Check out our new listing! Adorable home in Alger Heights!
4 Bed, 2 Bath, 1,754 square feet
Welcome home to 921 Nevada! This adorable 1700 plus sq ft completely renovated, bungalow style home is situated on great corner lot in the heart of the Alger Heights Community ! This home truly is a gem perched on its beautifully landscaped lot in a wonderful area, just blocks away from cute local shops, diners, schools, churches and restaurants..
This 1754 sq ft adorable home has been lovingly restored from the updated kitchen, gleaming hardwood flooring, fresh paint colors, updated bathroom ..to the large finished lower level family room, 2 bedrooms w/daylight windows, and a new full bath and so much more! Also a rare, two stall attached garage!! Such a pleasure to show, you wont be disappointed!
Reminder! Broker Open House Today 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Please join us this afternoon, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. to tour this gorgeous home!
Now priced at $549,900, this is a tremendous investment opportunity!
Offering an extra large double lot in the heart of the Golden Triangle with Grand Rapids Twp. taxes & East Grand Rapids Schools! This expansive custom-built brick ranch has over 3900 square feet of high quality finishes throughout that you cannot find in today's architecture. From the large kitchen and eating area with vaulted ceilings accented with dark wood beams, a huge stone gas fireplace and a large bay window with gorgeous leaded glass makes the potential endless for a top of the line kitchen with eating area. A beautiful front entrance with limestone and custom brickwork greet you with an elegant formal entryway.
Just a few steps from the foyer is a large sunken great room with gas fireplace and custom wood surround, custom built-ins and many large Pella windows (including storms and hidden screens) allowing natural light all year round.
All 5 bedrooms are tucked away in the bedroom wing of the home with 3 full bathrooms including the large master suite with dressing room, white tile bathroom and loads of storage, closet space and large windows.
Park-like setting with private back yard, a stone patio with beautiful gardens, underground sprinkling (all copper pipes), 2.5 stall heated garage with floor drain and hot/cold water, new multi-zoned high efficiency furnace and a/c, newer water heater, and a large walk-in wine cellar. This home's spacious layout is perfect for entertaining groups of all sizes. Just too many features to list.
Don't miss out on this rare opportunity - come see it today!
Broker Open House & Price Adjustment - 3100 Hathaway SE, Grand Rapids
Please join us Tuesday, October 17th, 12:30 - 2:30 to tour this gorgeous home!
Now priced at $549,900, this is a tremendous investment opportunity!
Offering an extra large double lot in the heart of the Golden Triangle with Grand Rapids Twp. taxes & East Grand Rapids Schools! This expansive custom-built brick ranch has over 3900 square feet of high quality finishes throughout that you cannot find in today's architecture. From the large kitchen and eating area with vaulted ceilings accented with dark wood beams, a huge stone gas fireplace and a large bay window with gorgeous leaded glass makes the potential endless for a top of the line kitchen with eating area. A beautiful front entrance with limestone and custom brickwork greet you with an elegant formal entryway.
Just a few steps from the foyer is a large sunken great room with gas fireplace and custom wood surround, custom built-ins and many large Pella windows (including storms and hidden screens) allowing natural light all year round.
All 5 bedrooms are tucked away in the bedroom wing of the home with 3 full bathrooms including the large master suite with dressing room, white tile bathroom and loads of storage, closet space and large windows.
Park-like setting with private back yard, a stone patio with beautiful gardens, underground sprinkling (all copper pipes), 2.5 stall heated garage with floor drain and hot/cold water, new multi-zoned high efficiency furnace and a/c, newer water heater, and a large walk-in wine cellar. This home's spacious layout is perfect for entertaining groups of all sizes. Just too many features to list.
Don't miss out on this rare opportunity!
Broker Open House & Price Adjustment - 3100 Hathaway SE, Grand Rapids
Please join us Tuesday, October 17th, 12:30 - 2:30 to tour this gorgeous home!
Now priced at $549,900, this is a tremendous investment opportunity!
Offering an extra large double lot in the heart of the Golden Triangle with Grand Rapids Twp. taxes & East Grand Rapids Schools! This expansive custom-built brick ranch has over 3900 square feet of high quality finishes throughout that you cannot find in today's architecture. From the large kitchen and eating area with vaulted ceilings accented with dark wood beams, a huge stone gas fireplace and a large bay window with gorgeous leaded glass makes the potential endless for a top of the line kitchen with eating area. A beautiful front entrance with limestone and custom brickwork greet you with an elegant formal entryway.
Just a few steps from the foyer is a large sunken great room with gas fireplace and custom wood surround, custom built-ins and many large Pella windows (including storms and hidden screens) allowing natural light all year round.
