Home prices may still be dropping nation-wide, but not in West Michigan: the median prices on existing single-family homes in the third quarter rose 23.7% in Grand Rapids. Redstone Homes has sold 18 homes since June, and it's still a terrific time to buy! Michigan's economy is #2 in growth (behind only North Dakota) and activity keeps picking up!
Wall Street Journal: Grand Rapids #1 in climbing home prices

Michigan's Economy is On The Move, says Bloomberg

Things are looking up and West Michigan has never been a better place to live, thrive, raise a family, or retire near your family! "Selway quoted a Business Leaders for Michigan survey that said 70 percent of Michigan employers said they expected the state’s economic outlook to improve over the next 18 months..."


http://www.mlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/11/gov_snyder_bloomberg_ranking_c.html

Three Homes Just Sold Means New Construction Underway!

We are pleased to announce that our community in Kalamazoo, Redstone Farms, has now SOLD OUT! We have also sold new condominium homes at Evergreen Lake (NE Grand Rapids) and Trillium Glen (Comstock Park). Smart buyers are taking advantage of amazing deals on quality, energy efficient Green-Built new homes, just in time for the winter season. With mortgage rates at all-time lows and prices holding steady, there has never been a better time to buy a new home. We are excited to begin construction on new homes in Grand Rapids and Grand Haven, so contact one of our sales representatives today for information about floorplans, options, and upgrades! We have completed model homes ready to tour, and the best selection of lots in Forest Hills, Caledonia, Comstock Park, Grand Haven, and Grand Rapids!

Congratulations to Laura DeWilde-Cummings

One of our favorite condominium experts (as well as a creative caterer!) has worked her magic again, matching happy buyers with their dream home at The Preserve at Boulder Creek. Laura DeWilde-Cummings has been hard at work all summer and her effort is really showing! She has sold each new home built on this gorgeous riverside community, and we are eager to start new construction on more homes this Fall. Contact Laura today for a tour of your next home, from Redstone Homes -- We Build the Home, You Build the Memories!

Laura DeWilde-Cummings
Cell 616-340-4817
laura@redstone-group.com
Prudential Preferred REALTORS
Grand Rapids
3000 E Beltline NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

The real estate recession is over!

Redstone Homes president Gary Hensch declares "the 3 1/2 year real estate recession over in the Grand Rapids market ... the worst is over and it will be nothing but up for quite some time. This is based in part on the following:

"Redstone has sold more homes year to date in 2011 than we did in all of 2010."  
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"The builders that survived this recession are scrambling to find and lock up lots in the good sub markets of Grand Rapids. That is the best indication in my opinion.  There is a shortage of lots in Forest Hills and Byron Center area.  We have been approached by builders to sell lots. The largest land developer in West Michigan is also reporting this." 
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"Banks appear to be a bit more optimistic about what is taking place."
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"The summer of 2011 will be the last chance for buyers to really obtain good prices ... there will likely be a modest rush to buy new product."



We currently have 14 new homes now under construction or beginning soon! Schedule a tour of one of our beautiful new homes today!

New construction at The Preserve at Boulder Creek

The Redstone Homes team are finishing up another beautiful single-family condominium home along the Grand River and scenic Cannonsburg Road, in Belmont just NE of Grand Rapids. This community is off to a hot start with two homes completed and another under construction and already sold!

Once shoppers get into one of our homes, they are amazed at the quality and attention to detail that goes into every last feature. We have been refining and improving our homes with many of the same trade partners (the absolute best in the area) for 15 years, and our experience and dedication to craft really shows.

We invite you to tour one of our models or spec homes and have all of your questions answered, by our sales experts as well as our construction managers - they are truly some of the most knowledgeable homebuilders in West Michigan. To top it off, we only build on the most desirable sites and closely integrate the best of natural features and landscapes.

