3121 Lakeview Harrison Michigan $149,900

3121 Lakeview Harrison Michigan $149,900

82' of Little Long Lake frontage! 3 BR, 1.5 Bath home offers 1,477 sq feet on the main level with cozy living room, beautiful kitchen done in white tile with hardwood floors, center island and separate built in desk area. Dining room and family room also with hardwood and inviting fireplace all with a beautiful view of the lake. 2 main level bedrooms and a large bath as well. Downstairs offers a spacious master with sitting area, walk in closet and 1/2 bath. Walks out to covered patio. Storage galore here making this house perfect for a year round home or an all sports lake cottage with plenty of room for the family! Large 12x12 deck on waters edge and 2 car attached garage.

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Are you thinking about making Gladwin County, Michigan your new home? Gladwin County is home to both Wixom Lake and Secord Lake! Are you thinking about taking advantage of the great interest rates and affordable prices to buy your own slice of Northern Michigan Heaven? Contact me today and lets gets started! I know the area very well and I know the market even better! You can call me at 989-429-2600, email me at sonya@sonyaloose.com or visit my website.

Great link for fishing reports

As part of my responsibilities as a specialist of lakes in Benzie County, I came upon this great link for fishing tips and related information. While this site isn't just specific to Platte Lake, feel free to access this site for other related info germane to lakes in the area you might find of interest. Click the photo to the right to go to the site.

4426 Lakeview Alger Gladwin 48610 $110, 000

4426 Lakeview Alger Gladwin 48610

$110,000

Nestled on the banks of the Tittabawassee River leading into main Secord Lake sits this vertical log cabin with the charm of years gone by, but with modern updates. 3 BR, 1 bath with updated kitchen that includes appliances. Open living room with a wood burning fireplace, sunroom that walks out to the newer, extensive decking. Large lot boasts tall pines and oaks for that up north feel. Steel seawall and a beautiful view! Cottage has a newer roof and some newer windows as well. Located on a private road in an area of other cottages you can't help but relax here!

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Are you thinking about making Gladwin County, Michigan your new home? Gladwin County is home to both Wixom Lake and Secord Lake! Are you thinking about taking advantage of the great interest rates and affordable prices to buy your own slice of Northern Michigan Heaven? Contact me today and lets gets started! I know the area very well and I know the market even better! You can call me at 989-429-2600, email me at sonya@sonyaloose.com or visit my website.

1256 Denton Creek Beaverton Michigan 48612 $59,900

1256 Denton Creek Beaverton Michigan

MLS# 154558

A very nice, well maintained 2 BR, 1 BA. Many recent updates make this a move in ready home at an affordable price! Warm oak cabinets in the eat in kitchen. Large living room with office area. Separate laundry room. Ranch style for ease of living. Attached carport with concrete drive and large 2+ car detached garage that is heated. Scenic frontage on Denton Creek which leads into Wixom Lake via a tube, or boat launch is just down the street. A perfect up north get away or home for year round living! Take a look today!

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Are you thinking about making Gladwin County, Michigan your new home? Gladwin County is home to both Wixom Lake and Secord Lake! Are you thinking about taking advantage of the great interest rates and affordable prices to buy your own slice of Northern Michigan Heaven? Contact me today and lets gets started! I know the area very well and I know the market even better! You can call me at 989-429-2600, email me at sonya@sonyaloose.com or visit my website.

Going The Extra Mile For Buyers

Just submitted an offer this morning on a terrific riverfront home for a buyer from Texas. How it all came about is something we do all the time but I realized some buyers may not be having a similar experience with their Realtor.

I spent a couple of days touring properties from Grayling to Irons with this young buyer who is moving from Texas this summer. We found a couple of good possibilities and actually submitted an offer on a very charming cabin on The Little Manistee River. Buyer and Seller were quite a ways apart and couldn't come to terms so the seller agreed to allow the buyer to have an appraisal done at their expense to get a good third party opinion of value. While waiting for the results of the appraisal, I headed down for a weekend as a vendor at The Midwest Fly Fishing Exposition. I ran into a friend who lives on The Little Manistee and he told me of a property that was going to come up for sale right next door. I happened to know the river there well and, based on his description of the home, it sounded like an ideal fit and a terrific price.

