<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903</id><updated>2011-11-13T08:20:59.313-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Grand Rapids Real Estate Blog</title><subtitle type='html'>&lt;b&gt;Hi and welcome to my real estate blog!&lt;/b&gt;
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&lt;br&gt;I will be updating this blog with the latest real estate related news, events and activities from our community and local market trends.
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I also invite you to visit my personal website, &lt;b&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.grrealestateinfo.com"&gt; "Grand Rapids Real Estate - Grand Rapids Homes and Condos for Sale"&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt; for further information, tools and tips.&lt;/p&gt;</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>91</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-116499526376349476</id><published>2006-12-01T12:35:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2006-12-01T13:11:37.036-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Rare Kentwood Schools Waterfront Property</title><summary type='text'>6581 Summer Shores DrIncredible walkout ranch in Kentwood Schools located on Summer Shores Lake. Enjoy breathtaking views and your own sandy beach from a huge 44 foot deck overlooking the lake. This hard to find property is barrier free and fully handicap accessible.Main floor features a large bright living room with ceramic tile throughout. Kitchen has oak cabinets and a center island. Top of </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/116499526376349476/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=116499526376349476&amp;isPopup=true' title='14 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/116499526376349476'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/116499526376349476'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2006/12/rare-kentwood-schools-waterfront.html' title='Rare Kentwood Schools Waterfront Property'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>14</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-116231863621782740</id><published>2006-10-31T13:14:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2006-10-31T13:17:16.236-05:00</updated><title type='text'>GRNow Grand Rapids Events Calendar</title><summary type='text'>Great guide for upcoming events and attractions in and around Grand Rapids.Visit GRNow</summary><link rel='related' href='http://events.grnow.com/events/' title='GRNow Grand Rapids Events Calendar'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/116231863621782740/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=116231863621782740&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/116231863621782740'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/116231863621782740'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2006/10/grnow-grand-rapids-events-calendar.html' title='GRNow Grand Rapids Events Calendar'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-116068295227433092</id><published>2006-10-12T15:26:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2006-10-12T16:00:09.260-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Inexpensive Virtual Tours</title><summary type='text'>As a Realtor I am always looking for ways to enhance my listings, increase marketing exposure and drive people to my fantastic website. A really great way to showcase a property is a virtual tour. There are many to choose from, some are better than others and all will cost you something.However having a virtual tour doesn't ensure that anyone will even see it. So now what?By now most of us have </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EhKbmqLKfQ' title='Inexpensive Virtual Tours'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/116068295227433092/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=116068295227433092&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/116068295227433092'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/116068295227433092'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2006/10/inexpensive-virtual-tours.html' title='Inexpensive Virtual Tours'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-115982566950107823</id><published>2006-10-02T17:38:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2006-10-02T17:59:58.436-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Pumpkin season</title><summary type='text'>Carving and Roasting time.Halloween is always a great time for the family to do some activities together. Once you have selected your pumpkin, you'll need to carve it. Pumpkin Carving 101 is a fun website that offers information from choosing the right pumpkin to carving to lighting your creations.Roasted Pumpkin Seeds.Keep those seeds. They are a good source of Fiber as well as vitamins B and E.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/115982566950107823/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=115982566950107823&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/115982566950107823'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/115982566950107823'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2006/10/pumpkin-season.html' title='Pumpkin season'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-115948215662958765</id><published>2006-09-28T18:11:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2006-09-28T18:22:36.650-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Quick Staging Tips</title><summary type='text'>In today's house market, overpricing is the #1 reason your home won't sell. The second reason is condition. Top price demands top condition so besides having your home accurately priced, make sure your home is ready to show. There are alot of homes on the market and you could be competing with several so it's important to take the time to get it ready. It will pay off in the long run.Home Staging</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/115948215662958765/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=115948215662958765&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/115948215662958765'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/115948215662958765'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2006/09/quick-staging-tips.html' title='Quick Staging Tips'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-115837103307664033</id><published>2006-09-15T21:43:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2006-09-15T21:47:49.363-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Grand Rapids � Rapid Growth - Boardwalk receives 235 reservations for 230 condos</title><summary type='text'>Boardwalk receives 235 reservations for 230 condosAfter just 4 months, reservations for Boardwalk Condominiums have exceeded the number of units available. Parkland Properties, the building's marketing agent, now is processing 235 reservations for 230 condo units in the former Berkey and Gay Furniture warehouse located at 940 North Monroe.“It’s the fastest reservation momentum that we’ve ever </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.rapidgrowthmedia.com/developmentnews/brdwlkcondo0914.aspx' title='Grand Rapids � Rapid Growth - Boardwalk receives 235 reservations for 230 condos'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/115837103307664033/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=115837103307664033&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/115837103307664033'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/115837103307664033'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2006/09/grand-rapids-rapid-growth-boardwalk.html' title='Grand Rapids � Rapid Growth - Boardwalk receives 235 reservations for 230 condos'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-115730831425024322</id><published>2006-09-03T14:29:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2006-09-03T14:31:54.256-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Charming New Condo listing in Bailey's Grove</title><summary type='text'>3496 South Lyn Haven DrImmaculate condo in desirable Bailey's Grove is ready for the lucky buyer to move right in. This maintenance free condo comes with huge 20 foot ceilings in the living room complete with massive windows. Spacious kitchen with snack bar, gorgeous Maple Cabinets, large pantry and handy Lazy Susan. Master Suite has walk-in closets and a full bath connected to second bedroom </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.grrealestateinfo.com/ListNow/Property.aspx?PropertyID=1165109' title='Charming New Condo listing in Bailey&apos;s Grove'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/115730831425024322/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=115730831425024322&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/115730831425024322'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/115730831425024322'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2006/09/charming-new-condo-listing-in-baileys.html' title='Charming New Condo listing in Bailey&apos;s Grove'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-114739976147506626</id><published>2006-05-11T22:02:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2006-05-11T22:09:21.490-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Heritage Hill Visitor's Guide</title><summary type='text'> People don’t visit Heritage Hill to party and shop. They visit the neighborhood – one of the country’s largest urban historic districts – to stroll quietly down tree-lined streets, appreciate fine architecture, and soak up the history of Grand Rapids’ oldest residential neighborhood.“This historical neighborhood boasts more than 1,300 remarkable homes that represent some 60 different </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.rapidgrowthmedia.com/features/hhvisit.aspx' title='Heritage Hill Visitor&apos;s Guide'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/114739976147506626/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=114739976147506626&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/114739976147506626'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/114739976147506626'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2006/05/heritage-hill-visitors-guide.html' title='Heritage Hill Visitor&apos;s Guide'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-114566364633927771</id><published>2006-04-21T19:50:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2006-04-21T19:56:17.253-04:00</updated><title type='text'>South Beltline quickly becomes road to growth</title><summary type='text'>Real estate development and property values have soared in southern Kent County and eastern Ottawa County since the M-6 freeway opened in late 2004.Property investment grew fastest in once-rural townships where exits were built along the 20-mile freeway, also known as the South Beltline, according to annual property value reports by equalization directors in the two counties.Kent County </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.mlive.com/news/grpress/index.ssf?/base/news-29/1145631088103700.xml&amp;coll=6' title='South Beltline quickly becomes road to growth'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/114566364633927771/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=114566364633927771&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/114566364633927771'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/114566364633927771'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2006/04/south-beltline-quickly-becomes-road-to.html' title='South Beltline quickly becomes road to growth'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-114512567324968306</id><published>2006-04-15T14:23:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2006-04-15T20:26:07.683-04:00</updated><title type='text'>New Listing - Completely Renovated in 2000</title><summary type='text'>850 GRIGGS ST SE$119,900Pride of ownership. This tastefully decorated 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath walkout offers many extras for the lucky buyer. Renovated from A to Z in 2000 including ceramic tile kitchen countertops, new Berber carpeting covers hardwood floors. Updated electrical and plumbing with ADT Security system. Finished lower level family room and sitting area with walkout to enclosed porch. </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.grrealestateinfo.com/ListNow/Property.aspx?PropertyID=972599' title='New Listing - Completely Renovated in 2000'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/114512567324968306/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=114512567324968306&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/114512567324968306'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/114512567324968306'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2006/04/new-listing-completely-renovated-in.html' title='New Listing - Completely Renovated in 2000'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-114493620038758089</id><published>2006-04-13T09:47:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2006-04-13T09:50:55.180-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Icon On Bond update</title><summary type='text'>Moch International recently launched construction of a $55 million, nine-story residential building at the corner of Bond and Trowbridge in the Monroe North business district. The so-called Icon on Bond project is planned to include two towers. The first tower will house 118 condo units and 123 underground parking slips. Moch expects to begin construction on a second, similar tower in 2007.The </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.rapidgrowthmedia.com/developmentnews/iconb0406.aspx' title='Icon On Bond update'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/114493620038758089/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=114493620038758089&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/114493620038758089'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/114493620038758089'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2006/04/icon-on-bond-update.html' title='Icon On Bond update'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-114493578772257943</id><published>2006-04-13T09:43:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2006-04-13T09:44:51.066-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Grand Rapids � Rapid Growth - Old YMCA set for $20 million renovation</title><summary type='text'>Old YMCA set for $20 million renovationThe former YMCA won’t sit vacant for long. Closed in July 2005 when the Y moved to its new home across town, Second Story Properties now plans to renovate the 8-story building into luxury condos. The conversion from public fitness facility to comfortable residential space is considered one of the more unique and ambitious building reuse projects currently </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.rapidgrowthmedia.com/developmentnews/oldY0406.aspx' title='Grand Rapids � Rapid Growth - Old YMCA set for $20 million renovation'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/114493578772257943/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=114493578772257943&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/114493578772257943'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/114493578772257943'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2006/04/grand-rapids-rapid-growth-old-ymca-set.html' title='Grand Rapids � Rapid Growth - Old YMCA set for $20 million renovation'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-114476993247586017</id><published>2006-04-11T11:30:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2006-04-11T11:38:52.486-04:00</updated><title type='text'>New Listing: A Great Opportunity to Own a Home</title><summary type='text'>2163 GALEWOOD St. SW$109,900 Excellent opportunity to own your own home. Cute 3 bed, 2 bath home has been extensively updated with siding, roof, furnace, water heater and more. Open kitchen features plenty of wood cabinets and ceramic tile. Newer 2 stall garage. 