What’s for Dinner?
By Dick Waskin | August 31, 2010
With the tourist summer season coming to a close, we look with anticipation to Fall and all it’s beautiful color. This is the best time to shop for Saugatuck Real Estate. But, If you were thinking about purchasing a business here in the Saugatuck Douglas area, it is none to soon for the 2011 season. We at RE/MAX Saugatuck Douglas now have 3 great restaurant listings to choose from. First is the 64th Street Bakery and Cafe, great breakfast food and there is a great liquor license that can be obtained for only $20,000. This business includes a great historic building with an apartment above for extra income, priced to sell at $325,000. A new listing that we will be submitting this month is in the heart of Downtown Douglas, completely remodeled restaurant, new kitchen, equipment, bar and courtyard including building and 2 upstairs apartments for the price of $850,000. Then if you really want something special, the Blue Moon Restaurant with very upscale restaurant, bar and luxury apartment for $1,200,000. Call Dick Waskin, Broker to see which one of this real estate business opportunities fits your dream. RE/MAX Saugatuck-Douglas 616/218-3191
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King Fisher Cove
By Dick Waskin | August 2, 2010
By far the most successful new development in the Saugatuck area. Feel the romance of the cabin like feel of these luxury vacation homes. The setting is on the bike path into downtown Saugatuck and on the waterfront of pristine Goshorn Lake. You also have the use of the Association Pool and extensive common natural grounds. Take a look at the virtual tour and you will be sold on this most wonderful vacation home destination. http://www.remaxsaugatuckdouglas.com/kingfisher/virtualtour.html
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Guide to Buying a Fixer-Upper in Michigan
By Bill Rowe | August 2, 2010
In the Saugatuck, Douglas, Glenn Michigan real estate market, buying a home with the intent to fix it up is one of the best investments you can make. There’s no better way to take control over your home ownership than to customize the design, floorplan, and landscaping of everything from a single story rancher to a charming Victorian – especially if you’re looking to use the current Michigan real estate economic climate as a way to get the home of your dreams without breaking the bank.
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The Importance of Curb Appeal
By Bill Rowe | July 14, 2010
Most real estate agents will tell you that the best time to sell a home in the Saugatuck, Douglas, Glenn Michigan areas is during the late spring and early summer months. When the weather turns warm, the vibrant growing season commences, and children can be seen playing happily in the yard, potential homebuyers really begin to connect with a house – even before they set foot across the threshold.
In real estate lingo, this is known as curb appeal.
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Great Waterfront Condo in Saugatuck, mi.
By Bill Rowe | July 12, 2010
Delightful is the only way to describe this immaculate waterfront condo in Saugatuck! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath unit was gutted and totally re-done in the last few years with beautiful wood floors, granite counters, and tile baths. This unique condo is Designer perfect and move in ready. No detail was missed! Each room is bright and open with lots of natural light, and most have great harbor views. The entire harbor can be viewed from the wrap around deck, and you are just steps from your private boat slip. Top all that off with a great association pool, clubhouse, and tennis court, and you have one of the best spots in all of the Saugatuck area. You must get inside this condo to truly appreciate it!
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Family Selling Saugatuck Vacation Home
By Dick Waskin | June 23, 2010
After years of enjoyment this family is reluctantly parting with their vacation property. Filled with good memories but has not been occupied for many, many years. It may be possible to restore the Vacation Cottage but this property is priced based on the land value only. Located in Saugatuck just a block from Lake Michigan this land is platted as two seperate buildig sites. Each is very wooded and backs up to a beautiful ravine. An amazing value at $239,000. Come create your vacation memories here. Owner financing may be possible. Call Dick Waskin, broker for more details. 616/218-3191 cell.
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Staging Your Home
By Bill Rowe | June 3, 2010
Staging your home is a great way to prepare your home to sale and to make it look alluring to buyers in the Saugatuck, Douglas, Glenn Michigan areas. Staging your home has become popular during the last decade. Read this article to find out some great ideas on how to get your home ready for potential buyers and get it sold sooner, rather than later.
