September 2009

September 29 Market Update

Check out what’s going on in the GR real estate market.

September 23 Market Update

Check out what’s going on in the GR Real Estate market. There are lots of great new homes out there!

Art Prize Open Houses: September 25-27, 2009

Steve Volkers Group will be holding Open Houses for all of our condo projects during the weekend of September 25-27.

Art Prize is going on the same weekend, as well.  There will be tons of innovative and exciting things to see and do, right downtown!  Make a stop at our condos to check out just how close you can be to all of the greatest Grand Rapids events. Living downtown has never been so easy or obtainable!  So head downtown, enjoy the city and visit some of the greatest condos Grand Rapids has to offer.

Open House times are as follows:

Tannery Row- 16 Ionia St, Grand Rapids, Mi- Friday Sept. 25, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Avenue 23- 23 College Ave., Grand Rapids, Mi- Saturday Sept. 26, 12:00 – 3:00 pm

- Sunday Sept. 27, 12:00 – 3:00 pm

47 Lafayette- 47 Lafayette, Grand Rapids, Mi- Saturday Sept. 26, 12:00 – 3:00 pm

- Sunday Sept. 27, 12:00 – 3:00 pm

Hillmount- 505 Cherry St., Grand Rapids, Mi- Saturday Sept. 26, 12:00 – 3:00 pm

- Sunday Sept. 27, 12:00 – 2:00 pm

Union Square- 600 Broadway, Grand Rapids, Mi- Sunday Sept. 27, 12:00 – 2:00 pm

Park Row- 430 Union Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Mi- Sunday Sept. 27, 12:00 – 2:00 pm

For more information, feel free to contact us.

September 16th Market Update

Check out what’s going on in the Grand Rapids Real Estate market:

216 W. Main St. #8 Lowell, Mi 49331

This Condo Is No Longer Available

New Lower Price! Lowell’s newest Downtown Condo Project is a trendy little haven tucked away from the bustle of city life. With 1,368 square feet you have plenty of room to spread out. Everything has been strategically picked out for the person that wants forward style and function. This condo includes 13-foot ceilings, wrap around kitchen, hardwood floors, and original brick to make it truly one-of-a-kind.

Tannery Row 5A

If you thinking about buying in the heart of the City than you cann’t get any closer than Tannery Row!

Unit 5A has lowered it’s price and ready to move!

$165,900  : 2bed : 1Bath : 1000Sq/ft

New Reduced Price! Fabulous loft condo in the center of downtown Grand Rapids. Condo has hardwood floors throughout. It has cathedral ceilings with a large skylight for natural light. You can walk to the Van Andel Arena for a concert and to several other popular restaurants and night life. Rooftop deck with grills and views, fitness center and off-street parking included.

600 – 207 Broadway Grand Rapids, Mi 49503

This condo has been successfully rented by the Steve Volkers Group!

Great chance to move right into Union Square Condos!  This incredible 1 bedroom 1 bathroom rental comes completely furnished (except a couch), has hardwood floors, exposed brick, and stainless steel appliances!  The unit also has a garage, washer and dryer, central air conditioning and heat, and upgraded lighting fixtures, faucets, sinks and hardware.  You also have access to all Community features such as Roof top pool, year-round hot tub, fitness center, clubhouse, laundry, and a secure access to the building.  Pets are okay to have here, too! Rent this condo for only $1,200 a month!

538 – 305 Bond Ave NW Grand Rapids, Mi 49503

This Condo Has Been Rented By

The Steve Volkers Group!

Quality and Detail meets Modern and Comfortable. This 1 bedrooms 1 bathroom condo features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, ceramic tile, new carpet throughout, 9 foot ceilings, in-unit washer and dryer, personal parking space, and spectacular city views from your private balcony. Be seconds away from downtown and love where you live!

2144 Watercrest Ada, MI 49301

This Home Is No Longer For Sale

A solidly built home in one of Ada Townships most coveted developments.  The Ada bike & walking path is just around the corner, and there is over 60 acres of greenspace for your enjoyment in the development.  The home boasts a very functional and open floor plan with gleaming hardwood floors, neutral colors, oversized windows, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a 3-stall garage.  The basement has a fully finished rec room with framing for further expansion and design, with a space designated for a future bathroom.  The home also has an ADT alarm system and invisible fence.  All while being located in the Forest Hills school district.  This home also available for rent!  $2,200/mo. Water and Trash included!

Allen Edwin: How Do They Build Them So Cheap? Lot Costs!

So I have always wondered how does Allen Edwin Homes build so inexpensively? I thought that there has got to be something wrong with the houses because you cannot build a home that cheap!

After touring them over the last month and doing my research I realized what was happening. It isn’t that they are building them cheap; they are just getting some big advantages in lot costs. Let me explain.

A traditional builder buys a piece of land and then goes through the process of developing it to put to build homes on. There is cost to build the road, sewer, water, grading and much more. At the end of this process they determine what the lot costs will be for the future builders. Let’s say a traditional lot would cost $50,000 – $60,000 or more. Building a home on the lot costs around $120,000. When you add the lot costs of $60,000 to the building cost the total purchase price of the home ends up being $180,000.

So how does Allen Edwin buy lots cheaply and pass the savings on to you?

With so many builders developing land over the last ten years there is a big surplus of developed lots. Some builders have even gone bankrupt and turned their lots back over to the bank. That’s where Allen Edwin Homes has come in and bought up all of these extra lots that other builders have not been able to build on. They have bought lots at $20,000 – $30,000 or sometimes less. When you do the math you see it costs $120,000 to build a new home plus lot costs of $30,000 equals only $150,000. The savings are passed on to you but nothing is lost in the quality of the home built.

So if you’re thinking about building a home and want to look at Allen Edwin Homes please give me a call first! Remember, if you call me first I can get you a $500 credit on any upgrades you might want!

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