20x30 with 220V outlets is insulated and heated. Safe and private setting on a cul-de-sac. Empty lot to the south is city owned and land</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.grrealestateinfo.com/ListNow/Property.aspx?PropertyID=957604' title='New Listing: A Great Opportunity to Own a Home'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/114476993247586017/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=114476993247586017&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/114476993247586017'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/114476993247586017'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2006/04/new-listing-great-opportunity-to-own.html' title='New Listing: A Great Opportunity to Own a Home'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-114412987163753399</id><published>2006-04-04T01:45:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2006-04-04T01:51:11.646-04:00</updated><title type='text'>New Condo Projects</title><summary type='text'>  GRAND RAPIDS -- Two proposed downtown condominium developments got some help from the city Wednesday.Developers of Tall House, a proposed $27 million, nine-story building near Van Andel Arena, won approval for tax reimbursements worth more than $821,000 from the city's Downtown Development Authority.They also acquired a small but key piece of land for the project at a discount from the DDA.Jon </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.mlive.com/business/grpress/index.ssf?/base/business-3/1141919206154120.xml&amp;coll=6' title='New Condo Projects'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/114412987163753399/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=114412987163753399&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/114412987163753399'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/114412987163753399'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2006/04/new-condo-projects.html' title='New Condo Projects'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-114412854941508483</id><published>2006-04-04T01:29:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2006-04-04T01:29:52.646-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Michigan Calendar of Events for April - provided by InfoMI.com</title><summary type='text'>April 2006Calendar of eventsClick here to ad your event.</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.infomi.com/calendar/april.html' title='Michigan Calendar of Events for April - provided by InfoMI.com'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/114412854941508483/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=114412854941508483&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/114412854941508483'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/114412854941508483'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2006/04/michigan-calendar-of-events-for-april.html' title='Michigan Calendar of Events for April - provided by InfoMI.com'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-113842608530562657</id><published>2006-01-28T00:12:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2006-01-28T00:28:05.323-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Beware of new Blackworm Virus</title><summary type='text'> About BlackWormOver the last week, "Blackworm" infected about 300,000 systems based on analysis of logs from the counter web site used by the worm to track itself. This  worm is  different and more serious than other worms for a number of reasons. In particular, it will overwrite a user's files on February 3rd.At this point, the worm will be detected by up to date anti virus signatures. In order</summary><link rel='related' href='http://isc.sans.org/diary.php?storyid=1067' title='Beware of new Blackworm Virus'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/113842608530562657/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=113842608530562657&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/113842608530562657'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/113842608530562657'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2006/01/beware-of-new-blackworm-virus.html' title='Beware of new Blackworm Virus'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-113804589683403575</id><published>2006-01-23T14:51:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2006-01-23T14:51:36.866-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Home Building and Technology Fair</title><summary type='text'>Saturday, January28 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Housing Center of West Michigan, 1633 East Beltline NE (between Leonard &amp; Knapp)FREE Admission! Open to the Public! Door Prize Drawings! Refreshments! See the Latest in Home Technology:·         Home Automation: The "Smart House"·         What's New in Wireless Communication·         What's Best in TV? Plasma? HDTV? LCD?·         Satellite vs. Cable? Which is </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.hbaggr.com/' title='Home Building and Technology Fair'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/113804589683403575/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=113804589683403575&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/113804589683403575'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/113804589683403575'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2006/01/home-building-and-technology-fair.html' title='Home Building and Technology Fair'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-113595815790828465</id><published>2005-12-30T10:53:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-12-30T10:55:57.916-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Happy New Year</title><summary type='text'> May you be happy and prosperous in 2006!!  </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.grrealestateinfo.com' title='Happy New Year'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/113595815790828465/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=113595815790828465&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/113595815790828465'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/113595815790828465'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/12/happy-new-year.html' title='Happy New Year'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-113515378895833092</id><published>2005-12-21T03:26:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-12-21T03:29:48.996-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Merry Christmas</title><summary type='text'> HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMASAND LETS MAKE 2006OUR BEST YEAR YET!  </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/113515378895833092/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=113515378895833092&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/113515378895833092'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/113515378895833092'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/12/merry-christmas.html' title='Merry Christmas'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-113478337827876768</id><published>2005-12-16T20:31:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-12-16T20:36:18.286-05:00</updated><title type='text'>New Construction Home Buyers Schools</title><summary type='text'> New Construction Home Buyers Schools The New Construction Home Buyers Schools are informational seminars presented by local professionals who are members of the Home &amp;I Building Association of Greater Grand Rapids. The main focus of the schools is new residential construction.A special school designed exclusively for would-be homeowners looking to purchase or build a newly constructed home, the </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.hbaggr.com/PublicEventsPrograms/PublicEducationSeminars/NCHomeBuyersSchool/tabid/115/Default.aspx' title='New Construction Home Buyers Schools'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/113478337827876768/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=113478337827876768&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/113478337827876768'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/113478337827876768'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/12/new-construction-home-buyers-schools.html' title='New Construction Home Buyers Schools'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-113254571916635344</id><published>2005-11-20T22:50:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-11-20T23:01:59.440-05:00</updated><title type='text'>How To Workshop: Install Ceramic Tile Floor</title><summary type='text'> Thursday December 1st, 20056:30 to 8:30pmCost: FREEHousing Center of West Michigan1633 East Beltline ave (NE)(between Leonard and Knapp)Has your bathroom floor lost its appeal? Does your entry way need some sprucing up?Have you thought about replacing the old and worn with a durable ceramic tile floor?On Thursday, December 1 join Ian Hawkes of The Tile Shop as he conducts a handson workshop that</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.hbaggr.com/portals/0/PDF/111105CeramicWorkshop.pdf' title='How To Workshop: Install Ceramic Tile Floor'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/113254571916635344/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=113254571916635344&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/113254571916635344'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/113254571916635344'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/11/how-to-workshop-install-ceramic-tile.html' title='How To Workshop: Install Ceramic Tile Floor'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-113081586404832348</id><published>2005-10-31T22:25:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-10-31T22:31:04.060-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Toxic Mold Prevention</title><summary type='text'> Toxic Mold Preventionby Carla L. DavisToxic mold, dangerous to humans in large amounts, has plagued builders and homeowners for years.If you have not had your house inspected for such things, be on the lookout for the following changes in your homes: swollen and crumbling boards, musty (or urine) smells, or oddly colored speckling (brown, orange, pink) on your walls or grout.Many times there is </summary><link rel='related' href='http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20050725_toxicmold.htm' title='Toxic Mold Prevention'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/113081586404832348/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=113081586404832348&amp;isPopup=true' title='6 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/113081586404832348'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/113081586404832348'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/10/toxic-mold-prevention.html' title='Toxic Mold Prevention'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>6</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-113054960291962971</id><published>2005-10-28T21:25:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-10-28T21:33:22.933-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Pumpkin Carving 101</title><summary type='text'>Pumpkin Carving Whether it's simply carving a pumpkin to sit on the door step for Halloween night or holding a pumpkin carving party with you're friends and family, this age old tradition is a main event for young and old alike. Pumpkin Carving 101 was first published in September of 1996 as part of the Halloween Online Magazine with the mission of providing quality information and entertainment </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.pumpkincarving101.com/' title='Pumpkin Carving 101'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/113054960291962971/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=113054960291962971&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/113054960291962971'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/113054960291962971'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/10/pumpkin-carving-101.html' title='Pumpkin Carving 101'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-112958797578040856</id><published>2005-10-17T18:25:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-10-17T18:32:34.516-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Heating Your Home Without Burning a Hole in Your Wallet</title><summary type='text'>  Heading into cooler temperatures will have many homeowners boiling mad as they have to pay significantly more for heating this winter than last year. Those using natural gas will be hit hardest. The average household could spend 48 percent or $350 more this winter. Heating oil is expected to increase 32 percent or $378 over last winter. Households heating primarily with propane will increase 30</summary><link rel='related' href='http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20051017_heating.htm' title='Heating Your Home Without Burning a Hole in Your Wallet'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/112958797578040856/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=112958797578040856&amp;isPopup=true' title='13 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/112958797578040856'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/112958797578040856'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/10/heating-your-home-without-burning-hole.html' title='Heating Your Home Without Burning a Hole in Your Wallet'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>13</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-112922839343765997</id><published>2005-10-13T14:33:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-10-13T14:38:35.300-04:00</updated><title type='text'>What is a 1031 Exchange?