door county homes for sale: Door County Real Estate for Sale: Search the Door County MLS - 04/10/14 11:26 PM
 
Greetings from Door County, where the real estate market has turned quite busy with the snow melt-off.  Is the ice melting on the Bay?  Significant progress has been made.  That being said, temperatures next week are predicted to go below the freezing point again at night, with a chance of snow.
This Week in Door County Real Estate:  
 
FEEDING FRENZY.  That is the word we have used to describe the re-listing of an affordable vacation home on Beach Road in Sister Bay.  Several of you that read or subscribe to the website noticed it right away....and the listing broker accepted an Offer within 48 hours of … (1 comments)

door county homes for sale: Door County Multiple Listing Search: Search by Door County Zip Codes - 04/07/14 04:35 AM
How do you search for homes in the Door County Multiple Listing Service?  Have you thought about zip codes?
The Door County MLS Search: If you are a repeat visitor to Door County, you've probably thought about the concept of purchasing a second home here, or purchasing some vacant land for a future dream home, or possibly about the idea of a condominium purchase (especially if you are renting a nice one for your visit). Everyone loves a Door County vacation, and vacations turn into traditions with many visitors.  Looking for a Door County home for sale? Check here.
However, MOST … (0 comments)

door county homes for sale: Worried about high propane costs? Ellison Bay home has electric heat. - 01/27/14 08:49 AM
With heating costs rising, many people searching for Door County real estate for sale, including homes and condominiums, are worried about rising propane costs.  This Ellison Bay home on Cedar Dell Lane may have the answer to your worries for a Door County vacation home.  Ellison Bay home for sale features electric baseboard heat and is a duplex:  rent one side out and live in the other.
Ellison Bay WI Home for Sale with Rental Income Live in one-half of this well-priced Ellison Bay residence and rent out the other floor...when you outgrown the space, rent both sides. Close to Garrett Bay … (1 comments)

door county homes for sale: Zero Degrees: Do you still show properties? How can a Seller prepare? - 12/10/13 03:38 AM
Zero Degrees:  Do you still show properties?  How can a Seller prepare for showings in frigid temperatures?
Door County is in the midst of another Big Chill, and I have been showing properties in single digit temperatures for the past four days.  What have I learned to share during my showings that Sellers (especially absentee sellers) should be aware of when we hit bitterly cold temperatures?

1.  Windows.  The biggest issue I have seen in homes that are maintained at 50 degrees or lower are significant issues with window moisture condensation.  When it's this cold, Sellers need to be aware … (3 comments)

door county homes for sale: Egg Harbor, WI Homes for Sale: 3876 Fairview Road Egg Harbor WI 54209 - 11/03/13 01:19 AM
Egg Harbor Homes for Sale:  Luxury Home for Sale at 3876 Fairview Road, Egg Harbor, WI 54209.  This is an amazing home for the right purchaser who loves Egg Harbor and the Door County countryside.
The core of this amazing home is a 150 year old log barn which, in 2001, was numbered, dismantled and moved from Kewaunee to its present Egg Harbor site where a talented architect’s plan gave it a magnificent rebirth as a 21st century home with every imaginable convenience. 
 
The interior was lovingly recrafted by expert carpenters with a background in fine wood finishing.
Located … (0 comments)

door county homes for sale: Door County Real Estate: Your Door County Home Search in One Click - 10/01/13 06:14 AM
Door County Real Estate:  Your Door County Home Search in One Click.  Are you tired of endlessly searching through large sites like Trulia and Zillow for your Door County Dream Property?  Look no further.  Our Door County Real Estate Website will guide you to the entire Door County Multiple Listing Service with an easy search click.  Check here.
Your Door County Property search is TRULY that easy.  Choose from "Homes", "Condominiums", or "Vacant Land". 
Visit http://www.door-county-properties.com for more details.
Your Door County real estate search just got easier--and who doesn't like easy??
Door County Real Estate Search

