buyers have a good selection of properties to choose from if they are looking to purchase a house in Rockford. The many suburban residences in the reg...
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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")
Many Realtors® don't take the time to explain the value of using virtual tour links to their clients. Seller's can impact your selling time by helping you use virtual methods to sell their properties.  We as Realtors® know photos are worth a thousand words...virtual tours are worth thousands of dollars in commissions too! I recently posted a home we have listed for sale using a custom virtual tour I created.  It wasn't a canned tour nor was it intended to be more than a promotional tour for our company and the property.  It does both very nicely. The client was very happy with the tour and the agent who listed the property received some high praise for the style and utilization of the virtual tour. We have our client's share virtual tours with their friends via a link.  if you have not ...
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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")
Looking for a Rockford Michigan Home?  We have a daylight ranch available with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, updated inside and out.  close to schools, walk to downtown Rockford.  Close to Grand Rapids yet enjoy a beautiful rural community.  You will feel like you are in a resort town without the crowds.  We have a local real estate agent living in the Rockford area.  Need a Exclusive Buyer agent you'll have one or you can sell your home and expect great service. Here is a video of this beautiful home, includes a 5 year home warranty.  Rockford home buyer and selling experts at Flexit Realty. Download a "FREE Buyer Checklist"   View the Video for an Inside Peek at this like new home, smells new without the new home price!
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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")
The short version is Michigan Association of Realtors(R) MAR, just reported that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac must pay the transfer tax on home sales in Michigan just like any other seller. Fannie and Freddie had been siting a constitutional loophole to avoid the Michigan transfer tax.  Michigan is like any state with tight finances...they went to court and challenged the diversion tactic and won. Don't worry about poor Fannie and Freddie they still won't pay!  They have their own paperwork that transfers the normal selling costs of a foreclosure transaction to the buyer.  The transfer tax will be paid but will become the responsibility of the buyer by adding another addendum to their current 22 pages (don't remember if it actually is 22 pages!) that adds to normal purchase agreement a bu...
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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")
Bad News:  No phone, No internet, No means of communication.  Good news:  I have a showing request on your home.  What do you do when your client has no technology other than the regular land-line phone, and that is out and has been for 2 days?  Call the daughter, of course, who in turn, sent her other sister to their moms to relay the message about the showing.  Where there is a will there is a way, and thankfully with family, friends and neighbors, they, too are a part of technology. It may not be speedy but it works if you have backup phone numbers.  The mom forgot to pay her phone bill.  It wasn't that important to her the "kids" always check on her by stopping by anyway, was her comment. When I called the daughter...she said oh, Mom probably forgot to pay the phone bill again!  She...
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By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook, Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re
(Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner)
Rockford Michigan Real Estate Market Report Jan-June 2011 Rockford is a northern suburb of Grand Rapids, about 15-20 minutes by freeway from the center of the city.  It is a small town on the Rogue River with an excellent public school system and diverse businesses and resources.   It is a popular Grand Rapids suburban area that many like to call home. 351 Active Rockford MI Listings Pending Home Sales: 91 Sold Rockford Homes: 208 Average sold price  $ 188.014 Sale Price to List Price – 96.% Absorption Rate : 7 months Housing sales in Courtland Township, Algoma Township and City of Rockford are included in this report. Rockford’s housing market which ranges $60,000 at the low end to over a $1 million at the high end.  The average sold home has increased in value from 2010 figures and s...
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By Bonnie & Terry Westbrook, Grand Rapids MI Real Estate
(Westbrook Realty)
  Rockford Michigan 2011 Rogue River Blues Concerts Summer 2011 Schedule – Tuesdays  7:00 pm to 9:00 pmJune 14, 2011  -  Harper and Midwest KindJune 21, 2011   – The Vincent Hayes ProjectJune 29, 2011  -  Rob Blaine’s Big Otis Blues BandJuly 5, 2011     -  BMF BandJuly 12, 2011   – Root DoctorJuly 19, 2011   -  Steve Hilger BandJuly 26, 2011   -  Thirsty Perch Blues Band  AFTER THE BLUES August 2, 2011  -  Mind’s Eye (Jazz) August 9, 2011 -  Red Sea Pedestrians (World Beat)August 16, 2011 -  Small Town Son (Country/Rock)  Concerts are held at the Garden Park Stage along the dam and White Pine Trail.  Free event, bring your folding chair and enjoy!  
