Consider Being Our Guest
Do you love Michigan and all of it’s lakes, rivers and streams? Do you appreciate our miles of waterfront? I find that whenever I bring up the topic of Michigan, people have a story to tell about their favorite place. Some have childhood stories to tell of carefree summers spent Grandpa’s cottage. Some share wonderful memories of family fun when mom and dad would rent a cottage every year. For others, there is the one and only lake for fishing, or that beautiful lake they drive by to work every morning. And, of course, everyone who owns a piece of lake ...
Crystal Lake
I posted a postcard before on Crystal Lake and I have posted on Crystal Lake itself before. But what is more inviting that lake with a name “Crystal Lake”. It brings to mind crystal clear water and quietly lapping waves. Abby had it right. No picture can ever do justice to a crystal clear lake. “Dear Hazel, This just does not do the lake justice, for it is very pretty. Had a dandy time there. Abby” September 24 1908
Wolf Lake: The Millen
“Dear Little Alberta, How are you and how is “Pincher”? I often think of you and get lonesome to be back in Grand Rapids once more. How is school? I suppose you study hard. Can’t you write me a letter or even a card? I would love to hear from you.” Love Mabel January 1917 There are several Wolf Lakes in Michigan. There is a Wolf Lake in Lake County, as well as Muskegon County and a smaller Wolf Lake in Kalamazoo County. There is a fish hatchery is located on the Kalamazoo County Wolf Lake. But I am not sure which Wolf ...
Clark’s Lake
“Dear Niece, As you were not out to the lake with us, I will send you a view of the hotel. I suppose you and Loylia are having a good time now. From Aunt Maria” June 22, 1907 What a wonderful way to spend time in the summer! Vacationing on a Michigan lake, in a beautiful hotel with a big, white porch. I can imagine the guests sitting on the porch enjoying the sunrise with a steaming cup of coffee, or sipping ice cold lemonade after a long day in the sun. And, after dinner, enjoying a spectacular Michigan sunset while getting ...
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Consider Being Our Guest
Do you love Michigan and all of it’s lakes, rivers and streams? Do you appreciate...
The National Debt
The national debt, now that is a depressing thought. Our national debt is some eleven...
Lunch at the Grand Hotel
I have to confess that having lunch at Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel is not...
A Day on the Island
In Michigan, we call it simply, “The Bridge.” Everyone knows what you mean when...
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Michigan Lakes
Baw Bease Lake“Dear Cousin, Many thanks for the very pretty Christmas card. I was so busy...
Wolf Lake: The Millen
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Clark’s Lake
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Survey
Do you really want to spend hard earned money on a survey? No, but you must. Recently a customer purchased a rural home and pole barn on some acreage. The price was attractive and the buildings were in relatively good condition. There were very few improvements required. The home was cleaned, painted in and out and new carpet was installed.... [Read more of this review]
House Numbers
When doing a major renovation on a home, cottage or even a commercial building, it is easy to overlook the small details. That was recently the case for us. We had just completed a large project, with everything from a new roof to new foundation walls and just about everything in between. But, we forgot to replace the house numbers after the painters... [Read more of this review]
More on Foreclosures
I have often written about different aspects of foreclosures, but as with the subject, there always seems to be a new quirk. As with intuitional sellers, during the offer/counter offer process, they will have an addendum to the buy/sell agreement that will consist of many pages of verbiage that will slant in favor of the seller. One of the typical... [Read more of this review]
Cash for Keys
With the large amount of foreclosures and load defaults today, many lenders have taken very aggressive action. One of the more innovative methods some lenders are using is known as “Cash for Keys”. The lender often faces a lengthy process to recover possession of the property. In attempt to expedite the process, the lender may offer a cash amount... [Read more of this review]
Homework
I had a call the other day from a buyer looking for a home. He had the address of the property from the ad I had placed in the local newspaper. I was impressed that he had done some of his homework on the property and was asking intelligent questions. He was also viewing the property from a Google aerial map. He was asking questions regarding things... [Read more of this review]
Fifteen Minutes
Over the years I have developed some business practices that I adhere to religiously. One of those is my 15 Minute Rule. If I am to meet a client or potential client to look at an apartment, view a home or inspect some dirt, I will wait for fifteen minutes and then I am gone. Fifteen minutes is not a long time, but it seems that way because it is... [Read more of this review]
Michigan Lake Front Property
On this site I try not to promote our business in a very overpowering way. But I have been asked many times about a new site we have launched a few months ago, so I thought I would make a few comments about it. As an introduction, it is entitled: Michigan Lakefront Property.com. I know the name is not real original. Perhaps I should have chosen... [Read more of this review]
Abandoned Structure
Whether you are building a new home, renovationing a lender foreclosure, or working on a lakefront cottage, or a cabin in the northern Michigan woods, you may encounter the local building inspection department. These men and women are not your enemy. They simply enforce a building code that was put into place to maintain safety, health and structural... [Read more of this review]
Riparian Rights Made Simple
Sometime ago I posted on Riparian Rights and later posted More on Riparian Rights. I was asked recently out what you can and cannot do with your Michigan waterfront. Generally speaking, you may have sand brought in to place and spread along your shoreline. You may not place any sand or any other type of fill on or under the water of the lake. You... [Read more of this review]
Daylilies Revisited
Well, it’s that time again. The daylilies are blooming. You can’t travel very far in Michigan without seeing those familiar bright orange blossoms and the spiky leaves. You see them as a border along someone’s lawn and growing wild along the roadside. Occasionally, while traveling through the countryside, you will see a batch of them in what... [Read more of this review]
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