door county real estate: Dream Big--and Think Door County for Real Estate Investments - 11/17/12 05:13 AM
“A man travels the world over in search of what he needs
and returns home to find it”.  George Moore
 
Door County is not just a place; it’s a peninsula with incredible natural beauty and a unique “Door County” lifestyle.  Finding your new Door County property is a process.  It’s a journey.  It’s not an event.  You may feel that you are just beginning your search, or are still in the “information gathering” stage.  If that’s the case, I am uniquely familiar with Door County, and I’m here to help you find your dream home.  With unique inventory … (0 comments)

door county real estate: Door County's Real Estate Roller Coaster--Continue to Hang On! - 10/08/12 06:32 AM
The Door County Real Estate Roller Coaster is still in full swing.  Failed appraisals, bank owned properties, lowball accepted offers on distressed properties, combined with some very high sales, have created a series of ups and downs this year.  The Door County MLS High Waterfront Sale for 2012 year to date is $3,490,000.00 while the lowest priced waterfront property sold for $68,000.00.  Properties listed for high sales last year adjusting monthly this year to meet the changing market. 
The good news?  We are seeing a reduction in inventory for the first time in two years.  What will this winter bring?  Hopefully, … (1 comments)

door county real estate: Frequently Asked: Can I live and work year-round in Door County? - 05/30/12 04:54 AM
We frequently get asked about family-owned businesses in Door County and if it is possible to live where one works in Door County year-round.  I was able to count on my fingers a number of family-owned business in the area without even really trying, from the Johnsons at Al Johnson's Swedish Restaurant, to the Kersebetts and Ecology Sports, to the Daubner family at the Sister Bay Bowl, to dozens of others.  In fact, maybe this area is very unique in that there are a LOT of family owned businesses. 
AN AUTHENTIC AL JOHNSON SWEDISH WAITRESS  AND HOSTESS (NOT MEMBER S OF … (0 comments)

door county real estate: Looking for Door County Buy and Rent Opportunities? - 05/25/12 02:40 AM
Looking for Door County Buy and Rent Opportunities?  We have five exceptional homes, including duplexes and fourplexes, in all price points, each with unique rental characteristics.  Three have established rental income.  For more information, visit our site at http://www.door-county-properties.com and contact me.  Sister Bay, Ellison Bay, Gills Rock, and most rental opportunities are close to the water (and the one that isn't has a tennis court).  It's a great time to be a buyer in Door County.

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door county real estate: Starting A Door County Home Search? Use These FAQ Tips To Succeed - 05/11/12 11:25 PM
Starting Your Door County Home Search?  Based on our most Frequently Asked Questions, here are Some Tips to Help you Succeed.
So you’ve fallen in love with Door County.  You’ve visited a few times, and each time the allure of the Door Peninsula works its magic.  You’ve discussed Door County with your family, and everyone is on the same page.  From Wilson’s, to the Ephraim Yacht Club, to the Sister Bay Beach, to the Shoreline Restaurant….everyone has a favorite, and every year the list of favorites grows.  It’s time to turn Door County vacations into Door County traditions and start working … (0 comments)

door county real estate: Sister Bay Farm for Sale--Country Feeling but Close to the Village - 04/29/12 03:09 AM
Sister Bay Farm for Sale--Country Feeling but Close to the Village.  REDUCED. Walk or bike to downtown Sister Bay and priced to sell. A classic Door County farm just outside the year 'round Village and all it has to offer in Liberty Grove.

Close to the Sister Bay beach and marina. Room to roam on 16+ acres plus Door County free-stall barn and storage shed (chicken coop). Home has true country charm and tons of potential for someone with an eye for detail, with hardwood floors up and down, built-ins and more.
 
