saugatuck: Fireworks over Saugatuck Harbor - 07/05/08 08:04 AM
Ted Swoboda of Swoboda Images did it again. He climbed to the top of Mt. Baldy over looking the beautiful town of Saugatuck, Michigan.
Perched high above the harbor, Ted snapped some wonderful images of this years fireworks.
Saugatuck has three fireworks displays throughout the year and Ted is over gracious … (40 comments)
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saugatuck: Saugatuck Summer is Sizzling at Oval Beach and the Invitational Art Fair - 07/01/08 01:54 PM
Summer in Saugatuck is in full swing. This Saturday, July 5th, the Waterfront Invitational Fine Art Fair will be open from 9 am to 5 pm with over one hundred juried vendors. Lots of great artistic items such as paintings, pottery, jewelry, etc. You can always park up at the high … (1 comments)
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saugatuck: Escape to beautiful Saugatuck Michigan in European Style - 06/22/08 02:36 PM
Location, Location, Location ... and a lot of elegance! This statement says it all.
Bentley Waterfront Suites are nestled on the Kalamazoo River, and a short boat ride to beautiful Lake Michigan.
The Bentley consists of four private suites, providing each guest the personal service of Europe, in the heart of the quaint town of Saugatuck, Michigan.
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saugatuck: Three Fantastic Bed and Breakfast (B&B) Opportunities near Saugatuck, Mi - 06/10/08 02:20 PM
Always wanted to own and run a B&B? Come on over to Saugatuck, The Art Coast of Michigan, and start your dream today!
As suggested in Barbara Corcoran's book, Nextville, as reviewed on the Today Show, Saugatuck is the place for B&Bs.
Here are three of the opportunities available now! They … (2 comments)
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saugatuck: Humane Society's First Annual Visit to Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt in Saugatuck - 06/02/08 09:09 AM
Al-Van Humane Society set up at Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt last Saturday with puppies, dogs and kittys to take applications for adoption. We are hoping to make this an annual event.
It was organized by Mike Bojko and Edie Spencer of our office and well attended by about twenty five visitors, … (1 comments)
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saugatuck: Waterfrontfilm Festival Comes to Saugatuck, Mi in June - 05/30/08 02:08 PM
The Waterfront Film Festival will be returning to Saugatuck on June 12th through the 15th. This is a lot of fun with about four different venues going all day long. You can order your tickets right on line and they are very inexpensive. You can sign up at www.waterfrontfilm.org and they … (3 comments)
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saugatuck: Spring has Sprung in Saugatuck and it is Spectacular! - 05/22/08 02:36 PM
If you can possibly get away from what you are doing, now is the time to come to Saugatuck! We must have 3,000 shades of green going on. Everyday there is more and more color. All the flowering trees are blooming. Every bend in the road brings a breathtaking sight.
Yesterday as … (2 comments)
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saugatuck: Waterfront Film Festival in Saugatuck, Michigan June 12-15 - 05/20/08 12:23 PM
If you have never attended the Waterfront Film Festival, here's your chance. Starting June 12-15 the City of Saugatuck, Michigan will be filled with film goers enjoy the 10th Annual festival.
In what has quickly become a tradition, the idyllic resort village of Saugatuck, Michigan comes alive each June … (2 comments)
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saugatuck: Dee Dee Hanson Rained on me! Gifts of Appreciation - 05/15/08 02:35 PM
I wanted to thank Dee Dee Hanson for going above and beyond her call of duty. Dee Dee helped myself and another fellow Active Rainer, (Todd Pierantoni) out when we ran into a pinch. My fax machine has been down and Dee was gracious enough to come to our rescue. Todd, … (20 comments)
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saugatuck: Welcome Mark VonderHeide to Active Rain - 05/13/08 11:09 AM
Please join me in welcoming one of newer members to the Active Rain Family. Mark Vonderheide of Vonderheide Architects is from Saugatuck, MI. He a good friend with some awesome talent.
Mark recently lost his office in a fire which destroyed a beautiful building housing businesses and loft style apartments. No body … (13 comments)
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saugatuck: Saugatuck, Michigan listed as the best place to retire in USA on Today Show - 05/02/08 03:13 PM
Here is the link to the Today Show from earlier this week. Barbara Corcoran's new book, "Nextville" was reviewed. Barbara was picking the new, hip places to retire and, guess what, Saugatuck was first. Here is the link so you can see it for yourselves http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/24366939#24366939 Come on over. The water … (2 comments)
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saugatuck: Saugatuck Michigan on the Today Show by our own Active Rain Member Barbara Corcoran - 04/30/08 01:59 PM
Our own Barbara Corcoran (Active Rain Member) was on the Today show recently. The show was about "The Best Places to Retire"
Saugatuck, Michigan was Barbara's first recommendation for quaint and unique living. Being from the area, I have to say Bravo to Barbara, and an excellent recommendation. We love it here and … (4 comments)
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saugatuck: Saugatuck, Michigan. Bed and Breakfast like no other. - 04/19/08 12:32 AM
The Belvedere Inn is an suburb Bed & Breakfast located in Saugatuck, Michigan. Shaun and Pete provide the utmost, top of the line service to their visitors.