The Preserve at Boulder Creek
For more information contact:
Laura DeWilde-Cummings
Prudential Preferred Realtors 
(616) 340-4817

Activity picking up at The Retreat at Grand Haven Golf Club

Sandi Gentry of RE/MAX Grand Haven has matched a happy buyer with the perfect new home at The Retreat. This community is gearing up for major activity in 2011 as we begin construction on two new energy efficient stand-alone condominium homes, on a wooded site at Grand Haven Golf Club.  Call Sandi at (616) 638-3900 today to schedule a tour of the many homesites available at this luxury lakeshore-area property!

Hills Of Evergreen Lake Is Sold Out!

Tom Clement of Coldwell Banker has sold the final remaining open homesite at the Hills of Evergreen Lake community on the NE side, in Grand Rapids Township. This thickly-wooded hillside community of single-family homes is now SOLD OUT and the final homes are being built this year, for lucky owners who will enjoy peaceful and comfortable living in a quiet natural setting -- the hallmark of all Redstone Homes' communities!  This community is in the prestigious Forest Hills school district and close to Knapp's Corner and Plainfield/Northland Drive shopping areas, making it the perfect spot for young families. Congratulations to Tom and thanks for all of his hard work completing this community, another milestone for Redstone and our partners! 

Redstone Homes has two finished single-family homes available, in Cascade and Belmont -- Get in touch with Tom *today* to schedule a tour of these gorgeous open floorplans, built with smart design, energy efficiency and thoughtful details in every corner! 

Contact: 

Tom Clement

Coldwell Banker

616-403-6106

Three Condominiums Left At Southbridge!

Our top producer Laura DeWilde-Cummings has helped so many buyers find their dream home, and she did it again this week at our Southbridge Condominium community in Kentwood, welcoming new occupants to their green-built luxury condominium. This is Redstone's most popular floorplan, the Brookstone, with a spacious open kitchen and great room, dramatic high ceilings, and all the fine finishing touches of a model home -- finished lower level, four-season room with deck, cedar closets, and fireplace! We are working closely with our partner company Redstone Remodeling LLC to prepare this home with some adaptive fixtures and accessibility improvements, to make it truly the "perfect fit" for the thrilled buyers! There is no request too big or too small for the can-do team at Redstone Homes to handle -- we want to make every aspect of your new home perfect for you! 

There are still three condominium homes left at Southbridge, a community ideally located near shopping, schools & churches; yet with a private waterfall and two ponds, it feels like a secluded park setting! 

Contact: 

Laura DeWilde-Cummings

Prudential Preferred Realtors

616-340-4817

Spring Is In The Air!!

Spring is in the air at Evergreen Lake Condominiums where excited new buyers are closing on their brand-new, spacious (yet energy efficient) home, with serene views of private Evergreen Lake in back! Activity is picking up at this community, with only one finished home currently available, so we expect to start construction on a new model home soon (available later this summer). Talk to Laura today to schedule a tour, and step into a new lifestyle -- Redstone Homes' green-built luxury condo living! 

Contact: 

Laura DeWilde-Cummings

Prudential Preferred Realtors

616-340-4817

A Warm Welcome For Todd Hallett of TKHomeDesign!

Redstone Homes welcomes Todd Hallett of TKHomeDesign, now providing architectural consulting and expertise for all of our new homes! Todd is working closely with our construction team to prepare site-specific plans for each home we build, so that every detail is clearly communicated to our trade partners. This results in perfectly-executed homes for all homesites, floorplans or elevations, and customer selections. Your new home is waiting to be built by the best -- the Redstone Homes team!

A Warm Welcome For The Sandi Gentry Team!

Sandi Gentry and her team at RE/MAX Grand Haven are now representing the Retreat Condominiums of Grand Haven. Sandi is one of the finest and most recognized Realtors in West Michigan, and we are excited to have her listing and showing our condominium community tucked away on the grounds of Grand Haven Golf Club! Contact Sandi today to see the finished home available now, or select one of these fantastic wooded homesites with golf or pond views!

