southwest michigan: In The Midst Of A Harvest Sky
- 11/05/07 01:47 PM
It It has often been said that a picture is worth a thousand words but more often than not those words cannot be accurately portrayed within the framework of the picture. That is to say, the picture frames the dialogue, and not the reciprocal. Allow me to set the stage. It is early autumn and the leaves have turned. The aroma of Concord grapes sweep through the countryside on the whim of the wind and for a few short weeks it is possible to smell the color purple. The vibrant palette of nature is on display as a fleeting escape of foliage … (1 comments)
southwest michigan: Canines On The Catwalk
- 10/22/07 01:10 AM
The fashion industry has officially gone to the dogs, if only for a day in South Bend, Indiana. On Tuesday, October the Sixteenth, a talented and resourceful group of volunteers known as "The Pet Refuge Guild" sponsored a full blown poochie fashion show and on this auspicious afternoon, it was all about the dog. The show featured six different dog stars and their human counterparts complete with music, wardrobe changes, and a full service luncheon at the accommodating Waterford Estates. The music was lively and the talent was primed but what was most impressive is that these wonderful dogs were flawless in their delivery. … (0 comments)
southwest michigan: A City On The Rise
- 10/04/07 06:07 PM
The City of Buchanan was settled in 1833 at the spot where McCoy Creek meets the St. Joseph River and was once a major transportation route for Native American tribes in the area, especially the Potawatomi.An historical marker to that effect has been placed on Moccasin Trail north of Buchanan near Batchelor's Island.Buchanan is in the midst of a civic rebirth in that many of the historic buildings that have come to define the downtown district are under renovation.Not to be lost in translation, it is important to be cognizant of the industry that once flourished here.Buchanan was historically known as … (1 comments)
southwest michigan: Charity Throughout The Year
- 09/19/07 10:52 AM
Please allow this to serve as a warm, heartfelt thank you to all of the many generous and benevolent contributors who donated to the Suitcases For Kids initiative here in Southwest Michigan. This year's effort raised approximately $2000.00 in cash contributions as well as a small truckload of shiny new travel bags and suitcases for our Berrien County area foster children. Of course, the requisite personal care items which are stocked in these bags were collected as well and it was with great pride and humility that we presented these items this past Friday 14th, 2007. While there are always rewarding moments that arise … (1 comments)
southwest michigan: When Pets Are Forgotten: The Follow-Up
- 07/24/07 03:58 PM
To all who respond, Thank you for your response to my story. I am quite sure that the Real Estate Agent that had this listing had no knowledge of the abandoned dog. The rear door had been pried as the jamb was split and the door left unsecured. My belief is that the previous owner most likely returned to place the animal in the home knowing that it would fowl up the place and that someone would probably come along in a reasonable time frame. The real estate agents often do not tend to foreclosures as dilligently as an owner occupied property. I did however call … (2 comments)
southwest michigan: When Pets Are Forgotten
- 07/21/07 06:45 PM
The plight of the housing market as it pertains to the record number of foreclosures continues to worsen and has expanded to include the most undeserving of innocent bystanders. What you are about to read is truly disturbing and what I hope will be an awakening for those who will never have to experience the disdain and emptiness that accompanies these chance encounters. Recently I arranged an appointment with a client to tour a home which was listed for sale on the active market and my preliminary research showed that the residence was a foreclosure. Almost all such properties are marketed with language … (18 comments)
southwest michigan: Investing In Foreclosures in Southwest Michigan
- 07/13/07 11:18 AM
The real estate market is experiencing a staggering amount of foreclosures nationwide and all indicators show that this trend will continue. The growing number of such properties in lender portfolios continues to create further instability throughout the marketplace as the number of available homes for sale increases while the number of available buyers decreases. This stagnation is also compounded by the recent rise in interest rates as well as the increased scrutiny of underwriting due, in no small part, to the collapse of the sub-prime market. Many qualified buyers are finding it more difficult to obtain financing and the result has … (1 comments)
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