" ... as splendid as a small hotel on the Left Bank in Paris or on a canal in Venice." Lake Magazine Best of … (14 comments)
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saugatuck: Unique vacation get away, stay on a beautiful house boat. - 04/16/08 10:01 AM
View of Old Mill Pond from rear main deck Kitchen and salon with sleeper sofaComplete kitchenUpper deck bedroom with private rear balcony. Queen bed; TV/VCRMain deck bedroom. Full bed; adjacent to bathroom; TV/VCR Relaxing on deck Saugatuck's Oval Beach: rated by Conde Naste's Traveler Magazineas one of the 25 best shorelines … (23 comments)
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saugatuck: Saugatuck Michigan Ranked as #5 Small Town Getaway by Midwest Living Magazine - 04/06/08 07:59 AM
Felicia Fairchild, Executive Director of the Saugatuck-Douglas Convention & Visitors Bureau recently sent a news letter out that Saugatuck-Douglas, MI Ranked as #5 Small Town Getaway by Midwest Living Magazine.
Felicia wrote: Midwest Living Magazine recognized the area as a "perfect place to escape for a little shopping, sightseeing and relaxing." In their ranking, the … (13 comments)
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saugatuck: What to expect when your buyer purchases a foreclosure? in Allegan County, Michigan - 03/08/08 04:25 PM
What can your client expect when he purchases a foreclosure? They can expect a really good deal when they finally locate their property. What else can they expect? They can expect quite a bit of work as they look and a lot of frustration in the purchasing process. You, as their agent, can … (7 comments)
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saugatuck: Saugatuck - Kalamazoo Harbor Commission May become a Reality! - 02/29/08 12:09 PM
It is time to step up for our Harbor! Saugatuck and Douglas have proposed hiring legal services to prepare for an intergovernmental agency to create the Kalamazoo Harbor Commission and establish its operational requirements and limits.
The Kalamazoo River and Kalamazoo Lake have been the sparkling glory of Saugatuck, Douglas and Saugatuck … (2 comments)
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saugatuck: Peterson Mill Saugatuck Michigan - 02/16/08 05:29 PM
Peterson Mill in Saugatuck has been beautifully maintained.
When you visit Saugatuck, take the time to ride by and snap some photo's of this historical site.
Peterson Mill was a grist Mill back in its day.
Today ducks and geese make the pond near the mill home.
History is rich in the Saugatuck area.
Photo … (6 comments)
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saugatuck: Winter shots- Saugatuck, Michigan - 02/15/08 04:25 PM
Lately Saugatuck Michigan has been experiencing winter wonderland. We have a break in the weather for a day or so, with more snow on the way Sunday.
Here are some photos the Ted Swoboda of Swoboda Images recently took.
Walkway over looking Lake Michigan.
Steps to the beach on Lake Michigan at Oval Beach. You … (26 comments)
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saugatuck: Saugatuck Township, Mi, Real Estate Market Conditions in 2007 versus 2006 - Absorption Study - 01/26/08 08:20 PM
Saugatuck, Michigan, and Douglas, Michigan are located in Saugatuck Township, Allegan County. It is interesting to compare the sales of residential real estate and vacant land in Saugatuck, Douglas, and the rest of Saugatuck Township in all of 2007 against 2006. This Study covers January 1st of each year through December … (3 comments)
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saugatuck: What do you do to get Buyers to Buy?? - 01/17/08 03:19 PM
I have some clients who are definitely ready to buy and we just get on with it. Others can't seem to make a commitment. Some of this probably has to do with Saugatuck and Douglas, Michigan, being resort communities and these are often second homes. No one will be living in the street if … (5 comments)
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saugatuck: Sights and Sounds of Saugatuck, Mi in January and February - 01/16/08 03:24 PM
There is lots going on in Saugatuck in the winter so if you need a get away, come on over. There are movies at the Saugatuck/Douglas library for adults every other Tuesday. Right now we are having Carole Lombard movies and free popcorn. There are also activities for children and young … (4 comments)
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saugatuck: Market Study for Allegan, Michigan and surrounding area - 01/10/08 04:25 PM
Here
is the market study for Allegan, Michigan which is the county seat of Allegan County in Southwestern Michigan. This study includes the townships of Otsego, Allegan, Trowbridge, and Wayland.
