Hillmount Condos Blowout Prices – Grand Rapids Downtown Condos

Hillmount Condos Slashing Prices on remaining developer owned units!

Hillmount condos, located at the corner of College Ave and Cherry St, have announced a great promotion to sell  their remaining developer owned units. Prices have been cut, buyer incentives offered and we really like to hear that. Hillmount condos are one of those downtown Grand Rapids condo developments that have sold well over the last year or so. Building amenities include a great roof top deck, well equipped fitness center and WiFi throughout the building. Many of the units here have been upgraded and the most of them are bright and open. These condos are located just a few minutes walk from the downtown core in Heritage Hill, close to St. Marys and Cooley Law School.

The three remaining units that the developer is offering are large, 1 bedroom condos priced as follows:

• Unit 102-$79,900 INCLUDING FULL FINISH
• Unit 103-$89,900 FINISHED MODEL
• Unit 201-$99,900 VERY UPGRADED FINISHED MODEL

All three of these floor plans are the largest one bedroom floor plans in the building and also include FREE DUES FOR ONE YEAR with a $5,000 gift certificate to Klingmans or Best Buy. If you’re not familiar with Klingmans, they are an upscale furniture store here in town.

Click Here to view the available condos for sale at the Hillmount.

For more information on the downtown condo scene, how to sell your home in this tough market or buying a home or condo, visit my website at GRRealEstateInfo.com or contact me anytime.

Don’t forget the Homebuyer Tax Credit deadline is April 30th, 2010. You need to have a signed purchase agreement in place by the end of April.

Downtown Grand Rapids Condos That are FHA Approved

 

 Downtown Grand Rapids offers some incredible condos from cool, affordable urban studios at the Hillmount or the Boardwalk condos, to luxurious penthouses and lofts at Riverhouse condos or the Fitzgerald Condos. One of the problems we have been experiencing with buyers wanting to purchase a downtown Grand Rapids condo has been financing. Many of the condos, especially the “boutique” condos like Peck, Front Row, Cityview or 65 Monroe require a conventional mortgage with ten to twenty percent down. It can be difficult to come up with that amount of cash  on hand.

Having said that, there are some condos that are FHA approved. This is important to many buyers, especially first time condo buyers looking to capitalize on the $8000 Tax credit. With an FHA loan, you need only pay a 3.5% downpayment on the loan. Much better than 10% or 20%!

 Boardwalk condos are FHA approved! Just before last Christmas they were approved. Boardwalk is a great building with many amenities including a pool hot tub area, game room, theatre room, fitness center, roof top deck, salon and JD Reardon’s bar. These condos are loft style with exposed brick, exposed duct work, river views and tall ceilings. Many floor plans are available from studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms and there are two courtyards, one with the pool and the other with a peaceful, wooded area where the outdoor grills are located.

The Hillmount condos are FHA approved! The Hillmount condos offer a little different feel to the Boardwalk. The building itself is an older, solid brick buillding and it does offer a few amenities such as wireless (wifi) internet, fitness center and an awesome rooftop deck with grill. Many of these condos offer lovely hardwood floors and updated kitchens with stainless steel appliances. This is a great building located at the corner of College and cherry, minutes from the downtown core. Pets are allowed.

 Union Square condos are FHA approved! Union Square is one of the coolest buildings in town. You have probably seen it while driving on the expressway at the junction of I-96 and US-131 highways. The building is the Union Square High School and there is a big mix of condos here from affordable 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms which also includes some incredible penthouse units. Amenites include a very nice fitness center and the  roof top deck, pool and hot tub. These condos are loft style similar to Boardwalk but with more floor plans and larger windows. Some of the old school features like chalk boards and lockers have been blended in with the modern condo features.

Fulton Street Flats are FHA approved! This is a new addition to the downtown condo scene and has just been approved. These are affordable 1 and 2 bedroom condos with some nice standard features accross the street from Davenport University and minutes to the downtown core. Some features include large balconies, hardwood floors and granite counters. I like the location here and for the money, you get a good sized condo with reasonable association fees, parking and laundry rooms in each unit.

For more information on any of these Grand Rapids downtown condos, visit my website or contact me any time.

Realty Executives Comes To West Michigan

The Platinum Realty Group is now affiliated with Realty Executives.

I am excited to announce that the Platnum Realty Group is now affiliated with Realty Executives. This is a great opportunity for everyone involved including our Realtors, their families, clients and business partners. The Platinum Realty Group has always been a family oriented broker that has always put customer service above all else. Affiliating with one of the fastest growing national real estate companies, with offices in 18 countries, opens up many doors and will only benefit our clients.

Realty Executives Platinum Group will now be able  to provide cutting edge marketing tools with which their agents can use to market their client’s homes. This increased national and international exposure can only help us sell these properties and open up doors to buyers relocating to the Grand Rapids area. For more information on the local Grand Rapids market or to request a Relocation Package, visit my website at GRRealEstateInfo.com or contact me any time.

