Northview, 8 Bedrooms, 6 & 1/2 Bathrooms | $1,200,000

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If you’re saving the best til last, start here and end your search. Once in a rare while will a truly wonderful home such as this be available. Built without compromise, this house reflects the best in architecture and craftsmanship. The French country residence is privately situated on 1.4 acres in the golf community at Thousand Oaks. Rooks Landscape designed and executed this award winning setting. The list of amenities is exhaustive and has everything on your wish list, and more. With more than 9,000 square feet of finished living space, each room is spacious and inviting. The gourmet kitchen includes superior appliances, tumbled marble floors, a walk-in and a butler pantry. There are both formal and informal living and eating areas. There are two bedroom suites on the main level and additional bedrooms/bathrooms on both upper and lower levels. The landscaping and in ground pool are exquisite. It is a world class residence with remarkable detailing and finishes.
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Property Details:

Status: $1,200,000
Listing Price: 4410 Mystic Ridge Ct. NE
Address: Grand Rapids
City: MI
State: 49525
ZIP: Northview
School District:
MLS #: 12011421
TFLA Sq Ft: 9,000 +
Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 6.5
Garage: 3+Stalls Attached
Fireplace: Yes, 4
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Forest Hills, 4 Bedrooms, 3 & 1/2 Bathrooms | $299,900

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This house is located on one acre, on one of the most picturesque streets in Cascade Township and surrounded by homes of much higher value. Built by Ben Brinks, this 4 bedroom,3 1/2 bath, executive, walk-out ranch has almost 3000 square feet of finished living space. It has a newer roof, furnace, electrical and appliances. The 4th bedroom on the lower level is currently used as a reception area for an in-home business. The rooms are spacious and have architectural features that define space while keeping the floor plan very open. There is a neutral color palette throughout. The sun-drenched interiors have six sets of sliders that lead to an expansive deck and patio overlooking the park-like setting in the rear of the property. There are two, floor-to-ceiling brick fireplaces with raised hearths. The walkout lower level salon is easily converted to a 14 x 25 rec room. It has a fantastic location, Forest Hills School District and a meticulously maintained home and property.
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Property Details:

Status: $299,900
Listing Price: 1936 Beard Dr. Se
Address: Grand Rapids Twp
City: MI
State: 49546
ZIP: Forest Hills
School District: $131,600
MLS #: 11046292
TFLA Sq Ft: 2,900
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Garage: 2+Stalls Attached
Fireplace: Yes
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Forest Hills, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms | $225,000

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This free standing, detached, one-owner condominium has been meticulously maintained and beautifully updated. Located in Forest Hills School District and on a cul-de-sac within the development, you will find new countertops, new carpet, wood flooring and paint, new furnace & central air and new electrical. This former model unit in Sabal Pointe has two fireplaces, both with raised hearths. The rooms are generously sized and offer a wide range of versatility. The second bedroom on the main level is currently used as a den/study. The owner’s suite has double closets, walk-in shower and soaking tub. There is a large, well designed kitchen with eating area and ample cabinetry. The finished daylight lower level has a large family room, bedroom, bathroon and a large storage room. Sabal Poine is conveniently located within minutes of everything in Grand Rapids. It’s a great location and a beautiful neighborhood. You’ll find quality construction and functional design.
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Property Details:

Status: $225,000
Listing Price: 1928 Thorn Run Ct. Se
Address: Kentwood
City: MI
State: 49546
ZIP: Forest Hills
School District: $102,100
MLS #: 12006920
TFLA Sq Ft: 2,370
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Garage: 2 Stalls Attached
Fireplace: Yes
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Caledonia, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms | $315,000

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This beautiful home with fantastic curb appeal is privately located on a cul-de-sac and includes two acres of property. It is in pristine condition both inside and out. There is a gracious two-story, slate floor entry which leads to a formal dining room with wainscoting, hardwood flooring and French doors, a den/study and a great room with gas fireplace. The kitchen has cherry cabinetry, ceramic flooring, granite countertops and includes all stainless appliances. The main floor also includes, MFU, bedroom and full bath. The upper level has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The owner’s suite includes a walk-in closet and spa-like bathroom. From the eating area there are sliders leading to a spacious, freshly stained deck overlooking the back of the property. The unfinished daylight lower level with give the new owner an additional 1448 square feet. The exterior material is hardy plank with a 3+ stall garage. It’s a bright cherry home, excellent craftsmanship and a great neighborhood.
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Property Details:

Status: $315,000
Listing Price: 6015 Montmorency Dr.
Address: Caledonia
City: Michigan
State: 49316
ZIP: Caledonia
School District: $148,100
MLS #: 11036314
TFLA Sq Ft: 2,460
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Garage: 3+ Stalls Attached
Fireplace: Yes
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Grand Rapids, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms | $129,900

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Pottery Barn..Crate & Barrel..eat your hearts out! It’s hip, cute and spacious. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom all brick home is in pristine condition both inside and outside. It’s located on a beautiful, tree-lined street and accessible to all areas of the city within minutes. The kitchen is large, bright, cheery and includes all appliances. The bedrooms are spacious and the tile bathrooms are exceptional. There is a fresh, neutral color palette throughout. The family areas are generously proportioned. The lower level includes a recreation room, an office, laundry and storage. From the rear of the house there is a door that leads to a freshly stained cedar deck and a well-kept back yard. There is a 2-stall detached garage with remote door. A home warranty is in place with an accepted offer.

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Property Details:

Status: $129,000
Listing Price: 2200 Rosewood Ave.
Address: Grand Rapids
City: Michigan
State: 49506
ZIP: Grand Rapids
School District: $63,700
MLS #: 11031725
TFLA Sq Ft: 2,236
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Garage: 2-Stalls Detached
Fireplace: n/a
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East Grand Rapids, 4 Bedrooms, 3 & 1/2 Bathrooms | $399,900

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The fourth bedroom is non-conforming. This exceptional, all brick residence has been meticulously maintained and beautifully updated without compromising its original design. It has 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms and almost 2600 square feet above grade. There are plastered walls, coved ceilings with nicely proportioned, formal and informal living and eating areas. The re-modeled, sun-drenched kitchen has wood cabinetry, hardwood flooring and updated appliances. From the dining room, a door leads to a large cedar deck. From the family room, doors lead to a brick paver patio. There are fireplaces in both the living room and owner’s suite. The oversized lot includes a large manicured, fenced back, side and front yard with underground sprinkling. There is a 3+ stall garage and masterful landscaping. The lower level is completed with a large rec room, full bath, laundry and a lot of storage. A tree-lined street, historic charm and skillfully integrated modern conveniences.
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Property Details:

Status: $399,900
Listing Price: 1065 Conlon Ave. SE
Address: East Grand Rapids
City: Michigan
State: 49506
ZIP: East Grand Rapids
School District: $175,600
MLS #: 123456
TFLA Sq Ft: 2,800
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Garage: 3.5 Stalls
Fireplace: Yes
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Forest Hills, 4 Bedrooms, 3 & 1/2 Bathrooms | $289,000

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This executive ranch-style home is located in Forest Hills Northern district and in the popular, upscale Ryann Ridge neighborhood. This craftsman-style home includes four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms and almost 2900 square feet of finished living space. The bright, sun-drenched home has a smart and functional floorplan. The great room with fireplace opens to the chef’s kitchen with beautiful wood cabinetry & flooring and granite on the island. From the eating area there is a four season room that leads to a private cedar deck. The owners suite includes cathedral ceilings, walk-in closet, double vanity and many windows. The daylight lower level has a spacious family room, a fourth bedroom and plenty of storage. In addition to the manicured landscaping with underground sprinkling, there is a private, neighborhood park. Quality construction, creative design and fantastic location.
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Property Details:

Status: $289,000
Listing Price: 4622 Catalpa Dr.
Address: Grand Rapids Twp
City: Michigan
State: 49546
ZIP: Forest Hills Northern
School District: $135,000
MLS #: 11025746
TFLA Sq Ft: 2,850
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Garage: 2+ Stall Attached
Fireplace: Yes
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Kentwood, 2 bedrooms, 2 & 1/2 bathrooms | $97,900

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This two story end unit condo has been totally re-done with new paint, new carpet, new flooring and stainless appliances. It is a two bedroom, two and a half bathroom home with almost 1800 square feet of finished living space. The two story great room with vaulted ceilings includes a gas fireplace and sliders that lead to a private patio. There is a ravine and small creek in the rear of the property that add to the charm of this unit. The kitchen is bright and cheery and includes a center island, pantry and eating area. There is also a formal dining room that would also function as a home office or an additional living area. The daylight lower level includes a spacious family room, storage and laundry room. The washer and dryer remain with the house. It is a smaller condominum community that is managed by the homeowners.
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Property Details:

