Rick McCormick of Jaqua Realtors

Market Report 1/21/09

Rick McCormick — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:29:44 +0000

GOOD NEWS (Buyers):
Interest rates continue at historic lows.
Prices are coming down.

GOOD NEWS (Sellers):
Housing inventory is coming down, less competition.
Houses are selling, often with multiple offers for sellers to choose from.

Please give me a call and let me help you through the buying or selling process.

415 Cedar St.

Rick McCormick — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:11:34 +0000

Large loft over looking living room and kitchen, ideal for a bedroom.

Loft over enty perfect for a computer room.

This completely update, inside and out, cape cod home was a church many years ago. The interior has been completely redone featuring a brand new oak kitchen, ceramic tile floors, and new carpeting. New windows, doors, siding, and decks complete the exterior upgrades. Overlooking the living area and kitchen is a loft with cathedral ceilings and skylights perfect for a large bedroom. Across the living room, up a spiral stair case is another loft ideal for a computer/exercise/sewing room. In the lower level you’ll find 3 more bedrooms a common area that was a kitchen, and could be again, plus front and back stairways to ground level. Also, home is just a block from Cedar St. Elementary. A great home with a WOW factor that needs to be seen inside to appreciate all the features. So schedule your personal showing today.

32440 Fish Hatchery Rd.

Rick McCormick — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:53:54 +0000

What a beautiful private park like setting this home offers. Built in 1997 for the owner this 3 bedroom 2 bath cape cod is immaculate inside and out. The home sits on over 3 lovingly groomed acres overlooking a large private pond fed by a peaceful waterfall. The pond is full of bass and bluegill for your fishing pleasure. Inside the home you’ll find a two story entryway leading to a newly carpeted nice size living room with a gas fireplace. The kitchen features maple cabinets, ceramic floors and a center island snack bar. Main floor master with dual vanity, dual shower heads, plus a walk in closet. The laundry is also located on the main floor. Upstairs are two bedrooms, a full bath with Jacuzzi, and a bonus room over the garage. If that’s not enough relax on the covered wrap around porch as deer and wild turkeys wander the grounds. Full daylight basement ready to finish, attached 2 car garage, storage shed and much more make this home something you’ll want to

5207 Grosse Pointe St.

Rick McCormick — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:11:05 +0000

Celebrate 2009 in your new home! This solid, well maintained home in an established Portage neighborhood is a real gem. Three bedrooms feature beautifully refinished hardwood floors that are also believed to be under newer carpets in living and dining rooms. Striking walnut laminate flooring in kitchen and eat-in area is brand new. Keep winter at bay with replacement windows, a cozy gas log fireplace and a full, unfinished basement with plenty of room for the kids to play or you to plan the perfect familyroom. Kids will enjoy building snowmen and forts in the nicely sized rear yard while you watch through the large windows along the back of the home. Close to shopping, schools, etc. This house is just waiting for new owners to call it Home.

1802 Ramona Ave.

Rick McCormick — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 06:12:06 +0000

In the heart of Portage but feels like you’re in the country, describes this 3 bedroom 2 bath home. Home features a large updated oak kitchen, with stove, refrigerator, and built-in dishwasher. Adjacent to the kitchen you’ll find a dining area accented by French doors leading to a large back yard. Nice size living room compliments the family friendly floor plan. Master bedroom with private bath and walk in closet. Replacement windows, newer roof and furnace, and low utility bills, make this home energy efficient and very affordable. Just steps away from the front door is a nice 24 x 24 two car garage with asphalt drive. All Appliances, including an upright freezer (in the basement), refrigerator, Ceran top range/oven, dishwasher, washer, dryer, plus a lot of extras, too numerous to mention here, add to this homes value.

Market Report (1.3.2008)

Rick McCormick — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:29:12 +0000

Things are not as bad here in Southwest Michigan as the national media makes them out to be. As reported in the Kalamazoo Gazette last week housing sales in the greater Kalamazoo area increased for the month of November 1.1%. This is partly due to lower interest rates and movement in the forclosure market. 2009 looks like a challenging year but so was 08. What to do if your thinking of buying; shop around as good deals will be coming on the market that may need a little TLC but if your handy equity will be your reward. If your thinking of selling, keep these points in mind:

Get accurate market information from a licensed REALTOR.
Don’t test the market with a high list price as you’ll most likely be disappointed in the outcome.
Price your house competitively and it will sell.
Be patient, buyers are shopping for the best deal and if you’re not in the top 10% of your market, I repeat, you’ll need to be patient.

About Me

Rick McCormick — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:06:59 +0000

As a real estate agent since 2003 and a resident of the Kalamazoo area for over 30 years I’m very familiar with the local market and what the area has to offer. A graduate of Western Michigan University I’ve worked as a mechanical engineer for many years prior to coming to Jaqua. Since joining Jaqua I’ve earned my Associate Brokers License (GRI) which requires a minimum of three years experience in real estate, 90 hours of class room instruction, as well as, taking and passing the state brokers licensing exam. I pride myself as an honest and straight forward individual with people and problem solving skills. My number one goal is to service all the real estate needs of my clients.
Please give me a call, or email and let me help you find your dream home, apartment, or help you enjoy a smooth transaction while selling your existing home.