Muskegon and West Michigan Real Estate Knowledge base

10 Quick Ways To Add Value To Your Home

2008-11-04T09:47:10Z

1. Paint: It's the easiest and most inexpensive way to refresh old surfaces both inside and out.

2. New Appliances: If you can afford it, go for big-ticket luxury names which willlast forever and never go out of fashion.

3. Update Light Fixtures: Replacement fixtures do not need to cost alot of money, shop around your local do-it yourself stores for updated fixtures that will add instant value to your home.

4. Update Your Bathroom: Using basics like subway tile and vinyl flooring cuts down on labor costs. Remove old vanities which often harbor mold and replace with a pedstal sink, which help make a room seem larger.

5. ReRoof: Installing a new roof can take as little as a day with some help from some friends. By installing a new roof, you will have extend the life of your home dramatically. You can use inexpensive asphalt shingles or go with standing-seam metal roofing, which is about 3 times pricier. It's beautiful and reflects light, making it great for temperature control.

6. Improve Energy Efficiency: Call in a Pro to update your heating, electrical and plumbing, which can all be done in a few days.

7. Lay Down New Floors: Remove your worn out and outdated floor coverings and replace with new. Hardwood is very attractive for buyers. If you can't afford hardwood, install prefinished engineered planks. Dark shades are the most attractive.

8. Refinish Your Deck: A new coat of stain will make your deck look more attractive while extending the life of your deck.

9. New Doors: A great way to improve insulation and update the look of your home is by adding new doors to the front and back of your home. Choose a paint color to complement the existing color of your house.

10. Paint Your Foundation: Some are afraid to do this, but it's simple and makes the foundation of your home disappear letting the important features stand out. A recommendation would be to paint the concrete the same color as the exterior of your home.

David Medendorp

www.sellmuskegon.com

www.rentfrome.com

Black lake Home Muskegon @ www.blacklakehome.com

2008-11-01T20:58:07Z

www.blacklakehome.com

This home look like a great home with 2.51 acres of land.

$350,000 - Single Family Home, 2 Beds, 1 Bath, 1034 Sqft.,
6929 Wood Rd, Muskegon, MI 49444
MLS No. 2814907 << Prev Next >> 9 Photos Save Listing Request More Info Schedule a Showing Map to Property Printable Version

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Listing Description

This well built, well maintained 2 bedroom ranch would make a great get-a-way. Large lot with 313 feet of Black Lake frontage, offers a 24x32 detached garage, plus a sea plane hanger. Unique property on one of Muskegons most hidden, private lakes, Black Lake.

Property Features

Acres: 2.51
Additional Items Desc: Refrigerator, Range, Dryer, Washer
Bedrooms: 2
County/Area: Muskegon County
Driveway Desc: Unpaved
Exterior Material Desc: Wood
Fireplace: Living
Garage: 2 Detached Spaces
Heat Source Desc: Gas
Heat Type Desc: Hot Water
Kitchen Features Desc: Eating Area
Lake: Black Lake
Listing Price: $350,000
Lot Description Desc: Wooded
Lot Dimensions: 180x736x314x479
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1034
Out Building Desc: Hangar
Property Type: Single Family Home
Road Frontage: 180 Ft.

Roofing Desc: Comp Shingle
Rooms Above Grade: 5
SQFT Above Grade: 1034
School District: Grand Haven
Sewer Desc: Septic
Sq.Ft.: 1034
Stories: 1
Street Type Desc: Public, Unpaved
Style: Ranch
Subdivision/Neighborhood: Norton Shores City
Substructure Desc: Partial Basement, Slab
Tot Fin All Levels: 1034
Township: Norton Shores City
Water: WELL
Water Features Desc: Lake Front
Water Frontage: 313 Ft.
Waterfront: YES
Windows Desc: Screens, Storms
Year Built: 1962
Zip Code: 49444

Courtesy of Barbara DeLello, RE/MAX Lakeshore Muskegon, 231-733-1236

Contact David Medendorp to schedule an appointment or call 231-206-3367

©2008 Southwestern Michigan Regional Association of Realtors®. Information deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity^sm Program of Southwestern Michigan Regional Association of Realtors®. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than ALT Realtors are marked with the BR logo and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing broker. Listing broker has attempted to offer accurate data, but buyers are advised to confirm all items. Information last updated on 2008-11-01.

