Archive for February, 2011

Great advice for sellers in the Saugatuck-Douglas Real Estate Market!

Thursday, February 24th, 2011
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6 Things That Turn Home Buyers Off (and What Sellers Can Do To Prevent It)!

|  February 23, 2011 5:48 PM  | 

We’ve talked about surprising home features buyers LOVE, and about why buyers aren’t biting on today’s market, despite it being highly affordable.  But we haven’t talked much about the characteristics of sellers, listings and homes that turn buyers all the way off.  Well, not until now!

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Buying a Historic Home in Michigan

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

For many people living in or moving to MI, the best real estate purchase is one that combines the comfort of home with a piece of history. Buying a historic home in Saugatuck, Douglas or Glenn is fairly common in today’s market, thanks to an incredible real estate climate and one of the most dynamic historic districts in the state.

However, if you’re simply looking at the intricate architecture and are thinking how great it would be to own a piece of the city’s history, you might want to take a step back and consider all the work involved in becoming a historic home owner.

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Former Blue Moon Restaurant Sold

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011

Congratulations to RE/MAX Saugatuck-Douglas and sales agent Randy Wolf on your successful sale of the former Blue Moon Restaruant in the Saugatuck Douglas area!   We wish you and the new owner a very successful year.

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More good news for Saugatuck-Douglas real estate!

Monday, February 14th, 2011

Home Sales Increased in Q4, Expected to Continue Throughout 2011

02/11/2011 By: Joy Leopold 

 Thursday the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported that home sales increased in 49 states during the fourth quarter of 2010, with 78 markets experiencing price gains from the fourth quarter of 2009.

Despite sale price declines in 71 metropolitan areas, the national average of home sales rose 15.4 percent to an annual rate of 4.80 million in Q4 from 4.16 million in the third quarter.

The national median existing single-family home price rose 0.2 percent to $170,600. Distressed homes accounted for 34 percent of sales in the fourth quarter.

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Saugatuck-Douglas Michigan Real Estate Tips

Friday, February 11th, 2011

Seal Air Leaks Around Windows and Doors

By: Jeanne Huber

Published: December 14, 2010

Seal air leaks around your windows and doors to prevent wasting precious home heating and cooling energy that costs you money.

Man ready to caulk windowCaulking and adding new weatherstripping can make old windows more efficient. Image: Somos Photography/Veer

An average home loses up to 30% of its heating and cooling energy through air leaks. The most significant air leaks tend to occur around windows and doors. To stop air leaks and prevent your home heating and cooling dollars from vanishing in the wind, it’s important to seal any air leaks around windows and doors.

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Estate Wants Property Sold

Monday, February 7th, 2011

Almost 3 acres just 3 blks from Lake Michigan and pulic beach access and very close to Saugatuck.   Price has been almost slashed in half.  The executor of the Estate says he wants to close out the estate in March and to do so this land must be sold.  Now asking $54,800.  Call Dick Waskin, 616/218-3191 for details and directions

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