</title><summary type='text'>1031 Exchange In the summer of 1990, the I.R.S. finally came out with the long awaited rules on Deferred Exchanges. Section 1.1031 of the Internal Revenue Code laid out in detail the procedure for turning a sale and purchase type transaction into an exchange.These new rules allowed owners of certain types of like kind Real and Personal property to sell their property and buy other like kind </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.realtyexchangers.com/whatisa1031.shtml' title='What is a 1031 Exchange?'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/112922839343765997/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=112922839343765997&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/112922839343765997'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/112922839343765997'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/10/what-is-1031-exchange.html' title='What is a 1031 Exchange?'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-112905188292221873</id><published>2005-10-11T13:31:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-10-11T13:42:34.126-04:00</updated><title type='text'>New Listing at 3811 Williamson NE</title><summary type='text'>Northview Charmer at $144,900 Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this lovely ranch on a huge double lot is ideal for a growing family in desirable Northview Schools. Bright and airy living room with hardwood floors. A huge kitchen with ceramic tile floors and lots of pantry and counter space. Private half bath off of main bedroom. Finished family room with fireplace in basement and an enormous wrap </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.grrealestateinfo.com' title='New Listing at 3811 Williamson NE'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/112905188292221873/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=112905188292221873&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/112905188292221873'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/112905188292221873'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/10/new-listing-at-3811-williamson-ne.html' title='New Listing at 3811 Williamson NE'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-112566329021965871</id><published>2005-09-02T08:14:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-09-02T08:16:33.373-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Donations Continue to Pour In for Hurricane Katrina Victims</title><summary type='text'>RISMEDIA, Sept. 2, 2005 — The real estate industry continues to offer a lending hand to victims of Hurricane Katrina. The latest donations—from Fannie Mae, a la mode, and the California Association of Realtors, plus additional funds from NAR—are just the most recent in a long line of support for victims of the hurricane, which has already claimed more than 100 lives.NARThe National Association of</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.rismedia.com/index.php/article/articleview/11637/1/1/' title='Donations Continue to Pour In for Hurricane Katrina Victims'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/112566329021965871/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=112566329021965871&amp;isPopup=true' title='10 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/112566329021965871'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/112566329021965871'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/09/donations-continue-to-pour-in-for.html' title='Donations Continue to Pour In for Hurricane Katrina Victims'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>10</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-112206092744071334</id><published>2005-07-22T15:35:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-07-22T15:44:55.403-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Record for Housing Sector Expected This Year</title><summary type='text'> WASHINGTON (July 13, 2005) – The National Association of Realtors® has again raised its forecast for the housing sector, with both existing- and new-home sales to set an even bigger all-time record in 2005.Existing-home sales are expected to rise 2.8 percent to 6.97 million this year; last month, the association was expecting 6.89 million sales – the record was 6.78 million in 2004. New-home </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.realtor.org/PublicAffairsWeb.nsf/Pages/HousingSectorRecordExpected?OpenDocument' title='Record for Housing Sector Expected This Year'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/112206092744071334/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=112206092744071334&amp;isPopup=true' title='11 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/112206092744071334'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/112206092744071334'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/07/record-for-housing-sector-expected.html' title='Record for Housing Sector Expected This Year'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>11</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-112190881261895150</id><published>2005-07-20T21:20:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-07-20T21:22:26.583-04:00</updated><title type='text'>The Tempting Interest Only Loan</title><summary type='text'>The Tempting Interest Only LoanRISMEDIA, July 20 – This article is the first in a series of informational articles dealing with various aspects of the mortgage industry, dubbed “Mortgage 101”. Throughout the series we’ll examine various types of loans available to home seekers, as well as cover other pertinent mortgage related concepts, because an informed agent is an asset to their client.This </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.rismedia.com/index.php/article/articleview/11004/1/1/' title='The Tempting Interest Only Loan'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/112190881261895150/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=112190881261895150&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/112190881261895150'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/112190881261895150'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/07/tempting-interest-only-loan.html' title='The Tempting Interest Only Loan'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-112174573153752344</id><published>2005-07-19T00:02:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-07-19T00:03:59.346-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Realty Times - Real Estate News and Advice</title><summary type='text'>Landlord Beware: Advice to Protect You and Your InvestmentDo you dream of being a landlord and collecting a paycheck every month, basically making money while you sleep? Sounds like a great way to get paid. However, being a landlord can also bring a lot of liability issues, but taking the right precautions may keep you out of the courtroom."It's a higher risk to own a tenant-occupied property," </summary><link rel='related' href='http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20050718_landlordbeware.htm' title='Realty Times - Real Estate News and Advice'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/112174573153752344/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=112174573153752344&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/112174573153752344'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/112174573153752344'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/07/realty-times-real-estate-news-and.html' title='Realty Times - Real Estate News and Advice'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-112174468489519208</id><published>2005-07-18T23:44:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-07-19T00:07:08.593-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Grand Rapids Real Estate - Grand Rapids Homes and Condos For Sale</title><summary type='text'>Daily Rate AveragesDaily Rate Averageshome &gt; library &gt; interest ratesMortgage101 Daily Rate Averages are collected for standard mortgage programs from over 700 companies in 50 states and the District of Columbia. These averages are calculated hourly from Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST and indicate day-to-day fluctations in rates. Change in rate for standard program is current </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.grrealestateinfo.com/Nav.aspx/Page=http://www.mortgage101.com%2fpartner-scripts%2fdefault.asp%3fp%3d148914' title='Grand Rapids Real Estate - Grand Rapids Homes and Condos For Sale'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/112174468489519208/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=112174468489519208&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/112174468489519208'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/112174468489519208'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/07/grand-rapids-real-estate-grand-rapids.html' title='Grand Rapids Real Estate - Grand Rapids Homes and Condos For Sale'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-112114257944231483</id><published>2005-07-12T00:29:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-07-12T00:35:16.953-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Congress Hits Back at the Supreme Court over its Controversial Eminent Domain Decision</title><summary type='text'>by Kenneth R. HarneyThe U.S. Supreme Court's controversial June 23 decision on local governments' powers to seize homes has produced a massive backlash in Congress.Before heading home for the July 4 recess, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a resolution expressing its "grave disapproval" of the Court's decision in Kelo vs. City of New London. The bipartisan vote was 365 to 33. </summary><link rel='related' href='http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20050704_congresshitsback.htm' title='Congress Hits Back at the Supreme Court over its Controversial Eminent Domain Decision'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/112114257944231483/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=112114257944231483&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/112114257944231483'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/112114257944231483'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/07/congress-hits-back-at-supreme-court.html' title='Congress Hits Back at the Supreme Court over its Controversial Eminent Domain Decision'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-112069769219239224</id><published>2005-07-06T20:54:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-07-06T20:57:12.573-04:00</updated><title type='text'>MSN Money - Investing in Real Estate</title><summary type='text'>With prices soaring, real estate looks tantalizing. But the margin of error is shrinking. Forget the get-rich-quick plans. Pay attention to the numbers.The BasicsDo you have what it takes to be a landlord?Ground your retirement fund with real estateHow to find good investment propertyTimeshares: The profits come from the fun More on MSN MoneyNothing quick about getting rich with real estateThe </summary><link rel='related' href='http://moneycentral.msn.com/Content/Investing/Realestate/Realestate.asp?GT1=6706' title='MSN Money - Investing in Real Estate'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/112069769219239224/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=112069769219239224&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/112069769219239224'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/112069769219239224'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/07/msn-money-investing-in-real-estate.html' title='MSN Money - Investing in Real Estate'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-112026024307438477</id><published>2005-07-01T19:24:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-07-01T19:24:43.433-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Property Snatching: An Ancient Government Practice</title><summary type='text'>by M. Anthony CarrThe country received a group lesson last week on eminent domain, the practice of government taking property from private land owners for public use. In review, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the town of New London, Connecticut, to condemn private homes for private developers to demolish an older community and redevelop it into a multi-use project, to include business, </summary><link rel='related' href='http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20050701_propertyancient.htm' title='Property Snatching: An Ancient Government Practice'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/112026024307438477/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=112026024307438477&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/112026024307438477'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/112026024307438477'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/07/property-snatching-ancient-government.html' title='Property