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Property Features

Acres: 2.51
Additional Items Desc: Refrigerator, Range, Dryer, Washer
Bedrooms: 2
County/Area: Muskegon County
Driveway Desc: Unpaved
Exterior Material Desc: Wood
Fireplace: Living
Garage: 2 Detached Spaces
Heat Source Desc: Gas
Heat Type Desc: Hot Water
Kitchen Features Desc: Eating Area
Lake: Black Lake
Listing Price: $350,000
Lot Description Desc: Wooded
Lot Dimensions: 180x736x314x479
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1034
Out Building Desc: Hangar
Property Type: Single Family Home
Road Frontage: 180 Ft.

Roofing Desc: Comp Shingle
Rooms Above Grade: 5
SQFT Above Grade: 1034
School District: Grand Haven
Sewer Desc: Septic
Sq.Ft.: 1034
Stories: 1
Street Type Desc: Public, Unpaved
Style: Ranch
Subdivision/Neighborhood: Norton Shores City
Substructure Desc: Partial Basement, Slab
Tot Fin All Levels: 1034
Township: Norton Shores City
Water: WELL
Water Features Desc: Lake Front
Water Frontage: 313 Ft.
Waterfront: YES
Windows Desc: Screens, Storms
Year Built: 1962
Zip Code: 49444

Courtesy of Barbara DeLello, RE/MAX Lakeshore Muskegon, 231-733-1236

Contact David Medendorp to schedule an appointment or call 231-206-3367

Check out brads top 200 web sites

2008-10-29T21:04:55Z

Check out Brads top 200 free websites for REALTORS that a lot of free tools.

There is a lot of wisdom offered. I like active rain and face book the best.

http ://activerain.com/blogsview/718935/ActiveBrads-TOP-FREE-Picks-2008

David Medendorp

www.sellmuskegon.com

www.rentfrome.com

I love my Job I wish it paid better. Letter to my partners We are the men in the arena.

2008-10-29T20:40:46Z

I love my Job but I wish it paid better.

Letter to my partners we are the men in the arena.

I am reminding you that the suggestion's Wendell gave us was free advice given to help ALT. When your given advice, its wise to take it. If his daughter wants to help us, we may want to take it. If people offer to help us and we don't take them up on their offer, they may quit trying to help us. Do not be afraid to be humble and ask for help.

As I think about our company since the day it first started. God has brought us what we needed when we need it. The "problems" we have had has only helped us grow. We are learning in months what it has taken others years to learn! Sometimes God brings us what we need and we don't take it. We all need to be alert and aware of opportunities. When we are given an opportunity, we need to take it and trust in God that he will bring us who or what we need when we need it. We also should keep telling people what we are doing, take help when it's offered, or asking for help when we need it.

Sometimes the best people for our business might be the people that are different from us, they can bring a different view point or solution. It's important that we accept all people - "Loving thy neighbor as our self and making sure to love thy self". Some days don't seem like good days but they are good days! We get to run our business in a growing market. We are putting people to work, providing for families and helping our clients build wealth.

Quote by Theodore Roosevelt

It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.
The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena: whose face is marred by the dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again...

who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions and spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory or defeat.

Philippians 4:6-7 "Don't worry about anything, instead pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for all that He has done. If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Jesus Christ." (NLT)

David medendorp REALTOR -GRI. CCIM, CRS
ALT Realtors
4265 Grand Haven Road
Muskegon, Mi 49441
Realtor fax 2313325912
www.sellmuskegon.com 231-206-3367

www.altpropertymanagement.com

Getting your Web page to the top of GOOGLE

2008-10-24T05:53:53Z

Getting your Web page to the top of www.GOOGle.com Its easy ,get as many links back to your web page as you can. so what I suggest that if you give me your link I will add you as a link from my main site www.sellmuskegon.com. Please ADD www.sellmuskegon.com as Muskegon Michigan REALTOR.

