Home Buyers
What can Greenleaf Realty Properties, LLC do for you as a potential buyer?
One of our greatest satisfactions is helping guide a buyer through to the closing process on their new dream home. Whether you are buying your first or fifth home, trust Carol Oudsema to identify the features and areas that give you the best fit. Depend on Carol to negotiate a responsible, acceptable sales contract as well as help with inspections, provide important resources and review closing figures.
Qualifying/Pricing/Maintenance concerns/Schools/Community amenities – We’ll simplify the increasingly complicated real estate market for you.
Home Buyers
- Market Evaluation
- Listing Pre-Planning Guidance, including: Title Examinations, Assistance in Marketing and Preparation
- Professional Stager Visit on all Listings
- Pricing Strategy
- Virtual Tours, Property Websites and High Resolution Digital Photos
- Open Houses
- “New Home on the Market” Ads
- Targeted Direct Mailings
- National and Local Website Presence
- Supply and/or Review: Restrictions, Maintenance Responsibilities, Buy-in Fees, Financials
About the Kalamazoo Area
Southwest Michigan Demographics
Source: Southwest Michigan First
353,652 Jobs
55,143 College Students
15,789 Companies
186 Cities, Townships & Villages
66 K-12 School Districts
7 Counties & Intermediate School Districts
5 Community Colleges
3 Private Colleges & Universities
1 Research University
Southwest Michigan Population
Source: U.S. Census 2010, Claritas 2014
2014 Estimate = 777,763
Berrien County = 155,419
Branch County = 43,355
Calhoun County = 134,347
Cass County = 51,943
Kalamazoo County = 257,552
St. Joseph County = 60,430
Van Buren County = 74,714
2010 Census = 778,384
2000 Census = 774,616
Growth 2014-2019 = -0.12%
Growth 2010-2014 = -0.08%
Growth 2000-2010 = 0.49%
Southwest Michigan Households & Income
Source: U.S. Census 2010, Claritas 2014
2019 Projection = 309,351
2014 Estimate = 308,503
2010 Census = 306,875
2000 Census = 298,538
Growth 2014-2019 = 0.27%
Growth 2010-2014 = 0.53%
Growth 2000 – 2010 = 2.79%
Average Household Income = $56,513
Median Household Income = $42,513
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Race & Ethnicity
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Female/Male
Cost of Living
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Employment
| Arena | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployed | Jobless Rate |
| Berrien County, MI | 72,532 | 68,162 | 4,370 | 6.0% |
| Branch County, MI | 19,677 | 18,520 | 1,157 | 5.9% |
| Calhoun County, MI | 65,744 | 62,041 | 3,703 | 5.6% |
| Cass County, MI | 25,484 | 24,136 | 1,348 | 5.3% |
| Kalamazoo County, MI | 128,501 | 121,675 | 6,826 | 5.3% |
| St. Joseph County, MI | 29,786 | 28,250 | 1,536 | 5.2% |
| Van Buren County, MI | 35,387 | 33,291 | 2,096 | 5.9% |
| Region | 377,111 | 356,075 | 21,036 | 5.6% |
| Michigan | 4,738,000 | 4,420,000 | 317,000 | 6.7% |
| United States | 155,903,000 | 146,941,000 | 8,962,000 | 5.7% |
Source: Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget, September 2014
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Employment Type
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Commute to Work
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Educational Level
College/University Enrollment
| College/University | Location | Type | Type | Enrollment |
| Albion College | Albion, MI | 4-year | Private | 1,382 |
| Andrews University | Berrien Springs, MI | 4-year | Private | 3,551 |
| Glen Oaks Community College | Centreville, MI | 2-year | Public | 1,270 |
| Kalamazoo College | Kalamazoo, MI | 4-year | Private | 1,379 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College | Kalamazoo, MI | 2-year | Public | 11,052 |
| Kellogg Community College | Battle Creek, MI | 2-year | Public | 6,002 |
| Lake Michigan College | Benton Harbor, MI | 2-year | Public | 4,548 |
| Southwestern Michigan College | Dowagiac, MI | 2-year | Public | 2,639 |
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI | 4-year | Public | 24,598 |
| Total | 56,421 |
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), Early Fall Estimates: Fall 2012