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Sunday, March 16th, 2008 |
Great American Sports Complex
The Great American Sports Complex West Olive, Michigan got rezoning approval. On February 28 the Port Sheldon township agree to give the sports complex a rezoning of the 113 acres from agriculture and commercial to a planned unit development.
With the passing of the re-zoning, this will allow more dialog to open up for the Great American Sports Complex. This is a big step in allowing the sports complex to be located in West Olive, Michigan to hopefully complex Phase 1 of their plans.
If all goes on schedule with the sports complex the real estate property in the area could become extremely valuable to commercial opportunities.
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Friday, March 14th, 2008 |
Lake Michigan waterfront property is on the rise along the lakeshore of West Michigan. The price of real estate on Lake Michigan property from Saugatuck on north thru Grand Haven and Spring Lake is on the rise. Waterfront properties in Michigan have always been highly sought after.
While other residential properties in the Grand Haven and Spring Lake area have maintained there value the Lake Michigan waterfront properties in our area and surrounding has risen already this year up 13%. This is expected to rise in the coming months as we say good-bye to winter. The price of waterfront properties in Michigan will continue to affect the whole area.
Added with the new construction going on with the Grand Landing and the proposed Country Suites Hotel on our waterfront real estate, this could bring in more potential buyers visiting our area.
Grand Haven and Spring Lake are great places to live and raise our children, but we do pay a premium with our property taxes. We could chose to live inland away from the Lake Michigan shoreline, but this is why I live here is because of the waterfront. I don’t complain about the price of real estate when summer is here and I am enjoying this community and visiting the other communities along the lakeshore.
I do not know how much the rise in waterfront properties is going to affect our property taxes when we get the tax bill for next year, but I am not even going to worry about that while I am enjoying the reason I live here this summer. Lake Michigan waterfront property is hopefully always going to be at a premium. With the real estate sales decline, we are fortunate that we here in the Grand Haven, Spring Lake and surrounding areas have not been hit by the market bust. Just go inland a few miles and see how property values have plummeted.
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Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 |
One Month Update to Selling a Home in Spring Lake, Michigan
It has been one month since my kids put there home for sale in Spring Lake Michigan along the lakeshore. Greenridge Realty Inc. has been very busy trying to market their home. Real estate activity has been pretty non-existent this past month, but mostly that has to do with the major weather that we have been having.
Having a home for sale in Spring Lake, Michigan is more marketable during the spring and summer along the lakeshore than it is in the dead of winter. Greenridge Realty Inc. did try to bring in a prospect last week but the party had to cancel due to work conflicts. It is just a real hard time of year to buy or sell a home. This is probably the slowest time for real estate right now.
It is definitely a buyers market right now with the mortgage rates being so low. With this home being priced so low according to the medium priced home in this area, I have no doubt that it will move quickly. My guess it will not get an offer before May or June.
A home for sale in Spring Lake, Michigan is almost a sure sale. Real estate goes pretty quickly in this area along the lakeshore. This is one of the best areas to raise a family and work. Spring Lake Public Schools are in the top ten in the state and the community is one of the safest. There are no complaints with Greenridge Realty Inc. so far.
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Sunday, February 10th, 2008 |
The Sunflower Gourmet of Grand Haven, Michigan will be opening in the Grand Landing in April. The Sunflower Gourmet is going to be a neighborhood grocery store experience with a twist. They will be having some of the finest packaged gourmet foods as well as a deli area. Have a gourmet specialty favorite? Go ahead and make your recommendation.
Fresh, local & organic ingredients will be offered when available at the Sunflower Gourmet. They will also be carrying high-end housewares, including, but not limited to, Pillivuyt, Dansk, Emile Henry. The Sunflower Gourmet will also be offering packaged gourmet products from some of the finest companies across the globe, including olive oils, artisanal cheeses, handmade chocolates, gourmet rubs, vinegars, etc. Zingerman’s in Ann Arbor, Peets coffee from California, and some other surprises you won’t want to miss! I am not sure but I think if you ask they may have beer gift baskets. I do know that Sunflower Gourmet has beer and wine.
The Grand Landing is going to be bustling this summer with so many new shops to draw us in over and over again. The Sunflower Gourmet sounds just like a place that we could become real familiar with.
Check out the website for updates: Sunflower Gourmet
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Saturday, February 2nd, 2008 |
The Grand Landing resort is open for business in Grand Haven, Michigan. The 120,000-square-foot Village at Grand Landing includes 34,000 square feet of retail, 8,000 square feet of office, and 40 residential condominiums along the south channel of the Grand River at US-31 and Jackson Avenue.
Plantenga’s Cleaners
Jimmy John’s – Gourmet Sandwiches – America’s #1 Sandwich Delivery!
Earth’s Edge – Outdoor Gear with such names as Patagonia, North Face, Marmot, Go Lite, Prana, Smartwool, Dansko, Watergirl, Royal Robbins, Arborwear, Keen, Chaco, Merrell, Mountainsmith, Capilene
Sweet Temptations
Sunflower Gourmet – Opening in April 2008
Culver’s
Also the Channel, Rockpile Surf Shop and other signature shops will fill the store space on this phase of the villiage.
The next phase scheduled to begin this year will have all-main-level condos at Harbor View, Waterfront condos fronting the South Channel, and a nine-story Tower featuring penthouses and condos on the upper levels and a hotel on the lower levels.
The 130 condominiums vary in size from 767-square-foor units to a 4,000-square-foot penthouse. Prices run from the $180s to $1 million. Thirty percent of the residences in The Village building have been purchased; 60 others throughout the development are reserved.
The waterfront amphitheatre at the Grand Landing will be a multipurpose facility that will feature a stage, floor-level and tiered seating that can be covered by a portable sailcloth. Throughout the spring, summer and fall, concerts, theatre and other live performances will entertain crowds at the amphitheatre. During the winter months, the amphitheatre will be transformed into an ice skating rink for all to enjoy!
Grand Landing is the ideal place to experience the rich history and character that Grand Haven provides though all four seasons. Whether you’re looking for a place to call home, a venue to celebrate a special occasion or a day away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Grand Landing is the place to be.
For more information go to : grandlanding.com/
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Friday, January 18th, 2008 |
Real Estate is still a hot commodity in the Grand Haven and Spring Lake Michigan. With real estate being hit hard in the eastern side of the state, homes in this area are still selling according to one real estate company here.
My daughter and her husband just listed their home with Greenridge Reality, Inc. of Grand Haven, Michigan. The same day the sign went out there were already people wanting to view the house. This was a good indication already.
This past Tuesday, January 16, the realtors from the office came through the house and gave very positive feedback. Terry Rutherford the listing agent has been very reassuring to the owners.
Yesterday, January 16, the house was put on their Internet page for viewing. They have done a great job at capturing the charm of the home. They show a 360% viewing of the pertinent rooms. Really nice touch!
The home has only been on the market for a little over a week so not much is to be expected yet. The owners are very pleased to say the least so far.
Greenridge Realty, Inc. has been very professional and the home owners are very convienced it will sell quickly. Then it will be time to shop for the new home.
I will keep you updated as to how the sale progresses. We will see if Greenridge Realty Inc. lives up to their promises.
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