homes for sale in door county: Where to live in Door County, Wisconsin: Door County's Best Addresses - 01/26/17 01:41 PM
Where to live in Door County, Wisconsin
Door County's Best Addresses and Homes for Sale
 
It's a big decision!  Regardless of your age, you've decided to make a change and move to (or move back to) Door County, Wisconsin.  With so much going on over the past few years, we thought we'd give you a rundown of what makes the towns and villages of northern Door County so attractive!  Let us help you make an educated choice on where to live in Door County, Wisconsin with some tips below:
 
Egg Harbor:  Egg Harbor, Wisconsin has both a town and a village:  The Village of … (2 comments)

homes for sale in door county: Door County Real Estate for Sale: The Door County MLS Search - 02/23/14 01:58 AM
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.
However, MOST first or second-time visitors don't always know where they are when they are visiting on the Door Peninsula.  As an example:  One of our most popular vacation destinations is Fish Creek, with its … (2 comments)

homes for sale in door county: Tips for Buying a Home in Door County, Wisconsin - 12/03/13 12:46 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)

homes for sale in door county: Selling A Home in Door County, WI? FAQ about Seller Costs - 09/03/13 02:24 AM
Selling A Home in Door County, WI?  Frequently Asked Questions about Seller Costs in a sales transfer in Door County, Wisconsin.
Often a seller becomes so fixated on the commission when discussing a potential sale in Wisconsin that he/she may forget there are many other charges that can factor into a sales transfer in Door County and impact the bottom line of the check the Seller will receive when a property transfers.  Here are some of the other charges that a Seller will and/or can incur in selling a home, condominium or vacant land in Door County.
Costs you WILL incur in a … (0 comments)

homes for sale in door county: Are you Buying or Selling a Home? The Pros & Cons of owning a Hot Tub - 06/11/13 01:52 AM
You either love it or you hate it...there doesn't seem to be much middle ground.  Are you selling...or buying... a home with a hot tub?  My recent inventory has included four homes with indoor and/or outdoor hot tubs, and my buyers and listing showings have had mixed reactions about same.  While some buyers consider these a bonus addition to a home, others consider them a headache.  What are the pros and cons of purchasing a home with a hot tub?
PROS:
1.  Relaxation.  Nothing beats coming home from work and unwinding with a quick, hot soak.  The jets are as good as … (14 comments)

homes for sale in door county: Buying a Home in Wisconsin? Enter at HJ Martin & Sons to WIN. - 04/08/13 05:14 AM
During the final week of the four week contest, HJ Martin & Sons are GIVING away a $500 Gift Certificate & an in-home design consultation this week!  The contest is open to Wisconsin residents over the age of 18.  Redo your kitchen...your carpets...your bathroom...just in time for spring.  For contest details, please check here  http://bit.ly/ZdtaZv and Like them on Facebook.  Nothing could be easier for the chance to give your existing (or new) home an update.  And if you're in need of a new home in Door County this year, visit my site by checking here for the best in Door County properties.
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homes for sale in door county: "World" Famous Listing for Sale at 3876 Fairview Road in Egg Harbor WI - 02/26/13 04:07 AM
"World" Famous Listing for Sale at 3876 Fairview Road in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin.  This Egg Harbor Estate home has been featured in Door County Magazine and World Magazine, an international publication.  It’s wonderful when one of your listings appears in a state or national publication, and our exclusive luxury home on Fairview Lane has been lucky enough to be featured in two.  This is going to make a very special home for a lucky buyer.
This is a home that is stylish enough to impress anyone, yet comfortable enough for the most informal of gatherings.  The core of the home was … (1 comments)

homes for sale in door county: October Housing Market Statistics for Door County Housing for 2012 - 12/04/12 03:07 AM
October 2012 HOUSING Statistics released on the Door County Housing Market per the Wisconsin Realtors Association: 
As of October, 2012, sales of residential properties have increased over the same period of 2011, 26% in Door County, while the median sale price has decreased 13% in Door County over one year.
Door County Median Home Price through the month of October decreased -8.3% from $163,500 in 2011 to $149,950 in 2012.  The Volume of Sales through the month of October increased +31.8% from 44 sales in 2011 to 58 sales in 2012.
Door County Median Home Price Year to Date through … (0 comments)

