Friday, September 28, 2012

Au Sable Properties for Sale

Home Waters Recreational Real Estate closed another North Branch Au Sable River property today. As we approach October, river property is getting lots of notice from interested Buyers. With several more properties pending and due to close in the next couple weeks, Buyers are seeking out existing opportunities in the market. Its a wonderful time to shop real estate. The fall colors in river country are in full swing and should be good for the next ten days to two weeks depending on weather. Travelers are taking advantage of good weather to get out and enjoy Northern Michigan.

Trout fishing remains open through the weekend and certain portions of the Au Sable River remain open through out the year under special regulations. Color touring is a must right now as cool nights and sunny days provide a palette of colors that are mesmerizing. It's bird season and deer season is around the corner. Its also a wonderful time to go out hiking in the woods or trekking on a bike.

We still have good inventory of river properties on the Au Sable and Manistee rivers. If the river is calling, contact Mark Bear for a guided tour!



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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Gladwin County Hunting Land

Hunting Land in Gladwin County Michigan
 Beautiful Gladwin County...A Hunters Paradise
Hunting in gladwin county

Fall is in the air and Deer Season right around the corner! There are a lot of great hunting properties in Gladwin County for you to call your own! Gladwin offers plentiful hunting land loaded with white tails and over 85,000 acres of state land for everyone's use.  Whether it's with your own acreage to hunt, or a smaller piece close to or adjoining state land, wouldn't it be wonderful to have your own slice of Up North Heaven!
There are many affordable options for all price ranges and budgets.  Click on the listings below that are currently available, and let me help you make your dream a reality.

Lot 51 Birchview, Gladwin Michigan MLS #153852 $5,500
5291 Wildwood, Alger, Michigan MLS #153071 $79,000
Lot 36 Birchview, Gladwin Michigan MLS #153853 $5,500
Lots 33 and 34 Spruce, Gladwin, Michigan MLS #154803 $3,900

For more listings in Gladwin County click HERE.
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Sunday, September 23, 2012

Exploring the Au Sable



I've been spending a lot of time over in Mio and Luzerne lately, showing river properties on the Au Sable and Big Creek. The other day I had some time to kill between appointments so I decided to do a little sight seeing and scout the Trophy Water below Mio.

After a short visit to McDonalds to take advantage of some free WiFi to catch up on email, I headed off to the eastern regional USDA Forest Service Center for the Huron-Manistee National Forest. The center is fairly new and relocated from its old digs in downtown Mio. Located north of town and out east on McKinley Rd., the center is the gateway to the national forest along the banks of the big waters of the Au Sable river east of Mio. As I approached the large building I was surprised to find the interior somewhat confined to a small lobby and service counter dedicated to pubic use. None the less, there was ample information in the way of brochures, maps and a variety of literature pertaining to the area attractions. While browsing the retail book selections and collecting a variety of resource materials, I overheard forest personnel answering questions and providing information to tourists about new trails and camping along the river. After resisting the temptation to buy a new nature book, I decided to head off downstream to check out my new found information.


Heading east along the north side of the river, I accessed a few sites that were in the process of being developed for camping and access to the river. Although it was a work day, and USDA trucks were in the vicinity, there were no signs that anyone was around. The fall winds whistled  through the tall pines and I felt that I had the whole river to myself. I spent the next hour just scouting water and day dreaming about bringing my two handed spey rod back the following week. This water was perfect for my 16' Sage and it had been some time since that rod had seen this water. But, that would have to wait. Time was growing short and I was off to Big Creek in Luzerne to show a large parcel with frontage on the creek just above the confluence to the mainstream of the Au Sable. If I'm lucky, I'll be back in Lovells before dark to enjoy a cocktail on the banks of the North Branch Au Sable.

I love exploring River Country! So much water...so little time!

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Waterfront Homes for Sale on Secord Lake~Gladwin County!

