Thursday, March 17, 2011

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.

Friday, March 11, 2011

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

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.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

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.