 
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door county homes for sale: Door County Real Estate: Finding a great home at a great price. - 09/28/13 03:02 AM
Door County Real Estate for Sale:  finding a great home at a great price.  We have some truly fantastic homes on the market in Door County right now that have undergone several price adjustments in the past several months. These are great homes at great prices, and NOW is the time to buy:
  1.  Our listing at 474 Deer Trail in Northport, Wisconsin.  A lovely home in the woods close to the Washington Island Ferry Dock.  This home has been reduced over $100,000 from its original listing and appraised price--this is a remarkable opportunity for the discerning purchaser looking for a … (2 comments)

door county homes for sale: Door County Real Estate and The Supporting Cast: It Takes A Village - 09/25/13 06:10 AM
Door County Real Estate and The Supporting Cast:  It Takes A Village.  Earlier this week, Gene Mundt wrote a very good article regarding the modern day Chicagoland real estate transaction and how it literally takes a "cast of thousands" of behind-the-scene people to make a real estate transaction work.   It was a great post, and you can read more here.
Gene very aptly described some the people who assist the most visible players/cast members--the Buyer, Seller and the agents--during a transaction.  He listed several participating "players" in his cast of thousands that participate in a home sale:
Buyer Seller Listing Agent/Broker Selling Agent/Broker … (3 comments)

door county homes for sale: Door County Real Estate: Appraisers Confirm It's Still A Buyer Market - 08/01/13 11:29 PM
Door County Real Estate: Appraisers Confirm It's Still A Buyer Market. 
Two appraisals this week have shed light on the fact that it's a great time to purchase property in Door County, Wisconsin, for buyers, because  as of this writing, Door County is still a Buyer's Market.  We have more inventory than we have buyers at this time.
Please note I did NOT need any appraiser to shed light on this fact for me (or for many of our listing clients).  We have a lot of inventory, and unless it's priced extremely competitively, it's not moving.  Qualified onsumers have TOO MANY CHOICES … (3 comments)

door county homes for sale: Door County Real Estate Investments: What to Buy this Spring - 04/25/13 03:47 AM
Door County Real Estate Investments:  What to Buy this Spring 2013. 
A summary of our market:
1.  The majority of our current buyers are looking under $300,000.00.
2.  A good percentage of those buyers would like the opportunity for rental income to offset their investments.
3. Vacant land prices continue to go lower on large parcels; it's a great time to purchase vacant land for a future dream home.
4. Property around Lake Michigan continues to be priced well below property on the Bay of Green Bay.  As such, there are some waterfront bargains to be had in Gills Rock, … (0 comments)

door county homes for sale: Door County Real Estate for Sale: Homes and Condominiums - 04/01/13 03:45 AM
Door County Real Estate for Sale: Homes and Condominiums Priced to Sell in a competitive real estate market.
Every week I do a comprehensive newsletter to my sphere and to potential and past customers and clients focusing on what I feel is a "great deal" for Door County--regardless of whether it's my own listing or not. People have been appreciative that I can use my market knowledge to help them know if they are getting a great deal on a home. Every well-priced property or price reduction could be the next MLS sale.
This week's featured Door County properties include a luxury estate, … (1 comments)

door county homes for sale: Door County Real Estate Market Update for March, 2013 - 03/08/13 06:10 AM
Door County Real Estate Market Update for March, 2013.  OUR MARKET CONTINUES TO IMPROVE IN A SLOW BUT POSITVIE MANNER.  New listings are plentiful earlier this year than normal, as Sellers get ready to take advantage of an improving market, but prices remain lower than in previous years.  Predictions are that this trend should stop by the third quarter as more data will be available for appraisals from 2012 and prices may begin to stabilize and rise.  We are writing a lot of purchase contracts right now in all price points for land, condominiums and single family homes.  Foreclosures remain popular, … (0 comments)

door county homes for sale: 5 Reasons Why Your House Won’t Sell - 02/19/13 02:59 AM
Beth has relayed a good summary of what we impress upon homeowners as to why a listing won't sell.  This is a clear and concise list of five issues that will not only inhibit showings but impede anyone extending an Offer.  A must-read if you are listing your Door County home. 
 
CRISP, CLEAN AND NO CLUTTER MAKES FOR EASY SHOWINGS AND FASTER SALES WITH MORE MONEY IN A SELLER'S POCKET. 

5 Reasons Why Your House Won’t SellMost Realtors work really hard to get listings as they say “you must list to last”. Finding homeowners ready to sell their home and … (1 comments)

door county homes for sale: Door County Properties Shine at Night--A Photo Selection and Links - 02/12/13 02:44 AM
Door County properties shine at night.  In an area where you can still see thousands of stars at night, our homes are careful examples of how to downlight and feature the very best in a home in the evening.