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By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook, Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re
(Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner)
Rockford Michigan 2011 Rogue River Blues Concerts Summer 2011 Schedule – Tuesdays  7:00 pm to 9:00 pmJune 14, 2011  -  Harper and Midwest KindJune 21, 2011   – The Vincent Hayes ProjectJune 29, 2011  -  Rob Blaine’s Big Otis Blues BandJuly 5, 2011     -  BMF BandJuly 12, 2011   – Root DoctorJuly 19, 2011   -  Steve Hilger BandJuly 26, 2011   -  Thirsty Perch Blues Band  AFTER THE BLUES August 2, 2011  -  Mind’s Eye (Jazz) August 9, 2011 -  Red Sea Pedestrians (World Beat)August 16, 2011 -  Small Town Son (Country/Rock)  Concerts are held at the Garden Park Stage along the dam and White Pine Trail.  Free event, bring your folding chair and enjoy! ___________________________________________________________
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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 Rockford Real Estate Market has given me some advantages as a Real Estate Professional. I am able to see more homes with listing and selling information at my fingertips, see the dynamics that impact the real estate market with-in the Rockford area. This data will help buyers and sellers with monthly information specific to the Rockford Michigan area 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" Rockford 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 clic...
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By Katrina Cole, Inlanta Mortgage, Business Development Manager
(The Jonathan Arnold Team of Inlanta Mortgage)
http://mortgagewebsystem.com/live/ 6272 Arroyo Vista Dr NE Rockford, MI 49341 Fixer Upper in Lake bella Vista! Home Photo Gallery Virtual Tour Property Map Payment Info Request Showing Contact Me Dan Stegman Office:616-361-6678 Mobile:616-293-4546 Website:Visit Website Price : $145,000 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 2.5 Square Foot : 1,732 Lot Size : 18,012 County : Kent Property Type : Detached Year Built : 1990 MLS Number : 10053204 click for more information and pictures Property Description This fine home is priced well below similar size homes in the area because it needs a little TLC! It's located in the Bella Vista Community which is a great walking neighborhood and has numerous "green areas" for the residence that include waterfront beaches, tennis courts, playgrounds and vollyball co...
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By Katrina Cole, Inlanta Mortgage, Business Development Manager
(The Jonathan Arnold Team of Inlanta Mortgage)
A listing from one of our favorite Realtors. 7861 CANNONSBURG RD NE Rockford, mi 49341 Great Buy in Cannonsburg Home Photo Gallery Virtual Tour Property Map Payment Info Request Showing Contact Me Dan Stegman Office:616-361-6678 Mobile:616-293-4546 Website:Visit Website Price : $98,900 Bedrooms : 3 Bathrooms : 1 Square Foot : 989 Lot Size : 43,560 County : Kent Property Type : Detached Year Built : 1957 MLS Number : 10056001 click for more information and pictures Property Description Beautiful 1 acre lot in the Village of Cannonsburg. House sits over 200' back off Cannonsburg Rd with a paved drive. Many high ticket updates like new maple kitchen, 5 yr old Architectural roof, vinyl replacement windows and central air. 24x24 Garage plus a 18x32 barn. Plenty of room for a garden. Hand pum...
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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")
Many times when we see a home Back-On-Market this creates a more difficult sale. I use these situations as opportunities to increase my showing potential and marketing opportunity. How?  Use what you learn.  Don't just put the property back up on the MLS with the same verbage or property description.  Find out if the buyer will share the inspection report.  You won't know unless you ask.  Asking the right way will give you more information to market your seller property for a faster sale. I recently had a first time buyer run because of an inspection report.  First time buyers can have buyers remorse.  First time buyers can also not know what is important to focus on during and home inspections versus what is less likely to impact the homes physical structure. In my case a basement wall...
