The Sprich Group is having an open house today 1349 Thornberry Court from 2-4:00 pm. This Grand Rapids real estate condominium is in Grand Rapids Township, Forest Hills schools.  This is a special one in the desired Bayberry Condo area. Often, there is much redecorating necessary, however, this condo is buy , move in, and enjoy’ condition. light, white walls, soft warm feel throughout. The owner has added perfectly lovely built-ins along an entire living room wall, along with many other surprising ideas and choices. You will love the dining room, spacious kitchen with breakfast nook at the bright windowed wall a built-in bar just off the living room with fireplace and a most inviting den/TV room/sunroom. The master suite completes the main floor. There is a family room with a second fireplace in the lower level, plus 2 more bedrooms(or one bedroom and a large office). A wet bar on this level as well. The location is supurb, wait till you stand on the spacious deck and enjoy the splendid view and privacy.

In an article just posted by CNN Money, the federal government has extended a waiver to let FHA buyers flip houses, in an effort to stabilize the National and local Grand Rapids area housing market. This will help foreclosures from being left on the Grand Rapids real estate market for extended periods of time and help bring the market back to a more stable outlook. For more information about this article on FHA regulations and a link to the article, click here.

Check out this article in The Grand Rapids Press and Mlive.com, by Cami Reister. Home sales are up 3.2% over this time last year and average home sale prices in West Michigan are up over 8% from a year ago. Proof again that the Greater Grand Rapids real estate area is on the rise. It is also proof that the State of Michigan is the #2 state in the country for the fastest recovery from the recession. Here is the link to the article.

Here is a testimonial from a happy East Grand Rapids real estate home buyer and home seller:

Dear Tom,

Pending homes sales have jumped up to their highest level in over a year!! That is a great sign that the Grand Rapids real estate market is finally on it’s way back.

With Grand Rapids real estate market home inventories at it’s lowest since 2006, interest rates at all time record lows, Buyers tired of sitting around and waiting, the Grand Rapids real estate market is showing signs of recovery.

Here is a great article By Meg Handley of US News….The Home Front

Here is a recent testimonial from a happy Grand Rapids real estate client that both bought and sold a home in Rockford with The Sprich Group.

The Sprich Group has just dropped the price of this Grand Rapids real estate listing at 2353 Edington Ct. to $129,900. This Ranch Style Condominium  in move-in condition and  Immediate Possession. Master Suite And Guest Bedroom and two full baths On The Main Floor, Living Room With Fireplace and skylights, Kitchen With Spacious Dining Area, Sliders To Deck. Downstairs Features Walkout Area With Rec Room, Bath With Jacuzzi Tub, possible 3rd bedroom,small kitchenette, Workshop Area And Lots Of Storage. Located Close To The Clubhouse With Pool. There is new hardware everywhere, door knobs, faucets, handles and so on.

The Sprich Group has just dropped the price of this great family home at 1701 Ball Ave. in Grand Rapids. This Grand rapids real estate home offers hardwood floors throughout, living/dining room with gas fireplace, 2 half baths, den/family room with built-ins, kitchen with dining area and a screened-in porch. There is a lower level that has a finished rec room with fireplace and there is room for more growth and storage. The upper level has 3 bedrooms and a full bath. Priced to sell! Updates: Roof new in 2007, new driveway 2006, new shower room main floor 2010, new gutters and downspouts 2004, new blower and capacitor in furnace 2010. New A/C in 2004. Now priced at $119,900.

The Sprich Group has just listed a home in Grand Rapids real estate at 2318 College Ave. in the very desirable Alger Heights neighborhood. This  Great 4 Bedroom, 2 bath home on the SE side of Grand Rapids is Ready For A Family To Move In. There Is An Expansive Living Room With Fireplace, Kitchen With Eating Area, 2 Bedrooms And A Bath. There Is A Very Nice 3 Season Porch Off The Back As Well As A Cobblestone Patio And Nice Fenced Back Yard With Storage Shed And Garden Area. There Are 2 Bedrooms Up With Another Full Bath, And Down Is A Rec Room, Storage And Utilities. There Are Arches, Nooks, Built -ins, Hardwood Floors And A 2 Stall Garage. Mostly Brick Exterior And Character Everywhere. Come See This One!!!! Priced at a very attractive $89,900.

Here is a recent testimonial from a happy Grand Rapids real estate buyer working with The Sprich Group!!!

Tom,

Thank you so much for all of your help with purchasing our first home.  Coming into my office at 10:00 pm, so we could get the offer finished,  showed how much you cared about getting us and getting the house for us.  The process went much quicker than we expected,  but you were there to make everything hassle free and easy.  Thanks again for all of the help and we will be sure to pass your name along to others who are looking for a great Grand Rapids real estate agent.

Lance and Jenna