apostle islands: Vacant Land Sales Will be a Sign of a Sustained Real Estate Recovery - 04/03/14 11:41 AM
Vacant Land Sales Will be a Sign of a Sustained Real Estate Recovery
 
My friend and real estate colleague, broker Liane Read (whose company, "Sea to Sky Premier Properties", sells real estate in Canada's Southern Gulf Islands, including Salt Spring Island) writes an excellent blog about her area market.  I just finished reading her exceptionally well-written April 2014 Market Report and I happened upon something she wrote which I agree with one hundred per cent.
 
In her most current market report, Li wrote "I've always thought that raw land sales mark the turn into a true sellers market".  And the same holds true for … (1 comments)

apostle islands: Madeline Island Ice Road Coming to an End for the Winter Season - 04/03/14 10:42 AM
 
Madeline Island Ice Road Coming to an End for the Winter Season
 
I received unofficial news that the "Ice Road" from Bayfield, Wisconsin to the Town of LaPointe on Madeline Island is nearing its end for the 2013-14 Winter season.  Warmer temperatures and deteriorating beach approaches on both ends of the ice road have taken their toll on the ice road during the past couple of weeks. 
 
A winter storm warning is in effect for the Chequamegon Bay/Apostle Islands area, including Bayfield and Madeline Island, with snow accumulations predicted to be up to a foot of wet, heavy snow.  The Madeline … (2 comments)

apostle islands: We Made Sales All Winter While Other Area Realtors Were on Vacation - 04/03/14 01:14 AM
 
We Made Sales All Winter While Other Area Realtors Were on Vacation
 
For as far back as I can remember, real estate agents on Madeline Island and on the mainland (Bayfield and other northwest Wisconsin towns) have been giving their clients the questionable advice that "no one comes up here to buy in winter, so you might as well take your property off the market until next April or May". 
 
If you bought into that bad advice last autumn, you made a major mistake.
 
Between mid-September of 2013 and today, buyer interest in real estate on Madeline Island and in the Apostle … (4 comments)

apostle islands: Once You've Tested the Market, You Need to Act Upon the Results - 03/30/14 01:11 AM
 
Once You've Tested the Market, You Need to Act Upon the Results
 
I've had quite a few recent conversations with homeowners in the Apostle Islands and South Shore area lately, all of those conversations centered around the search for a price that will bring results.  These would-be sellers have something in common, and that something is frustration.
 
The situation appears to be worse on the mainland, compared to our recent market upturn on Madeline Island.  Properties in Bayfield County, particularly those priced at over three hundred thousand dollars, aren't exactly flying off the shelves.  A lot of sellers appear to be stubbornly holding … (0 comments)

apostle islands: Signs Point to a Bayfield and South Shore Market Rebound - 03/22/14 12:30 PM
 
Signs Point to a Bayfield and South Shore Market Rebound
 
The purpose of a Market Report is to do more than quote statistics.  Ideally, we're supposed to draw conclusions from the information in front of us.  Some would call that prognosticating, but we're convinced that there are increasing signs of a market rebound in the Bayfield, Wisconsin real estate market, as well as increasing interest in the rest of the Apostle Islands region of northwest Wisconsin.
During the past month, we've received more email and telephone inquiries and more general interest in Bayfield and the South Shore than I've seen in five years or … (3 comments)

apostle islands: How Do You Perform a Home Inspection at Twenty Degrees Below Zero? - 02/27/14 01:15 PM
 
How Do You Perform a Home Inspection at Twenty Degrees Below Zero?
 
Every day brings a new experience in this business.  This morning, we were scheduled to have a home inspection performed at one of our Madeline Island home listings.  That inspection had to be postponed, due to the "Polar Vortex".
The forecast last night for LaPointe, Wisconsin was for temperatures of eighteen to twenty below zero.  And nighttime lows are predicted to remain in the subzero category for the next four or five days.
At temperatures like those, it's just plain unsafe to "un-winterize" a home in order … (1 comments)

apostle islands: NEW LISTING - Lot 6, Cramer Lane, North Shore Heights, Madeline Island - 02/23/14 10:50 AM
 
NEW LISTING - Lot 6, Cramer Lane, North Shore Heights, Madeline Island
 
Check out our newest listing on Madeline Island, with deeded lake access and a hillside lake view from the front of the lot, looking west towards Hermit and Basswood Islands in the Apostle Islands area of Lake Superior.
Are you searching for that ideal building site with dynamite views, unmatched privacy and affordable property taxes?
Lot six in the North Shore Heights development on Madeline Island just may be what you've been looking for.  It's a twenty-minute drive north of the Town of LaPointe, Wisconsin on Madeline Island, close enough to … (3 comments)

apostle islands: Bayfield, Wisconsin Ice Caves now a Hugely Popular Tourist Attraction - 02/16/14 11:22 PM
 