Snatching: An Ancient Government Practice'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-112001166821557371</id><published>2005-06-28T22:21:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-06-28T22:37:16.223-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Icon On Bond - Tax Free Luxury Living</title><summary type='text'> A Higher Standard Of LivingRising 9 stories above a rejuvenated Monroe neighborhood, Icon On Bond is set to become one of Grand Rapids most desireable Luxury Condominiums.Spacious Suites offering modern amenities, Icon strives to scheive a masterful blend of classic, elegant architecture with an active urban lifestyle.Many exciting floorplans for every taste.Well appointed interior finishes, </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.icononbond.com/' title='Icon On Bond - Tax Free Luxury Living'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/112001166821557371/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=112001166821557371&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/112001166821557371'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/112001166821557371'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/06/icon-on-bond-tax-free-luxury-living.html' title='Icon On Bond - Tax Free Luxury Living'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111903251056619182</id><published>2005-06-17T14:21:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-06-17T14:47:20.180-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Parade of Downtown Living Spaces</title><summary type='text'> Parade of Downtown Living TourSponsored by National City BankCost: $10.00 - there is free parking and a shuttle courtesy of DashAll proceeds from ticket sales we go to the Dwelling PlaceDate and Times:Friday June 17th, 4:00pm - 8:00pmSaturday June 18th, 10:00am - 4:00pm.You can download a tour map from their website.You'll tour some of these downtown living spaces. If you have an hour or 2 to </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.grmag.com/paradedowntown.htm' title='Parade of Downtown Living Spaces'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111903251056619182/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111903251056619182&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111903251056619182'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111903251056619182'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/06/parade-of-downtown-living-spaces.html' title='Parade of Downtown Living Spaces'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111897485330361455</id><published>2005-06-16T22:20:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-06-16T22:26:27.156-04:00</updated><title type='text'>100 Great Grilling Recipes for Summer</title><summary type='text'> Favorite Grilling RecipesChoose from more than 100 of our best recipes for grilled main courses, side dishes, and even desserts.Try sophisticated dishes like herb-and-lemon-crusted Cornish game hen and flank steak with dipping sauces.Fish and shellfish are easy to grill, and they pair equally well with spicy salsas and subtle glazes.Use the grill to turn out appetizers and main dishes such as </summary><link rel='related' href='http://special.msn.com/home/grillingguide.armx?GT1=6614' title='100 Great Grilling Recipes for Summer'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111897485330361455/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111897485330361455&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111897485330361455'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111897485330361455'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/06/100-great-grilling-recipes-for-summer.html' title='100 Great Grilling Recipes for Summer'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111854067663497442</id><published>2005-06-11T21:44:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-06-11T21:49:40.123-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Summer Lawn and Garden Care Guide</title><summary type='text'>Caring for a LawnLawns require regular watering, mowing and fertilizing to keep them healthy and attractive. Occasional dethatching, aeration and renovation will result in a better-appearing lawn. Good lawn care and careful selection of grass types will help prevent problems with pests, diseases and weeds.WateringMost lawns require 1–2 inches of water per week in summer, depending upon the </summary><link rel='related' href='http://special.msn.com/home/summerlawnandgardencare.armx?GT1=6619' title='Summer Lawn and Garden Care Guide'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111854067663497442/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111854067663497442&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111854067663497442'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111854067663497442'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/06/summer-lawn-and-garden-care-guide.html' title='Summer Lawn and Garden Care Guide'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111789497214304407</id><published>2005-06-04T10:22:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-06-04T10:31:31.976-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Heritage Hill Historic District</title><summary type='text'> Heritage Hill is one of the largest urban historic districts in the country. It was the first "neighborhood" of Grand Rapids and is adjacent to downtown. Its 1,300 homes date from 1848 and represent over 60 architectural styles. These were the homes of lumber barons, teachers, judges, and legislators who shaped our city’s future. Today, the population is equally diverse. Professionals, trades </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.heritagehillweb.org/' title='Heritage Hill Historic District'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111789497214304407/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111789497214304407&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111789497214304407'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111789497214304407'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/06/heritage-hill-historic-district.html' title='Heritage Hill Historic District'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111784267397048682</id><published>2005-06-03T19:51:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-06-03T20:24:00.953-04:00</updated><title type='text'>U.S. House Prices Continue to Rise</title><summary type='text'>RISMEDIA, June 3 – Average U.S. home prices increased 12.50 percent from the first quarter of 2004 through the first quarter of 2005. Appreciation for the most recent quarter was 2.21 percent, or an annualized rate of 8.82 percent. The new data represent the largest four quarter increase since the third quarter of 2004, when appreciation surpassed any increase in over 25 years. The figures were </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.rismedia.com/index.php/article/articleview/10540/1/1/' title='U.S. House Prices Continue to Rise'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111784267397048682/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111784267397048682&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111784267397048682'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111784267397048682'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/06/us-house-prices-continue-to-rise.html' title='U.S. House Prices Continue to Rise'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111751062274744277</id><published>2005-05-30T23:37:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-05-30T23:39:12.683-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Managing Your Home Equity Loan</title><summary type='text'>There's probably no better time than the present to pull your credit report and scrutinize your creditworthiness, especially if you are considering a home equity loan.If you already have an equity loan, read the small print. What's more, you may want to seek a professional to help guide you through what could be a shift away from the easy money that's helped fuel the housing boom in recent </summary><link rel='related' href='http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20050526_manageequity.htm' title='Managing Your Home Equity Loan'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111751062274744277/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111751062274744277&amp;isPopup=true' title='10 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111751062274744277'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111751062274744277'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/05/managing-your-home-equity-loan.html' title='Managing Your Home Equity Loan'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>10</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111699540682484218</id><published>2005-05-25T00:30:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-05-25T00:40:00.443-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Ask the Expert - Memorial Day Picnic</title><summary type='text'> Hey, I don't know about you, but to me Memorial Day is the unofficial beginning of summer. When I was a kid, I couldn't wait for Memorial Day because that meant summer had just about arrived. All I could think of was going swimming, being out of school, and all the good things I was gonna eat throughout the summer.I grew up in Fall River, Massachusetts, where there is a large Portuguese </summary><link rel='related' href='http://houseandhome.msn.com/food/experts/memorialdaypicnic.aspx' title='Ask the Expert - Memorial Day Picnic'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111699540682484218/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111699540682484218&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111699540682484218'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111699540682484218'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/05/ask-expert-memorial-day-picnic.html' title='Ask the Expert - Memorial Day Picnic'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111672592434007308</id><published>2005-05-21T21:38:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-05-21T21:59:47.246-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Avoiding 7 Costly Mistakes When Selling Your Home</title><summary type='text'>Free Reports There are always appropriate steps to investing in real estate and hopefully, you've garnered many of them right on these pages. However, there are also inappropriate steps sellers can walk down when it comes time to put their house on the market. For instance, the seller in Virginia, who thought the half bath the builder had located at the front of the house would really be better </summary><link rel='related' href='http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20050318_sevenmistakes.htm' title='Avoiding 7 Costly Mistakes When Selling Your Home'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111672592434007308/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111672592434007308&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111672592434007308'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111672592434007308'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/05/avoiding-7-costly-mistakes-when.html' title='Avoiding 7 Costly Mistakes When Selling Your Home'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111642427016203545</id><published>2005-05-18T09:51:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-05-18T10:03:44.126-04:00</updated><title type='text'>More Than One Way To Determine Fair Market Value</title><summary type='text'>Home Sweet Home - Ok, How Much? No, really! What is the fair market value (FMV) of your home? The quick and easy answer is: whatever a seller can get a buyer to pay for it. When real estate agents vie for a listing, they will present comparative market analyses (CMA) to help the seller determine a fair price. The CMA helps determine an asking price, but the real value of a house is the final </summary><link rel='related' href='http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20050121_determinefmv.htm' title='More Than One Way To Determine Fair Market Value'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111642427016203545/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111642427016203545&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111642427016203545'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111642427016203545'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/05/more-than-one-way-to-determine-fair.html' title='More Than One Way To Determine Fair Market Value'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111630579517774209</id><published>2005-05-17T00:56:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-05-17T01:03:17.940-04:00</updated><title type='text'>2005 Michigan Golf Guide</title><summary type='text'>Hole in 101 The United States has more than 10,400 18-hole public golf courses, and Michigan has enough to make it one of the top-ranking states in the nation. With all the choices out there, how is a golfer to choose? Golf Digest's Best Places to Play can help.Golf Digest started compiling Best Places to Play in 1963 as a magazine insert. Now it's in book form, and the book's listings for </summary><link rel='related' href='http://adserver1.harvestadsdepot.com/grnrappresmi/ss/028830/' title='2005 Michigan Golf Guide'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111630579517774209/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111630579517774209&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111630579517774209'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111630579517774209'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/05/2005-michigan-golf-guide.html' title='2005 Michigan Golf Guide'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111617219964782493</id><published>2005-05-15T11:49:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-05-15T13:15:07.346-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Mortgage