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saugatuck: Waterfrontfilm Festival Comes to Saugatuck, Mi in June - 05/30/08 07:08 AM

The Waterfront Film Festival will be returning to Saugatuck on June 12th through the 15th. This is a lot of fun with about four different venues going all day long. You can order your tickets right on line and they are very inexpensive. You can sign up at www.waterfrontfilm.org and they will send you a list of the films as soon as they are ready. Make your reservations and come on over! If you missed Cannes, you don't want to miss this too. See you there. Dee Dee Hanson, Associate Broker, CB Woodland Schmidt, www.mysaugatuck.com
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saugatuck: Spring has Sprung in Saugatuck and it is Spectacular! - 05/22/08 07:36 AM

If you can possibly get away from what you are doing, now is the time to come to Saugatuck! We must have 3,000 shades of green going on. Everyday there is more and more color. All the flowering trees are blooming. Every bend in the road brings a breathtaking sight.
Yesterday as I was driving I took a few photos to share with you all and in the process spooked five deer down by the Kalamazoo River.
Later when I was taking the sunset photo, seven blue herons flew right over my head into the twilight.
When I finally got home, a … (2 comments)

saugatuck: Saugatuck, Michigan listed as the best place to retire in USA on Today Show - 05/02/08 08:13 AM

Here is the link to the Today Show from earlier this week. Barbara Corcoran's new book, "Nextville" was reviewed. Barbara was picking the new, hip places to retire and, guess what, Saugatuck was first. Here is the link so you can see it for yourselves http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/24366939#24366939 Come on over. The water is fine!
Check out my blogs and all homes on mysaugatuck.com.
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saugatuck: What to expect when your buyer purchases a foreclosure? in Allegan County, Michigan - 03/08/08 08:25 AM

What can your client expect when he purchases a foreclosure? They can expect a really good deal when they finally locate their property. What else can they expect? They can expect quite a bit of work as they look and a lot of frustration in the purchasing process. You, as their agent, can expect even more.
Since December, three of my clients have purchased foreclosures in Allegan County, Michigan. One was in Clyde Township, one in Ganges Township and one in Saugatuck Township. Buying a foreclosure is like walking on hot coals to reach the treasure - It can be compared to an Indiana Jones … (7 comments)

saugatuck: Saugatuck - Kalamazoo Harbor Commission May become a Reality! - 02/29/08 04:09 AM

It is time to step up for our Harbor! Saugatuck and Douglas have proposed hiring legal services to prepare for an intergovernmental agency to create the Kalamazoo Harbor Commission and establish its operational requirements and limits.
The Kalamazoo River and Kalamazoo Lake have been the sparkling glory of Saugatuck, Douglas and Saugatuck Township since the land was originally settled.
Currently the Army Corp of Engineers dredges the harbor up to Coral Gables to make the River navigitable. This Commission would study the dredging of the Kalamazoo River and Kalamazoo Lake up to the Douglas Marina and possibly silt collection as far up river as the I96th … (2 comments)

saugatuck: Saugatuck Township, Mi, Real Estate Market Conditions in 2007 versus 2006 - Absorption Study - 01/26/08 12:20 PM

Saugatuck, Michigan, and Douglas, Michigan are located in Saugatuck Township, Allegan County. It is interesting to compare the sales of residential real estate and vacant land in Saugatuck, Douglas, and the rest of Saugatuck Township in all of 2007 against 2006. This Study covers January 1st of each year through December 31 of the same year.
Check out the statistics and you will see it is time to buy and be ready for next summer!
RESIDENTIAL SALES
                  Residential Sales      Total Dollars           Average Sales Price       Over $1M
    2006                      158                   $53,203,565           $279,000                          5
    2007                      156                   $48,328,759           $256,250                          3
The number of homes sold remains somewhat constant but the total dollars expended … (3 comments)

saugatuck: What do you do to get Buyers to Buy?? - 01/17/08 07:19 AM

I have some clients who are definitely ready to buy and we just get on with it. Others can't seem to make a commitment. Some of this probably has to do with Saugatuck and Douglas, Michigan, being resort communities and these are often second homes. No one will be living in the street if they do not buy their second home.
However, there is something else going on too. Clients are watching the real estate news from the media and have decided that they will wait until things get worse. Are things definitely going to get worse and do these clients have a crystal ball that … (5 comments)

saugatuck: Sights and Sounds of Saugatuck, Mi in January and February - 01/16/08 07:24 AM

There is lots going on in Saugatuck in the winter so if you need a get away, come on over. There are movies at the Saugatuck/Douglas library for adults every other Tuesday. Right now we are having Carole Lombard movies and free popcorn. There are also activities for children and young adults throughout the week. Their number is 269-857-8241.
Several of the restaurants are having music on the weekends and lots of them remain open in the winter.
There is a wine series dinner at Clearbrook Restaurant on the 18th. 269-857-2000. and a women's pamper weekend at Twin Gables Inn 269-857-4346.
The newest addition is … (4 comments)

saugatuck: Market Study for Allegan, Michigan and surrounding area - 01/10/08 08:25 AM