Waterfront Homes For Sale on Secord Lake and Smallwood Lake
 Secord Lake 

There are currently 59 active listings for Secord Lake ranging from $49,900 - $389,000

Welcome! Visitors are welcome in Gladwin, Michigan especially the kind that like to stay and play awhile! Come with your family, your friends or just yourself and I'll bet you'll make new friends while you're here!
Secord Lake is an approximately 2,000 acre serene and picturesque all sports lake,inside Gladwin County and located in Gladwin, Michigan. The lake takes in Secord Township and is formed by the Tittabawassee River system. It would take many hours of boat travel to see the entire lake! You will find miles of shoreline and much sandy swimming!
Many people enjoy Secord Lake with pontoons, ski boats, jet ski's, fishing boats and it's not uncommon to see a canoe or kayak during the quieter times. Don't forget to check out Lost Arrow Resort on the Water, a beautiful waterfront resort that boasts a fabulous restaurant serving many fine foods including farm raised venison. The resort also offers trophy whitetail hunting, a sporting clay course, fishing, indoor pool and spa!


Below are featured listings for Secord Lake:

110 Fawn Lane, Gladwin, Michigan $160,000
110a Fawn Lane, Gladwin, Michigan $145,000
110b Fawn Lane, Gladwin, Michigan $20,000
3449 Lakeshore Drive, Gladwin, Michigan $135,900
133 West River Drive, Gladwin, Michigan  $175,000
3848 Thendara, Gladwin, Michigan $229,900
4426 Lakeview, Alger Michigan $99,000
3761 Jennings Court, Gladwin, MI  $125,000

Click Here to search more available listings for Secord Lake

Below are featured listing for near by Smallwood Lake: 

385 Elevation, Gladwin, MI  $22,900
894 Rivers Terrace, Gladwin, MI  $117,900

Click here to search more available listings for Smallwood Lake!!

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Waterfront Homes for Sale on Wixom Lake~Gladwin County!

Waterfront Homes For Sale on Wixom Lake
Wixom Lake
Wixom Lake
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There are currently 66 active listings on Wixom Lake ranging in price from $35,000 - $585,000

Welcome! Visitors are welcome in Beaverton, Michigan especially the kind that like to stay and play awhile! Come with your family, your friends or just yourself and I'll bet you'll make new friends while you're here! Wixom Lake is an approximately 2,000 acre all sports lake, inside Gladwin County and located in Beaverton, Michigan. The lake takes in Billings and Tobacco Township and is formed by the Tittabawassee River system and is also fed by the Cedar and Tobacco Rivers.
It would take many hours of boat travel to see the entire lake! Many people enjoy Wixom Lake with pontoons, ski boats, jet ski's, fishing boats and it's not uncommon to see a canoe or kayak during the quieter times. Be sure to check out "Pontoon Alley", a local and very popular area to spend the afternoon on Wixom Lake! Pontoon Alley boasts a shallow, sandy bottom swimming area with a very festive atmosphere!
Public access (DNR Launch Site) on Dundas Road on the Tobacco River side of the lake. 


Below are featured listings on Wixom Lake. Click on the address to learn more about them.

1415 Birma Trail, Beaverton, Michigan  $94,000
1321 McKimmy, Beaverton, Michigan $320,000
856 Pawtuckett, Hope, Michigan $329,000
4127 Wieman, Beaverton, Michigan $44,900
3537 Lakeview, Beaverton, Michigan $110,000
5347 Oakridge, Beaverton, Michigan $155,000
4237 Grant, Beaverton Michigan $39,900
681 Quillette, Beaverton Michigan $585,000
627 Quillette, Beaverton, Michigan $120,000
5278 Mallard Court, Beaverton, Michigan $129,000
 
Click here to search for more available listings on Wixom Lake

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Waterfront Homes for Sale in Sugar Springs~Gladwin County!