All 5 bedrooms are tucked away in the bedroom wing of the home with 3 full bathrooms including the large master suite with dressing room, white tile bathroom and loads of storage, closet space and large windows.
Park-like setting with private back yard, a stone patio with beautiful gardens, underground sprinkling (all copper pipes), 2.5 stall heated garage with floor drain and hot/cold water, new multi-zoned high efficiency furnace and a/c, newer water heater, and a large walk-in wine cellar. This home's spacious layout is perfect for entertaining groups of all sizes. Just too many features to list.
Don't miss out on this rare opportunity!
Check out my new listing!
A Spectacular walkout ranch overlooking a gorgeous double lot!
4 Beds - 3.5 Baths - $339,900 - 2140 Kruppvilla Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Enjoy over 2800 sq. ft finished of finished living space in this spacious walkout ranch overlooking a gorgeous double lot with a beautifully terraced landscaping, underground sprinkling in the highly desirable Michigan Oaks Neighborhood.
Offering 4 large bedrooms, 3 full baths and wonderful space for entertaining and comfortable everyday living. Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature every day from the second story deck on the back of the home or balcony off the master suite. The newly renovated main floor offers a great floor plan, including the living room w/ french doors and custom white Wainscot walls, all new fixtures & custom brick (gas) fireplace w/ wood mantle, a great room with sliders overlooking the beautiful backyard, adjoining the formal dining room with built-in buffet with cabinet lighting.
The kitchen was completely remodeled and offers features like solid surface countertops, new tiled backsplash, new cooktop, and stainless steel appliances, and cozy eating area with bay window. You'll love the half bath and main floor laundry with large closet near the back entrance. Proven to be great space for both relaxing and entertaining! A brand new master suite with balcony, beautiful sliding glass barn door lead to the gorgeous bathroom with huge custom built-in closet is a wonderful retreat. Another bedroom and renovated full bath completes the main level. The lower level can be accessed from the open staircase by the front entrance, leading you to the walk out lower level family room. The double doors at the bottom of the stairs open to the huge family room which boasts a custom woodburning fireplace making entertaining on this level a breeze! But wait, there's more! This level also offers a 2 more large bedrooms with large closets and these bedrooms share another full bathroom with convenient walk-in shower.
There is also plenty of storage space with built-in shelving on this level. Other features you'll appreciate are Anderson Windows, all new flooring and carpeting throughout, new light fixtures, freshly painted throughout, plus a brand new sewer line to the street for peace of mind. This tranquil setting lends the feeling of being miles away from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the world, yet you're just minutes from some of Grand Rapids finest dining, shopping, medical mile, entertainment and more! Offering much more than a home, we're offering a lifestyle.
Call today for a private tour!
Open House - 3100 Hathaway SE, Grand Rapids
Please join us Sunday, October 8th, from 2 - 4 p.m. to tour of this amazing home!
A tremendous investment opportunity offering an extra large double lot in the heart of the Golden Triangle with Grand Rapids Twp. taxes & East Grand Rapids Schools! This expansive custom-built brick ranch has over 3900 square feet of high quality finishes throughout that you cannot find in today's architecture. From the large kitchen and eating area with vaulted ceilings accented with dark wood beams, a huge stone gas fireplace and a large bay window with gorgeous leaded glass makes the potential endless for a top of the line kitchen with eating area. A beautiful front entrance with limestone and custom brickwork greet you with an elegant formal entryway.
Just a few steps from the foyer is a large sunken great room with gas fireplace and custom wood surround, custom built-ins and many large Pella windows (including storms and hidden screens) allowing natural light all year round.
All 5 bedrooms are tucked away in the bedroom wing of the home with 3 full bathrooms including the large master suite with dressing room, white tile bathroom and loads of storage, closet space and large windows.
Park-like setting with private back yard, a stone patio with beautiful gardens, underground sprinkling (all copper pipes), 2.5 stall heated garage with floor drain and hot/cold water, new multi-zoned high efficiency furnace and a/c, newer water heater, and a large walk-in wine cellar. This home's spacious layout is perfect for entertaining groups of all sizes. Just too many features to list.
Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to own the home of your dreams!
Janet continues to top the charts!
In 2014, Janet sold the most expensive home EVER SOLD in Kent County. In 2015, Janet continues to lead the real estate pack, selling the 3rd most expensive home sold that year.
To the tune of $3.5 million, sales of 10 West Michigan homes in 2015 prove that the area's real estate market is still hot and buyers are willing to spend.
