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Good Things Come in Small Packages: Summer 2016 in Manhattan, IL

By Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi

Mortgage and Lending with NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 IL Lic 031.0006220/WI

June 08, 2016 06:33 AM

Good Things Come in Small Packages:

Summer 2016 in Manhattan, IL

  It's been said that "good things come in small packages" ... and that saying definitely applies to small communities ...

The Village of Manhattan, IL is a good example of this being true. First incorporated in 1886, the U. S. census shows Manhattan's current population to be approximately 7100 people.

Don't let this Village's size fool you. This community may be small, but it's mighty.

Manhattan is active and vibrant. You don't have to look beyond a long list of upcoming community events being hosted in the Village this summer to see why I say that. Consider the activities/events hosted within Manhattan just over the last couple of weeks too.

The Manhattan Park District  just hosted its immensely popular annual Civil War Days at the historic Baker/Koren Round Barn Farm Park.

And the Township of Manhattan, partnering with the Village, just hosted an Electronic Recycling for the benefit of its residents last Saturday. Held in the heart of the downtown, electronic items of all kinds were accepted for recycling. This recycling event was a great benefit to the locals.

So what can you look forward to during the upcoming summer months in Manhattan if you live in the Village or visit there?

  Here is just a few examples of great things happening within this community:

The Village's open-air market ... the "Railroad Farmer's Market" ... returned on June 4th and will continue running each Saturday through October 8th (Closed Labor Day Weekend, September 3rd).

Hours: 9 am to 1 pm

Held at: Wabash Street Parking Lot

Offering: Produce, Baked Goods, Plants, Hand Crafts,

Used Furniture and more

The 1st Annual "Manhattan on Tap" Craft Beer Festival is being held on Saturday, June 18th.

Hours: 6 to 11 pm

Park Road parking lot

Held Rain or Shine!

General Admission: $5

Tasting Package Ticket: $20

Food Vendors in Attendance

Raffles, Live Entertainment

Craft & Domestic Beers Available

“Kick-off to Summer” Garage Sale being held in Manhattan on Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11, 2016.

Hours: 8 am – 3 pm

Maps also available by June 6th @:
Village Hall
Whitmore ACE Hardware
Berkot's

As you can see, small doesn't mean boring when you're talking life within the Village of Manhattan, IL or is choosing to visit. I'm proud to call Manhattan my hometown.

I hope you take an opportunity to visit this beautiful Will County village sometime in the very near future. And if considering the purchase of a new home, please consider homes for sale within the Village of Manhattan, or the surrounding area ...

* Hoping to Buy or Refinance a home in Manhattan, the surrounding area, or elsewhere in the Chicagoland area? Contact me! I'll put my 37 years of Mortgage experience and expertise hard to work on your behalf.
I can be easily found at:

Gene Mundt

Mortgage Originator - NMLS #216987 - IL Lic. #031.0006220 - WI Licensed

American Portfolio Mortgage Corp.

NMLS #175656

Direct: 815.524.2280

Cell/Text: 708.921.6331

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Dick Greenberg

New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO

Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Gene - Small communities are wonderful places to live, especially when they provide such an event-filled calendar for their residents. It looks like a great summer in Manhattan.

Jun 08, 2016 06:56 AM

Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mort...

New Lenox, IL

Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi

My Mom's still in Manhattan ... Manhattan is also my wife's hometown, so we wander out there frequently for many reasons, Dick Greenberg ... and these are just a few of those ..

Gene

Jun 08, 2016 07:09 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Gene I love the sound of small town living! And WOW there is a lot going on too! You can walk down the street or go to the mall and most likely run into somebody you know. I like that!

Jun 08, 2016 10:02 AM

Manhattan's a walking town to be sure, Anna .. And people visit while walking all the time. It's a great mix of old-fashioned and modern. Small enough .. But big enough too ...

Jun 08, 2016 11:50 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Gene I was born in Houston so small towns intrigue me.Delray Beach has a small town atmosphere and I understand what you mean about good things coming in small packages.

Jun 08, 2016 11:53 AM

Well Manhattan IS intriguing, Kathy .. Lol.

And if you think Manhattan is small now, I can remember as a kid when the new population sign on the edge of town stated 1200. We thought we were experiencing tremendous growth!

I guess big and small is all relative ...

Gene

Jun 08, 2016 03:47 PM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Gene good events to look forward to this Summer for area residents. Small sometimes can be big :)

Jun 08, 2016 12:01 PM

Perfectly said, George!

Jun 08, 2016 03:41 PM

Joe Petrowsky

Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT

Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Gene, The Manhattan I know is much different than what you described, both are special and unique.

Jun 08, 2016 06:29 PM

Joe .. The 2 will never be confused! That is for sure ...

Gene

Jun 08, 2016 11:19 PM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Gene. This Manhattan sounds like a lovely place. Good story.

Jun 08, 2016 09:46 PM

Viewing it from my mom's front porch it's peaceful .. Pretty .. And relaxing. There's nothing like home ...

Gene

Jun 08, 2016 11:22 PM

Good Things Come in Small Packages: Summer 2016 in Manhattan, IL

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