Waterfront Homes For Sale In Sugar Springs
Lake Lancer & Lake Lancelot
View on Lake Lancer

There are currently 48 active listings on Lake Lancer and Lake Lancelot ranging in price from $136,900-$439,900

Lake Lancer & Lancelot offer 1,000 acres of water fun with Lake Lancer at 780 acres and Lancelot at 230 acres. These two lakes are private and are for residents of Sugar Springs, a planned community with over 3,200 platted acres. There are 15 private beach clubs along the shores of the lakes for association members only. Some of the beach clubs offer restrooms, showers, swimming, picnic areas and boat launches. Fisherman enjoy the tranquility of the lakes and the Northern Pike, Walleye, Bass and Panfish that can readily be caught from both Lake Lancer & Lake Lancelot. Lake waters are tested annually and treated several times per year to control weeds and infestation allowing boaters, skiers, jet skiers and swimmers to enjoy the waters! Lake Lancer and Lancelot are in Butman Township within Gladwin County.
Below are featured listings on Lake Lancer and Lake Lancelot:

2067 Middle Haven, Gladwin, MI

Click here to search available listings in Sugar Springs

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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

KALKASKA COUNTY LITTLE TWIN LAKE CHARMER!

                                                       MLS#1715516
                                                          $142,900

Brand new steel roof completed this week on this 4BR, 2B year around home with 45 feet of private frontage on Little Twin Lake in Kalkaska County, Michigan.  Great views from both the Living Room and Master Bedroom doorwalls as well as the family room in the walk out basement.  Surrounded by nice homes and situated on a quiet blacktop county maintained road, this is one of the best values on the waterfront market today.  Little Twin Lake is a 92 acre no wake lake with depths up to 50 feet and has a sandy bottom and crystal clear clean water.  This home has cathedral ceilings, natural gas heat and is move-in ready. 

Home is located in the Northeastern part of Kalkaska County surrounded by state land and the Blue Bear Snowmobile Trail.  Big Twin Lake across the road for all sports fun!!!  Come home to the quiet and serenity of the no wake lake and watch the sunsets/sunrise.  Easy access from I-75 or US-131.

Please contact mary@homewaters.net for more information or to schedule a showing.

Wixom Lake Waterfront! Price Reduction at 856 Pawtuckett, Hope

Price Reduction for 856 Pawtuckett, Hope, MI
Wixom Lake Waterfront!
$329,000
856 Pawtuckett, Hope MI
MLS #156940

Contemporary home that has been meticulously maintained w/ 151' on a natural channel of Wixom Lake. Built in 1994 this fabulous home offers 3000 square feet that includes 2 stories & a finished walk out basement! 3 bedrooms plus an office/den that could be a possible 4th bedroom & 3.75 bathrooms! The welcoming front entrance leads you into the foyer where a beautiful chandelier & oak staircase greet you. Spacious living room w/ floor to ceiling windows offering a grand view of the lake & patio door to deck. Well equipped kitchen w/ rolling butcher block island & patio door to deck. Second level master bedroom suite is extra large & offers a balcony overlooking the lake & a master bath with jacuzzi tub & full shower! Finished walk out basement has a gas log fireplace in the family room, storage closets & another bedroom w/ a door wall to covered paver patio. Attached, heated 2.5 car garage & 24x36 barn with 12' side walls with bonus room above. Beautiful landscaping & small beach!

Click HERE to visit my website for more details on this Wixom Lake Waterfront!!


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Friday, September 7, 2012

Gladwin County Real Estate Market Conditions for August 2012

 

Real Estate Market Conditions for August 2012

Gladwin County is located in rural Northern Michigan and is conveniently located within 3 hours of Detroit and 2-2.5 hours of Flint and Lansing making it easy to come "Up North" for the weekend. But, we encourage you to stay longer. After visiting Gladwin you will want to spend much more time here! Gladwin, Michigan is an area popular for its scenic lakes (including Wixom Lake and Secord Lake), plentiful state land, quaint parks, Amish communities and down town shopping. Gladwin is primarily a second home/resort community due to the amount of waterfront homes. Gladwin, Michigan has real estate to accommodate every buyer from very affordable cabins to luxurious homes. As a life long resident of Gladwin County I know the area well and the real estate market even better!   

