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Real Estate News
Specializing in Bear Lake and Greater Manistee County Properties.
Spring 2006
Volume 1 Issue 1
Published by Pauline Jaquish, Assoc. Broker, Ringel Real Estate & Auctions
DO YOU REALLY NEED A REAL ESTATE AGENT?
Maybe, and maybe not. Do you know about seller’s disclosure forms, lead based paint disclosures, transfer tax, title insurance, and pest inspections? Are you familiar with seller contributions, well tests, septic evaluations, appraisals, settlement statements, and surveys? Have you called your local newspaper to check the cost of advertising? Are you prepared to have people knocking on your door at anytime, any day and wanting to see your house NOW? And, are these people financially qualified to purchase your home or are they just needing entertainment for the day and thought they’d stop in.
You may be able to sell your own property. You could pull your own tooth. But you don’t, because you need the services of someone who does the job every day and knows what to expect and how to handle situations that are common to a professional.
So, if you think you’d ever need to sell your property, call me, the doctor is in.
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……I’ve tried to find a suitable exercise video for women my age, but they haven’t made one called “Buns of Putty.”
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COMPARE TAX RATES
(Oct. 25, 2005)
| TOWNSHIP | School District | Homestead | Non-Homestead |
| Arcadia | Onekama | 25.2949 | 43.2949 |
| Bear Lake | Bear Lake | 26.5606 | 43.8083 |
| Maple Grove | Kaleva/Norman/Dickson | 29.7275 | 47.7275 |
| Manistee City | Manistee | 42.1397 | 60.1397 |
| Onekama | Onekama | 24.1354 | 42.1354 |
| Pleasanton | Bear Lake | 26.2423 | 43.4900 |
If there are other Manistee County locations that you would like tax rate information on, please email me at pjaquish@coslink.net .
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QUICK LOOK AT MY LISTINGS
PRIME BEAR LAKE WATERFRONT PROPERTY
Vacation year round when you buy this beautiful Bear Lake home. Enjoy the open floor plan with exceptional lake view and immaculate interior. Some furnishings negotiable. This 3 bedroom, 2 ? bath, 1,900 sq. ft. home has 77 feet of Bear Lake sandy waterfront. It’s a must see at $349,900.
EXECUTIVE HOME WITH LAKE / GOLF COURSE VIEW
Take a look at this 4 bedroom, 3 ? bath, 2,200 sq. ft. home on 3.5 acres. Hardwood floors, main floor master suite, fireplace, open floor plan with breathtaking views. The newly carpeted walkout lower level with full bath, bedroom, family room, bar, and exercise room could be easily converted to a separate living area. $349,000
NEWER RANCH ON FIVE ACRES
It’s a hilltop beauty surrounded by delicious sweet cherry trees. Enjoy the view and three varieties of sweet cherries right in your own yard. Ready to move in – 3 bedroom, 2 bath, hardwood, ceramic and carpeted floors, oak cabinets, attached 2 car garage, large basement. Lots of room inside and out. $179,000 PENDING
QUALITY HOME WITH POLE BARN
This 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,100 sq. ft. home north of Arcadia is quality from top to bottom. Hardwood, carpet and ceramic floors, custom made kitchen cabinets, extremely well insulated, 200 amp service plus 24 ft. x 32 ft. pole barn with heated shop. Within walking distance of Lake Michigan. $165,000
STARTER HOME READY TO MOVE IN
Great little 2 bedroom home in nice neighborhood, Manistee. Neat and clean with quality plaster interior. Full basement, two car garage, easy walk to Lake Michigan. This home is a good starter or retirement investment. $84,900
IMMACULATE HOME WITH SEASONAL LAKE VIEWS
Updated 3 bedroom home with full basement and newer 28 ft. x 28 ft. garage on 1 ? acres. Newer LP furnace, air, appliances, windows, carpeting, ceramic tile, and 200 amp service. Fenced yard, beautiful landscaping and 2 decks. This is a buy at $139,000.