$8000 Tax Credit Ending Soon – Grand Rapids Real Estate Update

$8000 Federal Tax Credit is Ending Soon

If you are thinking of purchasing a Grand Rapids home or condo and want to use the First Time Homebuyer’s $8000 Tax credit, time is running out. To qualify, you can’t have owned a home in the last 3 years and you must purchase a home before December 1st 2009. This is a real credit and does not have to be repaid. Many clients have taken advantage of it this year.

In order to close on a home by the end of November, your should be looking right now. My website provides all of the listed homes on the MLS Database and the search is free. Feel free to use it and if you have any questions, let me know. Once you find your home or condo, you will need to have an accepted offer before the end of October, just to be on the safe side.

If you don’t know where to start and would like to talk to a lender, give Scot Veneklase a call at Exchange Financial. Scot can be reached at 616-957-3480.

Click Here for a 2009 Tax Credit Q & A

600 Broadway Ave NW #620b – Union Square Condo For Sale

 

Union Square Penthouse Condo For sale – $315,000

 Work Downtown, Live Downtown. Rare, corner, downtown Grand Rapids Penthouse condo at Union Square, located not far from the Medical Mile at 600 Broadway Ave NW #620b. This stunning contemporary residence features 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. One of only 2 units on the 7th floor, this professionally designed penthouse has floor to ceiling windows, spectacular views and would make an ideal residence for the professional, retired couple or a cool second getaway anyone wanting the excitement of downtown Grand Rapids.

Grill out on your own private deck and watch the sunset overlooking the basilica. This unique floor plan offers ample living area with upgraded carpet and ceramic tile. The kitchen features lustrous, black granite counters, a snack bar, an upgraded kitchen cabinet package and premium stainless steel appliances. This condo also comes with a top of the line Bosch Washer/Dryer set and gated security entrance with your own private garage. Bathrooms have been upgraded with granite counter tops and tile flooring.

Union Square is a unique blend of an old and new. This historic, 100 year old high  school is now home to one of Grand Rapids’ coolest downtown condos and features a large deck with a pool and hot tub and grill and a fun common room with shuffle board, comfy couches and flat screens. Downstairs you will find a fully equipped fitness facility. One of the bonuses of living at Union Square is the Tax Free Living. Union Square sits in on of Grand Rapids’ Renaissance Zones. These zones offer home owners no City or State Income Tax and no Property Tax for a limited time. Income taxes start to phase in this year while you pay no property taxes until 2019.

This condo is easy to show and is definitely worth a look. Visit my Grand Rapids Real Estate website or contact me any time.

   

Open Houses – Grand Rapids Condo Update

 

Stoney Creek Condos and Union Square Condos - Open House this weekend.

Saturday July 18th, 2009 from 12:00pm – 3:00pm.

 2965 Pebblestone Ave SW. This is a lovely condo in the Stoney Creek condos development in Hudsonville schools, with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms offered at $120,000. Impeccably maintained and agressively priced to sell, this condo is being offered as a short sale and is a terrific opportunity to purchase a great condo at a bargain price. Take advantage of low interest rates and the $8000 Tax Credit for first time home buyers. Excellent value in this condo in Hudsonville Schools. View our VFlyer of this listing for more information and pictures.

 

Sunday July 19th, 2009 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm.

 600 Broadway Ave NW #238 and #411. Join me this Sunday afternoon for a tour of Union Square condos. I will be showing #238 which is a very affordable 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo offered at $125,900 and unit #411, a gorgeous 2 bedroom – 2 bath with it’s own private balcony and 2nd floor master suite, which has just been reduced to $235,000. Union Square condos is one of the areas coolest downtown Grand Rapids condo developments with many different floorplans and price ranges. Many of the condos feature original hardwood floors, exposed brick and ductwork and stainless steek appliances. The building also offers a fitness center, pool and hot tub area and parking can be purchased or leased. View our VFlyer for more information and pictures. We also have an incredible 7th floor Penthouse unit that can be viewed by appointment. Union Square condos offer income tax savings until 2012 and property tax savings until 2019.

The Grand Rapids real estate market has been picking up of late. We have been receiving allot of inquiries for Grand Rapids homes AND condos. For more information, or to search for homes online, visit my website at GRRealEstateInfo.com or contact me any time.

2009 Parade of Downtown Living – Downtown Grand Rapids Condo Update

 

Grand Rapids Parade of Condos 2009 - June 12-14

 If you are in the market for a downtown Grand Rapids condo and you have an afternoon to spare, the Parade of Downtown Living  is a perfect opportunity to familiarize yourself with the various buildings and locations. Open houses will be held at the Riverhouse, Hillmount, Park Row, Fitzgerald, Boardwalk and Union Square.

Admission is $10.00 for all three days. You can purchase a wristband at any of the condos on the tour and ride the shuttle buses to and from each. Parking is free and is located at the following lots:

• City Lot Area 7 is south of Michigan and north of Pearl
• Northwest lot is behind Boardwalk Condominiums
• Northeast lot is located at the Park Row Condominiums on Union St

All buses will be marked Parade of Downtown Living and run every 20 minutes or so.