  ELLISON BAY FARM IN THE TWILIGHT
 
 
 
 
 
 
Winter photography can create a special challenge for listing Door County homes and Condominiums.  Sometimes the snow and light combine to create just the perfect glow....showcasing a home from the interior to the out, and creating warm and inviting picture of a cozy evening.  This featured property is … (4 comments)

door county homes for sale: Door County Properties for Sale in Winter White--Visit Door County - 02/09/13 02:42 AM
Door County Properties for sale in winter white.  Right now is an exceptional time to visit the Door Peninsula.  With three feet of fresh snow, temperatures in the 20s, and an assortment of wonderful things to do outdoors,  this may become your very favorite time of the year in Door County.   This is a photo of our new home on Beach Road during a snow storm last Thursday.  You can see the light sleet which was followed by another four inches of snow.
 
Sister Bay Snowstorm
 
We have another new home coming on market shortly, and it sparkles and … (1 comments)

door county homes for sale: Why Buy a Home in Door County? The Peninsula's Natural Splendor! - 12/29/12 02:30 AM
“Adapt the pace of nature; her secret is patience.”  Ralph Waldo Emerson
One of the most fascinating aspects of Door County is its incredibly unique natural beauty.  A peninsula surrounded by hundreds of miles of shoreline.  Towering pine forests.  Beautiful ash and pine-covered bluffs.  If you’re patient, you may see things here that you have only dreamed of.
If you view this property every day, you may learn to take it for granted.  That is why the visitors and residents to the Door Peninsula are so truly lucky.  Our Lake Michigan side is uniquely different from the faster paces of … (3 comments)

door county homes for sale: Door County Condominiums for Sale in Sister Bay, Wisconsin - 12/19/12 04:02 AM
Door County Condominiums for Sale in Sister Bay, Wisconsin.  Sister Bay is the year-round community of northern Door County and offers amenities to make vacations and life for its seasonal and year-round residents a fantastic experience.  Sister Bay offers year-round shopping, dining and more, plus amenities like physicians, lawyers, hardware and grocery stores, library--everything you need in a lovely Village setting.  Right  now, Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group is offering exceptional opportunities for Sister Bay Homes and Condominiums for Sale.
WOODCREST VILLAGE CONDOMINIUMS FOR SALE 

MARINERS POINTE CONDOMINIUM FOR SALE
 
Door County Condominiums for Sale in Sister Bay, Wisconsin.  See … (4 comments)

door county homes for sale: 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 homes for sale: MaryKay Shumway's door-county-properties LISTINGS for 11/11/12 - 11/11/12 01:02 AM
A ONE-OF-A-KIND EQUESTRIAN ESTATE ON FAIRVIEW LANE IN EGG HARBOR
LOVELY VACANT LOT WITH MUNICIPAL SERVICES ON HILLCREST COURT, SISTER BAY
 
DIVISIBLE ACREAGE ON COTTAGE ROAD * PRIME ACREAGE ON BLACKBERRY ROAD
BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE WOODS ON GIBRALTAR BLUFF ROAD, FISH CREEK
 
4 BEDROOM 3 CAR GARAGE NEW CONSTRUCTION ON BEACH ROAD IN SISTER BAY

4 BEDROOM HOME WITH FIREPLACE FOOTSTEPS FROM THE BEACH IN ELLISON BAY
PRIME COMMERCIAL SITE WITH LIVING QUARTERS AT SETTLEMENT SHOPS, FISH CREEK
TWO SHOREFRONT COTTAGES ON 13 ACRES OUTSIDE THE VILLAGE OF SISTER BAY
 
TEN MEADOW ACRES BORDERED BY … (1 comments)

door county homes for sale: Price Reduced in Ellison Bay...Affordable Home, Walk to the Beach - 10/31/12 04:34 AM
Four bedroom, two bath home with two car detached garage is LESS THAN ONE BLOCK TO THE ELLISON BAY BEACH and only two blocks from the Ellison Bay Marina and Wills Park.  This is an exceptional opportunity for a year 'round or vacation home in Door County at an affordable price...now only $124,900.00.  Liberty Grove taxes, exceptional neighborhood, Gibraltar School District.  Price Reduced in Ellison Bay...Affordable Home, Walk to the Beach

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MaryKay Shumway, Door County Wisconsin's Real Estate Expert  (The Kellstrom Ray Agency, Inc. (Est. 1948))

MaryKay Shumway

Door County Wisconsin's Real Estate Expert

Sister Bay, WI

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