My other site is for Property management in Muskegon Michigan www.ALTPROPERTYMANAGEMENT.COM

If you commit that you added me I will do the same and we can all achieve a better placement on www.google.com

Great Real Estate agents from around the US .

2008-10-22T08:40:14Z

Also www.muskegonhomestaging.com

Muskegon is a beach town with opportunity--- see the Beach
http://www.surfmuskegon.com/

100 tax code changes

2008-10-20T20:11:48Z

Year-end tax planning takes on a special urgency this year to maximize taxpayer use of these new tax breaks both before 2008 ends and immediately at the start of 2009

Within the 451 page Rescue Bill are nearly 100 tax code changes that directly affect individuals and business owners, including education deductions, sales tax, energy credits, and even new disaster aid. Other tax breaks, which were due to expire, were extended, including property tax deductions, the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act, and the shield for the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). The property tax provision, set to expire in 2008, has been extended to 2009, and allows up to $500 ($1000 for joint filers) in deductions in addition to the standard property tax deduction - even if you don't itemize! The Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act, extended to 2012, was designed to protect those who already lost their homes due to foreclosures from facing an additional tax penalty for qualifying cancelled or "forgiven" debt of up to $2 million. And, finally, the Rescue Bill also saves about 23 million Americans from the dreaded AMT, a kind of extra tax that some people have to pay on top of their regular income tax created by the Tax Reform Act of 1969.

These are just a few of the potential tax benefits created or extended by the Rescue Bill. As always, there are specific qualifying standards, and so it is essential to speak with a qualified tax professional about these and other tax benefits that could help you lower your tax bill and increase your confidence in today's tumultuous financial markets.

So you want to find a waterfront home in Muskegon Michigan

2008-10-18T20:47:57Z

So you want to find a waterfront home in Muskegon. Lets talk I know the market. I have swam in every lake in the area boated most lakes. And walked around most lakes. If you call me I will find you what you are looking for or you can go to one of my web sites and do your own search. All listed properties by any agent will appear.

www.waterfrondave.com

www.monalakeforsale.com

www.ilakehouse.com www.Ilovelakemichigan.com www.muskegonriverhome.com

www.waterfront-luxuryproperty.com

Also you would like me to email you listings on a lake as they become available I can do that.

David J. Medendorp REALTOR -GRI. CCIM, CRS
ALT Realtors
4265 Grand Haven Road
Muskegon, Mi 49441
Realtor fax 2313325912
www.sellmuskegon.com 231-206-3367
My Blog "You can,t beat Muskegon"
www.activerain.com/blogsview/612421/You-can-t-beat
Any Agent can sell in a hot market.
But I can get the best price in any market !

Muskegon is a beach town with opportunity--- see the Beach
http://www.surfmuskegon.com/

Buy Muskegon !! Muskegon is accelerating with a positive economic trend and a bold vision.

Muskegon vacation house rental at Lake michigan Beach

2008-10-15T15:24:02Z

pen Fall yrrd Quintessential BeachHouse,Hotub Lake Michigan, 2.4 miles of Beach — Property 100820

Summary of the house, 4 bedrooms, sleeps 11

Front of house May 2007 from road
Out side shower and sitting area
Front of home pool table game area
Breakfast nook seats 12

open Fall yrrd Quintessential BeachHouse,Hotub Lake Michigan, 2.4 miles of Beach

Quintessential location! This fully furnished home is freshly painted and is outfitted for your vacation at the beach! The views from the picture windows in the living room and family room/dining room are fantastic, offering an ever-changing panorama of Lake Michigan. Bedrooms are spacious, and include all linens. The full-size bathrooms include towels. The new kitchen has all appliances and essentials, and is ready for use -just add your favorite foods (a full-service grocery is nearby). Additional amenities Full laundry included cable TV wireless internet in the summer and a pool table. Tucked between the house and garage is a six-person hot tub featuring a view of Lake Michigan. Other outdoor features include a grill, a fire pit, and a deck equipped with chairs and tables for your enjoyment, facing Lake Michigan. Enjoy hiking on trails through the sand dunes. There are great boardwalks for biking, running, and walking miles of paved bike trails. The best sunsets every day.

