Personal Summer Retreat on Boardman River

1031 NW Boardman River Rd

Kalkaska, MI

  

Estate-sized parcel of close to 40 acres, surrounded by state land, w/ year-round 1947 classic log home overlooking the Boardman River. Home features much character & ambiance w/ privacy supreme. Perfect family, hunting/fishing getaway & ideal for winter pursuits including some of the best snowmobiling in Michigan. 28×24 detached garage & additional outbuilding for secure storage of all your toys & gear. Rare find in every way less than 20 miles to Traverse City & convenient to 131 expressway too!

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$529,500

For more information, please call the Nichols Team at 231-941-8283 or tcinfo@remerica.com

Quality Construction Bi-Level to Be Built in Kingsley

256 Parkview Dr

Kingsley, MI

Village of Kingsley newest development. Quality homes by Creekside Properties. Home includes wood laminate flooring, vaulted ceilings, 2-car garage, paved driveway and land. You won’t be disappointed with our homes. All village amenities, area of quality homes, close to schools & shopping. Pictures are representative of To Be Built.

$139,900

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For more information, please call Sharon Reid-Brown 231-632-6260 or sharonreid@remerica.com

OMG! Nearly 300 Acres of PRIME Northern Michigan Hunting Land

00 Crouch Rd

Kalkaska, MI

Serious hunting, fishing & recreational enthusiasts take note! Almost 300 acres of diverse, prime Northern Michigan upland surrounded by large parcels plus bordering state land giving you walking distance access to the Manistee River. Variety best describes this parcel that includes breathtaking ridge-top views of the Manistee River Valley, hardwoods, pines, rolling hillsides & meadows. Spring on portion of land attracts wildlife & pond construction is possible in spots! Detailed maps & GPS coord available.

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$600,000

For more information call the Nichols Team at 231-941-8283 or tcinfo@remerica.com

Vacant Land Zoned M-1 South of Traverse City

791 Mizar Ct

Traverse City, MI

Prime commercial lot in desirable Blue Star Estates. Vacant lot provides many options for new owner to develop as desired to fit their needs! Conveniently located for your business affiliates and/or customers to access you…only 2 miles from the GT Mall. M-1 zoning allows for many uses. Industrial Zoning allowed uses available at www.garfield-twp.com. Click on Zoning, then Zoning Ordinance, then on next screen, line 22 Section 6.9n M-1 Industrial link.

$35,000

For more information, please call Diane Mack at 231-631-1462 or dianemack@remerica.com

Remerica-Traverse City July 2008 Monthly Newletter

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Affordable New Built Home in Kingsley – Great Starter Home

2901 Woodqueen Trail

Kingsley, MI

New-built Tri-level on 2.5 wooded acres minutes south of Traverse City on private dead-end road shared by only three other properties. A solid, quality value with 3 bedrooms & over 1,100 SF of finished space featuring maple cabinetry, vaulted ceilings, walkout lower level, Berber carpeting, wood trim, Hi-efficiency furnace & other quality items. Quiet, peaceful setting with plenty of room for a garage and/or pole building. Treat your family to a brand new, stick-built home today for only $ 102,900.

 

$102,900

 

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For more information, call the Nichols Team at 231-941-8283 or tcinfo@remerica.com

 

Easy, Green Ways to Keep your House Cooler

The arrival of glorious summer makes it a challenge to be cool indoors. Here are six cost-effective ways to make your house greener and keep the heat out.

·            Block the sunlight. Light colors, especially white, reflect light better than dark colors. Block the sunlight by covering windows with white blinds or shades. Install awnings over south-facing windows.

·            Circulate the air. Ceiling fans and portable models gently move the air, making it seem several degrees cooler. They consume far less energy than air conditioners. Open north- and east-facing windows to create draft.

·            Maintain the air conditioner. Change the air conditioner’s filter once a month. Do a maintenance check to ensure that the unit runs efficiently. Provide shade for its compressor without blocking the air flow. Keep heat-producing lamps and electronics clear of its temperature gauge.

·            Generate less heat. Substitute compact fluorescent bulbs for incandescent ones, as they are much cooler. Shut down idle electronic equipment by switching off the power bars to which they are connected. Air-dry dishes and laundry rather than running appliances.

·           Insulate. Weather stripping, caulking and insulation keep summer heat out as handily as they keep winter heat in. Check your home for leaks, and plug them. Insulate areas, like the attic, that trap heat.

·            Create a cool landscape. Bare asphalt, cement and rock magnify heat from the sun. Trees, shrubs, and grass are cooler. A few deciduous trees on the house’s south and west sides will shade it in summer and let sunlight through in winter.

TC home Close to it All!

3113 College Terrace Ct

Traverse City, MI

Nicely planned for easy relaxing living in nice neighborhood close in town close to all services & amenities. Must see to appreciate.

$159,995

For more information, call Gail Matthews 231-620-6138 or gail@remerica.com

Weekly Mortgage Forecast

Week of: Monday, July 21, 2008

Present Market Conditions
With increased confidence in the financial sector and lower oil prices, the Dow gained over 400 points. As investors returned to stocks, they sold their relatively safer investments, bonds, which pushed mortgage rates higher.

Expectations
Fannie and Freddie dominated most of the headlines last week however, Fed Chief Ben Bernanke presented the latest Fed forecast for the economy during his testimony before Congress. He described the inflation outlook as “unusually uncertain”. >From Bernanke’s comments, investors are concluding that the Fed’s primary goal right now is to promote stability in the financial markets, rather than fighting inflation, and they expect the Fed to hold rates steady in the near-term.

Guidance
Rates are holding near historic lows as housing prices continue to favor a buyer’s market. Now is a great time to contact Georgie and leverage her knowledge and expertise to structure a mortgage solution that meets your financial objectives.

Spacious 4BR Westside Traverse City Home

3917 Zimmerman Rd

Traverse City, MI

A MUST SEE! Priced under 2007 appraisal! Spacious home on 1.2acres with countryside views and a large pole building. This home has been totally remodeled from top to bottom (including new windows and mechanicals) and shows true pride of ownership. Master bedroom retreat with private patio. Concrete and butcher block countertops, new cabinets and full appliance package in kitchen. Beautiful backyard oasis with gardens and amazing stamped concrete patio and wood decking.

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$259,500

For more information, please call the Nichols Team at 231-941-8283 or tcinfo@remerica.com