Status: $97,900
Listing Price: 4682 Eastern SE
Address: Kentwood
City: Michigan
State: 49508
ZIP: Kentwood
School District: $52,200
MLS #: 11062480
TFLA Sq Ft: 1,779
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.5
Garage: 1 Stall Attached
Fireplace:
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East Grand Rapids, 3 Bedrooms, 2 & 2 1/2 Bathrooms | $324,900

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This East Grand Rapids executive, ranch-style home has been meticulously maintained and tastefully updated with more than 2500 square feet of living space on the main level. The corner lot location has park-like landscaping, mature trees and a multi-tiered cedar deck. Inside there are three generously proportioned bedrooms, 2 full and two half bathrooms. There are three formal or informal living areas each of which includes a fireplace. From the kitchen there is a large great room with cathedral ceilings and sliders that open to the private backyard. The lower level has a large family or recreation room with brick fireplace and plenty of storage. Prime location, great neighborhood and tastefully updated. 
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Property Details:

Status: $324,900
Listing Price: 2262 Oakwood Dr. SE
Address: East Grand Rapids
City: Michigan
State: 49506
ZIP: East Grand Rapids
School District: $155,800
MLS #: 11019564
TFLA Sq Ft: 3,600
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2 & 2 1/2
Garage: 2-Stall
Fireplace: Yes
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Marketing your home for optimum on-line Visibility

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Many Real Estate Agents have some sort of presence on-line. Current trends in real estate require that you embrace the newest technology available to market your home for optimum visibility on-line. Many agents like myself use: websites, facebook, craigslist, and blogs to raise that visibility. However, it’s one thing to raise an Agents visibility but, an entirely different thing to raise the visibility of a clients’ home.

Optimizing my clients listings is what I focus on first and foremost.

When a client works with me on marketing their home their listing is placed on over 300 different real estate websites across the country – and internationally. Additionally, we use the newest tools available to market our clients homes on-line including: a custom domain name, custom made virtual tours, and we use the power of Keller Williams unmatched web marketing tools. This website is just one small example of on-line marketing in a broader campaign that is ongoing continuously. All of my marketing on-line is tailored towards selling my clients house and providing the best, most accurate information to potential buyers while making that information easily available through numerous means.

When it comes time to sell your home it’s important to ask the agents you interview what their marketing strategy is. Most importantly, whose interests that marketing strategy best serves.

Forest Hills, 4 bedrooms, 2 & 1/2 bathrooms | $224,900 |

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This meticulously maintained executive ranch in Cascade Woods has had many new updates. There is a new kitchen with granite countertops, wood cabinetry, new appliances and flooring. There are new Andersen windows throughout the home. Including the finished lower level, it has 3,500 square feet of finished space. All four bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms are located on the main level. There is a fresh, neutral color palette. This wooded lot,with fenced backyard, has been professionally landscaped and includes underground irrigation. The home is in a terrific neighborhood, Forest Hills Schools and private yet convenient to all areas of city within minutes.

Property Details:

Status: $224,900
Listing Price: 7456 Lime Hollow Dr. SE
Address: Cascade Twp
City: Michigan
State: 49546
ZIP: Forest Hills
School District: $105,100
MLS #: 11012106
TFLA Sq Ft: 3,500
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3.5
Garage: 2-Stalls Attached
Fireplace: Yes
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What motivates me and why?

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What motivates me?…a job well done.  I never settle for mediocrity.  There’s no room for it in my day…or in my life.  Doing my best affects my work and my family.  My daughters are in the last phase of high school…Forest Hills in Grand Rapids.  The school district has the highest test scores in the State of Michigan.  They don’t settle for “average”.  Smaller size classes and moderately-sized total enrollment allows kids to excel in a variety of areas, if they desire.  With the growth of Forest Hills District, we have seen Forest Hills Fine Arts Center affect the social and creative outlets for the citizens of Grand Rapids.The Cascade Library recently installed a windmill and solar panels to educate Forest Hills students the value of alternative energy and  going “green”.  Goodwillie Environmental School and the Spanish and Chinese Emersion Schools prepare Forest Hills students to succeed in today’s world.  Forest Hills Schools were far ahead of  the “No Child Left Behind” initiative.  Walking and bike paths, new and existing parks  the Thornapple River and new athletic centers create a healthy environment for people of all ages.  Forest Hills also offers great golfing and superb dining.  International businesses centered in Forest Hills and Grand Rapids, have produced some of the most philanthropic people in the world.  The new Medical Mile has placed us at the forefront of today’s healthcare.  It’s a GREAT place to be.  It’s a great place to learn, to grow, and to dream!