This house rents for 450 for weekends and weekly for 1295 monthly rates available

Call David Medendorp @ALT property management 2312063367

The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena: Theodore Roosevelt

2008-10-13T11:28:25Z

In this market the thought of quiting comes often when I work so hard for my customer and business and sometimes get know results.

And a time like this Teddy said

It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.

The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena: whose face is marred by the dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again...

who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions and spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory or defeat.

Quote by Theodore Roosevelt

5348 STEVENDALE DR Georgetown Twp 49426 Ottawa County Michigan

2008-10-04T13:01:49Z

Residential Listing

MLS: 731579

484,900

	Single family Ranch style Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3+ Georgetown Twp 49426 Ottawa County Michigan
	School District: Comp Section: PPN:	Hudsonville 66 70-14-34-260-013	Photos

Open House: 10/08/08
Open House: 10/11/08

From: 1:00 to 8:30
From: 1:00 to 8:30

Host:
Host:

Legal: LL in LO
Directions: 44th Street (Rivertown Parkway) west of I-196 to 14th, south to Stevendale, left to home.

Year Built:
Lot Size:
Acreage:
ANSI Sq Ft:
TFLA Sq Ft:
Frontage/Type
Zoning:

2005
75' X 133' IRR
1.7
1,878 / Municipality
3,456
0 / Street
RES

Age:
Heat:
Air:
Water:
Sewer:
Assess.
Taxable

3
Gas/Forced air
Central air
City Water
City Sewer
183,438
183,438

Exterior:
Garage:
Basement:
Pool:
Fireplace:
Rip Rights:
Water Body:
Wooded:

Brick (all)
3 or more/Attached
Walkout
No
Yes
None
None
Yes

Rooms:

MUDROOM, 1/2 BATH, Kitchen, DINING, Living room, GREAT ROOM, MASTER SUITE, 4 SEASON Porch, DN Family room, Rec room ROOM, 2 BATHS, 3 Bedrooms, Living room, STORAGE, LOWER garage, OFFICE

Features:

Barr-Free Deck Encl Porch Gazebo Patio
Secur Lite Sidewalk

Appliances:

Disposal , Microwave oven

Outbuildings:

Additional garage

LandScape:

Prof. landscape Shade trees UG Sprinkling

Pool:

None

Terms: LC (see comm) Conv Mtg Cash
Possession: 15 DAC
Listing Comments: VRM: seller will entertain offers between $425,000-$485,000. Lovely home nestled on almost 2 acres of wooded serenity with spectacular views from the peaceful 4 season porch. No expense spared in this 2005 Parade of Homes. All brick exterior, Australian Cypress wood floors, Zoned heating, 10 foot lower level ceilings, dual laundry facilities, 6 plus stall heated garage, heated tile floors in baths, 17 foot main floor great room ceilings with custom built entertainment center with masonry fireplace, wet bar in lower level, maintenance free vinyl decking, spring fed waterfall pond. Home is also barrier free-handicap accessible. Home offers the best of both worlds with privacy on acreage located in a neighborhood for taking a walk. Set up wonderfully for a home based business. 5th bedroom is being used as a four seasons room. Land Contract terms available. Have a home to sell first???? Seller may be willing to consider taking your home in trade, take advantage of this great buying time with no worries about selling your home first.

