We’re huge data geeks here at SVG and when we saw this really cool Downtown Apartment Skyline Report from our friends at Colliers International | West Michigan we just had to share.

The apartment market momentum continues to be strong throughout Grand Rapids. As we continue to watch this development move quickly throughout our city, we wanted to produce a report, with the help of our inhouse multifamily experts, that provides you with the most up-to-date market information possible. We are excited to showcase our very first Apartment Skyline Report!

 

 

 Check out the report here >>

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Steve attended the ABC of Western Michigan 2019 Economic Forecast where Mr. Anirban Basu, Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., an economic and policy consulting  rm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, spoke about the economic outlook for contractors and builders in the coming year. Steve reviews some key points of the forecast and gives his take on the Grand Rapids real estate market in 2019.

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The past decade has witnessed the rise of the “Art Prize,” a two-week celebration that attracts artists from around the world. The annual festival is one of Grand Rapids’ proud creations and allows for the unique experience of discovering awe-inspiring exhibits across each corner of the city.

Each Fall, Art Prize attracts thousands of artists and onlookers with the certitude of incredible art displays, and City Center is the premier location for this event.

As Winter breaks and Spring is in full bloom, set your sights on LaughFest; by far Grand Rapids’ most hilarious event.

Hosted by Gilda’s Club, this ten-day event attracts national comedians, with the sole mission of spreading laughter and raising money for a great cause. With all proceeds…

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With the August grand opening of the Bridge Street Market, Grand Rapids has added an upscaled, top-notch grocery store to the West-Side of town. This facility is one of the newest developments to hit the area, and it is fully focused on building the culture and community surrounding neighborhoods.

A large draw of the Bridge Street Market is its ability to provide fresh and affordable foods to a growing population of downtown Grand Rapids. With a large number of different brands and health-conscious options, this store is ideal for the local foodie.

At first glance, you might mistake the market for Whole Foods, but to many shoppers’ surprise, the Bridge Street Market is, in fact, a Meijer brand store.

 

As soon as you enter the sliding…

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We have some exciting statistics that we want to share with you about selling your downtown Grand Rapids condo!

  1. Already in 2013, 47 condos have sold downtown, which is a 7 unit increase from this time last year.
  2. Unit prices are up by 10% in 2013! Condos are selling for an average of $225,000, which is a $20,000 increase from 2012.
  3. Last year at this time, condos were on the market for an average of 140 days.

Condos are selling an average of 50 DAYS SOONER in 2013! As you can see, now is a great time to sell your downtown condo! We’d love to help you, so give Steve Volkers Group a call today.

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After months of anticipation, it’s finally here, folks… The outdoor section of the Grand Rapids Downtown Market on Ionia Ave will officially open tomorrow morning at the stroke of 8:00 AM! This momentous milestone marks an exciting and fresh new chapter in the city of Grand Rapids’ downtown residential and retail expansion. Here are 10 things you can look forward to when the Downtown Market opens tomorrow:

1. Over 200 free parking spots! That’s right, an adjacent lot will have room for over 200 vehicles to park for no cost at all. If you want to take advantage of the convenience of the lot, you’ll want to get there early, though. For those who miss out, you can still get a close spot at the metered spaces available along Ionia.

2. 80 vendors…

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The holidays are bearing down on us and if you’re currently in the process of trying to get your condo sold, you might be tempted to take it off the market until the last of the holiday tinsel and New Year’s confetti are swept away. Who needs the hassle of preparing for showings when the holidays are hectic enough? But before you call up your agent and tell him or her to take a listing luau, consider some of the many bene ts of leaving your condo on the market during this merriest of seasons:

 

Less Competition From Other Condo Sellers

Most sellers in your neighborhood probably WILL take their condo off the market during the holiday season – and that means more showings for you when it comes to those dedicated buyers who are out there…

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There is an equilibrium with exposure and success. If someone doesn’t hear about a product, how are they supposed to know that it even exists? ArtPrize (http://www.artprize.org/) is helping Grand Rapids in more ways than current residence could possibly imagine.

Not only are we becoming the cultural hub for West and Mid Michigan, but we are also reaching out to the entire world in hopes to pull attention into the city, and letting the globe know that we are a thriving municipality. ArtPrize brings a lot of attention to what we have to offer, opening venues from simple mom and pop restaurants to huge commercially known venues like the DeVos Performance Hall. But what does that mean for you, how could it help you sell your home?

Buyers hate…

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