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2009
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In a previous blog, I mentioned the box exchange service that I offer to my clients. The one thing that I forgot to mention was the alternative to those expensive peanut packing products that are out there. If you have not had the opportunity to stop by and price those little jewels, they are q...
04/29/2009
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The burning question on ever Buyer, Sellerand Realtor's mind is - When will our market stabilize? If we each had a crystal ball, we could predict that information for the world to hear and see. Unfortunately, we do not have a crystal ball. A healthy Real Estate market is one that has no more t...
04/27/2009
Sellers and Listing Agent's Beware We finally get a contract on our listing and we are very excited to bring it to the seller. After days of negotiation, we finally have a meeting of the minds. Our sellers are ecstatic!!! Then we hold our breath for the inspection period to end to make sure ...
04/26/2009
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Let's Give The Buyer An Allowance Sellers often seem to think that it is a good idea. As a seller, it makes sense to let the buyers make the choice. Your carpet needs to be replaced. It is showing lots of wear. Or perhaps, it is a pretty green. You have always loved it. It goes with your fu...
04/22/2009
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Traverse City Michigan Real Estate Traverse City Michigan Real Estate market is alive and going strong. Grand Traverse County has had 195 homes sold so far this year with a 94% list price/sale price ratio. Many of these sales were Foreclosed Properties and Bank Owned Propertieswhich brings gr...
04/21/2009
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Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City is a very unique community. This quiet, tranquil peninsula offers wonderful views of the East Bay and the West Bay of the Grand Traverse Bay. Many of our communities wineries are located on Old Mission. There is very little other business activity on the ...
04/21/2009
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Brown, Rainbow and Lake Trout, Whitefish, Coho & Chinook Salmon, Perch and Smallmouth Bass are native to the coast of Lake Michigan. Lake Trout and Salmon are the most commonly fished with Lake Trout being caught from mid May to mid July and salmon from the 1st of July into October. A fish grap...
04/18/2009
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Kidz Care Foundation was formed in February of 2009 in Traverse City, MI to insure that infants and children under the age of 5 have healthy start at life. The foundation provides grants to families who cannot afford immunizations and well child checks for their children. The primary target pop...
04/18/2009
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Crystal Lake is a 9,711 acre lake located in Benzie County, just west of Traverse City. Access to this beautiful lake is in the town of Beulah at the municipal beach. Lots of great fishing on this lake: Brown, Lane and Rainbow Trout, Whitefush, Cisco, Perch, Smelt, Burbot and Sucker. Brown an...
04/18/2009
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This is a great piece that Avery has put out on making our offices a little more environmentally friendly. There are some great ideas here that are easy to implement. They also have some great templates on their web site for recycle cans, etc. ENJOY The Office Guide to Going Green Want to do ...
04/16/2009