Cooler Weather is a Welcome Change

Listings
I've got a few new listings I'd like to share with you. The first is a really cool camp down on Old Plank Road off of CR 440 with, catch this, 180 acres. That's right, 180! Not a typo. There is a nice mix of high and low lands and even a cute little beaver pond. The cabin is adorable, and new, built in 2004. It has 1100 sq ft, 2 Bed, 1 Bath, hardwood floors and an open floor plan. There is a well and septic and a generator for electricity. If you want a place to hunt, or just a little elbow room, come check it out. $225,000.

This next listing is a steal. 10 acres on Maple Grove Road in Munising, off of 16 Mile Lake Road, for only $35,000. Consider many 5 acre properties are listing around $30,000, and you'll know why I wanted to list this one for more! But the owners want it to move fast, so it's priced to sell. The land is wooded with mostly hardwoods, all high and dry, on a year round road with electric, phone, cable, and high speed DSL available. Great for a camp or year round home, this property is only a few hundred feet from thousands of acres of Hiawatha National Forest land but is also close to town.


Finally, this is not a new listing, but there has been a big price drop, so I had to let you know about it. Do you remember the Camel Rider Road properties? Two lots, each with 150' on the beautiful Chain of Lakes? The owner has dropped the price to only $64,900 each. How can you say no to that? He has also put in a new access road. Electric and phone are to the property. Do I have to remind you about the Chain of Lakes? Great fishing, miles of shoreline for kayaking and canoing, and even access to the Little Indian River.

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After a few years of breeding horses, I suddenly got the urge to start riding again. So I packed off one of my broodmares to Canada, where she will have to learn to speak French to woo her new stud, sold a foal, and brought home this cute little bugger. As soon as he settles in I'm looking forward to trailering him to Pine Marten Run for some intense trail riding. It's so great out there, and there's no better time to ride than the fall. There are even horse friendly camp sites available. Don't worry, if you don't have a horse, you can still have a lot of fun hiking.

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It has been a hot and dry summer up here. We actually got an air conditioner! You know, one of those little window jobbies, and we even used it a few nights. Wow. Lake levels are down, but the fall rains have started and things are looking up, a little. We still need a lot more rain and a cold winter to freeze the lake. Did you know that for every inch Lake Superior drops, 529 billion gallons of water are displaced? With a surface area of 31,700 square miles, an inch goes a long way.

Another Season, Another Great Listing

Listings
I'm very excited to be listing this beautiful Hiawatha Log home. Located in the 16 Mile Lake area, it has all the conveniences of an executive home tucked away in the heart of the Hiawatha National Forest. Only minutes from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, it is on a well maintained county road, close to groomed snowmobile trails and many lakes. I just can't say enough good things about this home. Quality and superior workmanship are evident throughout, no care was not taken. You don't see homes like this for sale everyday. 2400 square feet, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage and heated workshop. A rare opportunity to live the good life for an affordable price. $325,000.00

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People moving to Munising from out of the area often ask me about the availability of health care locally. Maybe I'm biased, my husband works at the Superior Walk-In Center, but I do think we have excellent care available. Even more exciting, the Munising Memorial Hospital Association is currently constructing a brand new, state of the art facility. It takes a lot of faith for a small community to pour itself into a project like this, but I've found Munising residents to be dedicated, caring, and optimistic. Way to go! We're looking forward to it's completion.

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My oldest son, 13, has recently gotten into biking. After a few months of peddling around on my PINK cheapie mountain bike, he has decided to end his humiliation, take his well earned money and buy himself a real mountain bike. I was surprised to learn that Munising is one of the premier mountain biking destinations in the Midwest. Duh, I should have known! I love cross country skiing at Valley Spur, and I knew they did biking there in the summer, but I didn't quite know how much. They are even having a youth race there this September. Maybe the kid will be in shape and want to ride it. Hey, registration is free. Why not?

Let it Snow!

Listings
It's getting harder and harder to find larger parcels of land, escpecially at a reasonable price! That's why I'm so excited about being able to list this piece on CR-422 in Ensign, MI. It's forty acres of mixed terrain, partially wooded land that would be great for a hunting camp, snowmobiler's getaway, or homestead. There is an unnamed creek running through the property. CR-422 is county maintained and there is phone and electric. Can you believe it? Only $59,000!

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What an embarrassing Christmas we had this year. There was actually rain. It was in the high thirties. Not good for the snowmobile capital of the Midwest. But it's been snowing a lot for the last couple of weeks. Take a look at the forecast: Intellicast Munising. We're really making up for it. The snowmobile and cross country ski trails are in great shape. I have to admit I'm partial to cross country skiing and Valley Spur.