I contacted my buyer who was still awaiting the appraisal on the other home and he seemed excited about the new property. I drove down yesterday morning and took a ton of photos that represented the property attributes, both positive and negative. Sent the photos to the buyer in Texas along with a lengthy description and the very attractive price the property would be listed when it hits the market. After a brief conversation we drafted an offer and sent it back and forth for signatures. It's now in The Seller's hands for consideration but I'm confident we'll get it for our buyer!

This is one story in a long line of servicing buyers that shows a few advantages of Homewaters. Our agents work hard. We stay up late, travel long distances, do our research and have tremendous networks of individuals outside of real estate letting us know about opportunities. This all ads up to yet another buyer finding their Home Waters through our firm. Thanks to all those who have entrusted us with their search. If you are having a difficult time getting this type of service, contact one of the agents at Homewaters and I'm confident we'll help your experience be an enjoyable and successful one.

Waterfront Homes For Sale on Secord Lake

Waterfront Homes For Sale on Secord Lake

Secord Lake

There are currently 52 active listings for Secord Lake ranging from $59,500-$349,900.

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 2 featured listings for Secord Lake

3237 West Branch Dr, Gladwin Michigan $79,900

3280 Pinehurst, Gladwin Michigan $99,000

Click Here to search more available listings for Secord Lake.

Are you thinking about making Gladwin County, Michigan your new home? Gladwin County is home to both Wixom Lake and Secord Lake! Are you thinking about taking advantage of the great interest rates and affordable prices to buy your own slice of Northern Michigan Heaven? Contact me today and lets gets started! I know the area very well and I know the market even better! You can call me at 989-429-2600, email me at sonya@sonyaloose.com or visit my website.

Waterfront Homes For Sale on Wixom Lake (edit/delete)

Waterfront Homes For Sale on Wixom Lake

Wixom Lake

There are currently 38 active listings on Wixom Lake. They range in price from $23,900- $270,000.

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

1177 Ashton, Beaverton Michigan $ 38,900

4237 Grant, Beaverton Michigan $ 45,900

5477 Heron Cove, Beaverton $169,900

The properties listed below are also close to Wixom Lake

4123 Lakeside, Beaverton Michigan $ 35,500

4748 Hill St, Beaverton Michigan $74,900

1278 Estey Rd, Beaverton Michigan $ 129,900

Click here to search for more available listings on Wixom Lake

Are you thinking about making Gladwin County, Michigan your new home? Gladwin County is home to both Wixom Lake and Secord Lake! Are you thinking about taking advantage of the great interest rates and affordable prices to buy your own slice of Northern Michigan Heaven? Contact me today and lets gets started! I know the area very well and I know the market even better! You can call me at 989-429-2600, email me at sonya@sonyaloose.com or visit my website.

Kalkaska County-Great Place to Retire!

Kalkaska County is a charming retirement area with an abundance of nature; 90 lakes and 3 rivers; recreational trails galore; room to grow and over 45% of the county being state land; crossroads to US-131, M-72 and easy access to I-75; affordable homes both urban and waterfront; low property taxes relative to surrounding areas.

The village of Kalkaska boasts all the necessary amentities including large grocery stores, drug stores, restaurants, hardware store, public library, governmental center and a large school system. In addition if offers the Kaliseum Recreational Complex for swimming, skating and body building and just outside the complex a 2 mile paved, safe walking/riding trail. Kalkaska also boasts the Kalkaska Memorial Health Center - part of the Munson Health Care System which offers the best of both worlds - quality local care for primary and urgent medical needs and access to some of the most widely respected medical specialists in the country. Kalkaska also boasts destination shopping at the Cherry Street Market featuring an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetable, local jams, jellies, sauces and fresh baked goods plus a deli and garden center.

Kalkaskians are good-hearted people who enjoy a little slower pace of life with the opportunity to seek out fabulous restaurants, shopping and events in all the surrounding communities including Traverse City, Elk Rapids, Alden, Bellaire and Cadillac. Kalkaska is also an easy drive to some of the best skiing up north including Boyne USA and Shanty Creek/Schuss Mountain.

Being home to 90 lakes and 3 rivers provides a plethora of opportunity to live on water at an affordable price and on clean, clear lakes and rivers which provide outstanding fishing, recreation and nature observation. Visit http://www.homewaters.net/ to see all the opportunities for homeownership in this fabulous community. Please contact mary@homewaters.net for additional information or to help you find that special place - be it a retirement home or a serene get-away.