Bayfield, Wisconsin Ice Caves now a Hugely Popular Tourist Attraction
 
Thousands of hardy sightseers will line up today to see the dramatic ice caves near Bayfield and Cornucopia, Wisconsin. NBC News reported this morning.  The sudden growth in popularity of the Apostle Islands Sea Caves (now Ice Caves) has caused the attraction to go viral as a winter tourist must-see.
The unusually thick ice on frozen Lake Superior has made it safe for tourists to trek on foot across the ice to tour the caves, which were carved from sandstone bluffs by centuries of wave action.
The favorable ice … (2 comments)

apostle islands: The Return of Multiple Offers - 02/09/14 11:10 PM
 
The Return of Multiple Offers
 
Multiple offers have returned to real estate, not just in large metropolitan areas and suburban communities, but all over the country.
In a multiple offer situation, the listing agent receives more than one offer within a narrow time frame.  Once the multiple offers are presented to the seller, a seller must examine the offers carefully and make a decision based upon the price and terms of the respective offers.
The listing agent is responsible for presenting the offers objectively, leaving to the seller the ultimate decision about which offer will be accepted.
This multiple … (38 comments)

apostle islands: Don't Fool Yourself With Google Searches on Your Keywords - 02/08/14 12:11 PM
 
Gail Robinson has written a superb post, reminding us all that Google search results are not always accurate, as they are skewed by the user's history of past searches. Gail also provides some valuable information about using StartPage.com, and in her comments she writes about using the Incognito function available on Google Chrome to gather accurate information about search rankings.
A series of searches using Chrome "Incognito" and StartPage.com confirmed what we already suspected, that Madeline Island Realty appears at the top of page one for searches of "Madeline Island Real Estate" and "Madeline Island Homes".  We're also pleased to … (5 comments)

apostle islands: Add Accessibility Features to a Summer Home & Corner the Rental Market - 01/06/14 08:31 AM
 
Add Accessibility Features to a Summer Home & Corner the Rental Market
 
Vacation and second home markets often lack accessible rental lodging for short-term summer renters who need it.
For example, week-to-week and short term summer home/condo rentals are a high-demand item on Madeline Island in the Apostle Islands of northwest Wisconsin.  But if you needed to find a short term summer rental that's wheelchair accessible or has interior features tailored to the needs of someone with limited mobility, you might find that more of a challenge than you'd expect.
The need for accessible lodging, as well as housing, is poised to expand hugely … (1 comments)

apostle islands: Madeline Island Realty - Bayfield Wisconsin Listings for Sale - 12/28/13 11:56 AM
Madeline Island Realty - Bayfield Wisconsin Listings for Sale
 
We're hearing from a growing number of Bayfield, Wisconsin prospective sellers who wish to list and sell their homes "on the other side of the pond".  It's gratifying to take note that our 2013 sales have gotten the attention of mainland property owners.
At present, we have two Bayfield, WI dwellings available for purchase:
 

Luxury Golf Course Home -  34970 Highlander Drive, Bayfield, Wisconsin 54814 - Listed by Madeline Island Realty
 
 

Reiten Boatyard Condo - 240 Wilson Avenue, #209, Bayfield WI 54814 - Listed by Madeline Island … (1 comments)

apostle islands: 34970 Highlander Dr, Bayfield WI - Offered by Madeline Island Realty - 05/05/13 01:26 AM
34970 Highlander Dr, Bayfield WI - Offered by Madeline Island Realty
 
Extraordinary Lake Superior views from all levels make this Apostle Highlands golf course home a stand-out among Bayfield homes currently on the market.
34970 Highlander Drive, in Bayfield, Wisconsin delivers premium features seldom found in vacation homes, including a dramatic large kitchen with trussed beamed ceilings, granite countertops, premium cabinetry and appliances. There's a large, cheery fireplace in the living room with natural stone surround, a master bedroom suite overlooking Lake Superior with masterful scale and décor, plus an elegant master bath with an outstanding view, plus twin sinks, … (0 comments)

apostle islands: How we Research Comparable Sales Statistics for Madeline Island - 04/13/13 03:29 AM
How we Research Comparable Sales Statistics for Madeline Island
 