Here
is the market study for Allegan, Michigan which is the county seat of Allegan County in Southwestern Michigan. This study includes the townships of Otsego, Allegan, Trowbridge, and Wayland.
This is beautiful country with easy access to Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, and Allegan. Ten acre parcels of land can be obtained for about $60,000. Very affordable country living is available as a primary home or a get away with easy access from 131.
In 2007 - 246 single family homes sold with 26% of them on the market for over 120 days. Total dollars for all the homes was $27,000,000. Average price … (2 comments)

saugatuck: Happy New Year from Saugatuck, Michigan - A Winter Wonderland - 01/01/08 01:48 AM

Happy New Year from Saugatuck! Last night during a large number of elegant and not-so-elegant house parties in the communities of Saugatuck and Douglas, we were visited by a winter wonderland. Coming home was a little slick but we all live close. This morning we woke to natures gorgeous display.
The party I was fortunate enough to be invited to featured shrimp cocktail, salmon from Scotland - our hostess being a native of Scotland and along with being an excellent hostess a first rate artist-. rack of lamb and all the trimmings topped off by chocolate moose and fresh berries. The fireplace … (5 comments)

saugatuck: Foreclosures - Where have all the people gone (Part II) - 12/20/07 03:42 AM

This is a continuation of my last blog - Foreclosures - Where have all the people gone.
Recently, I have shown a number of foreclosed properties in Holland, Michigan, and in the Saugatuck area to my clients and several of these have been purchased by my clients.
Everytime I go into one of these properties, I wonder, "Where have all the people gone?" and what were they like.
Each foreclosed property has its own personality. Sometimes the anger of the past occupants shows as they have damaged the home by removing the sinks and other fixtures or vandalizing the walls and floors. I hope these people can let … (4 comments)

saugatuck: Mr. Market meet Miss Tank - Market Conditons in Townships around Saugatuck, Mi - 11/28/07 05:57 AM

Although the City of Saugatuck and the City of the Village of Douglas seem to be holding their own in the number of sales of homes and condos the last six months of this year as compared to the same time frame last year albeit the total dollars spent are less as reported in my last market condition report, the surrounding townships are offering even better values
In the last six months in Saugatuck Township, Laketown Township, and Manlius and Ganges Townships, not including Saugatuck City, Douglas or Fennville, there have been 78 sales of single family homes for a total dollar amount of $19.2M. … (2 comments)

saugatuck: Market Conditions in Saugatuck, Holland and surrounding areas - 11/15/07 05:34 AM

If you are thinking about a retirement or second home in the Saugatuck or Holland area, now is the time to make your move. Two of my clients recently purchased condos in Holland at a considerable discount from previous years. There are nice, roomy condos in Holland available for under $100,000.
Other clients have been picking up estate properties and foreclosures as investment and rental opportunites at considerable discounts from previous years. As long as you do not fall in love with a property and can take one of several choices, you can locate your home at a good price. If you are willing to accept the property … (1 comments)

saugatuck: Lake Michigan in Saugatuck is in an angry mood - 11/06/07 05:51 AM

Lake Michigan was beautiful yesterday and today while in a very angry mood. A lot of us drove out too see the colder weather coming in from the West. As we drovedown to Oval Beach, we could feel the wind picking up. The mile trip through the dunes is an experience in itself - up and down and through a heavily wooded area. Wanted to share these photos with you all. This is the perfect place for your second home. Then you can experience the moods of Lake Michigan for yourself.
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saugatuck: Two places you must visit during your lifetime - Paris, France and Saugatuck, Mi - 11/02/07 07:01 AM

This is the Oval Beach in Saugatuck in September, 2007. I think this is the best beach in Michigan but I may be prejudiced. Anyhow we areonly two hours from Chicago and about four hours from Detroit. Many people from Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Missouri, and Indiana have their second homes here.
We have our own historical museum, the summer school of the Art Institute of Chicago (Ox-bow), our own performing arts center, numerous galleries, lots of bed and breakfast establishments, fine dining.
All in all, a great place to come and just chill out. Right now the fall colors are at … (1 comments)

saugatuck: Historic House moves to new home in Saugatuck, Michigan - 10/26/07 12:55 PM

The historical farm house that I spoke of in my last blog is now sitting in its new location still on the wheels and waiting to be put on the foundation that is being prepared for it. It is in a lovely South Western Michigan area surrounded by trees. The second floor has not been moved yet. I will keep you updated as this progresses. It is very exciting to be part of this. … (1 comments)

saugatuck: Dee Dee as the "Preservationist" - 10/25/07 09:27 AM

Recently I have had the privilege of being involved in the preservation of two historic homes in the Saugatuck, Michigan area. I didn't get paid for finding new locations for these homes but have the joy of being able to see the homes lovingly removed from a location where for one reason or another they could not longer remain.
One if these just pulled out down Blue Star Highway today or at least the bottom half of it. On the left is the lower portion of the home as it goes to its new location. the building on the right is our Coldwell Banker office. This portion of the home … (3 comments)

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