Visit us at The Midwest Fly Fishing Expo

Getting our stuff together for our annual pilgrimage to The Midwest Fly Fishing Expo at Macomb Community College. The folks at The Michigan Fly Fishing Club put on an amazing show with tons of vendors marketing the latest gear and pushing out their old inventory at amazing prices. There are also a bunch of great seminars and demonstrations. Try out all the latest rods on the casting pond or just brush off that cabin fever by talking fly fishing for a couple of days. Our booth this year is a tribute to the history of fly angling in Michigan in the 1950's. We're bringing in this 1951 Ford Woody wagon and it's going to be filled with gear from the era. Thanks to Wanigas Rod Company, The Great Lakes Fly Fishing Co., and Phil Heck for displaying their rods, reels, creel, waders, and more to replicate a vehicle travelling to Grayling from Detroit in the 1950's. Should be fun. Of course we'll also have marketing materials on our current inventory of riverfront and lakefront properties and will be available to talk shop if you stop by. Hope to see you there! Click the car image for more details on the show.

Does your agent have an auger?

Working with buyers yesterday evening, we thought we had found their dream home. On an all-sports lake near Traverse City, this home was beautiful and offered all the features they hoped for. It appeared we were on our way to writing an offer. I asked the buyer if they were familiar with this portion of the lake. I had remembered from past boating trips that this particular bay seemed to be quite shallow. I suggested we head out on the ice and drill a few holes just to be sure. It ended up being a very good thing. The first hole close to shore revealed only 6" of water and a foot or so of soft dark muck on the bottom. We headed 30' out and drilled another hole. Again, shallow water with a nice deep layer of fragrant black muck. The process continued until we were probably 200' from shore and still had only found a couple feet of water before hitting another few feet of muck. The look of disappointment was obvious, but there was also a sense of relief. Had their Realtor not take the time and effort to really look into what they were buying, they would have had a very unpleasant surprise once the ice melted and the home was now theirs. Our company was built to sell the water. Our agents are passionate about representing waterfront buyers and sellers and it can make an enormous difference in ensuring our clients make informed decisions. Enjoy the rest of winter!! Should be seeing ice out in another few weeks if the weather cooperates.

There's a Road. Is it an easement?

Before you purchase any property, take the necessary steps to ensure you have legal easement to and from the property. Many people see a road or driveway and assume they have the right to use it. While there are some circumstances under which long term use of a road or driveway across another property can lead to what's known as an easement by prescription, it's anything but a sure thing. An easement is defined as, "an interest in land owned by another that entitles its holder to a specific limited use or enjoyment (as the right to cross the land or have a view continue unobstructed over it)." It's usually a written document that is recorded on two or more adjoining properties. I lets all parties know that another property owner has the right to use a portion of their land for a specific purpose, usually access to and from their own property. Typically in Michigan, The State does not issue legal easement. In counties, like Crawford, where more than half of all the land is held by The State of Michigan, you'll want to make sure there is a legal easement in place from the property to the nearest recognized road. The title insurance, usually provided by The Seller in a transaction, will call out any legal easements of record. If you're a seller and aren't sure if you have legal easement, have a search done by the local title company to be certain. There have been more than a few deals held up due to easement issues. This is one of the items that a quality Realtor should look into on your behalf as part of the buying or selling process. Please contact us if you have any specific questions in this regard. Enjoy this last blast of winter too!! It may be the last one we get. (I know that's the hope for many!)

Who's looking at this Otsego Lake Log Home?

In the last 30 days this property has been viewed over 1,200 times on our website. Click the photo to view the details. It's not our listing, but it is a very attractive home on a channel on Otsego Lake listed by Prudential Properties. (We'd of course be happy to represent you as a buyer's agent on the home!) The reason I'm curious is that our site analytics are actually being skewed a bit. This property is being viewed by someone in Berkley, Michigan as many as 75 times in a day. It's peaked my curiosity. If you happen to be viewing this property a tremendous amount and live in Berkley, would you mind shooting me an e-mail at info@homewaters.net? We watch the analytics of the site pretty close and I've never seen such a spike relative to one property all coming from one region. Have a great weekend!!!