Rates Stay Below Six Percent For Sixth Consecutive Week</title><summary type='text'>Dollars and Sense. McLEAN, VA -- Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market SurveySM (PMMSSM) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 5.77 percent, with an average 0.5 point, for the week ending May 12, 2005, up slightly from last week when it averaged 5.75 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.34 percent. The average for</summary><link rel='related' href='http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20050513_rates.htm' title='Mortgage Rates Stay Below Six Percent For Sixth Consecutive Week'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111617219964782493/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111617219964782493&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111617219964782493'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111617219964782493'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/05/mortgage-rates-stay-below-six-percent.html' title='Mortgage Rates Stay Below Six Percent For Sixth Consecutive Week'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111617145554852703</id><published>2005-05-15T11:37:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-05-15T11:42:46.216-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Long-Distance Investing: Owning A Home Away From Home</title><summary type='text'>Because of high-priced properties, investors are taking on new strategies to buy low and sell high. Instead of flipping foreclosures, investors are looking to purchase pre-construction units and resell them at the table on settlement day to another buyer. Still, others are beginning to take their profits and move their investment holdings to other undervalued communities away from home. The </summary><link rel='related' href='http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20050513_longdistanceinvestments.htm' title='Long-Distance Investing: Owning A Home Away From Home'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111617145554852703/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111617145554852703&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111617145554852703'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111617145554852703'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/05/long-distance-investing-owning-home.html' title='Long-Distance Investing: Owning A Home Away From Home'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111492665050325947</id><published>2005-05-01T01:50:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-05-01T01:52:39.080-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Kids Domain - About Mother's Day</title><summary type='text'>Have you ever wondered why Mother's Day is celebrated the second Sunday of every May? Do you want to know some things you can do to make Mother's Day extra special? Read on for the answer to these questions and more.Did Mother's Day begin in the United States?No. Long, long, ago, in ancient Greece, the people paid tribute to Rhea, the Mother of the Gods, each spring. A little later in history it </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/mom/about.html' title='Kids Domain - About Mother&apos;s Day'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111492665050325947/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111492665050325947&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111492665050325947'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111492665050325947'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/05/kids-domain-about-mothers-day.html' title='Kids Domain - About Mother&apos;s Day'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111457237571274490</id><published>2005-04-26T23:26:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-04-26T23:31:03.300-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Avoid Buying a Bad House</title><summary type='text'>Avoid Buying a Bad House Ask any experienced residential real estate attorney about his or her most difficult case. The answer will probably involve a "bad house." While not exactly a legal term, a bad house is one where the buyer alleges the seller knew about a serious structural defect, but failed to disclose it to the buyer before purchase.Proving the seller knew of the undisclosed defect, </summary><link rel='related' href='http://houseandhome.msn.com/Homes/AvoidBuyingaBadHouse.aspx?GT1=6428' title='Avoid Buying a Bad House'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111457237571274490/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111457237571274490&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111457237571274490'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111457237571274490'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/04/avoid-buying-bad-house.html' title='Avoid Buying a Bad House'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111440918327394911</id><published>2005-04-25T02:06:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-04-25T02:07:57.833-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Realty Times - New Loan Program For First-time Homebuyers</title><summary type='text'>It's a constant challenge, coming up with ways to help first-time, low-to-moderate income homebuyers qualify for California's high-priced housing market. But it's a task that the California Housing Finance Agency takes very seriously."We looked at the market and there is so much interest-only, ARM (adjustable rate mortgage) product done, in California, because of the high cost of the housing </summary><link rel='related' href='http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20050425_firsttimebuyers.htm' title='Realty Times - New Loan Program For First-time Homebuyers'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111440918327394911/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111440918327394911&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111440918327394911'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111440918327394911'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/04/realty-times-new-loan-program-for.html' title='Realty Times - New Loan Program For First-time Homebuyers'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111414806752572535</id><published>2005-04-22T01:34:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-04-22T01:37:12.056-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Buying a Home - HUD</title><summary type='text'>HomeBuying 101Know Your Rights as a Homebuyer Before you start, there are many laws that protect you from scams, unnecessary expenses, and discrimination in the process of homebuying. Know your rights!     Fair Housing: Equal Opportunity for All     Homebuyer's rights     Borrower's rights     Your rights and the responsibilities of the mortgage servicer     Avoid Predatory lending Don't be a </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.hud.gov/buying/index.cfm' title='Buying a Home - HUD'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111414806752572535/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111414806752572535&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111414806752572535'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111414806752572535'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/04/buying-home-hud.html' title='Buying a Home - HUD'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111377828405051135</id><published>2005-04-17T18:51:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-04-17T18:56:34.693-04:00</updated><title type='text'>10 reasons to see Meijer Gardens</title><summary type='text'>Horse Ron Beatty has met people from the four corners of the globe in Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. Whether guiding visitors, driving the tram or narrating tours, the semi-retired, volunteer docent from Walker has welcomed the world to the 10-year-old combination of botanical gardens and arts venue."I've had people from Kenya, England, Ireland, Australia, Japan," he said. "We've had</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grpress/index.ssf?/base/entertainment-1/1113732901284710.xml' title='10 reasons to see Meijer Gardens'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111377828405051135/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111377828405051135&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111377828405051135'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111377828405051135'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/04/10-reasons-to-see-meijer-gardens.html' title='10 reasons to see Meijer Gardens'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111350595343928277</id><published>2005-04-14T15:12:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-04-14T15:13:33.326-04:00</updated><title type='text'>6 tips to help with last-minute taxes</title><summary type='text'>WASHGINTON (USA Today) - Millions of people have already filed their taxes, pocketed their refunds and moved on with their lives. Today's Managing Your Money is for everybody else. On the last weekend before the tax deadline, USA TODAY reporter Sandra Block offers six tips for procrastinating taxpayers. </summary><link rel='related' href='http://9news.com/acm_news.aspx?OSGNAME=KUSA&amp;IKOBJECTID=40effe89-0abe-421a-01b3-02d847b5a1c4&amp;TEMPLATEID=0c76dce6-ac1f-02d8-0047-c589c01ca7bf' title='6 tips to help with last-minute taxes'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111350595343928277/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111350595343928277&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111350595343928277'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111350595343928277'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/04/6-tips-to-help-with-last-minute-taxes.html' title='6 tips to help with last-minute taxes'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111334815885962910</id><published>2005-04-12T19:22:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-04-12T19:26:34.253-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Home Ownership Provides Many Tax Benefits</title><summary type='text'>Homeownership RISMEDIA, April 12 – As tax season comes to a close, the possibility of home ownership weighs heavily on the minds of renters and other prospective homebuyers. Owning a home is the American Dream, but renters are often apprehensive about taking on the financial responsibility of home ownership. Along with the pride, security and sense of community that come with owning a home, the </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.rismedia.com/index.php/article/articleview/9988/1/1/' title='Home Ownership Provides Many Tax Benefits'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111334815885962910/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111334815885962910&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111334815885962910'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111334815885962910'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/04/home-ownership-provides-many-tax.html' title='Home Ownership Provides Many Tax Benefits'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111322684315403926</id><published>2005-04-11T09:40:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-04-11T09:42:21.123-04:00</updated><title type='text'>How Important Is Title Insurance?</title><summary type='text'>Realty Times - Real Estate News and AdviceThe simple answer, very. But even though title insurance is so important when you're buying real estate, many don't know exactly why. Yet if you've been paying attention to the news, title insurance has probably caught your attention."It protects the buyer in case there are old loans on the property, or in case there are existing easements on the property</summary><link rel='related' href='http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20050411_titleinsimportant.htm' title='How Important Is Title Insurance?'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111322684315403926/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111322684315403926&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111322684315403926'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111322684315403926'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/04/how-important-is-title-insurance.html' title='How Important Is Title Insurance?'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111298282121501817</id><published>2005-04-08T13:53:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-04-08T13:56:34.210-04:00</updated><title type='text'>MSN House and Home - April Gardening Checklist</title><summary type='text'>Lovely April Gardening ChecklistIn some areas, April brings the first signs of winter's end; in others, it's the gateway to hot, summery weather. But in most climates, it's the magical month when gardens start to come to life. Remember to adjust gardening tips to fit your own growing season—but most important of all, wait until the last frost date to put tender plants in the ground.