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.

Thirty Eight Condos – Downtown Grand Rapids Condos

Thirty Eight Condos – Grand Rapids Penthouse Condos

Thirty Eight condos are a new upscale downtown Grand Rapids condo development, located at 38 Commerce Ave SW. The lucky owners of these unique, urban residences will find themselves in the center of Grand Rapids’ art and entertainment district. You will be surrounded by many fine restaurants and boutiques, with easy walking to our downtown venues such as the Van Andel Arena, Devos Performance Hall, Grand Rapids Art Museum and the many outdoor festivals and nightlife that downtown Grand Rapids offers. If you work downtown or are looking for a 2nd residence in town, this is the place.

As one of only a very few of Grand Rapids’ Penthouse condos, Thirty Eight will  feature lavish amenities and a sprawling floorplan from 1260 to 2500 square feet of downtown living space. There are several different layouts to select from or you can also design your own to your specific tastes. The sky is truly the limit. Attached parking is available from the city and what is interesting  is that your parking space is on the same level as your condo. Features will include Granite, Tile or hardwood floors and highend appliances. The condos are two bedrooms and two and a half baths. Three bedrooms are available.

*Prices from $370’s – $700k+, 2 and 3 bedrooms available
*From ~~1260 to 2500 Sq/ft.
*Association fee: from $387 depending on unit
*Coverage: Trash Pickup, Yard Care, Water, Sewer, Snow Removal, Insurance, Heat
*Features Incl: Secure entrance. Penthouse Styles. Multiple Layouts available or design your own. In Unit Washer/Dryer Hookups. Close to Art and Entertainment.

For more information on the Grand Rapids Real Estate market or any condo information, visit my website or contact me any time.

Click Here to view the available condos for sale at Thirty Eight.

Hillmount Condo For Sale – Downtown Grand Rapids Condo Update

 

Excellent opportunity at Hillmount Condos – FHA Approved

 Work Downtown and Live Downtown at the Hillmount Condos. This upgraded, large 1 bedroom – 1 bath corner unit has undergone extensive remodeling and is as good as new. Walls have been removed to open up the kitchen and it really works well in this downtown Grand Rapids Condo. The kitchen/dining/living area flow together to create a wonderful space to live and entertain. Some of the upgraded features include Maple Cabinets, Hardwood Floors, Stainless Steel Appliances, Bathroom Tile and a huge bedroom with dual closets.

Hillmount Condos are located at the corner of Cherry St and College at 505 Cherry St SE. These condos feature one of the coolest rooftop decks in town, a well equipped fitness room, wireless internet and is located 15 minutes from all of the excitement of downtown. Hillmount is also close to St Marys Hospital and has off street parking and secure entry. Take advantage of historically low interest rates and the $8000 Federal Tax to own this condo today. Use the $8000 towards your downpayment.

 Hillmount condos were originally apartments and were constructed in 1959. These condos were carefully restored by into cool Art-Deco/Moderne style downtown Grand Rapids residences. The building itself is solidly built with very little-to zero noise transfer between walls and floors. Air conditioning is provided by a window A/C unit or an interior A/C unit. This particular unit was originally finished last year and only very briefly lived in. It’s better than new.

If you are looking for Heritage Hill real estate, homes or condos, visit me at GRRealEstateInfo.com or contact me any time. Click here to view the Online Flyer.

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.

Cherry St Lofts Price Reductions – Downtown Grand Rapids Condo Update

 

Cherry St Lofts are Priced to Sell!

 

Cherry St Loftsare having a major price reduction. There are three units available right now for $143,900 but these will be reduced shortly to $129,900. I spoke with the developer, Brice Bossardet at Virgin Soil, this afternoon and they want these sold. These downtown Grand Rapids condos are also available for rent at $900/mo. Click hereto view the online flyer.

Cherry St Lofts offer a great location close to St Marys and Cooley Law School to name a few. Located at 143 Cherry St SE just a few blocks south of Fulton, Cherry St Lofts feature off-street parking, in unit laundry, a full kitchen appliance package and a warm, inviting living space with a fireplace. The low association fees also include a roof top deck complete with hot tub and grill. These are 1 bedroom, 2 bath condos with a fireplace and over 900 square feet of living space. Unit #5 is ready to move into with the other units a few weeks from completion.

Now is a great time to buy with the new Stimulus package offering a $15,000 tax credit to all home buyers. For more information on these or any other home or condo, visit my website at GRRealEstateInfo.com or contact me any time.

Click Here to preview the available listings at Cherry St Lofts.

Brickway and Cherry St Lofts Rentals – Grand Rapids Condo Update

 

Downtown Grand Rapids Condos For Rent/Lease

I am offering 5 new Grand Rapids condos and lofts for rent. I’ll have more details on these soon but basically, I will have 2 condos for rent at the Brickway Residences for $900/mo and 3 condos at Cherry St Lofts for rent at $900/mo.

 The Brickway Residences are located at 56 Monroe Center, right in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. These are new, trendy, urban lofts with ~830 square feet, 1 bedroom and 1 bath right over XO Asian Cuisine. These condos include laundry and there is parking right around the corner. Brickway Residences have exposed brick walls, hardwood and concrete floors and are perfect for the student or someone wanting to live downtown.

