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.

Riverhouse Condos – Downtown Grand Rapids Condo Update

Riverhouse condos slash their prices up to 30%!!!

Pretty incredible. This is a great opportunity to own a really stunning  downtown Grand Rapids condo. Riverhouse  condos announced today that they are going to be drastically cutting their prices. Up to 30%. This is due to the fact that they lost their court case because the title company’s address was missing from the buyer’s contracts. This decision by the judge will cost Riverhouse $20 million in sales and those condos are now back in inventory. But to a buyer looking for a Grand Rapids condo, this is a golden opportunity. If you are in the market, I highly recommend checking these out and I would be happy to help you.

Riverhouse condos are located at 335 Bridge St NW. It is Grand Rapids’ tallest building and it is Michigan’s tallest residential highrise. One of the reasons I like this condo is it’s location. It isn’t right downtown but it is within walking distance to the Grand Rapids Medical Mile and Heritage Hill Historic District. It has riverfront views and is accross the street from Ah Nab Awen park and the Gerald R Ford Museum. These reasons will give these condos good resale value in the future. One of the ways Grand Rapids is experiencing growth is because of the Medical industry. This will only expand into the future and Riverhouse condos is located perfectly for professionals looking to work and live in downtown Grand Rapids.

Its very distinctive looks and unmatched views are just a small part of what you get when owning one of these condos. All of the units enjoy incredible views from the floor to ceiling windows. Standard packages include stainless steel appliances, washer/dryer, wood floors in the Kitchen, tile in the bathroom. 9 foot ceilings, 2 covered parking spots and basement storage. The building also has a fitness center, pool and hot tub and community room. Prices start in the $180k range for 2 beds, 2 baths and about 1400 square feet.

If you would like more information about these condos and would like to take a tour, visit my website at GRRealEstateInfo.com or contact me any time.

Click Here to preview the available condos for sale at Riverhouse.

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.

Renatus On The Hill Condos – Downtown Grand Rapids condo Update

 

Renatus On The Hill Condos – Model Now Open

 I recently took a little tour of one of Grand Rapids’ newest and most unique  downtown condo projects, Renatus On The Hill. Renatus condos are located in the Heritage Hill Historic District, at the corner of Prospect and Crescent at 253 propect Ave NE. These condos are right in the heart of Grand Rapids’ Medical Mile and enjoy a prime location within walking distance to one of the nation’s largest and most ambitious health care and research centers.

The project is coming along nicely and they have now finished their brand new model, a sumptuous one bedroom, 2  full bath residence with too many high end finishes to mention. Prices at Renatus On The Hill Condos range from the $240’s to over $1 M dollars and one look at the incredible level of finish and location and you will see why. All condos will have 2 deeded parking spaces and no two condos are alike. Some of the standard amenities include top of the line appliances, granite/tile and hardwood flooring. Floor plans can still be modified to suit your individual tastes.

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

El Dorado Condo Listings – Downtown Grand Rapids Condo Update

 

New Listings at El Dorado Condos

 Now here is a great opportunity to own a condo in the Heritage Hill Historic District. I will be listing the four remaining condos in the El Dorado Condominium development located at 512 Lyon St NE. There are two – 2 bedroom condos and two – 1 bedroom condos for sale. These condos will be offered as-is, or white box condition and we are putting together several purchasing options.

All four condos will be offered separately however, all four condos can be purchased together as a package.  This is a fantastic opportunity to own a downtown Grand Rapids condo within walking distance to the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.

El Dorado Condos are Chicago-style Flats converted from an historic building that was built in 1910. This uniquely U-shaped, 13 unit condo features original hardwood floors, enclosed porches and a wide open floor plan. The floor plan is very nice and lends itself to entertaining quite well. The 2 bedroom condos have large bedrooms and over 1000 square feet of living space and the one bedroom condos have 625 square feet. The buildings have secure entryways and if you work in the Medical Mile or attend school here, these would be a good location to live.

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

Fulton Street Flats – Downtown Grand Rapids Condos

 

Fulton Street Flats – Affordable Downtown Grand Rapids Condos

 Fulton Street Flats are an affordable new condo conversion located a few minutes walk from the downtown Grand Rapids core, in the Heritage Hill Historic District. Fulton Street condos are located at 458 Fulton St SE, just west of College and right across the street from Davenport College. The exterior and grounds are clean and the developer along with the building contractor “Try Construction”, have done a wonderful job with the finish and the laying out the spaces. There are 13 units in this project and 3 have already been sold.

Fulton Street Flats offer affordable downtown living with 1 and 2 bedroom condos. One bedroom condos are approximately 800 square feet while the two bedroom units will have around 1100 square feet. The kitchens are generously decked out with granite counters, plenty of new cabinets and a good appliance package. (Black is available as is stainless steel). There is laundry hook ups built in to each unit and a large storage/pantry off of the kitchen. The bedrooms have ample space and in the two bedroom condos, there is a large master suite with your its bathroom.