240 Hilts Road, Gladwin                            
80 Acre Wooded Paradise                          
    Sonya Loose  
MLS #157018                $309,900                  

1514 Birma Trail, Beaverton
Wixom Lake Waterfront


 















MLS #157779                           $94,000

The real estate market conditions in Gladwin, Michigan along with most areas of Michigan, remain somewhat challenging, but appear to be stable! There is a slightly improving economy and less days on market. If you are interested in buying your first home or your vacation home, it is a fabulous time to buy! Interest rates are very low for qualified buyers, and there is a lot of inventory to choose from. Homes are more affordable then they have been in years! Buyers: As fall creeps up sellers may be willing to negotiate lower sales prices.  The inventory for summer is at its peak, let me help you find your special place to escape to or to call home. Sellers: September and October are historically the best month each years for sales. Your home needs exposure to the market so list today if you are serious about selling.

Here are the latest real estate market conditions for Gladwin, Michigan and the surrounding areas of Beaverton, Harrison, Clare, Rhodes, Bentley, Wixom Lake and Secord Lake. In August I had 4 closings and currently I have 9 pending.....sales continue to be strong!!

The Clare/Gladwin Board of Realtors currently has 1058 homes for sale through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and 101 of those were new to the market in August. The number of new listings is 25 less than last month. The average asking price of the homes currently on the market is $114,187 and the average days on market for those homes has been 270 days. These stats are only slightly different than the last 2 years clarifying my theory that the Gladwin, Michigan real estate market conditions are stable! Residential asking prices range from $8,000 - 950,000.

During the month of August we saw 81 homes sell/close in Gladwin, Michigan. This is 19 more than in July. The average asking price was $87,300. The average sales price was $79,045 and the average days on market for these homes was 241 days. The sellers received an average of 90.5% of their asking price. The average days on market is 56 days more than last month.

In Gladwin 59 homes expired from the market unsold in August. The main reason homes don't sell during their listing period is that they were priced incorrectly for the real estate market conditions and or condition of the home. In any market it is imperative that a listing be priced as competitively as possible for its condition in order to have the best chance of selling. To learn more about why homes expire from the market visit this link to a page on my website. If you're thinking about selling your Gladwin area home one very important fact to know about your real estate market conditions is the absorption rate. The absorption rate will tell you how long it will take for the current inventory of homes in Gladwin, Michigan to be absorbed by the market if no other homes come on the market. The absorption rate for July is 1.1 years! If you want your Gladwin, Michigan area home sold you need to know this number to help you price your home accordingly.

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Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Real Estate Market Condtions on Secord Lake, Gladwin County

Real Estate Market Conditions on Secord Lake
 Secord Lake
 
Welcome! Visitors are welcome in Gladwin, Michigan especially the kind that like to stay and play awhile! Come with your family, your friends or just yourself and I'll bet you'll make new friends while you're here!
Secord Lake is an approximately 2,000 acre serene and picturesque all sports lake,inside Gladwin County and located in Gladwin, Michigan. The lake takes in Secord Township and is formed by the Tittabawassee River system. It would take many hours of boat travel to see the entire lake! You will find miles of shoreline and much sandy swimming!

Many people enjoy Secord Lake with pontoons, ski boats, jet ski's, fishing boats and it's not uncommon to see a canoe or kayak during the quieter times. Don't forget to check out Lost Arrow Resort on the Water, a beautiful waterfront resort that boasts a fabulous restaurant serving many fine foods including farm raised venison. The resort also offers trophy whitetail hunting, a sporting clay course, fishing, indoor pool and spa!