Property for rent in Muskegon Michigan

2008-09-30T21:08:24Z

Welcome to ALT, Property Management, a company providing Property Management Solutions in the Lakeshore Area. A member of the Rental Property Association and the Property Management Association of West Michigan. Our company provides many different management solutions for Property Owners who realize that managing rental properties can be both time consuming and complicated.

wwww.rentfromme.com

www.sellmuskegon.com

25 Reasons to move to or stay in Muskegon Michigan

2008-09-30T20:08:17Z

1. Arts & Cultural Activities abound. Muskegon has a great cutting edge down town www.downtownmuskegon.org with a symphony, Theater and much more. Forbes Magazine: Muskegon is ranked as number 10 nationwide for culture and leisure activities among cities its size!

2. Recreation & Outdoor Activities with tennis, bike, / activity trail around lakes and thru town and the country 2.4 miles of public beach and more.

3. Continuing Education Opportunities are abundant. Muskego has four Colleges and universities and seminars and education opportunities at state parks hospital and from adult Ed just to mention a few.

4. Senior Services foR all. We have senior classes and meeting daily from the new 50,000 sq foot senior center on seminal road to Orchard view adult Ed and bus trips to the many local coffee shop BS sessions that happen daily.

5. Great Health care. Are hospitals and Doctors are rated as in the top 10 % in the country. Merrcy health partners distinguish itself as a nationally recognized health care destination with an unrelenting commitment to innovation, quality, diversity, compassion and access for all.

6. WE have a great airport recently expanded. www.flymuskegon.com

7. We have great local paper both in print and on line www.mlive.com

8. Taxes are reasonable and today we have several state tax free zones.

9. Muskegon has vibrant chamber of commerce that is one of the best in the state with great Leadership.

10. Close to major cities like Grand Rapids and a ferry ride away from Milwaukee www.lake-express.com

11. Great Sunset at the beach almost every night.

12. Great Camping many public State and county parks.

13. Greats jobs in a diverse economy.

14 Great water both public and private.

15. Affordable housing both for renters , owners and investors.

16. Great churches.

17. Quality schools both public and Christian.

18. Some of the best sailing on around the Great lakes, Including MuskegonLake White lake and Lake Michigan.

19 Miles of bike trails through out Muskegon and around the lakes.

20.Country and urban living.

21. A new diverse Down town along Muskegon Lake.

22. A college town with soon to be one of the top culinary arts schools in the US.

23. Smart thinking leadership.

24. A well endowed community foundation with 100 million in assets.

25. Great fishin and hunting within 5 miles of most residence

I could list more . If you are thinking of moving to Muskegon do it. You will love it.

If your thinking of moving ? The grass is not alway greener on the other side of the street.

Power home buying. Buy downs for the first couple years

2008-09-15T06:58:38Z

I wrote my lender Rob Garrison <robg@ufms.biz about buy down and this is the way he recomended we do buy downs I like it.

I love the fact that you are thinking outside the box and that you thought to send this to me. I have been doing a variation of this for years but have never really marketed it to Realtors for their open houses. I use what I call power home buying whereby the borrower does what is called a 2-1 buy down. Here is how it works in a nutshell: the buyer or seller pays to buy the rate down 2 % for the first year, 1 % for the second year and 0% for the remaining 28 years. For example, it the going rate is 6.5% the first year the rate is 4.5%, year 2 it is 5.5% and years 3 thru 30 it tis fixed at 6.5%. Doing this give you much more bank for your buck than a regular buy down and works well for lower priced homes. Additionally, normal buydowns are costly and often aren't advisable if the borrower is out of the property or the mortgage in 5 to 7 years (normal time of mortgage). The 2-1 buydown (power home buying) does not have this problem.

Showing services, Appointment setters for Real estate. Showing Specialists

2008-09-14T19:43:11Z

Has anybody used any of these services ? I just started a new office and I am looking for ways to be efficient and offer great service both to my listings and agents that try to sell my listings and provide a easy way to get feed back. There is also a company called www.homefeedback.com that just dose feed back but I would like the same company to set and follow up on appointments.

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ffice and I want to be efficent and this looks like a good way to handle showings and feed back.