Check out the slideshow: 10 most expensive Kent County houses sold in 2015
"The Polar Express" - 30th Anniversary Book Tour
"The Polar Express" has given author Chris Van Allsburg at least 12 million and one reasons to smile.
One Caldecott Medal and 12 million in book sales since its publication 30 years ago in 1985.
Of course, there's also the motion picture starring Tom Hanks as Santa Claus, Tom Hanks as a Railroad Conductor, and Tom Hanks as the 8-year-old Van Allsburg, who grew up in Grand Rapids
"The Polar Express" is inspired by Van Allsburg's childhood when Herpolsheimer's and Wurzburg's department stores were Macy's and Gimbels in Grand Rapids.
"When you went downtown to do your Christmas shopping, you always had to make a choice to go to Wurzburg's or Herpolsheimer's," Van Allsburg recalled. "If you went to both, that would have been greedy, because you'd be asking Santa Claus twice."
Though Herpolsheimer's isn't mentioned in the book, it's named in the 2004 film. Today, the Grand Rapids Art Museum sits on the site once occupied by Wurzburg's.
"They actually visited Grand Rapids and looked at the streets I lived on and looked at downtown Grand Rapids," Van Allsburg said of the filmmakers. Van Allsburg will be in town on Sunday for a book signing at Schuler Books & Music in Grand Rapids.
The illustrator who studied art at the University of Michigan is on tour promoting the 30th anniversary edition of the story that's been through some 54 printings and now is considered a modern classic.
Van Allsburg, 66, who taught at the Rhode Island School of Art, had no idea it would become the success it did.
"I never had expectations like that. I never thought about, would it be well liked?" he said. "If it ends up getting published, and a lot of people like it, then I'm lucky."
"Maybe 'very fortunate' is a better way of describing it," he added.
The book that won the 1986 Caldecott Medal caught the eye of Van Allsburg's fellow Baby Boomers, who remember their own childhood in departments stores decorated for the holidays with toys such as model trains.
"One of the licensees is Lionel Trains, and they make a 'Polar Express' train now that is quite popular," Van Allsburg said. "The nostalgia of the book is a big example of life imitating art."
It's yet another example of the serendipity of the story. Van Allsburg drew a quintessential steam train, inspired by a 482 Baldwin.
During the making of "The Polar Express," designers looked for a specific train to imitate.
"The train they happened on was the Pere Marquette," Van Allsburg said, which is the rail line between Grand Rapids and Chicago.
The specific engine the designers studied was No. 1225.
"That's the date of Christmas," Van Allsburg said. "That's an unusual coincidence. I guess it was meant to be."
The 30th anniversary edition includes a new jacket design and expanded interior layout, a letter from Van Allsburg, downloadable audio read by Liam Neeson, and a keepsake ornament.
"The little letter pretty clearly sums up the conflicted emotions that I had when I was that age and how fortunate I was that in my moment of doubt, the train pulls up to my house and relieves me of my anxiety."
The edition also includes a small Christmas tree ornament – a bell, of course.
"The Polar Express" 30th anniversary book tour:
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22
Where: Schuler Books & Music, 2660 28th St.SE
Admission: Tickets are available with purchase of any Chris Van Allsburg book at Schuler Books' Grand Rapids location.
More info: Call 616-942-2561
Written by Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk. Jeffrey covers arts and entertainment for MLive and The Grand Rapids Press.
Everything ArtPrize!
ArtPrize is open for its seventh exhibition and competition, turning downtown Grand Rapids into a strolling art gallery for 19 days as it awards $500,000 in prizes decided by the public and expert jurors. Here's your complete guide to the event, including what's new, how to vote, where to park, interactive maps, a neighborhood guide and more.
A Complete Guide to ArtPrize's 7 neighborhoods
Where to find live music during ArtPrize
Where are they now? The past winners of ArtPrize
Check out my latest listing, located on gorgeous wooded lot in EGR!
Situated on almost an acre of land, this home gives you the feeling of living in the country but is right in the heart of East Grand Rapids! Located on a gorgeous wooded lot, along a ravine, this 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is loaded with character and charm throughout and also offers a great floor plan for entertaining. Some highlights include an open kitchen equipped with stainless appliances, a snack bar, eating area with sliders to the upstairs deck and a built in desk. Main level also includes living room, and large family room, with fireplace, that both lead out to the large screened in porch. Lower level walkout has a large family room, bathroom and a den, or 5th bedroom, and plenty of storage. Multiple decks outside the home all lead to the large in-ground swimming pool. The home is the perfect setting for the Nature Lover that wants his cake and to eat it too!
Open House this Sunday, 2-4 pm!
Stop by and say hello this weekend. You won't want to miss this condo!
