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Spring in the Evening...

It was one of those absolutely gorgeous Spring days here in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  The Magnolia tree is blossoming in full splendor!  The flowering Crab tree is pushing out it's first blossoms too. But there's something else happening...(This picture was taken a couple of days ago)  Now, this tree has started to shed those large, luscious flower buds onto the grass.  It's barely perceptible if you're just looking at the tree, but if you're up close & personal...you can see that the buds will only be here a little longer.

Spring in the Evening... 

This is a floral pictorial for what we are seeing in the Grand Rapids, Michigan real estate market.  Spring is definitely in the air.  Buyers are contacting us to see homes and bid on them.  Home owners are making the necessary adjustments and repairs to place their homes on the market.

But there's something else happening that only busy real estate professionals showing and selling homes can clearly see.  Homes which are priced properly are being Sold...Quickly!  We're hearing the words...I'm sorry, it's already gone more and more these days.  Our buyers are bidding on homes only to find that there are multiple offers.

If you're a home owner, don't wait for the news media to finally get a whiff of this good news and begin to report it.  Get a jump start and find out what's going on in your neighborhood.  Call Audu Real Estate for a FREE Certified Market Analysis.  Take a lesson from the Magnolia Tree...those blossoms will be gone very soon & the tree will be covered with verdant green leaves.  Pretty, but not the rare beauty of the delicate pink blossom.

 

Lola Audu, CRS, GRI e-Pro ~ Audu Real Estate

Lola Audu, is the Designated Broker & Owner of Audu Real Estate.  Our company specializes in helping people buy and sell homes in the greater Grand Rapids, West Michigan area.  We've had the privilege of helping hundreds of clients succeed in their goals of purchasing and selling property including demonstrated success in the negotiation of Short Sale Transactions. You can contact us via e-mail @ info@auduhomes.com or by phone at 616-791-0511. 

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Comments

Lola - That picture is fantastic and is the perfect representation of the Spring Season.  And boy, could I use a good landscaper:-)
Posted by Jason Sardi (I love kittens cute & My Jennifer!!) almost 4 years ago
Lola - beautiful pictures. Good comparison. We're also hearing those words in Florida, and they are music to our ears.
Posted by Sharon Simms St Pete FL - CRS CIPS CLHMS RSPS (ALVA International, Inc.) almost 4 years ago

Spectatular photo, Lola. The spring blossoming trees were always such a pleasure back East. While we get them here they start earlier and because there are so many flowers and so much greenery they are less noticeable. The brilliant trees against the grayness of Boston was always so dramatic and welcoming. Thank you for such a pleasing reminder of our springtime.

Jeff 

Posted by Jeff Dowler ~ Carlsbad Homes for Sale ~ 760-840-1360 (Solutions Real Estate (CA DRE Lic. # 01490977)) almost 4 years ago
That is definitely a picture-perfect day. The flowers are beautiful.  Great Localism post =)
Posted by Lisa Hill (Daytona Beach Real Estate) (Florida Property Experts) almost 4 years ago

How beautiful Lola.

I also echo your sentiment on "sold" being heard much more often now.   I have recently been cautioning my buyers to get there quick and fast if they want to be more than a guest at the party. 

Posted by Kris Wales - Macomb County MI real estate blog & homes for sale search site (Keller Williams Realty - Lakeside Market Center) almost 4 years ago
Wow.  What a great picture, Lola.  Those homes that are price at market value are moving here as well.
Posted by Fairbanks Alaska Real Estate Specialists Jesse & Kathy Clifton 907-328-9328 (Jesse Clifton & Associates, REALTORSĀ®) almost 4 years ago

Lola~ 

Your writing is poetry. The descriptions are lyrical. The energy is connected. What is better than spring? As I read your post, I could only think.... I want to smell the blooms and feel the crisp breezes...Oh I miss Michigan!