Within the first minute, people decide if they could live in your home. The problem is that there are so many homes on the market right now, that if yours doesn’t catch their eye immediately, then they have other choices. The struggling housing market is forcing people to take more drastic measures to sell their homes. Many homeowners say they need all the help they can get. With the market not being so good, there are ways you can make your house stand out. Staging your home is the way to make your house stand out in the Saugatuck, Douglas, Glenn Michigan areas.
The idea of home staging is to highlight your home’s best attributes and positively affect potential buyers. Staging your home isn’t about your own tastes. It is about making the home appealing to the general population. Whether you go at it alone or use a stager, you need to have the attitude that your home is no longer your home.
Following are some tips to consider:
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Lake Michigan, Privacy, views, value.
By Dick Waskin | May 24, 2010
1041 Ravine
Lake Michigan, Saugatuck Cottage
There Is Nothing Like This, near this price, On Lake Michgian In Our Area. Wonderful Dimensional Lake Michigan Views, Property adjacent to and overlooks natural ravine commons out to spectacular Lake Michgian views right down to 1600′ Of Pvt,deeded access, Sandy Beach with easy walking and driving access. The house has quality lodge Like Finishes Decks & Gardens Are Spectacular, with Lake views from almost every angle. The 2nd floor master has a large pvt deck. Finishes Include Caribbean Heart Pine Flooring, Slate Flooring, Ann Sacks Tumbled Marble, Fieldstone Hearth With Danish Ruis Woodburning Stove, gourmet kitchen. Lg Detached Custom Garage With Guest Quarters Roughed In. 30′ Wide Koi Pond With 3 Tiered Waterfall, Lower deck with hot tub, shower & fire pit all overlooking the lake & very, wooded and pvt. Glenn Haven Shores Is A Pvt. Gated Community, Paved Pvt. Roads,Tennis Court, Central Water System & Trash Pick-up & Acres Of Natural Commons. Only $695,000. Call Dick Waskin, RE/MAX Saugatuck Douglas for your pvt. tour. 616/218-3191
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Lake Michigan waterfront home in Saugatuck Michigan
By Bill Rowe | May 10, 2010
ORIGINAL MID-CENTURY MODERN HOME WITH 285 FEET OF LAKE MICHIGAN FRONTAGE SITUATED ON JUST OVER AN ACRE IN SAUGATUCK TOWNSHIP!!! EXTENSIVE BLUFF PROTECTION WAS INSTALLED IN THE MID 80′S AND STILL LOOKS LIKE NEW ADDING TO THE BEAUTY AND DRAMA OF THIS RARE SITE. THIS 2500 SQUARE FOOT HOME HAS 4 GOOD SIZE BEDROOMS (TWO OVERLOOKING THE LAKE), 2 FULL BATHS, A LARGE LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE AND LAKE VIEWS, A SEPARATE DEN AND A HUGE COVERED PORCH OVERLOOKING THE LAKE. DON’T MISS THIS UNIQUE PROPERTY WITH 285 FEET OF LAKE MICHIGAN FRONTAGE AND ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES!!!
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What buyers look for, or look out for when purchasing a home.
By Bill Rowe | May 6, 2010
What should buyers look for, or look out for when purchasing a home in the Saugatuck, Douglas, Glenn Michigan areas? This article will help sellers look into some important aspects of selling their home and what potential buyers look out for as well.
The way you live in your house is not the way to sell your house. So, what makes a house a home for sale on the market, and one that soon has a “SOLD” sign out on the front lawn? And what aspects are important to look at because potential buyers will ask the question, “How much work are we going to need to do prior to moving in and beyond?” The appearance and cleanliness of the home are significant. Always have your home ready to be shown at a moment’s notice with me, your agent, Bill Rowe because this is what buyers are looking for. And a tip- burned out lights need to be replaced; classy lighting and upgraded fixtures can ameliorate the value of a home. Also, buyers said they would be willing to pay more for a home with a renovated kitchen.
Here are some things a buyer will look out for when dealing with the purchase of a home. The buyer will consider the following:
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