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Real Estate in Southwest Michigan

Paul Dumke (CORE Real Estate) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:17:06 -0700

Real Estate in Southwest Michigan. Lakefront, Acreage, Condo, Homes, Foreclosures, Waterfront.

St. Joseph, Bridgman, Dowagiac, Sister Lakes, Sawyer, Stevensville, Harbor Country, New Buffalo, Berrien County, Coloma, Watervliet

www.BerrienCountyProperties.com

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Buyers Agent, Southwest Michigan, Realtor, Real Estate Agent, Berrien County

Southwest Michigan Real Estate Info.

Paul Dumke (CORE Real Estate) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:40:08 -0700

The colors are changing in our corner of the state, the air chillier, the grapes are being harvested, Fall is here.

The Real Estate market here appears to have hit bottom and has the slightest upward movement.

Unit sales have been up due to incentives and just plain old "good deals". The Commercial sector has been a somewhat busy, offering investment opportunity.

Residential range up to $150,000 is where the first time buyers are cherry picking the market.

Many opportunities awaite the second home buyers, especially in the next six months. Many current owners are looking to shed the extra expenses of the retreats.

Harbor Country and Southwest Lower Michigan's Lakes, Wineries, and charm are sure to assist values up quicker than other surrounding areas.

Paul Dumke

Real Estate Consultant

269-921-1125

www.BerrienCountyProperties.com

$8000 Tax Credit now may be used as DOWNPAYMENT!

Paul Dumke (CORE Real Estate) — Thu, 14 May 2009 09:43:54 -0700

HUD Announces $8000 Tax Credit can be used as downpayment for Homebuyers.

This will work as a Bridge Loan for FHA buyers downpayment.

More information to come.

Paul Dumke

Paul@PaulDumke.com

www.BerrienCountyProperties.com

Home Buyer Tax Credit

Paul Dumke (CORE Real Estate) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:53:00 -0800

Tax Credit for Homebuyers

First-time homebuyers who purchase homes from the start of the year until the end of November 2009 may be eligible for the lower of an $8,000 or 10% of the value of the home tax credit. Remember a tax credit is very different than a tax deduction - a tax credit is equivalent to money in your hand, as opposed to a tax deduction which only reduces your taxable income.

The tax credit starts phasing out for couples with incomes above $150,000 and single filers with incomes above $75,000. Buyers will have to repay the credit if they sell their homes within three years.

This along with great rates, vast inventory, and homes priced aggressively, say now is the time to buy and begin to build wealth in real estate.

Paul Dumke

269-921-1125

Paul@PaulDumke.com

www.BerrienCountyProperties.com

Lakeshore Schools brick ranch $149,000 W/lake access.

Paul Dumke (CORE Real Estate) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:31:39 -0800

1,560 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $149,900 - Deeded Lake Access

Baroda, Berrien County - Solid brick ranch backing up to the deeded access to Singer Lake. Awesome wooded lot on quiet cul-de-sac street. 3 bed 2 full bath, full open basement, fireplace, and more. Home does need some updating and repairs. A little work can build you BIG equity fast! Best deal in Lakeshore Schools w/Lake access!

Price Reduced on 3585 Shawnee Rd. in Bridgman

Paul Dumke (CORE Real Estate) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:29:28 -0800

Price Reduced on 3585 Shawnee Rd. in Bridgman

Bridgman, Berrien County - Announcing a price reduction on 3585 Shawnee Rd., a 2,230 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $204,900

New Southwest Michigan MLS Home Search

Paul Dumke (CORE Real Estate) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:16:57 -0700

Just a quite note to invite everyone to test drive the new features of our website.

This new advanced home search has many cool features better than any I`ve seen.

Awesome map search, custom, advanced, and easy save searches.

Many other features are built into the page like, one click to scedule a showing, new listings sent to your email, and more.

I`ve been working hard to give you the ultimate surfability (is that a real word? Aw, who cares), in searching for homes and Lake property in Southwest Michigan. So go check it out and tell me what you think. It`s for you, and I will continue to tweek the site per your recommendations.

www.BerrienCountyProperties.com

Thank you for reading!

Paul Dumke

Core Real Estate

269-921-1125

Paul@PaulDumke.com

Harbor Shores project. St. Joseph / Benton Harbor.

Paul Dumke (CORE Real Estate) — Sat, 03 May 2008 20:45:29 -0700

St. Joseph and Benton Harbor are well underway on many (an understatement) improvements, clean up, and new features surounding the new J.N. signiture golf course and Benton Harbor. Most of the holes for the course are underway, with the exception of those on Jean Klock Park. If you are in favor of the transfomation of this piece of Michigans Great Southwest, please send a support letter to City manager Richard Marsh 200 E. Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 by May 14th.

The forward motion of this project has already benefited the area in multiple facets.

Foreclosure Help

Paul Dumke (CORE Real Estate) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:04:00 -0700

Late on your mortgage payments?

Staring foreclosure in the face or in your redemption period?

There is in many cases, a way to save destruction to your credit and long term debt following you for years.

A Short Sale is a option that can give you a fresh start right away. This is a process that only very few agents in the state are able to process.

Get more information on this process before it`s too late. Some may suggest you file bankruptcy, That could just extend your pain before relieving it.

Questions? Contact me.

269-921-1125

Paul

Using your tax refund to purchase a home

Paul Dumke (CORE Real Estate) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:50:06 -0700

Waiting for a refund check from uncle sam?

In many cases a modest refund can be enough to purchase a new home.

There are government backed 100% loan programs as well as others that can be the channel to your new home!

Not just any Realtor/Loan Officer can provide these options.

Ask me for more information!

Buyers time

Paul Dumke (CORE Real Estate) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:46:26 -0800

if you are thinking of buying, now is the time! really.

I have spent the majority of my time recently giving my buyers a great advantage by finding them foreclosed homes at a great price.

There are also some great mortgages available including 97% FHA and 100% Rural housing.

The dream is very much still alive!

I can get you there!

Paul

NASCAR

Paul Dumke (CORE Real Estate) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:30:43 -0800

How bad have you got it?

Daytona Sunday, sweet, who is your driver?

My long time devotion was to Darrel Waltrip. These days I`m a Dale jr. fan.

Heres a driver whos not trying live off daddys fame, but prove himself as a racer.

I think he is doing a hell of a job proving he made the right decision going to Hendrick Motorsports.

Two for two, wow, fans are very proud!

Paul

Realtor and good ole boy.

Home Mortgage Warning

Paul Dumke (CORE Real Estate) — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:14:23 -0800

Hello all!

This is just a quick note to warn potential borrowers about those online or mailout mortgage deals that look sooo good.

In most cases the rate/fees offered suddenly change before closing because of "unforseen issues in your credit, income, or assets, or other.

Typically the borrower has already paid some upfront costs and hates to loose that money by walking away from the deal, and continues with the transaction with a higher rate than promised. Many times those NO CLOSING COST loans came with a higher rate or costs rolled into the new loan. Sad, but true.

By writing this, I do not mean to target ALL non local lenders. It just seems to be a recurring theme for many.

Always consult a trustworthy local Broker/Banker before proceeding with any of these offers.

Paul