 

 

 Volounteers are on board each bus to point out the various city landmarks. If you would like to volounteer and get a free weekend pass, call 616-459-3133.

For more information on the downtown condo market, visit my website at GRRealEstateInfo.com or contact me any time.

3302 #C Devonwood Hills – Northwood Hills Condo Open House

 

GRAND RAPIDS CONDOS – OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1 – 3 PM

Come and join me at this wonderful condo on Sunday, June 7th, 2009 from 1 – 3 pm at 3302 #C Devonwood Hills NE. This Northwood Hills condo has been completely remodled and professionally decorated. Truly beautiful. Northwood Hills condos are located off of the Beltline, just north of 5 mile rd. The condos feature a community room and pool/deck area and affordable, comfortable living. Commuting downtown is easy via the E. Beltline and I-96 and shopping and entertainment is close on Plainfield Ave and at Celebration Cinema and Meijers.

For more information about the Grand Rapids Real Estate market, visit my website or contact me anytime.

Which Condo Has The Buzz? – Downtown Grand Rapids Condos

 

Which Condos Are Getting The Looks and Which Condos Are Invisible?

 The downtown Grand Rapids condo scene is moving right along these days and with good reason. There is a lot going on in Grand Rapidsand with summer right around the corner, people are getting out more, enjoying the sunny weather, strolling through town and checking out some of the condos. One of the bonuses in having a strong online presence is being able to track the different trends in the Grand Rapids real estate market. It’s actually quite interesting. My website ranks at the top of the search engines for many keywords so I get to see first hand what potential buyers are interested in looking at and what areas of town are attracting the most attention.

My stats tell me that downtown condos are quite attractive to relocating buyers, those looking for a second home, young professionals and students. People are curious to see what’s available. Of the various condos, the ones that get the most interest are Union Square condos, Plaza Towers condos, Cityview condos and 65 Monroe condos. Up next I would say that Boardwalk condos, 47 Lafayette condos, Brickway Residences and the Riverhouse condosalso get a lot of interest. In fact the Riverhouse condos have just introduced several new condos with substantially reduced prices. There are several great condos there for under $200,000 now and in my opinion, these are a very good deal!!! Let me know if you want to take a tour.

Union Square condos are on the NW side of town and not quite in the downtown core, but the building is very interesting and there are a lot of floor plans to choose from. I wasn’t really crazy about these at first but now that prices are dropping, they really should be on your list. The building itself is quite interesting and has some nice features including a great roof top deck with pool and hot tub and a well appointed fitness center. I know several of the owners and everyone I talk to is extremely happy to be living there. Check out my new listing at Union Square here.

 Cityview condos and 65 Monroe get some love from the online community and it is well deserved. These condos are in one of Grand Rapids Tax Free Renaissance Zones where you live tax free until 2017. No city or state income taxes and no property taxes until 2017. Surprisingly there are a couple of other condos right on that same strip that never get any inquiries. The Monroe Condos and Front Row Condos are lovely Grand Rapids Lofts and are also in the Renaissance Zone. Front Row in particular are gorgeous downtown Grand Rapids lofts with all of the bells and whistles like European Tile and Bamboo Floors, huge ceilings with large windows and exposed brick.

Right accross the street are Peck condos. These are cute affordable lofts and for some reason don’t get the attention they deserve. Another overlooked condo is Fulton Flats. Very affordable new condo conversion with 3 out of 14 units sold. These are spacious condos with a good location and a good value. For the longest time, Park Row condos didn’t get much activity but they have changed to a new listing agent who is doing a very good job marketing them. These condos will do well as the location is fantastic and perfect for someone working in the Medical Mile.

If you would like to take a tour of any of these condos, feel free to contact me any time.

3302 Devonwood Hills #C – Northwood Hills Condo for Sale

 

Affordable Condo for Sale in Northview Schools

 Check out this affordable condo in Northwood Hills condos. This condo has been completely remodeled in the last year and has gorgeous tile in the Kitchen and bathrooms with Bamboo floors in the 2nd bedroom. The kitchen has lovely counter tops with a snack bar and tiled backsplash with black appliances. This two bedroom, 2 bath condo is located at 3302 Devonwood Hills NE, is in move-in condition and listed at $90,000.

Other upgrades include crown moldings, 5 inch baseboards, a large master suite with walk-in closet and a private owner’s bathroom. The owner’s bathroom has an upgraded sink and wall to wall ceramic tile. This is one of the nicest condos at Northwood Hills and one of the nicest condos in town for the price and the bright open layout is perfect for entertaining, especially with the large deck out back.

Northwood Hills condos offer a nice, quiet community room with TV and Kitchenette. There is a lovely pool and deck and it is a quiet community populated with owners of all different ages. These condos are located in Northview Schools, just north of 5 Mile Rd off of the E. Beltline and are close to many shops, restaurants, sports bars and Starbucks. Also close to Versluis Lake and a picnic area and park.

For more information on this condo or any other Grand Rapids condo, visit my website at GRRealEstateInfo.comwhere you can search for homes online or contact me any time.

Click Hereto view the online flyer!