Originally $264,900, this property is now … (0 comments)

door county real estate: Yacht Harbor Shores Luxury Condominiums in Sister Bay, WI 54234 - 04/27/12 05:26 AM
Yacht Harbor Shores Luxury Condominiums in Sister Bay, WI 54234
Where dreams set sail in Door County.  Welcome to Yacht Harbor Shores Condominiums in Sister Bay...elegant Bay-side living near the heart of Sister Bay.  10956 Harbor Shores Drive, Sister Bay, WI 54234
 
Yacht Harbor Shores Condominiums is located in the Town of Liberty Grove to the immediate north of downtown Sister Bay, one of Door County's year 'round vacation villages.  Here, one will find plenty of quality shopping and dining establishments that are open in winter, as well as numerous facilities for recreation.  Walk to JJ's, Waterfront, Base Camp Coffee, Al Johnson's, the Door … (0 comments)

door county real estate: New Home for Sale in Sister Bay, Wisconsin - 04/22/12 04:16 AM
NEW HOME FOR SALE IN SISTER BAY, WISCONSIN. We spent the past two weeks listing a FANTASTIC home in Sister Bay at Woodcrest Village in Door County, Wisconsin. This home has four bedrooms, three full baths, and boasts nearly 3,000 square feet of living space on three levels. The spacious great room features a towering Door County Fieldstone fireplace, walls of windows, and ample space for entertaining family and friends.
The upper level features two large bedrooms and a full bath, while the lower level features another family room (with woodburning fireplace), covered deck, full bath and an additional bedroom. It’s … (0 comments)

door county real estate: FREE things to Do in Door County - 04/21/12 03:09 AM
FREE things to do in Door County. The Door County Visitor's Bureau has assembled a fantastic list of FREE things to do on the Door Peninsula, and our office has also brainstromed some of our favorite ideas, too.
Free Things To Do Everybody loves the cost of free. Below are some activities and ideas that don't cost a dime.
Door County Beaches and County Parks Beaches and parks have always been a source of inexpensive fun. With 300 miles of shoreline, we've got quite the source. Stop at Anclam Park in Baileys Harbor on a windy day to watch the kite … (0 comments)

door county real estate: Honeycrisp Apples in Door County--the Story of Wood Orchard Market - 04/20/12 01:03 AM
Via DoorCountyTravelersJournal: 

   To visit the Wood Orchard Market website, click here.
 
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door county real estate: SEASONAL SLIPS AT THE SISTER BAY MARINA OPEN THIS SEASON - 04/19/12 05:35 AM
DOOR COUNTY BOATING:  The Sister Bay Marina has six open slips that are available for rent. There are six – forty foot slips and one twenty-five foot slip. Christy Sully has been working through the waiting list and as those individuals were contacted she has been waiting for responses. The date for the opening of the Marina is getting closer and the Marina Committee has made the decision to notify all the individuals on the property and non-property owner list (who have email addresses) again to see if they want a slip. They also want a notice sent out to other … (0 comments)

door county real estate: Base Camp Coffee is Opening for the Season in Sister Bay - 04/18/12 02:56 AM
Base Camp Coffee is opening for the season in Sister Bay.  This little gem of a coffee shop (and a bit of everything else, from art exhibitions to live music to movie screenings) is located just at the edge of Liberty Grove (where it meets Sister Bay) at the corner of Hill Road.

At Base Camp, you'll find some of the finest bakery in Door County, as well as an ecclectic blend of beverages that are sure to satisfy.  This unique "best kept secret" in Door County is often filled to capacity.  Located behind the popular Ecology Sports shop, this is … (0 comments)

door county real estate: Wooded Acreage a Short Stroll from the Door County Shore - 04/15/12 11:09 PM
Wooded acreage a short stroll from the Door County shore.  Exceptional opportunity to walk to the Bay and more. Build in a woodland and meadow paradise. EFMV over $120,000--now reduced under $75,000. Five wooded acres a short distance from the Bay with everything a nature lover may desire.

