December 29th, 2011
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Bloomberg Businessweek has published an article ranking the 25 best- and worst-performing housing markets across the nation.
We are proud to announce that Portage, Michigan ranks in the Top 10 of the Best-Performing Markets!
Click to view homes available in Portage, or contact one of our Portage agents today!
December 23rd, 2011
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Home values fell in most of the country from the third quarter of 2010 to the same period of 2011, but not in these five hot markets.
Grand Rapids, Michigan tops the list!

Read the full article at Bankrate.com
December 16th, 2011
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Northern Michigan has much to offer, and not just in the summer months! A variety of winter activities are also popular. Click to learn more about Charlevoix, MI and its year-round offerings: Four Seasons, Many Reasons!

December 14th, 2011
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Prudential Preferred, REALTORS® of Three Rivers is proud to announce a $1000 grant has been awarded to the St Joseph County Emergency Care Network, Inc. through the Prudential Foundation. Through the efforts of local agents, employees and customers as a part of Prudential’s Global Volunteer Day, the Three Rivers Prudential Preferred, REALTORS® office met requirements of the Prudential challenge grant during a recent food drive.
To date, the Three Rivers Prudential Preferred, REALTORS® office has raised in excess of $9,400 in grants, cash and food donations for the Emergency Care Network in St Joseph County.
Congratulations to the St Joseph County Emergency Care Network, Inc. on being a recipient of the 2011 Prudential Challenge Grant.
December 13th, 2011
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The Grand Rapids Association of Realtors held its annual Installation and Awards Breakfast at the Frederik Meijer Gardens. Several Prudential Preferred, REALTORS agents were honored, including Jim Fase as the REALTOR of the Year!

REALTOR of the Year Jim Fase, pictured with his broker and brother, Steve Fase
Special Congratulations To The Following Award Recipients:
MOST CONGENIAL
Mike Rundhaug
2011 Lifetime Member
Ron Meeuwsen
2011 NAR Designation Awards
Fred Skidmore- At Home With Diversity
Joe Czarnik – At Home With Diversity
Continuous Membership Recognition
35 Years
Joe Czarnik
30 Years
Mark DuBridge
25 Years
Kay Maitner
John Oleck
20 Years
Donna Anders
Steve Katerberg
Don King
Wayne Stapley
15 Years
Brenda Gartzke
10 Years
Grace Englehart
Beth Skidmore
December 13th, 2011
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Prudential Preferred, REALTORS’ Plainwell office was named the Top Realtor by the Christian Neighbors Food Pantry for the 2011 Business Food Drive!
The community had 54 participating businesses this year, and the drive generated double the amount of food from last year. The food drive helped to get the pantry sufficiently stocked for increased needs in the area.
December 13th, 2011
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Please join us in welcoming John Rice to the Prudential Preferred, REALTORS’ Grand Rapids South (M6) office!
To learn more about John, or view his current listings, visit his profile page on PPRMI.com.
December 12th, 2011
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Please join us in welcoming Amy Farrand to Prudential Preferred, REALTORS at the Grand Rapids office!
To learn more about Amy, or view her listings, visit her profile page on PPRMI.com!

Please join us in welcoming Greg Zoller to our Grand Rapids South (M6) office!
To learn more about Greg, or check out his listings, visit his profile page on PPRMI.com.

Deborah Tribble, an agent at Prudential Preferred Properties Network’s Petoskey office, was recently recognized in the Petoskey News newspaper for her efforts over the past couple of months with a winter boot drive to benefit local children in need.