If you are looking to sell your home in the East Grand Rapids real estate market, now is the time!!! As of today, this is lowest lowest inventory of listed properties in East Grand rapids schools district since 2004, 70 listings.  The average amount of listed homes in the East Grand Rapids school district is usually 85-95 houses.  In the past 5-6 years, we have been as high as 132 homes listed at one point in 2008. What that means is with the lower inventory of homes for sale in East Grand Rapids school district, that will drive home prices up, as the choices are fewer for home buyers. With interest rates still at historic lows and spring time around the corner, if you are thinking about selling your home, what a time to put it on the Grand Rapids real estate market.  Contact The Sprich Group….www.homes4saleingr.com

The Sprich Group is holding an open house at 110 Sunnybrook on Sunday September 11th, 2011 from 1-4.  This home sits in a secluded lot in Grand Rapids Township, next to Aquinas College,  with 1.33 acres of beautiful trees and rolling hills. Built in 1995(feels like new), by BDR builders, designed with the highest quality materials, perfectly expert choice of colors, carpeting, hard-wood flooring and lighting. The easy flowing floor plan opens to a spacious foyer, warmly appointed library with fireplace and bookcases. There is a second fireplace in the wonderful combination living/dining room. A fantastic sun/family room with windows everywhere, overlooks the gorgeous private gardens and pond. A kitchen to love and entertain in with custom cabinetry, hardware, and fixtures, as well as Sub-Zero and Decor appliances. 2 master bedroom suites on the main level as well as an adjoining office. The lower level offers 3 more large bedrooms, 2 full baths and a large club room with wet bar and sliders to the backyard. Also: 6 car garage, 5,562 finished square feet, 2 furnaces, ample storage. East Grand Rapids Schools

The Sprich Group has just listed this very cute 3 bedroom, 2 bath cape cod in East Grand Rapids on Breton Road at 1030 Breton, between Hall and Lake Dr.  This cute, first time home buyers special has  3 bedrooms and 2 baths and has all the charm of a East Grand Rapids real estate cape cod that you would dream of. White picket fence surrounds this White home with black shutters. The main floor consists of, living room with fireplace, Dining room, kitchen, bedroom and bath. Upstairs, there are 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath. There is a one stall detached garage and a private deck as well. There is a basement, but it is unfinished.  $124,900  This one won’t last!

In a piece done by the Washington Post about top prep high schools across the country, there were 8 West Michigan High Schools that made the list.

Here they are :

• Black River High School in Holland — 155
• East Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids — 1454
• Forest Hills Central High School in Ada — 1375
• Jenison High School in Jenison — 1850
• Lowell High School in Lowell — 1756
• Mona Shores High School in Muskegon — 1471
• Portage Central High School in Portage — 1404
  
• Portage Northern High School in Portage — 1302
• Here is the link to the article
  

The Sprich Group has lowered the price of this wonderful home in Grand Rapids township, East Grand Rapids schools home. This grand rapids real estate home at 110 Sunnybrook has been lowered to a very attractive price of $799,900.

This home sits in a secluded lot with 1.33 acres of beautiful trees and rolling hills. Built in 1995,(feels like new), by BDR builders, designed with the highest quality materials, perfectly expert choice of colors, carpeting, hard-wood flooring and lighting. The easy flowing floor plan opens to a spacious foyer, warmly appointed library with fireplace and bookcases. There is a second fireplace in the wonderful combination living/dining room. A fantastic sun/family room with windows everywhere, overlooks the gorgeous private gardens and pond. A kitchen to love and entertain in with custom cabinetry, hardware, and fixtures, as well as Sub-Zero and Decor appliances. 2 master bedroom suites on the main level as well as an ajoining office. The lower level offers 3 more large bedrooms, 2 full baths and a large club room with wet bar and sliders to the backyard. Also: 6 car garage, 5,562 finished square feet, 2 furnaces, ample storage.

East Grand Rapids real estate values are one of three communities in the Kent and Ottawa Counties that saw their property values rise. The other two communities were Cannon Township and Courtland Township. According to Brian Donovan, East Grand Rapids city manager, East Grand Rapids home values are up 1.75%. As I have said in many of my blogs, real estate values are driven by the strength of the school system and East Grand Rapids has one of the strongest public school systems in the State of Michigan. For a more in depth look at this article by Rick Wilson of the Grand Rapids Press, click here.

East Grand Rapids real estate just listed in the “Golden Triangle“. This is a WOW!!! This is mid-century modern totally redone and ready to go!!!  Wood floors, windows, cathedral ceilings, 3 fireplaces, upscale kitchen…the list goes on and on.  East Grand Rapids schools, Grand Rapids township taxes. Don’t miss this East Grand rapids schools gem!!! Foe more information, click here.

East Grand Rapids real estate open house today from 2-4 at 50 Glenview.  This home is in the “Golden Triangle”, so you get East Grand Rapids schools, but Grand Rapids township taxes. This home is perfect…..and completely updated everywhere. 2-3 bedrooms, 2 baths priced at $238,500….condo type living in your own home. For more information, click here.

East Grand Rapids real estate has just been reduced!!! Don’t miss out on this home in the “Golden Triangle”, in East Grand Rapids Schools, Grand Rapids Township taxes!!! This great listing has 2 or 3 bedrooms, and 2 baths has been completely updated. There is a wonderful 4 season room off the back and a huge yard, now priced at $238,500.  Click here for more information.

East Grand Rapids real estate always has been and continues to be a good investment. As real estate values across the country have dropped double digit figures, we here in Michigan have felt some of those same figures. The east side of Michigan has been hit hard with the auto industry issues and their real estate values are down 18 to 30% from the Detroit area north to the Tri-cities,(Flint, Saginaw and Bay City).

Here in western Michigan, we have also had a few down years in real estate values, but not as hard hit as the East side of the state. The greater Grand Rapids area is down about 13 to 19% across the board….but then there is East Grand Rapids.

The East Grand Rapids real estate market has seemed to continue to hold most of it’s value. Yes, there have been some declines in value, but not nearly as significant. Here are some numbers to look at for homes sold in East Grand Rapids in 2008-2010:

2008 average sale price – $254,000

2009 average sale price – $257,000

2010 average sale price – $275,000

So, when you are looking to buy a home in the Grand Rapids real estate market, remember to think long term, as your home is not just what you live in, but it is also a very large investment in your future. What makes East Grand Rapids real estate values so strong over the years? The East Grand Rapids schools, some of the best in the state, Reeds Lake and Fisk Lake,  the parks, Gaslight Village, sidewalks and above all, the community and it’s people.

An East Grand Rapids home has proven over the years to be a great investment and as you can see, continues to be a very good investment in your future.