    There are currently 60 active listings for Secord Lake ranging from $49,900 to $389,000.

August saw 1 new listings on Secord Lake for $159,900. This month two listings expired and seven homes sold.

Below are featured listings for Secord Lake:
3848 Thendara $229,900
110 Fawn  $160,000
110a Fawn $145,000
110b Fawn $20,000
3449 Lakeshore Drive  $135,900
133 West River Drive  $175,000
4426 Lakeview, Alger $99,000
3761 Jennings Court  $125,000

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Real Estate Market Conditions for Wixom Lake, Gladwin County

Real Estate Market Conditions for Wixom Lake
    Wixom Lake
    Wixom Lake

Welcome! Visitors are welcome in Beaverton, Michigan especially the kind that like to stay and play awhile! Come with your family, your friends or just yourself and I'll bet you'll make new friends while you're here! Wixom Lake is an approximately 2,000 acre all sports lake, inside Gladwin County and located in Beaverton, Michigan. The lake takes in Billings and Tobacco Township and is formed by the Tittabawassee River system and is also fed by the Cedar and Tobacco Rivers.
It would take many hours of boat travel to see the entire lake! Many people enjoy Wixom Lake with pontoons, ski boats, jet ski's, fishing boats and it's not uncommon to see a canoe or kayak during the quieter times. Be sure to check out "Pontoon Alley", a local and very popular area to spend the afternoon on Wixom Lake! Pontoon Alley boasts a shallow, sandy bottom swimming area with a very festive atmosphere!
Public access (DNR Launch Site) on Dundas Road on the Tobacco River side of the lake.

    
There are currently 67 active listings on Wixom Lake. They range in price from $44,900 - $585,000.
  
August saw 5 new listings on Wixom Lake ranging in price from $89,900 to $159,900
 During the month of August we saw two listings expire and six homes sell.
   
Below are featured listings on Wixom Lake. Click on the address to learn more about them.
   5347 Oakridge, Beaverton, MI  $155,000
   4420 Shock Road, Beaverton, MI  $159,900
   5435 Oakridge, Beaverton, MI  $269,000
  4237 Grant, Beaverton MI $39,900
  681 Quillette, Beaverton MI $585,000
  627 Quillette, Beaverton, MI $120,000
   4127 Wieman, Beaverton, MI  $44,900
   3537 Lakeview, Beaverton, MI  $110,000
   856 Pawtuckett, Hope, MI  $349,000
   5278 Mallard Court, Beaverton, MI  $129,000

Click here to search for more available listings on Wixom Lake


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Real Estate Market Conditions for Sugar Springs, Gladwin County

Real Estate Market Conditions for Sugar Springs
 Lake Lancer & Lancelot
 View on Lake Lancer

Lake Lancer & Lancelot offer 1,000 acres of water fun with Lake Lancer at 780 acres and Lancelot at 230 acres. These two lakes are private and are for residents of Sugar Springs, a planned community with over 3,200 platted acres. There are 15 private beach clubs along the shores of the lakes for association members only. Some of the beach clubs offer restrooms, showers, swimming, picnic areas and boat launches. Fisherman enjoy the tranquility of the lakes and the Northern Pike, Walleye, Bass and Panfish that can readily be caught from both Lake Lancer & Lake Lancelot. Lake waters are tested annually and treated several times per year to control weeds and infestation allowing boaters, skiers, jet skiers and swimmers to enjoy the waters! Lake Lancer and Lancelot are in Butman Township within Gladwin County.

There are currently 49 active listings on Lake Lancer and Lake Lancelot.
 They range in price from $136,900 to $439,900

August saw 7 new listings on Lake Lancer and Lake Lancelot ranging in price from $129,900 to $295,000. During the month of August we saw one listing expire and two homes sell.

Below are featured listings in Sugar Springs!  Click on the address to learn more!

2067 Middle Haven, Gladwin  $174,900

 
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