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My thoughts, comments and listing activity for Avalar Grand Rapids Real Estate.
RECENT BLOG POSTS
Two weeks ago it was the Boston Globe with a nice op ed piece on what a great city Grand Rapids, Mich. is and how the coastal cities could take a cue from the Midwestern cities and what they have to offer.  (See my previous blog) Now, dateline, July 11,2007 in the NY Times has an article on the H...
07/14/2007
I would like to announce Avalar Grand Rapids Real Estate newest listings.  The Northern Lights Condominium in beautiful Douglas, Michigan.  Just minutes from the water and sandy beaches, championship golfing, and world class dining, Northern Lights offers affordable floorplans to fit your budget....
07/05/2007
As Kermit the Frog used to say, "It's not easy being green."  I am a child of the 80's.  Miami Vice, Magnum PI, hair bands, heavy metal, fast cars, fun, excess, Wall Street, and a slight bit of wondering and skepticism about whether the environment was ours to use, or ours to protect.  As a produ...
06/29/2007
I got an e-mail from my friend John Seville at First Horizon Home loans today with a link to the story I've quoted below from the Boston Patriot Newspaper.  I have been telling everyone for six months, at some point someone is going to take notice of what West Michigan has to offer.  The cost of ...
06/26/2007
I wanted everyone to know that opportunity knocks every day in the real estate business.  I chartered a boat out of Lahaina today to do some deep sea fishing.  (PLease read my previous blog about why real estate is like fishing.)  Our first mate is a young man with wander lust, by the name of Ste...
05/11/2007
On the eve of my long awaited trip to Maui, I am sitting here pondering the viability of deducting the expenses associated with taking this trip for Real Estate related purposes.  I am going to see friends and former clients get married.  My one friend stopped by yesterday and told me his folks w...
05/05/2007
I would like to take a moment to thank everyone who attended our office open house yesterday.  A special thanks to Andrew Baker of Mercantile Bank for sponsoring the event, and Craig Boening of America's Preferred Home Warranty for supplying a door prize.  Congratulations to Julie Rossio of Kelle...
05/03/2007
I saw an interesting bit on the GRAR website today that is either new or new to me.  It details information about the Homestead Property Tax Exemption for Michigan.  As Michigan Realtors know, Michigan law permits property owners to claim a principal residence exemption, otherwise known as Homest...
04/27/2007
Okay, Here are the after or almost after photos.  We are still in the midst of finishing trim, paint and flooring.  cabinets will be in by the middle of May.  Enjoy and contact me if you are or have an interested buyer. As you can see, we've put in a lot of work on this classic two story home.  N...
04/26/2007
I just listed my first flip house as it nears completion.  I will insert the before photos here, so you can see the progress we've made.  I will continue to post new pictures as things become complete. Fantastic opportunity for like new construction in established quiet city neighborhood. This cl...
04/24/2007
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My thoughts, comments and listing activity for Avalar Grand Rapids Real Estate.