</summary><link rel='related' href='http://houseandhome.msn.com/Garden/AprilGardeningChecklist0.aspx?GT1=6328' title='MSN House and Home - April Gardening Checklist'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111298282121501817/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111298282121501817&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111298282121501817'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111298282121501817'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/04/msn-house-and-home-april-gardening.html' title='MSN House and Home - April Gardening Checklist'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111274994317551502</id><published>2005-04-05T21:12:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-04-05T21:17:56.483-04:00</updated><title type='text'>6 mortgage rip-offs to avoid</title><summary type='text'>6 mortgage rip-offs to avoid  By Liz Pulliam WestonMortgage lenders and brokers have plenty of fine print in which to hide otherwise blatant rip-offs. Here's how to spot six common tricks.Given how easy it is to get skinned on a mortgage deal, it's amazing anyone ever buys a home.But buy we do -- and then refinance, and refinance again. Our ignorance of how the mortgage process works and the many</summary><link rel='related' href='http://moneycentral.msn.com/content/Banking/Homefinancing/P113395.asp' title='6 mortgage rip-offs to avoid'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111274994317551502/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111274994317551502&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111274994317551502'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111274994317551502'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/04/6-mortgage-rip-offs-to-avoid.html' title='6 mortgage rip-offs to avoid'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111264763263923210</id><published>2005-04-04T16:47:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-04-04T16:54:46.576-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Where do I sign up? Hot Tub Ownership 101</title><summary type='text'>Does this look good or what? You deserve a hot tub. You've worked hard, saved and paid the bills. Now its time to spend some money on something that should give you years of trouble free service and pleasure.Would you enjoy a Hot Tub?Most people do. It is a perfect place to rest and get away from it all after a hard day's work. A hot tub is also great to help untangle tense muscles and relieve </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.whatsthebest-hottub.com/guide.shtml?source=adwords' title='Where do I sign up? Hot Tub Ownership 101'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111264763263923210/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111264763263923210&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111264763263923210'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111264763263923210'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/04/where-do-i-sign-up-hot-tub-ownership.html' title='Where do I sign up? Hot Tub Ownership 101'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111257711995139485</id><published>2005-04-03T21:11:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-04-03T21:17:16.706-04:00</updated><title type='text'>Farewell JP</title><summary type='text'>A brief bio of a truly great man. Profile of Pope John Paul II25-Year Anniversary as of 10/24/03Born: Karol Wojtyla on May 18, 1920 in Wadowice, Poland.Job History: - Ordained into priesthood: 1946.- Became bishop in 1958.- Became Archbishop of Krakow in 1963.- Became Cardinal in 1967.- Elected Pope on October 16, 1978Brief Summary of John Paul II's Legacy:- 25 years as pope - third longest </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.homestead.com/prosites-prs/popepage.html' title='Farewell JP'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111257711995139485/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111257711995139485&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111257711995139485'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111257711995139485'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/04/farewell-jp.html' title='Farewell JP'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111257645844803638</id><published>2005-04-03T21:00:00.000-04:00</published><updated>2005-04-03T21:10:45.926-04:00</updated><title type='text'>The Ultimate BBQ Guide</title><summary type='text'>Yum!  I just love barbequeing. Summer’s right around the corner and you know what that means… it’s BBQ and grilling season! So fire up that grill, grab those tools and favorite “grill-ables” and check out some hot ideas and recipes to make your next cookout a sizzling sensation!--&gt;Read the full article at Kraftfoods.com</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/ff/SummerBBQ/' title='The Ultimate BBQ Guide'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111257645844803638/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111257645844803638&amp;isPopup=true' title='4 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111257645844803638'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111257645844803638'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/04/ultimate-bbq-guide.html' title='The Ultimate BBQ Guide'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>4</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111236614974074671</id><published>2005-04-01T09:35:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-04-01T09:39:01.423-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Spring in the Midwest - Seasonal Yard Care Tips</title><summary type='text'>Going Green Seasonal InsightsWhether it arrives in March or not until May in your corner of the Midwest, spring brings fluctuating temperatures, increased rainfall and occasional high winds. When cold weather returns after a warm period, tender vegetation in the landscape may need to be protected. Spring bulbs and flowering shrubs are most susceptible to frost damage. Cover vulnerable plants with</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.trugreen.com/tg/resourcecenter/regionalSeasonal/midSpring.dsp' title='Spring in the Midwest - Seasonal Yard Care Tips'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111236614974074671/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111236614974074671&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111236614974074671'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111236614974074671'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/04/spring-in-midwest-seasonal-yard-care.html' title='Spring in the Midwest - Seasonal Yard Care Tips'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111221874082511018</id><published>2005-03-30T16:39:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-30T16:41:27.963-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Property Investments: Single-Family Rental Homes</title><summary type='text'>First-time property investors have good reasons to start with these homesWhen it comes to real estate property investments, single-family homes are likely the best choice for first-time property investors.As perhaps the most widely available form of housing, the single-family home is most coveted by buyers and renters. As such, the investment is easier to finance, refinance, manage and liquidate,</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.homestore.com/Finance/investing/Singlefamilyrental.asp?poe=homestore' title='Property Investments: Single-Family Rental Homes'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111221874082511018/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111221874082511018&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111221874082511018'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111221874082511018'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/property-investments-single-family.html' title='Property Investments: Single-Family Rental Homes'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111215190660585882</id><published>2005-03-29T22:05:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-29T22:10:04.453-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Travel Michigan</title><summary type='text'>Travel Michigan Grand Rapids is the grand city of Michigan's West Coast. Michigan's second largest city offers exciting nightlife, entertainment, first class museums, and a botanic garden which combines nature’s beauty with extraordinary modern sculpture. Visitors can stroll the downtown riverwalk, explore historic Heritage Hill, and enjoy downtown performances. Lake Michigan's charming seaside </summary><link rel='related' href='http://travel.michigan.org/attractions/?city=G3095&amp;m=2' title='Travel Michigan'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111215190660585882/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111215190660585882&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111215190660585882'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111215190660585882'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/travel-michigan.html' title='Travel Michigan'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111203073921581026</id><published>2005-03-28T12:25:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-28T12:28:20.506-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Inside Bank Foreclosures: Fact and Fiction</title><summary type='text'>Yahoo! Real Estate - Find Homes for Sale, Apartments for Rent, Loans and Mortgage RatesMany new investors want to buy properties directly from the bank. You never hear anyone say, '"'I want to buy a property from a mortgage company, credit union or savings and loan.'"'The attraction to bank owned properties is understandable, as it is the bank you borrow money from to buy a home. It is natural to</summary><link rel='related' href='http://realestate.yahoo.com/reinfo/foreclosure/inside.html' title='Inside Bank Foreclosures: Fact and Fiction'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111203073921581026/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111203073921581026&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111203073921581026'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111203073921581026'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/inside-bank-foreclosures-fact-and.html' title='Inside Bank Foreclosures: Fact and Fiction'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111194786859472340</id><published>2005-03-27T13:24:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-28T12:38:16.386-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Uncle Sam Provides Helping Hand With Down Payment Savings</title><summary type='text'>Don't file your taxes too quickly before finding out what you can get back from Uncle Sam to help you save for your down payment. There's more available to you for increasing your tax refund than just your basic personal deductions. Tax credits can be another way to increase your refund or create one altogether that can inject more bucks into your savings account. "Thousands of people every year </summary><link rel='related' href='http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20050211_unclesam.htm' title='Uncle Sam Provides Helping Hand With Down Payment Savings'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111194786859472340/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111194786859472340&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111194786859472340'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111194786859472340'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/uncle-sam-provides-helping-hand-with.html' title='Uncle Sam Provides Helping Hand With Down Payment Savings'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111164435285539830</id><published>2005-03-24T01:05:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-24T01:08:25.823-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Secrets to buying real estate for 'nothing down'</title><summary type='text'>How to put other people's money to work for you Would you like to buy your next house or condo for no cash down payment, but you are a bit "cash challenged" at the moment?If that is your situation, you are not alone. Many prospective home buyers share your circumstance. But don't despair. Every day, thousands of home buyers successfully purchase their residences for "nothing down."By the way, the</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.grrealestateinfo.com/InMan/Story.aspx?StoryID=45317' title='Secrets to buying real estate for &apos;nothing down&apos;'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111164435285539830/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111164435285539830&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111164435285539830'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111164435285539830'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/secrets-to-buying-real-estate-for.html' title='Secrets to buying real estate for &apos;nothing down&apos;'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111155675543187913</id><published>2005-03-23T00:45:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-23T00:49:35.786-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Child Safety on the Information Highway</title><summary type='text'>Whatever it’s called, millions of people are now going online to exchange electronic mail, surf the World Wide Web, post and read messages in newsgroups (sometimes called bulletin boards), and participate in chat groups and many other online activities.There are a number of ways to get online. In addition to major commercial online services, there are thousands of Internet Service Providers (ISPs</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.safekids.com/child_safety.htm' title='Child Safety on the Information Highway'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111155675543187913/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111155675543187913&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111155675543187913'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111155675543187913'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/child-safety-on-information-highway.html' title='Child Safety on the Information Highway'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111152449058646139</id><published>2005-03-22T15:48:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-22T15:49:26.183-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Credit Repair: Credit Scoring... the Good, the Bad and the Ugly</title><summary type='text'>Credit Scoring and the Lending IndustryWhen you apply for a mortgage, your lender will request a credit report from a credit reporting company. This is usually a local or regional company. This company pulls together a credit report electronically. It usually comes from one or more of the major repositories, but it can come from several sources.