 As with many of our downtown condos, Fulton Flats condos have a great location. There are many attractions to Grand Rapids including the Van Andel Arena where all of the top acts can be found. The Bob has fantastic food, a sports bar and the always fun, Dr. Grins and there are plenty of art museums and coffee shops. These condos would make an excellent investment opportunity due to the colleges nearby and with low interest rates and tax credit incentives, don’t pass these by.

Pricing: from ~$80s – 1 and 2 Bedrooms from 750 sq/ft
Association Fee: ~$100/mo
Includes: Yard Care, Trash Pickup, Water, Sewer, Heat  and Insurance
Features: Hardwood Floors, Granite Counters, Black and Stainless Appliances, Off-street Parking, Patio/Deck, Pets Allowed

If you have any questions about these or any other condos, please visit my website or contact me any time. If you are relocating to Grand Rapids, I can provide a comprehensive guide packed with local news attractions.

El Dorado Condos – Downtown Grand Rapids Condos

El Dorado Condos – Heritage Hill Condos, Downtown Grand Rapids

El Dorado condos are a lovely condo conversion that are located at 516 Lyon St NE, in the Heritage Historic District of downtown Grand Rapids. These Heritage Hill condos were developed in 2007. Formerly the Bachelder Apartments, this brick and stucco building was built in 1910. Nine years later a second building was built right next door and sometime after that, a third building was built in-between and to the rear. The two original buildings plus the third, were connected, forming the distinctive “U” that we see today.

Some of the attractive features of the El Dorado condos are the original architectural elements. There were porches that were torn down which were rebuilt of cedar. The interior features the original hardwood floors which have been refinished, the original cut-tile flooring and the windows have been replaced with double-hung wood frames to comply with historic requirements. Out of the 13 original condos, only 4 remain. We have two – 1 bedroom condos with 770 square feet and two – 2 bedroom condos at slightly over 1100 square feet. One of the two bedroom condos offer a garage and all condos come with off-street parking.

I’ve toured these recently and they are spacious, open floor plan with good sized bedrooms. The all-new kitchens will feature concrete counter tops, Stainless appliances and washer-dryer unit. Each first floor unit has a private patio opening onto an inner courtyard, and screened porches. A balcony off the kitchen and a sun room are features in each second floor unit.

Another big draw to these condos is the location. Located between College and Union on Lyon puts El Dorado condos not only in the lovely community of Heritage Hill, but also within walking distance to the Grand Rapids Medical Mile. This condo would make an ideal home to someone working at any of the medical facilities here.

Pricing: from ~$140’s – 1 and 2 Bedrooms from 770 sq/ft.
Association Fee: ~$100/mo
Includes: Yard Care, Trash Pickup, Water, Sewer and Insurance
Features: Hardwood Floors, Concrete Counters, Stainless Appliances, off-street parking, Pets Allowed

If you have any questions about these or any other downtown Grand Rapids condo, please visit my website or contact me any time.

Click Here to preview the available El Dorado condo listings.

Park Row Condos – Downtown Grand Rapids Condos

Park Row Condos – New Construction Condos in the Medical Mile

  Park Row Condos are a very nice addition to our downtown Grand Rapids condo scene. Park Row are located at 430 Union Ave in Grand Rapids’ Medical Mile and in my opinion are a good investment and will sell very well. The developer is doing all of the right things with these new construction condos, not the least of which is keeping the monthly association costs very low. All condos have a balcony, an underground parking space, secure entrances and now have occupancy. One important feature that sometimes gets overlooked in the rush to build these condos out is sound-proofing. After touring the condos several times in the last few weeks, I am comfortable saying that these are well built and very quiet condos.

These Medical Mile condos offer 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms in 5 configurations including a two-story residence with an upstairs loft area over-looking the lower level living area. The standard package is very generous and includes wood floors, tile, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and gorgeous kitchen cabinetry. Upgrades can be added but looking at the standard package, it’s almost not necessary. Square footage ranges from ~720 in the 1 bedrooms to over 1900 square feet in the 3 bedroom spaces.

Park Row Condos are within walking distance to the Grand Rapids Medical Mile, (or Health Hill) and is right on the border of the Heritage Hill Historic District. There has been plenty of construction going on here and it is great for the city. The Medical Mile is one of the nation’s most ambitious medical research centers and it is going to bring jobs to the city. Spectrum Health, Cook Institute, GVSU’s Cook/Devos Center for Health Sciences, The Secchia Center and the Van Andel Institute are leading the way and Grand Rapids will benefit. If you are working in the Medical Mile, Park Row condos offer an excellent location and easy commuting to the West Michigan Lakeshore.

Pricing: from ~$165k -  1, 2 and 3 Bedrooms Available from ~717 sq/ft to 1900+ sq/ft.
Association Fee: $100/mo
Includes: Yard Care, Trash Pickup, Water, Sewer and Insurance
Features: Secure Entry, Covered Parking, Pets Allowed, Generous Standard Package, Balconies

For more information on these or any other Grand Rapids Homes or condos, or to search for homes online, please visit my website at GRRealEstateInfo.com or contact me any time.