I receive at least one or two phone calls per month from appraisers, asking my opinion as a real estate broker about comparable recent sales and the market value of Madeline Island properties.
My reply to these inquiries is a sometimes complex amalgam of statistics that don't necessarily come from the Island, and sometimes don't even come from the Apostle Islands vicinity.
Here's why selecting and analyzing comparable properties for Madeline Island is a challenge:
It's an Island.  As my friend Ed Hartig (owner of the Island Store) is fond of reminding visiting tourists, "that water … (0 comments)

apostle islands: Five Good Reasons to List Your Madeline Island Home for Sale Now - 04/08/13 02:10 AM
Five Good Reasons to List Your Madeline Island Home for Sale Now
 
Read and consider these five good reasons why now is the best time to list your Madeline Island home for sale:
 
- The ferry's running again.  Madeline IslandFerry Line trips between Bayfield, Wisconsin and Madeline Island began last Wednesday. Winter-weary tourists will be visiting soon, and their curiosity about what's for sale makes April a perfect time to hit the market.
- We need time to get your listing in front of the public.  It takes anywhere from six weeks to two months for a new listing to achieve saturation … (3 comments)

apostle islands: 769 Islewood Rd LaPointe WI Listed For Sale by Madeline Island Realty - 04/07/13 01:40 AM
 
769 Islewood Rd LaPointe WI Listed For Sale by Madeline Island Realty

Read more about the Islewood Road neighborhood on Madeline Island
Over 1500 square feet of comfortable living space South-facing shoreline with waterfront staircase and dock Deck and upper-level balcony Fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, range and refrigerator Quiet, comfortable in-floor heat Main level laundry, washer & dryer included in sale  
 
 
 
 
 
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apostle islands: Here's What Goes Into Showing Your Madeline Island Home in Winter - 03/03/13 11:22 PM
 
Here's What Goes Into Showing Your Madeline Island Home in Winter

I spent the past weekend showing homes on Madeline Island.  It was an adventure in many ways, certainly not routine.  Showing homes on a snowy, wintry island in Lake Superior is never routine.
It occurred to me that most of my clients have no idea what's actually involved in showing their Madeline Island home during winter months.  Allow me to paint you a picture of what this is like.
Transportation: The 250-mile drive from Minneapolis - Saint Paul was uneventful.  Roads were cleared and dry, traffic wasn't bad … (3 comments)

apostle islands: SOLD - 351 Old Fort Road, LaPointe, WI 54850 - Madeline Island Estate Listed by Madeline Island Realty - 04/06/12 01:58 AM
 
SOLD - 351 Old Fort Road, LaPointe, WI 54850 - Madeline Island Estate Listed by Madeline Island Realty
 
The sale yesterday of 351 Old Fort Road on Madeline Island marked a milestone of sorts in Madeline Island history.  This was a record high sold price for a residential property on Madeline Island, and the most significant real estate sale in the Apostle Islands region in years. 
The ten acre Coole Park waterfront estate in the Mission Hill neigborhood adjacent to Grant's Point was listed by Madeline Island Realty at $1,799,900 near the end of August, 2011. The property was on the market for just over five months when an … (1 comments)

apostle islands: Wayzata Yacht Club Apostle Islands Station - Registration Now Open for 2012 Spring Series in Bayfield, WI - 03/25/12 12:51 AM
 
Wayzata Yacht Club Apostle Islands Station - Registration Now Open for 2012 Spring Series in Bayfield, WI
 
The Apostle Islands Station of the Wayzata Yacht Club has begin processing registrations for its May 25-28 "Spring Series" racing event.  The series consists of five races over a three-day period, with an optional sixth race on the 28th if weather permits.
Other WYC summer sailboat racing events planned for the summer of 2012 include the Summer Series 10 Races (June 30 through July 6) and the Fall Series 5 Races (September 1-3).  There is also a Single/Double-handed race September 15, and the Bayfield "Cup 2 … (0 comments)

apostle islands: Madeline Island – How to Get Here - 01/15/12 03:49 PM
 
Madeline Island – How to Get Here
 
I have lots of real estate friends all over the United States (and a few overseas) who periodically write me and say “love your photos of Madeline Island. Where exactly is this place?”
So I figured the best way to explain where our northwest Wisconsin office is located would be to blog about it.
The location of Madeline Island is pinpointed by a red arrow on the map below, which includes most of the continental U.S.  Our Island is located on the south shore of Lake Superior in the Apostle Islands, close … (0 comments)

 
Eric Kodner, CRS, Madeline Island Realty, LaPointe, WI 54850 -  (Madeline Island Realty)

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La Pointe, WI

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Address: 809 Main Street, Box 553, LaPointe, WI, 54850

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