David Medendorp

www.sellmuskegon.com

Why Investors from all over the world are investing in Muskegon, Michigan Real estate

2008-09-13T22:24:19Z

Why Investors from all over the world are investing in Muskegon, Michigan Real estate (edit/delete)

Out of town Investors and and families and retires from accross the Country are comming to Muskegon to invest.

Out of area investor from Spain, England and parts of the Us are studing the market here in Muskegon and are casting there vote on our market by getting out there check books and buying Muskegon. Why ?

Muskegons Revival

Muskegon has new buildings going up every where. Homes being upgraded and rehabed, Bike trails going in , New streets and more.

For generations, vacationers from around the world have traveled to the Muskegon Coastline to experience its beauty. After discovering the diversified economy, affordable housing and quality healthcare, some of those visitors tear up their return tickets.

The components that drive the Muskegon economy are a well-oiled machine: the force of major and advanced manufacturers, presence of emerging industries and continues technological investment keep Muskegon cruising at the head of the pack.

DIVERSE ECONOMY

The region is a global leader in advanced manufacturing, specializing in metals, plastics, and alternative energy. Manufacturers are known for products serving the aerospace, automotive, office furniture, defense and related industries. Experts in energy, technology and life science are making remarkable strides from their Muskegon base. In the downtown, vigorous development has meant opportunities for new and expanding businesses, spurred by massive investments in this vibrant urban center. Baker College is in the process of developing The Culinary Institute of Michigan, an $11 million investment at Clay Avenue and Third Street in Downtown Muskegon.

TRANSPORTATION

Transformation of the region has been eased by the extensive transportation options, including the Lake Express cross-lake ferry, which has created even more business opportunities. Several state highways, U.S. 31 and 1-96, provide efficient and rapid surface transportation for trucks, buses and passenger cars. Michigan Shoreline Railroad and CSX handle rail freight. The Muskegon County Airport provides air cargo and commercial passenger services, including daily service to Detroit and Milwaukee. The new generation of regional aircraft operated in Muskegon are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and are newer than many of the large jets flown by other airlines. The Port of Muskegon, a Michigan Port of Entry and a multi-modal ship-rail-truck port and storage center, offers water access to the Great Lakes, and the St. Lawrence Seaway and beyond.

RESOURCES

Cultivating the rich natural resources of the area has also brought economic prosperity. The region's farms are recognized for cherries, blueberries, peaches and apples. Farmers' markets offer an abundance of fresh and organic produce, u-pick orchards, farm garden and orchard tours, and access to pumpkin patches in the fall.

High-skill, high-paying jobs are further boosted by the area's award winning healthcare facilities, which need a talented workforce as they expand. The result is more jobs fueling the economic activity.

HEALTH CARE

World-class healthcare facilities support the area's growing population, with a community focus. Hackley Health and Mercy General Health Partners have joined forces to further strengthen their ability to care for the community. Now, both organizations are operating under the ownership of Trinity Health. The partnership is enabling two previously recognized organizations to streamline services, enabling increased specialization and state-of-the-art facilities.

In 2006 and 2007, Mercy received the Distinguished Hospital Award for Excellence from HealthGrades, placing it among the top five percent for clinical excellence. It was named one of the Solucient Top Hospitals in 2006, and for three years in a row it was awarded the Governor's Award of Excellence. Further, it was named as one of West Michigan's 10 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in 2007.

In summer 2007, a new Center for Cancer opened, expanding Mercy's oncology program in an integrated center that offers treatment and exam rooms, a resource library and more, including an outdoor healing garden. Hackley Health at the Lakes, near the Lakes Mall, has opened and brought together ambulatory services, women's care, physician offices, diagnostic technology and an Urgent Care Center in southern Muskegon County. The commitment to public health has garnered Hackley multiple awards, including the Governor's Award of Excellence for the past three years in emergency and inpatient care.

In addition to the major medical centers, located throughout the area are many private practice physicians, chiropractors, mental health specialists, dentists, home care providers and assisted living centers. For spiritual wellbeing, residents gather in faith communities of diverse denominations inside more than 300 churches, temples, and religious centers, representing diverse beliefs.
The natural beauty, economic modernization and sense of community make Muskegon a well-rounded place to call home.