Don't rent when you can buy this charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath Northview condo! Close to shopping, expressways, and many entertainment options including golf courses and Fifth Third ball park. The condo features a master suite with a walk-in closet & a private bath. Other features include an open updated kitchen with newer appliances and family room, a carport and a security entrance. A heated outdoor pool & hot tub plus a clubhouse offer a great place for entertaining guests.Covered parking and plenty of extra parking for your convenience. Condo fee covers water, sewer, trash, lawn service, snowplowing, cable tv and storage locker.
My latest listing - A condo with both charm and convenience!
Don't rent when you can buy this charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath Northview condo! Close to shopping, expressways, and many entertainment options including golf courses and Fifth Third ball park. The condo features a master suite with a walk-in closet & a private bath. Other features include an open updated kitchen with newer appliances and family room, a carport and a security entrance. A heated outdoor pool & hot tub plus a clubhouse offer a great place for entertaining guests.Covered parking and plenty of extra parking for your convenience. Condo fee covers water, sewer, trash, lawn service, snowplowing, cable tv and storage locker.
10 reasons why you should be using a Buyer's Agent
Do you really need a Buyer's Agent? Absolutely.
Buyer's Agents Help You Buy The Right Home. Finding the perfect home can be more difficult than you may have thought. With online searches and "for sale" signs throughout your neighborhood, there's so many possibilities, how do you know which one is the best for you?
A buyer's agent can help you shuffle through the noise and find you the perfect home. Here's how:
1. Buyer's agents work exclusively for the buyer, not for a seller, and will be 100% loyal to you and your needs. The best part? There is no fee for using their services!
2. Since they never work for a seller or specific property, you'll be sure you're getting unbiased real estate advice when making your home purchase decision.
3. Buyer's agents represent a niche service area, making them experts in the buying process.
4. Due to this, they know real estate better than most because they are continually reviewing properties from all different sellers, companies, etc.
5. Buyer's agents will show you any listing from ANY seller, as long as it's ideal for you!
6. They'll be able to assist you with a home appraisal.
7. Due to their expertise, buyer's agents will be able to provide information on comparable sales to help determine a reasonable price offer once you find that perfect home.
8. Buyer's agents will be able to advocate for you for all stages of buying a home; from negotiation to closing. They are especially skilled on the buyer's side of the agreement.
9. They can recommend and help you select other professionals in related fields that will work on your behalf.
10. Lastly, buyer's agents will give you the high quality service you deserve!
If you haven't found a buyer's agent yet, feel free to contact us! We are experts in the field and would love to help you find your perfect home. :)
Open House - Sunday 2 to 4 pm
Come out, say hello and see this beautiful home. You don't want to miss this one!
1445 Silver Springs Court - Caledonia, MI
Amazing home in Crystal Springs with an open and spacious floor plan! This home will impress your fussiest of buyers with the crisp clean lines and updated colors and decor throughout! Much Much larger than it appears....with over 4000 square feet, a lower level entertainment room with kitchen, snack bar, fireplace and family room. All this and only a 1/2 mile to Stonewater Country Club and pool!
Open House - Sunday 1 to 3 pm
3077 HOWLETT DRIVE SE - ADA, MI
Come out this Sunday and check out this great listing, a sharp 2-Story In The Heart Of Cascade. Updated Cherry Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, Solid Surface Counter Tops, Spacious Layout with Open Kitchen Leading To Main Floor Family Room. Master Suite. Huge Rooms. Tons Of Storage, Deck off from Dining Area French Doors. Private Wooded Lot. Updated and Ready to Go!
With a recent price reduction, this won't last long. Hope to see you there!
Check out my latest listing - a beauty in Caledonia
This is truly an amazing home, in Crystal Springs with an open and spacious floor plan!
This home will impress your fussiest of buyers with the crisp clean lines, updated colors and decor throughout! Much Much larger than it appears....with over 4,100 square feet, a lower level entertainment room with kitchen, snack bar, fireplace and family room. All this and only a 1/2 mile to Stonewater Country Club and pool!
With 5 Bedrooms and 3 baths this home will not last long. Still more pictures to come, so check back soon!
Open House - Sunday, 2 to 4 pm
3077 HOWLETT DRIVE SE - ADA, MI
Come out this Sunday and check out my latest listing, a sharp 2 Story In The Heart Of Cascade. Updated Cherry Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, Solid Surface Counter Tops, Spacious Layout with Open Kitchen Leading To Main Floor Family Room. Master Suite. Huge Rooms. Tons Of Storage, Deck off from Dining Area French Doors. Private Wooded Lot. Updated & Ready To Go.
Hope to see you there!