--&gt;Read the full story and find more info at </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.americanloansearch.com/info-creditrepair-scoring2.htm' title='Credit Repair: Credit Scoring... the Good, the Bad and the Ugly'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111152449058646139/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111152449058646139&amp;isPopup=true' title='2 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111152449058646139'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111152449058646139'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/credit-repair-credit-scoring-good-bad.html' title='Credit Repair: Credit Scoring... the Good, the Bad and the Ugly'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>2</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111141605316903757</id><published>2005-03-21T09:40:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-21T09:42:04.386-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Freddie Mac: Mortgage Rates Highest in 7 Months</title><summary type='text'>REALTOR� Magazine - Daily NewsFreddie Mac reports a rise in the 30-year mortgage rate to 5.95 percent this week from 5.85 percent a week ago, marking the highest level since August 2004. The jump in mortgage rates is being attributed to fears that soaring oil prices could spark inflation. Meanwhile, interest on 15-year loans shot up to 5.47 percent from 5.38 percent; and the five-year hybrid </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111141605316903757/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111141605316903757&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111141605316903757'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111141605316903757'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/freddie-mac-mortgage-rates-highest-in.html' title='Freddie Mac: Mortgage Rates Highest in 7 Months'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111137922563181772</id><published>2005-03-20T23:27:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-20T23:46:24.213-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Staging Your Home is Important</title><summary type='text'>Its Cleanup Time You may think all those family mementos sitting in your home and covering the refrigerator add charm to your decor. Did you know they can be considered clutter by a potential buyer, and can cost you the sale, or even knock down the price by several thousand dollars? Your brightly painted walls, soiled carpets, unattended landscaping and modern windows in your period property also</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.stagedhomes.com/news/newsdetail.php?article=45' title='Staging Your Home is Important'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111137922563181772/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111137922563181772&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111137922563181772'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111137922563181772'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/staging-your-home-is-important.html' title='Staging Your Home is Important'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111134216353578479</id><published>2005-03-20T13:09:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-20T23:35:55.666-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Help choosing your color scheme</title><summary type='text'>Is it time to Paint? Transform the look of your home in ways you’ve never imagined!Tempted by rich, sophisticated color? Considering the dimensional beauty of a specialty finish? Explore the multi-faceted world of color with the Benjamin Moore® Personal Color Viewer 2.0 (PCV 2.0). This color visualization program allows you to experiment with color before picking up a paintbrush. Select an </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.benjaminmoore.com/wrapper_pcv.asp?L=owner&amp;K=intproj&amp;N=intproj' title='Help choosing your color scheme'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111134216353578479/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111134216353578479&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111134216353578479'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111134216353578479'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/help-choosing-your-color-scheme.html' title='Help choosing your color scheme'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111127437490644952</id><published>2005-03-19T18:19:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-19T18:57:08.140-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Foremost's Butterflies Are Blooming</title><summary type='text'>Butterfly Feeding Station March 1 - April 30, 2005 Foremost’s Butterflies Are Blooming is now in its tenth year, and for the last eight, Foremost Insurance Group has been our generous sponsor. A big thanks, Foremost—from the Gardens and all of the hundreds of thousands of folks who have enjoyed the event over the years! More butterflies than ever—6,000 or so—will throng the Lena Meijer </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.meijergardens.org/events/butterfly.htm' title='Foremost&apos;s Butterflies Are Blooming'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111127437490644952/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111127437490644952&amp;isPopup=true' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111127437490644952'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111127437490644952'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/foremosts-butterflies-are-blooming.html' title='Foremost&apos;s Butterflies Are Blooming'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111127281177484255</id><published>2005-03-19T17:47:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-19T17:54:15.786-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Dear Mr. Bank Manager,</title><summary type='text'>Dear Bank Manager,I am writing to thank you for bouncing the check with which I endeavored to pay my plumber last month. By my calculations some three nanoseconds must have elapsed between his presenting the check, and the arrival in my account of the funds needed to honor it. I refer, of course, to the automatic monthly deposit of my entire salary, an arrangement which, I admit, has only been in</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.realestatehumor.com/index.php?inl_theme=default&amp;t=sub_pages&amp;cat=3' title='Dear Mr. Bank Manager,'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111127281177484255/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111127281177484255&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111127281177484255'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111127281177484255'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/dear-mr-bank-manager.html' title='Dear Mr. Bank Manager,'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111123748757476917</id><published>2005-03-19T08:04:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-19T08:09:30.276-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Selling Your Home - Tax Tip 2005-55, March 18, 2005</title><summary type='text'>Tax Tips at Tax Time If you sold your main home, you may be able to exclude up to $250,000 of gain ($500,000 for married taxpayers filing jointly) from your federal tax return. This exclusion is allowed each time that you sell your main home, but generally no more frequently than once every two years.To be eligible for this exclusion, your home must have been owned by you and used as your main </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=106951,00.html' title='Selling Your Home - Tax Tip 2005-55, March 18, 2005'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111123748757476917/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111123748757476917&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111123748757476917'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111123748757476917'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/selling-your-home-tax-tip-2005-55.html' title='Selling Your Home - Tax Tip 2005-55, March 18, 2005'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111117843580474619</id><published>2005-03-18T15:40:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-18T15:44:36.683-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Getting Ready for Spring!</title><summary type='text'>Springtime I love springtime in the garden. It is always so full of promise, and it is such a delight to see all the bulbs we tucked into the ground in autumn launch another gardening season. But I think I love fall just as much. For one thing, the heat has abated and working in the yard is a lot more comfortable.For another, I look at it as a time of great creativity. Now is the time to start </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.dutchbulbs.com/bulblady/Oct2004/getreadyforspring.html' title='Getting Ready for Spring!'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111117843580474619/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111117843580474619&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111117843580474619'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111117843580474619'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/getting-ready-for-spring.html' title='Getting Ready for Spring!'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111117459980273240</id><published>2005-03-18T14:36:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-18T14:40:33.583-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Innovative Kitchen Products</title><summary type='text'>Innovative Kitchen Products If you have a few extra minutes, be sure to visit this site. These products aren't just new—they're newsworthy. The editors dish their product picks for the season's 20 best cabinet, countertop, appliance and sink innovations.</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.kitchens.com/' title='Innovative Kitchen Products'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111117459980273240/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111117459980273240&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111117459980273240'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111117459980273240'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/innovative-kitchen-products.html' title='Innovative Kitchen Products'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111111413009264880</id><published>2005-03-17T21:48:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-17T22:04:38.043-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Jan'05 - Feb'05 Listings vs Sales</title><summary type='text'>Jan'05 - Feb'05 Listings vs Sales The above graphic represents the current listings versus sales for the beginning of '05. As you can see we are still in a fairly heavy buyer's market. If you're considering selling your home, pricing is even more critical to a successful sale. Establishing the fair market value of your home, ensuring your house is in SHOW ROOM condition PLUS aggressive marketing </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.grar.com' title='Jan&apos;05 - Feb&apos;05 Listings vs Sales'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111111413009264880/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111111413009264880&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111111413009264880'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111111413009264880'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/jan05-feb05-listings-vs-sales.html' title='Jan&apos;05 - Feb&apos;05 Listings vs Sales'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111107753469433817</id><published>2005-03-17T11:38:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-17T11:54:23.426-05:00</updated><title type='text'>The History Channel - The History of St. Patrick's Day</title><summary type='text'>The History Channel - The History of St. Patrick's Day: "St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity's most widely known figures.Watch this video clip to find out the truth behind the mysterious Saint, and learn more about why this day is celebrated! "</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/stpatricksday/' title='The History Channel - The History of St. Patrick&apos;s Day'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111107753469433817/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111107753469433817&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111107753469433817'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111107753469433817'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/history-channel-history-of-st-patricks.html' title='The History Channel - The History of St. Patrick&apos;s Day'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111103927136538135</id><published>2005-03-17T01:01:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-17T01:34:27.786-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Home Mortgage Primer</title><summary type='text'>Lenders usually expect you to make a downpayment of between 10 and 20 percent of the house's price and to pay closing costs, often three to six percent of the loan amount.There are two major types of mortgage loans -- those with fixed interest rates and monthly payments and those with changing rates and payments. However, there are many variations of these plans on the market, and you should shop</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.ifg-inc.com/Consumer_Reports/HomePrimer.shtml' title='Home Mortgage Primer'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111103927136538135/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111103927136538135&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111103927136538135'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111103927136538135'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/home-mortgage-primer.html' title='Home Mortgage Primer'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111098193199220508</id><published>2005-03-16T08:59:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-16T09:05:31.996-05:00</updated><title type='text'>What should I buy? A New Home or Existing?</title><summary type='text'>What should I buy? A New Home, Resale, Single-Family,Condo or Town home?The Pros and Cons.  