VACANT LAND
1. 50 acres, 9 wooded, south of Bear Lake, wind caressed barn - $125,000
2. US 31 frontage, lake view, north of Bear Lake - $180,000
3. 16 wooded acres adjacent to State Land, Manistee - $49,500
4. 2.5 acres, mature Christmas trees, seasonal Bear Lake view - $49,500
5. 60 ft. Bear Lake waterfront, not able to build, recreation only - $60,000
6. 47 acres, mobile home, pond, frontage on 11 Mile Rd., Bear Lake - $169,000
BEAR LAKE WILDWOOD SUBDIVISION
1. South Shore – 132 ft. x 118 ft., surveyed, land contract. $18,500
2. Clinton St. – Corner double lots, 132 ft. x 118 ft. $17,500
3. Third St. – 4 lots close to Bear Lake swimming access. $17,000
4. 10th St., - Double lot, 118 ft. x 132 ft., surveyed, land contract. $15,000
5. Tree lined Potter & 11th St. – Double lot, 118 ft. x 132 ft. $15,000
6. 10t St., - Double lot, 118 ft. x 132 ft. $12,950
7. 8th St., - Double Lot, 118 ft. x 132 ft. $12,000
8. 7th St., - Double Lot, 118 ft x 132 ft. $7,000 PENDING
If you can’t find what you are looking for, give me a call, I’ll find it for you!
CALL PAULINE JAQUISH –Cell: 231-342-7285, Home: 231-864-3766
Ringel Real Estate & Auctions: 231-723-6595, ext. 223
Email: pjaquish@coslink.net
Website: www.bearlakemichigan.com/pjaquish or www.manistee.net
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GETTING YOUR HOME READY TO PUT ON THE MARKET
Want to sell your house? Get ready, company is coming. You only have one chance to make a first impression. Buyers are quick to notice things you’ve let slide.
EXTERIOR: Trim bushes, weed gardens, plant flowers, hang flower baskets, mow lawn, polish or replace entrance door hardware, paint/clean entrance door, sweep down cobwebs, spray-wash steps, sidewalks, wash windows, remove exterior “treasures”.
INTERIOR: Garage/basement/closets – dejunk it! Make it look spacious. Install shelving/organizers and arrange neatly. Rent storage space for the boxes of stuff you can’t part with, you’ll be moving anyway, get a jump on it.
If it squeaks, oil it; if it sticks, grease it; if it leaks, plug it. Repair windows and screens and make any other minor repairs. No need to remodel, just good general maintenance. Finish things that you never finished. Clean, clean, and clean. Fresh paint in neutral colors, new decorator rugs, trim runaway plants, remove personal collections and wall to wall family photos, and store excess furniture. The buyer needs to see past your “stuff” to envision his “stuff” in the same space.
Selling a home isn’t easy. In fact, it’s darn hard work, but having a home in tip-top condition will bring more money to the closing table. Normally Real Estate Agents don’t clean your house for you, however, we do know people who can. I even know people who will come in and “stage” your home to make it ready for the buyers point of view. It’s our job to get the buyer to your house for that first look and hopefully he’ll be so impressed he’ll come back for a second look and write the offer to purchase.
TOO MUCH LAND? SPLIT IT!
Have more land and enjoying it less? Why not check with your local zoning administrator to learn how many land splits our state laws will permit? Paying taxes on property you don’t need can eat into your investment in a hurry. For Bear Lake Twp. call Vern Bowling at 231-889-4442 and for Pleasanton Twp. call Nena Girven at 231-864-3406. Be sure to have your property ID number on hand when calling.
IF YOU’VE FOUND THIS INFORMATION HELPFUL AND SOMEWHAT ENTERTAINING, LET ME KNOW. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO RECEIVE THIS EMAIL IN THE FUTURE JUST EMAIL pjaquish@coslink.net and put remove in the subject line.
…..Know how to prevent sagging? Just eat till the wrinkles fill out.
Pauline Jaquish