This is beautiful country with easy access to Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, and Allegan. Ten acre parcels of land can be obtained … (2 comments)
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saugatuck: Happy New Year from Saugatuck, Michigan - A Winter Wonderland - 01/01/08 09:48 AM
Happy New Year from Saugatuck! Last night during a large number of elegant and not-so-elegant house parties in the communities of Saugatuck and Douglas, we were visited by a winter wonderland. Coming home was a little slick but we all live close. This morning we woke to natures gorgeous display.
The … (5 comments)
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saugatuck: Real-estate and Vacation Rental agencies in Saugatuck-Douglas, Michigan - 12/29/07 01:01 PM
Here's a list of Real-estate offices located in Saugatuck and Douglas Michigan.
Many of these offices provide weekly vacation rentals.
Dee Dee Hanson of Woodland Coldwell Banker is an Active Rain member.
Simply click on the name to be directed to the companies website.
360 Degree Realty your lake shore real estate and development specialists.
Century 21 … (4 comments)
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saugatuck: Your invited to join a new Group - 12/28/07 02:55 PM
I would like to extend an invitation to the entire Active Rain Family to join a new group formed today.
http://activerain.com/groups/saugatuck
The site was developed for vacation, housing and general information about beautiful Saugatuck, Douglas Michigan.
Each and everyone of you are welcome to join.
I look forward to your input.
Here a stranger is … (6 comments)
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saugatuck: Come visit Saugatuck-Douglas Michigan - 12/28/07 01:51 PM
I would like to extend a big welcome to everyone, to visit beautiful Saugatuck-Douglas Michigan.
The town offers many unique stores, restaurants, sights and fun things to do throughout the year.
Fireworks explode over the bay three times a year making the events enchanting.
Oval Beach is a destination that has been ranked high on … (10 comments)
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saugatuck: Foreclosures - Where have all the people gone (Part II) - 12/20/07 11:42 AM
This is a continuation of my last blog - Foreclosures - Where have all the people gone.
Recently, I have shown a number of foreclosed properties in Holland, Michigan, and in the Saugatuck area to my clients and several of these have been purchased by my clients.
Everytime I go into one of … (5 comments)
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saugatuck: Mr. Market meet Miss Tank - Market Conditons in Townships around Saugatuck, Mi - 11/28/07 01:57 PM
Although the City of Saugatuck and the City of the Village of Douglas seem to be holding their own in the number of sales of homes and condos the last six months of this year as compared to the same time frame last year albeit the total dollars spent are less as … (2 comments)
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saugatuck: House and grounds prepration checklist: Thinking of selling look here - 11/25/07 10:14 PM
Sellers... Thinking about selling your home and want the best results. Here is a handy checklist i give all my selles prior to listing thier house.
This both helps you know what you need to do to help sell your house. They are all very easy fixes. any questions contact me
House and Grounds Preparation Checklist
Exterior … (0 comments)
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saugatuck: Market Conditions in Saugatuck, Holland and surrounding areas - 11/15/07 01:34 PM
If you are thinking about a retirement or second home in the Saugatuck or Holland area, now is the time to make your move. Two of my clients recently purchased condos in Holland at a considerable discount from previous years. There are nice, roomy condos in Holland available for under $100,000.
Other clients have been picking up … (1 comments)
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saugatuck: Lake Michigan in Saugatuck is in an angry mood - 11/06/07 01:51 PM
Lake Michigan was beautiful yesterday and today while in a very angry mood. A lot of us drove out too see the colder weather coming in from the West. As we drovedown to Oval Beach, we could feel the wind picking up. The mile trip through the dunes is an experience … (0 comments)
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saugatuck: Two places you must visit during your lifetime - Paris, France and Saugatuck, Mi - 11/02/07 02:01 PM
This is the Oval Beach in Saugatuck in September, 2007. I think this is the best beach in Michigan but I may be prejudiced. Anyhow we areonly two hours from Chicago and about four hours from Detroit. Many people from Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Missouri, and Indiana have their second homes here. … (1 comments)
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saugatuck: Historic House moves to new home in Saugatuck, Michigan - 10/26/07 07:55 PM
The historical farm house that I spoke of in my last blog is now sitting in its new location still on the wheels and waiting to be put on the foundation that is being prepared for it. It is in a lovely South Western Michigan area surrounded by trees. The second floor has … (1 comments)
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saugatuck: Dee Dee as the "Preservationist" - 10/25/07 04:27 PM
Recently I have had the privilege of being involved in the preservation of two historic homes in the Saugatuck, Michigan area. I didn't get paid for finding new locations for these homes but have the joy of being able to see the homes lovingly removed from a location where for one reason or another they could … (3 comments)
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