The future of Muskegon County is brighter than ever. The vision is to create a model waterfront community where all people may prosper in a healthy environment. This vision is a product of the Muskegon Area-Wide Plan; many organizations were involved including the Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce, Muskegon Area First, the local units of government, West Michigan Shoreline Regional Development Commission and One Muskegon.

Muskegon County will be known for its diverse economy as:

Ø A global leader in advanced manufacturing with specialization in metal, plastics, alternative energy, and agricultural products.

Ø A popular Midwest waterfront destination for year-round tourism, culture, and recreational activities.

Ø A popular Midwest waterfront destination for residential living and retirement.

Ø The regional lakeshore center for affordable, quality health care in basic and specialty services.

Ø The regional lakeshore center for life-long learning with emphasis in workforce training, early childhood through higher level adult education, and private and public research.

Ø The regional lakeshore center for retail services.

If you want to know more about how to invest in Muskegon please contact me and based on your

goals I will match your money with the right property. WWW.sellmuskegon.com or www.altpropertymanagement.com

New company new sevices we sell and do Property Management

2008-09-13T22:08:57Z

ALT Property Management is a conglomeration of individuals who believe that Quality Service is not a thing of the past. Whether it is finding you the perfect home or managing your rental units, we are committed to give it our full attention. We are here to serve you and your tenants 24 hrs a day 365 days a year. Our website is capable of handling maintenace requests and up to date investor information. With 23 years of combined rental experience and 25 years of maintenance experience we make the difficult look simple and can place the enjoyment back in your investment. Give us a call or send us an email - we would love to meet with you!

I joined a new company this week.

2008-09-13T21:54:44Z

I joined ALT Realtors of Muskegon Michigan this week. Its been exciting going Thur everything getting re organized setting up new systems that will make this business work like a well oiled machine. We all got new blackberry a new phone system a sprint arrive to give us better signal. I think this will be a company that with the team we have will offer the best Real estate service in Muskegon county. We are using the settlementroom to track closings, efax to send all faxes to email and many other technologies to better serve our customers. I will keep you posted on our progress . If you have input on how to use technology to simplify real estate and do a better job for customers let me know.

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Sarah Palin for Vice president

2008-09-03T23:27:54Z

Sarah Palin for Vice president after her speech to night you have to vote for Sarah and John. What a combination. They will go to Washington ask questions. Get answers and get things done. I think we will be in for 4 year that will be exiting and well lead. quote

He's a man who wore the uniform of this country for 22 years, and refused to break faith with those troops in Iraq who have now brought victory within sight.

And as the mother of one of those troops, that is exactly the kind of man I want as commander in chief. I'm just one of many moms who'll say an extra prayer each night for our sons and daughters going into harm's way. There you go . who are you going to vote for.

Sarah Palin is the US’s answer to Margaret Thatcher!

2008-09-03T10:22:19Z

I thought this was worth sharing. I am sure Sara has a lot to learn but it sound like she i quick

Regardless of your political persuasion, I think you will find this writing by a lady supposedly from Sarah Palin's home town of interest.

Len

WOW............what's your take on this? Do you like her as your Governor? Hugs, Judy

Judy, Sarah Palin is the US’s answer to Margaret Thatcher! Anyone who thinks she cannot handle the job or deal briskly and efficiently with ANY issue, including foreign governments … well, they haven’t met our Sarah <grin>.

As an Alaskan resident as well as a resident of Wasilla, AK, where Sarah Palin was at one time Mayor … I can speak with confidence. Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska is exactly what she portrayed during her introduction this morning and exactly what our US Government needs. She is ethical to a fault (if there is such a thing), a refreshing change to the status-quo and as smart and determined a PERSON (gender really isn’t an issue here as far as I’m concerned) as anyone could ask for at the head of government.