There are any number of things to consider when you’re buying a home. First, where do you want to live? If you have a growing family, maybe you want to live in the suburbs? This can obviously affect your commute. Is this a neighborhood where you want to live? Also consider the investment value of where you</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111098193199220508/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111098193199220508&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111098193199220508'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111098193199220508'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/what-should-i-buy-new-home-or-existing.html' title='What should I buy? A New Home or Existing?'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111095597574389211</id><published>2005-03-16T01:52:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-16T01:54:58.593-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Michigan House Plans, Home Floor Plans, designs and blueprints - HomePlanFinder.com</title><summary type='text'>Here are some of the most popular home floor plans that have been purchased by customers who live in Michigan.You may also want to look at house plans that are popular in states that are located near Michigan. By doing this you can see what house blueprints are popular in your area of the country. To see best selling house plans in other states, click here.--&gt; read the full article at </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.homeplanfinder.com/houseplans/michigan.asp' title='Michigan House Plans, Home Floor Plans, designs and blueprints - HomePlanFinder.com'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111095597574389211/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111095597574389211&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111095597574389211'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111095597574389211'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/michigan-house-plans-home-floor-plans.html' title='Michigan House Plans, Home Floor Plans, designs and blueprints - HomePlanFinder.com'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111090542907330113</id><published>2005-03-15T11:50:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-15T11:53:02.676-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Mortgage Management</title><summary type='text'>Listed below are the topics addressed on this page.* Introduction* Be Prepared For Homeownership* Planning For The Unexpected* If Your Mortgage Becomes Delinquent* What To Do When You Default On Your Mortgage* Mortgage Loan Workout Plans --&gt; read the full story</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.americanloansearch.com/info-managingmortgages.htm' title='Mortgage Management'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111090542907330113/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111090542907330113&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111090542907330113'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111090542907330113'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/mortgage-management.html' title='Mortgage Management'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111086115276618830</id><published>2005-03-14T23:32:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-14T23:34:53.243-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Realty Times - Real Estate News and Advice</title><summary type='text'>Let The Seller Beware? Tips For Home Sellersby Benny L. KassQuestion: Is there a Latin phrase for "seller beware?" We focus on the Buyer because it is assumed that the typical buyer needs protection. But the same may be true for the Seller. I recently was involved in a property transaction as a Seller, and found many objectionable clauses in the sales contract that was presented to me.Answer: I </summary><link rel='related' href='http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20040927_sellertips.htm' title='Realty Times - Real Estate News and Advice'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111086115276618830/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111086115276618830&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111086115276618830'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111086115276618830'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/realty-times-real-estate-n_111086115276618830.html' title='Realty Times - Real Estate News and Advice'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111086015492950433</id><published>2005-03-14T23:11:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-14T23:15:54.933-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Cultural Renaissance Highlights One of Michigan's Most Attractive Cities</title><summary type='text'>Grand Rapids: Cultural Renaissance Highlights One of Michigan's Most Attractive Cities:by Courtney RonanWhen you think of American cities in which local works of art rival those of great Italian cities like Milan, chances are good that the Michigan city of Grand Rapids probably doesn't come to mind. And yet, that's where one of the world's largest and most magnificent sculptures stands, </summary><link rel='related' href='http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20000905_grandrapids.htm' title='Cultural Renaissance Highlights One of Michigan&apos;s Most Attractive Cities'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111086015492950433/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111086015492950433&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111086015492950433'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111086015492950433'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/cultural-renaissance-highlights-one-of.html' title='Cultural Renaissance Highlights One of Michigan&apos;s Most Attractive Cities'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111080924646270111</id><published>2005-03-14T09:07:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-14T09:52:06.476-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Overview - Findlaw for the Public - Home Ownership</title><summary type='text'>Overview - Findlaw for the Public - Home OwnershipProvides basic information on the legal issues involved in homeownership:Basic Rights of HomeownersBasic Restrictions on HomeownersYour Home As a Tax ShelterThe Legal Forms of Home OwnershipUnderstanding Joint OwnershipUnderstanding Shared Ownership--&gt; full article</summary><link rel='related' href='http://realestate.findlaw.com/homeownership/home-overview.html' title='Overview - Findlaw for the Public - Home Ownership'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111080924646270111/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111080924646270111&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111080924646270111'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111080924646270111'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/overview-findlaw-for-public-home.html' title='Overview - Findlaw for the Public - Home Ownership'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111078182528002652</id><published>2005-03-14T01:30:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-14T01:30:25.280-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Grand Rapids Real Estate Solutions - Andrew Ingram Residential Specialist</title><summary type='text'>Grand Rapids Real Estate Solutions - Andrew Ingram Residential Specialist</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.grrealestateinfo.com/' title='Grand Rapids Real Estate Solutions - Andrew Ingram Residential Specialist'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111078182528002652/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111078182528002652&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111078182528002652'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111078182528002652'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/grand-rapids-real-estate-solutions.html' title='Grand Rapids Real Estate Solutions - Andrew Ingram Residential Specialist'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111075636042911547</id><published>2005-03-13T18:22:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-13T18:26:00.430-05:00</updated><title type='text'>AOL's Terms of Service Update for AIM (Instant Messaging) Raises Eyebrows</title><summary type='text'>America Online, Inc. has quietly updated the terms of service for its AIM instant messaging application, making several changes that is sure to raise the hackles of Internet privacy advocates.The revamped terms of service, which apply only to users who downloaded the free AIM software on or after Feb. 5, 2004, gives AOL the right to "reproduce, display, perform, distribute, adapt and promote" all</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1775649,00.asp' title='AOL&apos;s Terms of Service Update for AIM (Instant Messaging) Raises Eyebrows'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111075636042911547/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111075636042911547&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111075636042911547'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111075636042911547'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/aols-terms-of-service-update-for-aim.html' title='AOL&apos;s Terms of Service Update for AIM (Instant Messaging) Raises Eyebrows'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111075071994039661</id><published>2005-03-13T16:44:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-13T18:30:59.553-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Long Term Strategies For Second Home Investments</title><summary type='text'>It's easy to cash in on the second home market with today's mortgage programs, but purchasing a second home as an investment property doesn't guarantee you returns over the long haul. --&gt; full story</summary><link rel='related' href='http://realtytimes.com/rtcpages/20050308_secondhome.htm' title='Long Term Strategies For Second Home Investments'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111075071994039661/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111075071994039661&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111075071994039661'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111075071994039661'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/long-term-strategies-for-second-home.html' title='Long Term Strategies For Second Home Investments'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-111074599381847737</id><published>2005-03-13T15:32:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-03-13T16:43:46.183-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Are You Missing the Real Estate Boom?</title><summary type='text'>Why Home Values And Other Real Estate Investments Will Climb Through The End Of The Decade - And How To Profit From Them By David Lereah, Chief Economist, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Are You Missing the Real Estate Boom? - speaks to first-time buyers and experienced home owners alike and explains how they can reap the benefits from this investment opportunity. Mr. Lereah provides specific </summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.REALTOR.org/prodser.nsf/openprod?openform&amp;IN=141-90' title='Are You Missing the Real Estate Boom?'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/111074599381847737/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=111074599381847737&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111074599381847737'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/111074599381847737'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/03/are-you-missing-real-estate-boom.html' title='Are You Missing the Real Estate Boom?'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-110869821986204438</id><published>2005-02-17T22:42:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-02-17T22:49:48.186-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Which type of loan is best for me?</title><summary type='text'>Before you are ready to make an offer on a home, you need to have your financing in order. Your agent will refer you to a lender who is usually part of her or his team. Your lender will help you get pre-qualified for your loan and will recommend the right type of loan based on your circumstances. Furthermore, your lender will make the entire loan process smooth by guiding you through the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/110869821986204438/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=110869821986204438&amp;isPopup=true' title='3 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/110869821986204438'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/110869821986204438'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/02/which-type-of-loan-is-best-for-me.html' title='Which type of loan is best for me?'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>3</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10887903.post-110860763531066854</id><published>2005-02-16T21:27:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2005-02-16T21:40:48.396-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Grand Rapids Real Estate Solutions</title><summary type='text'>Hi and welcome to the Grand Rapids Real Estate Solutions weblog. This blog is designed to provide you with the latest in real estate information, news and market trends. If you are thinking of buying, selling, investing or have any questions at all feel free to leave your comments here and I will be happy to respond to them asap.Some of the services I offer from my website include; the ability to</summary><link rel='related' href='http://www.grrealestateinfo.com/' title='Grand Rapids Real Estate Solutions'/><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/feeds/110860763531066854/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment.g?blogID=10887903&amp;postID=110860763531066854&amp;isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/110860763531066854'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/10887903/posts/default/110860763531066854'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://grandrapidsrealestateinfo.blogspot.com/2005/02/grand-rapids-real-estate-solutions.html' title='Grand Rapids Real Estate Solutions'/><author><name>Andrew I</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01922453668094240235</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