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My boys are really into Legos. What they've really gotten into lately is modifying the Lego minifigures and adding lights to things like R2D2 and planes. They've even made a dinosaur's eyes glow! It's easier than you think. And what Mom wouldn't be proud of their little munchkin toying with LEDs?

The Colors are Beautiful!

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I know I've featured this house before, but it's such a nice house for such a nice price I had to tell you about it again! It's located in Shingleton on Beech Street and has plenty of room for a growing family, four bedrooms and two baths. Since I first listed this property they have added a sliding glass door and porch on the back as well as Invisible Fence. Great for dog owners!



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My idea of peak color in the fall is lots of red, orange, yellow, and green. Yes, I still like seeing green in the mix, so for me this week is peak. Next week we should be hitting the oranges and yellows hard, green will be history, until next summer. Also to note, Lake Effects Youth Center will be having a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at the Moose Lodge October 19 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. It's only $5.00, so plan on eating out and supporting our local youth!

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I saved money on my electric bill, and so can you! Popular Science had a blurb a couple of months ago about running your washing machine on cold/cold. They said detergents have come such a long way warm and hot cycles really aren't necessary and can cost you a lot of money. With six of us in the family and 10-15 loads of laundry a week I would say so. I have been running nothing but cold/cold for the last two months and my electric bill was down a whopping $40.00! Okay, just don't ask me what the total was...

That's What Summer is For

Listings
Okay, you may have noticed that my blog has been a little behind lately. That's because it's summer, folks! It's not the time for sitting in front of the computer blogging, that's what winter is for. Summer is beach time. So that's what I've been doing, and, of course, work too. In honor of summer, here is a great waterfront listing. I've got two vacant waterfront lots listed on the lovely Chain of Lakes off Camel Rider Drive down Highway 13. The lots each have 150 feet of frontage. They are aleady a great price at $79,900 each, but the owner is willing to give a break to anyone interested in both of them. In case you're not familar with the Chain of Lakes they are a series of picturesque spring fed lakes that are regularly stock with bass, walleye, etc. They include Straits Lake, Corner Lake, Deep Lake, etc.
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I get a lot of phone calls from people who have never been to Munising before and want to know what it's like. Hmmmm. There are a lot of trees and a lot of water. The primary industry has traditionally been the paper mill, currently owned by Neenah Paper. Of course tourism is a growing industry, with Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Hiawatha National Forest West both being headquartered here. Yes, Munising is small, but the lifestyle is worth it if you love the outdoors and four season recreation.
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It's a busy month! The U.P. Christian Music Fest is coming up Saturday, August 26. I'll be singing in the afternoon if you want to drop by. We are also having our first ever Rock On 5k as a fundraiser for the Lake Effects Youth Center Sunday, September 3. You can register online or you can register the day of the race. Please come support us! And show off that buff running body. Yea, right!

Happy 4th!

Listings
Are you in the mood for some vacant land? Currently I have three pieces listed, one 3 acre piece on H-58 in Munising Township, a lot on Sleigh Way in Christmas, and a 4 acre piece in Forsyth Township. Hop over to my listings to take a lot at them!
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Okay, so I know it's not the 4th anymore, but it's such a big thing in Munising it feels like it's still going on. Did you see me and my parrot in the parade? My husband's office, the Superior Walk-In Center, did a pirate ship. I provided the real life parrot. Okay, does anyone know who won the float contest? I will be so mad if it wasn't us... :)
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As if having the 4th of July weren't fun enough, we also had the RE/MAX Balloon up in Munising. There are actually quite a few RE/MAX Balloons, so I guess I should say a RE/MAX Balloon and not the RE/MAX Balloon. The balloon was tethered as Munising is mostly woods or water, meaning if it goes up, it may not be able to come down. The kids still had fun. Some big kids too.

A Nice Hot Day

Listings
Now that the weather is turning warm, a lot of people are thinking about summer activities. Have you ever thought of owning a little waterfront get-a-way? This house is on Gooseneck Lake down Highway 13. There is over 100 feet of sandy beach, a dock, and great fishing! This lake has walleye, perch, pike, bass, and more. It has a full walkout basement, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and a sunroom. $169,900
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Graduation is this Saturday. Congratulations Class of 2006! Visit the school here and don't forget to let your favorite graduate know how proud you are! And try not to eat too much at all of those graduation parties.
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The Lilac Festival on Mackinac Island may not be until June 9, but a little birdie tells me they are already starting to bloom. The lilacs on Mackinac are renouned for their large size and great variety. Learn more about the Lilac Festival.