Sarah is no naïve “small town mayor” – she just *started out* there. Btw, as Mayor of Wasilla, she brought this “small town” through a lot of GOOD changes and left it at the end of her term having grown to the 4^th largest CITY in Alaska – a lot of growth and a stronger economic base than ever before.

She has EXECTUTIVE experience *running a government* (something NONE of the other candidates can actually boast, even John McCain <g>) as Governor of Alaska and got there by defeating the *incumbent* Republican Governor, who was definitely part of the “old school” and who WAS very much in the pocket of the big oil companies. We in Alaska wanted change – and we got it in the person of Sarah Palin!

Sarah Palin is everything she looks to be and more. Her approval rating as Governor of Alaska has been as high as 95% and is currently leveled out consistently in the upper 80 percentile throughout the state (and in both parties) - the HIGHEST approval rating of ANY sitting Governor.

Sarah has been turning around corruption in the Legislature of Alaska - turning things on their ear for that matter; cutting spending in spite of the increased income the state is currently receiving due to the high oil prices - she has insisted on putting a huge amount of the "windfall" into savings for the future rather than spending, spending, spending - and has insisted from the get-go on what she refers to as "honest, ethical and transparent governing" - no more closed door meetings and dealings - the big oil companies thought she would be a pushover and have learned better to their chagrin.

She understands the "real people" and the economic issues we all face (Alaskans along with the rest of the country) - she was one of "us" not long ago. Rather than passing useless "laws" or throwing money at pet projects, she (most recently) temporarily suspended the state gas tax (on gasoline at the pumps, fuel oil and natural gas for homes, etc.) and has ordered checks issued to ALL residents of Alaska this fall in an attempt to assist with the burden of high fuel costs for the upcoming winter. I could go on and on, but that's enough for now <smile>. She isn’t doing these things to be popular – she is doing it because her constituents are HURTING financially and she can help.

She became Governor of Alaska by defeating the Incumbent Republican Governor and doing it *without* the money or the support of the Republican Party, which was amazing in itself - and she won by a landslide. The "powers that be" at that time totally underestimated Sarah and learned better the hard way. She has done exactly what she claimed she was going to do and is just as popular today as the day she was elected - perhaps more so since even the Democrats up here seem to like her - she works well with both sides in the Legislature here.

Sarah "belongs" to us (Alaskans) ... and although we are going to be terribly sorry to see her leave before she finishes the job she started here (two years ago) straightening out OUR State <grin> ... we understand she is needed for a bigger purpose and hopefully her Lt. Governor will be able to fill her shoes here and continue the job.

As for worrying about what would happen if McCain were to die or step down or whatever ... Theta, up here in AK we've only been wondering how long we would be able to KEEP Sarah in Alaska and have seen her as our first woman President of the USA from the start. It's always been a matter of whether she would wait until the end of her TWO terms as Governor (no doubt at ALL that she would be re-elected if she ran for a second term at the end of her current term) ... or end up in Washington sooner. She could do the job TODAY.

Personally, I feel a lot better about McCain now that I know he has someone as savvy, as strong, as ethical and as steady as Sarah at his back. She will be an excellent Vice President ... and my guess is will be our US Republican Presidential candidate in four years - AND by then the country will KNOW her – will love and respect her as we do here - and she'll win by as much of a landslide as she did here in Alaska. I only wonder if McCain has a clue what he is unleashing on the US of A <grin>. She is going to be a fresh wind, but also a strong wind.

Is that enough of an endorsement? If not, I'll add this ... Jerry and I have for many years felt the best "vote" was to vote for the lesser of two "evils" and hope they didn't do too much damage. Two years ago during our State Governor's race was the first time EVER that we actually asked for not just a little sign to put in our yard showing our support of our candidate (something we've never felt the desire to do at all before) - we asked for a full 4' x 8' "SARAH PALIN FOR GOVERNOR!" sign and were proud to have it. She hasn't let us or Alaska down. She will do the same for the USA if given the opportunity.

Feel free to pass this on to anyone who may be interested (and spam those who aren’t!).

-Deb Frost in Alaska

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