FAQ's

• Why should I choose Heritage Square Townhomes?
  Heritage Square Townhomes is a unique development in downtown Muskegon.  The unique architectural style; the private, outdoor recreational opportunities; the live/work concept; the significant tax benefits living and working within the City’s Renaissance Zone; the convenient accessibility to all the downtown cultural and community events; and the excitement of living at the heart of our developing downtown are just a few of the many reasons for choosing Heritage Square.
  
  
• Am I limited to the 4 floor plans that are shown on the web site?
  We have four basic floor plans to choose from, which offer a wide range of options and prices for the educated buyer.  However, we also offer a high level of modifications within those plans allowing a home-buyer to customize and personalize their home within the design guidelines of the overall development.
  
  
• Is a condo or townhome the right choice for me?
  This is a personal decision.  However, we believe many people interested in the benefits Heritage Square provides are also at a stage in their lives where a condo affords them the freedom to do other things they now value.
  
  
• Are these townhomes in the downtown area a sound investment?
  Only time will answer that question.  And with the turmoil and uncertainty currently at play in the housing and financial markets – and the economy, in general – it is difficult to predict what will happen next year or ten years from now.  However, in the last several years there has been over $200 million in improvements invested in downtown Muskegon.  This should bode well for people willing to invest now in downtown real estate.  Also, the Renaissance Zone tax savings and other incentives available to the developer serve to make the cost of purchasing and maintaining a home in Heritage Square very affordable.  This, too, should help to make an investment in Heritage Square a sound investment.
  
  
• What is a “Renaissance Zone?
  A Renaissance Zone is essentially a tax-free zone, defined geographically, created and sanctioned by the State of Michigan and the City of Muskegon.  It is one of the ‘tools’ in the State’s ‘toolbox’ used to encourage development and strengthen the urban core of our cities.  Learn more about Renaissance Zones by going to the State’s web site or the City of Muskegon’s web site.
  
  
• What are the Condominium Association dues?
  Condominium Association dues are monthly fees assessed to home-owners to maintain the general common elements within the development.  The dues go to cover expenses like exterior maintenance, snow plowing, landscape maintenance, utility costs, insurance, etc.  The Condo Association is governed by a board of residents elected by property owners within the development.  Condo dues vary from under $100 to $160 per month depending on the model purchased. Most models are approximately $110 per month.
  
  
• Will there be adequate parking?
  We have met the City of Muskegon’s requirements regarding parking for this development.  Each model (except the Models #4 & #5) comes with its own indoor parking.  Additional parking is available on site in designated areas and also on the street in accordance with the City’s parking overlay district and ordinances.
  
  
• What does downtown Muskegon have to offer me?
  The City of Muskegon is host to over 1.5 million visitors each year.  They come for the richness and diversity of events and destinations we offer including Summer Celebration, Unity Christian Music Festival, Irish Music Festival, the Frauenthal Theater, LC Walker Arena, Bike Time, the Muskegon Museum of Art, the West Shore Symphony, the Lakeshore Museum and many other attractions.  Recreational activities like our nationally-recognized clean beaches, fishing and boating or bike trails are literally at our front door.   More information can be found at the Muskegon County Convention and Visitors Bureau web site, the Muskegon Mainstreet web site, the Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce’s web site and the City of Muskegon’s web site.
  
  
• What is the process I need to follow if I want to buy?
  You should contact Eileen McCormick, the real estate broker for Heritage Square Townhomes.  She can be reached at 231-755-2649 or 616-217-6989 or mccormickeileen@gmail.com.  Eileen can advise you on the steps to take, as well as direct you to the financial institutions we are working with that can help you with financing for your home.