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By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook, Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re
(Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner)
Rockford Michigan Top Best Buy Homes Sept 2010 A list of the TOP Rockford  Michigan 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.  The price should reflect the interior finish of the  home.  The price should reflect the interior finish of the  home. For example, if it has updated decor, new flooring, & an updated kitchen and baths, this would be more per square foot than a home that still has the 1970’s decor and/or is in poor condition. Please note: This list can change daily as some homes sell, prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market. The homes listed below are probably dated and would need new carpeting, paint, and kitchen-bath...
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By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook, Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re
(Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner)
  Rockford Michigan Top Best Buy Homes – August 2010 We have a list of the TOP Best Rockford  Michigan 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.  The price 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: This list can change daily as some homes sell, prices are adjusted and other homes come on the market. The homes listed below are probably dated and would need new carpeting, paint, and kitchen-bath redos at a minimum to bring them to current ...
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By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook, Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re
(Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner)
  Rockford Michigan Rogue River Blues Series Music Concerts                                  Summer 2010 Starting June 15th, you can relax by the river with various Blues  Bands  in Rockford, Michigan this summer.                            Bring a blanket and enjoy! The Rockford Area Arts Commission and the City of Rockford are presenting  the Huntington Rogue River Blues Series for 2010, sponsored by Huntington Bank. This popular series brings great local  live music to Garden Club Park in downtown Rockford by the river most Tuesday evenings this summer. And who could resist a band called "Thirsty Perch Blues Band?" The Place: Garden Club Park Stage located along the White Pine Trail  near the Dam. The Time: 7:00-9:00 pm The 2010 Summer Concert Schedule:Tuesday June 15, 2010 – Jimmie ...
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By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook, Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re
(Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner)
  We have a list of the TOP Rockford  Michigan 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.  The price should reflect the interior finish of the  home.      For example, if it has crystal chandeliers, arble 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: This list can change daily as some homes sell, prices are  adjusted and other homes come on the market.   The homes listed below are probably dated and would need  new carpeting, paint, and kitchen-bath redos at a minimum to  bring them to current market standards. They might need major repai...
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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 Rockford  Michigan 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.  The price 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: This list can change daily as some homes sell, prices are   adjusted and other homes come on the market. The homes listed below are probably dated and would need new carpeting, paint, and kitchen-bath redos at a minimum to  bring them to current market standards. They might need major repa...
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By Terry & Bonnie Westbrook, Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re
(Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner)
  Current Real Estate Market Report Rockford Michigan ~ 2010 Current Absorption Rate for Rockford Michigan runs from 5 months for lower end homes under $185,000, up to over 1 year for the very upper end of the Rockford market. The lower end of the Rockford  market is moving faster than higher priced homes for the first quarter sales in 2010.  With interest rates already starting to rise and with buyer tax credits disappearing after the first quarter, long listing times in Rockford  will likely continue into 2010, with prices driven down by weak  buyer demand.  Absorption rates have improved from last year with lower priced homes being the “hot market”.  Higher priced homes are seeing more activity than 2009 but are still not back to normal sales levels.   Active Rockford MI Listings und...
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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 Rockford  Michigan 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.  The price 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: This list can change daily as some homes sell, prices are   adjusted and other homes come on the market. The homes listed below are probably dated and would need new carpeting, paint, and kitchen-bath redos at a minimum to  bring them to current market standards. They might need major repa...
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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 Rockford  Michigan 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.  The price 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: This list can change daily as some homes sell, prices are   adjusted and other homes come on the market. The homes listed below are probably dated and would need new carpeting, paint, and kitchen-bath redos at a minimum to  bring them to current market standards. They might need major repa...
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