Progress Continues in Cascade Township

We here at Redstone Homes work hard ALL YEAR LONG to build the best, most energy-efficient and smartly-designed new homes in West Michigan! 

Progress continues on a brand new single-family home at 2555 Orange Court in Cascade Township, (Grand Rapids, MI 49546). This home will feature all of the most-requested amenities including a gas fireplace, granite kitchen island, and three-car attached garage! 

Cascade is one of the most desirable communities in the area, and the Forest Hills school system consistently ranks in the top 10 districts statewide -- and we are proud of the fact that the four children of the founders of Redstone Homes, as well as our Chief Technology Officer, are all students or graduates of the Forest Hills district! 

This home offers your family the best of everything: best location, best features, best efficiency, best floorplan, & best schools .

Contact Tom Clement today for more information! 

Tom Clement 

(616) 403-6106 

tom@redstone-group.com

Onward & Upward at Aberdeen Ridge!

Construction continues at Aberdeen Ridge. We are heading into the finishing stages at 1907 Peace Valley Court. This home features a four season room, granite island, silk cabinets, and a fireplace and will be available in March. In today’s market, many of our customers are seeking homes that are already finished.  We have been successful in making homes available that have the finishes and features that today’s buyer is looking for.  So if you are ready to buy or have just started to look, you should stop by Aberdeen Ridge and see what we have in store for you.


Laura DeWilde-Cummings
Sales Consultant 
Redstone Homes

Evergreen Lake is the Place for You!

Evergreen Lake Condominiums are located just minutes from the exciting lifestyle center at Knapp Corners and there are two homes available for sale!  Wonderful floor plans with a gorgeous master suite and a guest suite with full bath on the main floor!  If you are looking for a friendly Forest Hills community, Evergreen Lake is the place for you.  Join the ladies on a Woodridge Circle who meet for lunch one a month for a friendly get together.  Featured open houses every Sunday afternoon 12-2 pm.


Mark Buddy
Vice President
Redstone Homes

Construction is in Full Swing at Our Newest Community!

Construction is in full swing on our newest community, The Preserve at Boulder Creek.  The Preserve overlooks the Grand River and is adjacent to Boulder Creek Golf Course.  The Preserve is a community of predominately stand alone condominium homes with some duplex homes as well. These cottage style homes are full of features and, typical of Redstone Homes, offer and exceptional value.

There is a lot of excitement about the start of this community and many of our past and future customers have been watching the construction progress.  It’s always fun to watch a community grow from its initial seeds.

We’ll have more to report as the first home is completed but you are always welcome to come out for a visit and check out The Preserve.


Laura DeWilde-Cummings
Sales Consultant
Redstone Homes

Things Are Moving at Aberdeen Ridge!

Two new homes are being finished at this fabulous location tucked away on the Northeast side of Grand Rapids. The home at 1907 Peace Valley Ct NE is ready for occupancy, while next door at 1905 Peace Valley there is still time to make your own choices for trim, cabinets, floor coverings, lighting fixtures and paint colors! These incredibly energy-efficient condominium homes have a bright, open & spacious floorplan, and lots of special touches in the details that truly make the Redstone Homes difference! The Aberdeen Ridge community is ideally located on a quiet forest ridge overlooking two stunning ravines, yet is within the city limits of Grand Rapids and only minutes from either Downtown or the East Beltline shopping and entertainment corridor. Contact Jennifer Krzykwa(jenniferk@grar.com  or 616-292-2828) today to schedule a tour of these brand-new homes! 

Don't Miss Out on Your Chance to Live in Prestwick Condominiums!

Brand new spec available at Prestwick Condominums, priced to sell at $239,900 in this upscale community. Three new homeowners moved into homes this fall.  This community is almost sold out with 4 homes to be built with 9' walk outs over looking pond!  Free golf for a year, THINK spring!  Featured open houses on Sunday afternoon 2-4 pm.

Mark Buddy

Vice President

Redstone Homes