five star realty grand rapids
by Admin on Aug 3th, 2010
- Install motion sensor lights around the outside of your home.
- Put indoor lights on timers so they come on at different times, making it appear as if someone is home.
- Have a trusted neighbor or friend collect your mail and newspapers.
- For extended trips, pay someone to cut your lawn and pick-up any litter or trash.
- Engage the garage door lock before you leave (use the lock on the wall box or on the main device overhead).
- Be sure your trusted neighbors know you are away so they can keep an eye on your home.
The 2008 Bike Trail Maps are available online at the Grand Rapids City
Planning Dept. The trail maps show the connecting trail between Crahen and
Forest Hills Avenues still under construction. This trail will connect Frederick
Meijer Gardens with the 30 miles of Ada-Forest Hills Trails sections in Ada
Township. The new section along Forest Hills Avenue north of Ada Drive
pictured below is nearing completion.
Bike Trails may become more important to us if gas prices continue to rise.
AAA tells us that the average car expense is $ 6893.00 per year while the
average bicycle expense (including purchase) is $ 687.00. I don't know about
you but cutting my transportation costs by 90% would be a welcome savings.
Just not sure how my clients would feel if I arrived for an appointment
riding a bike??
If you need information about Ada Township Homes, or Grand Rapids Homes,
please contact me directly.
Grand Rapids Ada Real Estate ~ Westbrook Realty
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photos by Bonnie Westbrook