Click Here for more information on this rental opportunity.

 

 Cherry St Lofts are located at 143 Cherry St, 3 blocks south of Fulton.  These are also new Grand Rapids lofts with parking, laundry and a nice roof top deck with gas grill and a hot tub. Close to St Marys and Cooley Law School, Cherry St Lofts would make a great home for students on someone working at the hospital. I have three of these condos available with one immediate occupancy.

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For more information and , please visit my website or call me @ 616-570-1871. More info and pics coming soon.

Nice Selection of Affordable Downtown Condos

 

Affordable Downtown Grand Rapids Condos – Today’s Showings

 It really is a great time to buy a downtown condo, or any home in West Michigan for that matter. Grand Rapids’ condo prices have been adjusting downwards and interest rates are at record lows. You can lock in a rate in the low 5% range on a condo and with inventory still high, you have a nice selection of condos in any price range with which to compare.

I recommend using a buyer’s agentwhen looking to purchase any property. A knowledgeable buyer’s agent can potentially save you thousands of dollars but more importantly, they can share with you their input and insight to the various downtown condos in Grand Rapids.

This afternoon I am showing one of my clients some really great condos in downtown area. These are affordable, well priced condos in the $160,000 and under range. We will be seeing Avenue 23, 47 Lafayette, Boardwalk condos, Waters Towers condos, the Hillmount, Cherry St Lofts and Park Row condos. I’m looking forward to it.

Click Here to Preview Today’s Showings.

If you have any questions or would like to take a tour of some downtown condos, email or call me direct at 616-570-1871.

Waters Towers Condos – Downtown Grand Rapids Condos

 

Waters Towers Condos – Downtown Grand Rapids Condominiums

 Waters Towers Condos are spacious residences located at 30 College Ave SE, just south of Fulton. These are one of the few downtown Grand Rapids condos located in the Heritage Hill Historic District. Don’t let the plain exterior fool you, Water Towers Condos offer their owners alot of living space for the price and enjoy a great location close to the heart of downtown Grand Rapids.

Waters Towers condos feature 1 and bedroom units. Square footage for a 1 bedroom is 710 with a large, 2 bedroom condo having a generous 1700 sq/ft. Common areas include laundry and community room. In some of the condos, the owners have built in a laundry room but if not, can be installed at your expense as there is certainly plenty of space. Another perk is parking. Waters Towers have secure, covered parking which is a very desirable feature.

Association fees are mid $300’s for these condos which includes your  parking space and heat. Many of the units have been updated and they all have an open floor plan with sliders to your own balcony. But you really will like the location. Downtown Grand Rapids is hopping these days and there is plenty to see and do, lots of nightlife to enjoy and if you are a student or an investor, Water Towers just might be the ideal location as you are within walking distance to Davenport University.

 *Prices from $80k - 1 and 2 Bedrooms 
*From 710 Sq/ft
*Association fee: from ~$170/mo (700 sq/ft)
Coverage: Trash Pickup, Water, Sewer, Snow Removal, Insurance, Heat
Features Incl: Secure E, Secure Covered Parking, Balconies, Community Room.

If you have any questions about these or any other downtown condo or single family homes throughout the Grand Rapids area, please visit my website at GRRealEstateInfo.com or contact me any time.

Hillmount Condos – Downtown Grand Rapids Condos

 

Hillmount Condos – Downtown Grand Rapids Condos

 Hillmount Condos are located at 505 Cherry St at the corner of College in the Grand Rapids Heritage Hill Historic District. These are newer condo conversions in a dark red brick building and they are ~90% sold out at this point. Hillmount condos were originally apartments and were constructed in 1959. These condos were carefully restored by CWD Real Estate into cool Art-Deco/Moderne style downtown Grand Rapids residences. The building itself is solidly built with very little-to zero noise transfer between walls and floors. There is no central air though so you will need to purchase either a window A/C unit or an interior A/C unit.

Hillmount Condos offer many lovely upgraded finishes that you would expect to find in a much higher priced unit. Solid surface counter tops, gorgeous maple and cherry cabinetry, bamboo floors and stainless steel appliances are just a few. Individual Hillmount condo amenities include washer/dryer units and the common areas contain a laundromat and a good-sized fitness center with machines and free weights. There is a huge roof-top deck with great views, picnic tables and chairs and a gas grill.

Room sizes vary and do floor plans but there are studio, 1 and 2 bedroom condos available. Finished, upgraded 1 bedroom condos of about ~700 square feet are priced at ~$120k with the 2 bedroom condos in the $160 – $180k range. The smaller units make for very affordable condos and would make a great investment or 2nd  home purchase. It’s about a 15 minute walk to the “center” of town and the neighborhood is quiet and safe.

Pricing: from ~$120k – Studio, 1 and 2 Bedrooms Available
Association Fee: Depends on Unit
Includes: Yard Care, Trash Pickup, Water, Sewer, Insurance and heat
Features: Parking, Roof-Top Deck, Storage, Fitness Center, Pets Allowed

For more information on these or any other downtown Grand Rapids condo, please visit my website at GRRealEstateInfo.com or contact me any time.

Click Here to preview the available Hillmount Condos for sale.