homes for sale in door county: Is your Door County property search getting frustrating? I can help. - 11/27/12 09:56 PM
“Ideas are like rabbits.  You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen.”  John Steinbeck
Is your Door County property search getting frustrating?  I can help.  Not having a choice in buying is frustrating.   But having too many choices can be just as frustrating.  As I work with buyers on their unique Door County search, my job often involves generating a lot of options, but then carefully sorting them out.  Door County real estate is unique.  Some properties may languish years on the market; others sell within sixty days of release.
In learning specific … (0 comments)

homes for sale in door county: Fairview Estate as featured in WORLD Magazine--Reduced. - 11/26/12 03:15 AM
OPULENT EGG HARBOR PROPERTY FEATURED IN WORLD MAGAZINE IS REDUCED.
Fairview Estate is one of Door County's outstanding Previews homes.

This Door County treasure has been featured nationally, and is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in a lovely pastoral setting.
Four bedrooms, three and one half baths, sunroom, greatroom, library, bonus room, heated two car garage, two fireplaces, fitness room and so much more.  See all 41 photos here
Opulent 5,200 square foot main residence features an 1864 log barn as the core of the home, with a degree of finish rarely seen. Living room features 29 foot Door County fireplace. Multiple … (1 comments)

homes for sale in door county: Door County's Real Estate Roller Coaster--Continue to Hang On! - 10/08/12 06:32 AM
The Door County Real Estate Roller Coaster is still in full swing.  Failed appraisals, bank owned properties, lowball accepted offers on distressed properties, combined with some very high sales, have created a series of ups and downs this year.  The Door County MLS High Waterfront Sale for 2012 year to date is $3,490,000.00 while the lowest priced waterfront property sold for $68,000.00.  Properties listed for high sales last year adjusting monthly this year to meet the changing market. 
The good news?  We are seeing a reduction in inventory for the first time in two years.  What will this winter bring?  Hopefully, … (1 comments)

homes for sale in door county: A Green Cathedral Awaits on Forest Ln, Bay Shore Estates in Sister Bay - 09/04/12 03:32 AM
A Green Cathedral Awaits you on Forest Lane in Sister Bay in the Bay Shore Estates neighborhoods.  Offered at $479,000, this home is the perfect Door County getaway or year 'round home for large groups!

One-floor livng in a lovely wooded setting with towering stone fireplace and room for family and friends galore! Hardwood floors, walls of windows, large master suite and ample room for hobbies, including sitting room, den, workshop and more. Access to shore and dock with membership to Bay Shore Estates at a very nominal rate. This is a great opportunity to be in the Village of … (3 comments)

homes for sale in door county: Fabulous Forest Lane in Sister Bay, Wisconsin - 08/04/12 04:10 AM
Fabulous Forest Lane in Sister Bay, Wisconsin and a lovely house for sale in the forest on Forest Lane! Sprawling ranch home in a lovely wooded setting with towering stone fireplace and room for family and friends galore! Hardwood floors, walls of windows, large master suite and ample room for hobbies, including sitting room, den, workshop and more. Access to shore and dock with membership to Bay Shore Estates at a very nominal rate. This is a great opportunity to be in the Village of Sister Bay with all its amenities in a private, quiet setting.  Four bedrooms, three and a half baths, sitting room, … (2 comments)

homes for sale in door county: One of the Best Buys In Door County! Ellison Bay Home for Sale - 07/11/12 01:14 AM
One of the best buys in Door County.  Ellison Bay Home for Sale. 
 
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homes for sale in door county: Wisconsin Weekend--Missing Seller. Help! I have an Offer for You! - 03/18/12 05:22 AM
Wisconsin Weekend--Missing Seller.  This time of the year, many people snowbird (March is the big month) travel south from the Midwest, but I have an Offer sitting on my desk that was mailed, faxed, e-mailed and several frantic e-mails...AND no response from our client.  Can't find them.  Cellphone going to voicemail, home line going RIGHT to fax mode..making me think that my Sellers are on a well-deserved March vacation and forgot to tell me.
In the future, my contracts will state that in the event my Buyers plan to travel and/or be unavailable (maybe they are in South Africa?) that we are … (2 comments)

 
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MaryKay Shumway

Door County Wisconsin's Real Estate Expert

Sister Bay, WI

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