Homewaters is Going Vintage

For some reason I always get very nostalgic as hunting camp approaches.  November 15th marks the first day of the Michigan rifle deer season and since I was a kid it was a very big event. Even before I could hunt, we were asked to gather all the apples that had fallen from the trees in our our yard so my dad could bring them up to camp to lure in the big buck.  While he never did come home with a deer, he always brought some sort of little toy or something. I could not wait until I got to go myself!  Those first number of years were all about trying to back a buck.  I played cards and had a lot of fun catching up with family I didn't get to see very often but it was the hunt that really got me going.  A little older and wiser now, I still look forward to opening day and am hopeful I get an opportunity to harvest a deer, but it's much more about the experience of camp.  Cutting wood for the stove, putting up new stands or repairing old ones, playing cards with three generations of family members and the big hearty meals that only deer camp seems to produce.  I don't think I eat pickled bologna or creamed herring any other time of year but it sure tastes right sitting at the Rittenhouse card table next to the wood stove!  In honor of this long standing tradition in my family and many others in Michigan, we're going vintage on the front page leading up to camp next week.  Enjoy a safe and fun hunting camp with your family and friends next week and good luck in the big woods!!!

Gladwin & Clare County Homes Market Report for October

October 2013 Real Estate Market Snapshot for the Gladwin and Clare County Area Homes

Secord Lake Waterfront

3209 Lakeshore Drive, Gladwin

$97,900

MLS #159250

Active Listings: 999 (108 new listings came on the market in September)

Average Asking Price: $105,667

Average Days on Market : 234

Range of Asking Prices: $5,995-$875,000

Sold: 77 Sold in October (80 sold in September)

Average Asking Price of Sold Listings: $90,723
Average Selling Price of Sold Listings: $81,776

Average Days on Market of Sold Listings: 214 (36 days less than September)

Sellers Received: 90.1% of their asking price

Total Residential Sales Volume: $6,036,000 (down from $6,853,151 in September)
Listings Sold by Price Range
0-99,999: 56 (up 3 from September)
100,000-199,999: 15 (down 8 from September)
200,000-299,999: 6 (up 2 from September)
300,000-399,999: 0 (same as September)
400,000 and above: 0 (same as September)

**117 Homes Expired off the Market in September

Absorption Rate = 1.08 Years

*This information was provided by the Clare/Gladwin Board of Realtors. The report was generated from the Multiple Listing Service, where all CGBR members' transactions are recorded. The report covers all the members' residential transactions for the month of January. Although there are no geographical boundaries defining members' service areas, the majority of CGBR transactions take place in Clare and Gladwin County.

Secord Lake Waterfront! 3849 Thendara Drive, Gladwin

New Listing at 3849 Thendara, Gladwin

Secord Lake Waterfront Canal

$89,900

MLS #160284

 

2,000 acre all sports Secord Lake is the place to boat, jet ski, tube, fish and RELAX! Make memories and recharge your batteries up north. This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath cottage offers 1,200 sq feet. Enter into a large utility room with loads of storage, the mechanicals, included stackable washer/dryer and a 1/2 bath. Spacious and very functional kitchen walks into the dining area with an attractive bow window. Large living room with a door to the open patio overlooking the lake. Sun room addition is fully insulated and is year round space that is perfect for a family room or additional sleeping space. 2 bedrooms and a full bath complete the home. Exterior offers a 2 car detached garage with a wall furnace. A few steps down to the waters edge and a boardwalk that allows you to pull your boat right up. Located on a small cove off the main water you will experience more quiet and serene views. The mid morning sunshine warms the yard and beckons you to the lake! 

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Jeep Creep Success!!

Jeep Creep Success!!  

Homewaters Recreational Real Estate was a Proud Sponsor of the

 Jeep Creep at The Riverwalk Place in Gladwin.

The 2013 Event had a great crowd despite Saturday's weather.  Friday's parade was a lot of fun, Satruday the trick or treating was great for the kids with the obstacle course being the big draw for the adults.  Sunday wound up with great trails rides through

 Gladwin County! 

Looking forward to the 2014 Jeep Creep!!