 
A portion of the property has some natural ponds & some Niagra escarpement, but woods is a lovely mix of cedar, pines & hardwoods, with meadow to the south. It has been represented via County Zoning that this lot could be divided into a split of 4 separate lots/building sites.   Represented … (1 comments)

door county real estate: The Trout are Out in Door County - 04/14/12 01:56 AM
The trout are out in Door County!  Spring in Baileys Harbor means a great thing for Fishermen and Fisherwomen alike--the Annual Brown Trout Tournament.  From April 20 — 22, 2012, Door County residents and visitors will take to the waters surrounding Door and Kewaunee counties in pursuit of the biggest brown trout. Those who reel in the heaviest trout will be awarded.
If you don't feel like fishing next weekend in Baileys Harbor, you can visit Novel Ideas, a great bookstore, enjoy lunch at the Cornerstone Pub and end the day with a walk on the shore at Anclam Park.
And … (1 comments)

door county real estate: New Real Estate for Sale in Fish Creek, Wisconsin - 04/13/12 05:01 AM
Beautifully wooded lot with an abundance of native flowers minutes from Fish Creek on exquisite Gibraltar Bluff Road. Property has previously been tested and qualified for a conventional septic system. This is a rare opportunity to build your Door County dream home in an extremely desirable area.  If you walk, run or bike and enjoy beautiful and pristine hardwoods, this may be the loveliest property close to Fish Creek you will find.  May we tell you more?  Offered by Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group.

 
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door county real estate: Looking for More Information on Door County? Look No Further! - 04/09/12 04:41 AM
Looking for more information on Door County?  Look no further!! Our Visitor's Bureau hosts a wealth of information on every town and village, and great tips on where to stay and what to do.  Our office helps turn Door County vacations into Door County traditions with second homes, vacant land for camping, and much, much more. 
Door County Mixes Scenic Beauty for your Second Home or Retirement Escape with Arts, Entertainment, and Fun Praised by travel writers and visitors from around the world, Wisconsin's Door County is often referred to as the Cape Cod of the Midwest.

With five state parks, … (0 comments)

door county real estate: Looking for Something Sweet in Fish Creek? - 03/31/12 05:57 AM
Looking for something sweet to do in in Fish Creek besides Door County properties?  Sweetie Pies recently announced its 6th Annual High Roller Art Contest and is looking for submissions. In past years, artists entered their variation on the theme of a rolling pin, functional or not. This year the possibilities also include the oven mitt and the pie server utensil as the bases for artistic expression.The works will be displayed at the Sweetie Pies shop on Highway 42 just south of Fish Creek throughout the summer, where visitors can vote for their favorite entry. The winners will be announced on … (1 comments)

door county real estate: Door County Ice Out! - 03/21/12 03:08 AM
What do We do when the Ice Goes Out in Door County?  The record temperatures of early spring have created a new sense of urgency in real estate, and I got so many calls yesterday that my mobile phone was almost dead by 5 p.m.  Not good!  But great  in another sense!  It's been super busy for Door County properties.
It's the local school's spring break over the next week, and what would normally be a very quiet time has actually become quite busy as people enjoy the ice going out of the Bay of Green Bay for the second earliest time since … (2 comments)

door county real estate: Wisconsin Weekend--Missing Seller. Help! I have an Offer for You! - 03/18/12 05:22 AM
Wisconsin Weekend--Missing Seller.  This time of the year, many people snowbird (March is the big month) travel south from the Midwest, but I have an Offer sitting on my desk that was mailed, faxed, e-mailed and several frantic e-mails...AND no response from our client.  Can't find them.  Cellphone going to voicemail, home line going RIGHT to fax mode..making me think that my Sellers are on a well-deserved March vacation and forgot to tell me.
In the future, my contracts will state that in the event my Buyers plan to travel and/or be unavailable (maybe they are in South Africa?) that we are … (2 comments)

door county real estate: Door County has Strong Kids in Fish Creek this Weekend! - 03/10/12 01:59 AM
    This is a FANTASTIC EVENT my family enjoyed last year, and we plan to go again.  I am reminding residents and visitors alike that great food will take center stage as Alexander's Restaurant in Fish Creek hosts the YMCA Strong Kids Buffet on March 11 from 3 – 7 pm. The community and all visitors are invited to enjoy the buffet with all proceeds benefitting the Strong Kids Campaign of the Door County YMCA.The buffet will include some of Alexander's signature dishes accompanied by a variety of salads and pastries. Diners will also have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for … (0 comments)

 
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MaryKay Shumway

Door County Wisconsin's Real Estate Expert

Sister Bay, WI

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