Posted by Asheville NC Properties of Enduring Excellence almost 4 years ago
Lola-now that is breathtaking.  Great lighting.
Posted by Midori Miller - Ormond Beach | Daytona Businesses And Area Information (Midori Miller @ Coastal Results Referral Company) almost 4 years ago
Lola, what a gorgeous photo!  The magnolia blossoms seem almost phosphorescent.  Right now we're having a thunderstorm in Lancaster County, PA, and the cherry blossoms, which have been magnificent this year, will probably be on the ground tomorrow morning.
Posted by Brian Schulman - Your Lancaster County, PA Real Estate Expert (Coldwell Banker Select Professionals, Lancaster PA) almost 4 years ago
Jason, Thanks for stopping by.  The weather in Grand Rapids has been gorgeous for the past couple of days.  Today, it turned colder.  The Magnolia is one of my favorite trees.  It makes the arrival of Spring so beautiful.
Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate almost 4 years ago
Sharon, That is so good to hear.  All we hear over here about the real estate market in Florida is that it's really bad.  I'm glad to hear that you are experiencing an upswing.  Our prices are still down, but well priced inventory is moving.  Is that the same with you?
Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate almost 4 years ago
Hi Jeff, Thanks for stopping by.  I took this picture originally during the day and it was beautiful.  Then, I thought about what it might look like against an evening backdrop and used Picasa to edit. 
Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate almost 4 years ago
Thank You Lisa.  The Grand Rapids, MI market is definitely picking up!
Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate almost 4 years ago
Kris...Great to hear about the east side of the state picking up as well.  Hope you have a terrific spring time market!
Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate almost 4 years ago
We are experiencing the same increase in I'm sorries here in our area. Change in the market has arrived with change in the weather.
Posted by Rosario Lewis, GRI, SRES ~ DDR Realty, Orange County, NY (DDR Realty) almost 4 years ago
Hi Jesse, Thanks for stopping by.  Good to hear that Spring is giving new life to the real estate market in Alaska as well.
Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate almost 4 years ago

janeAnne...Thanks for stopping by.  Did you live in Michigan at one time?  One of the things I love most about Grand Rapids is the changing seasons.  If you're ever in town for a visit, please let me know.

Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate almost 4 years ago
Midori, Thanks for your comment.  The original picture is taken during the day against bright blue skies.  This effect is courtesy of Picasa.
Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate almost 4 years ago
How gorgeous Lola! I love the picture of the spring blossoms, now that's curb appeal in my book!
Posted by TACOMA~FEDERAL WAY~AUBURN~KENT~WA 206-679-4768 Julianna Hind, REALTOR(R) (eXp Realty) almost 4 years ago
Thank you for your comment Juilanna.
Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate almost 4 years ago
What a beautiful picture Lola. Isn't it great having 4 seasons here in MI. Glad to hear things are picking up on that side of the state, I'm noticing that also, if they are priced right, they will sell quick, 2 of my listings sold last month, both in less than 35 days, one with multiple offers.
Posted by Mike Mitchell - REALTORĀ® - St. Clair Shores, MI (Real Living Kee Realty) almost 4 years ago

Hi Lola...Thanks so much for sharing your lovely picture and your good news.

Kathleen

Posted by Kate Elim, RealtorĀ® 540-226-1964 Selling Homes & Land at LAKE ANNA almost 4 years ago
Its cold again here today, but I am loving all the budding trees and tulips, they just don't last long enough.  What you said is so true, one of my team mates was setting up appointments the other day and he kept running into the homes having accepted offers on them.  Now, these were those low priced repo homes, but still, it was nice to hear those words.  It used to be that 3 out of 5 homes we'd want to set up showings for would have offers already, it would be wonderful to see happening again!  Once we get rid of all these repos, it will be the normal sellers turn.
Posted by Beth Anderson ~ Tecumseh / Lenawee County ~Realtor (Goedert Real Estate) almost 4 years ago
Lola- That is the case here too, if priced right it is going.  The buyers are out in full force and it is like a buffet so many properties to choose from.
Posted by Jennifer Fivelsdal Rhinebeck Real Estate (Serving Dutchess| Columbia|Ulster Ctys (LIC. R.E. Broker JFIVE Home Realty LLC ) almost 4 years ago
Lola, you take amazing photos!  I love the red trees in the background too.  I wish spring wasn't so short lived in Colorado!
Posted by Colorado Springs Realty Patricia Beck (Re/Max Real Estate Group, GRI, CDPE) almost 4 years ago

Beautiful photo!

Finally...no more snow for you to deal with!

Thanks for sharing! 

Posted by Kirk Westervelt, CDPE-Avoid Foreclosure! Home for Sale-Greenville,Simpsonville,SC (Keller Williams - Greenville, SC Realtor -Short Sale Expert!) almost 4 years ago

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