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MAY 2021 Dan Bollman, Associate Broker

231-629-2680

Over 30 Years Experience dan@century21whitehouse.com

www.Century21WhiteHouse.com

Thinking of selling your home or cottage?

Wondering what that home or cottage might be worth? Please call me for a free market evaluation...you might be surprised at your value...in today’s high demand market!

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

Waterfront Martiny Lakes

$175,000 NEW LISTING

RESIDENTIAL

$469,000

Canadian Lakes Ranger Lake Waterfront

Little Muskegon Riverfront Lot Canadian Lakes

$450,000

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Main Chain Canadian Lakes Waterfront

$24,900

Waterfront Lot Main Canadian Lakes

Lake Laura Lot Canadian Lakes

Lake Access Lot Canadian Lakes

$29,900

$35,000

$1,950

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Helpful Homeowner Tips THE GREEN, GREEN GRASS OF HOME

With the outdoor season upon us, there are a few simple ways to help your lawn stay lush and green and become the pride and joy of your neighborhood. You can start by giving your lawn a good raking to create a de-thatching effect and “wake up” the lawn for the season.

Cutting Regular cutting of the lawn is important because it thickens the grass. Cutting it little and often is better than all in one go. Switch directions and patterns so the grass blades aren’t pressed in the same direction each time. In the middle of summer, you might want to keep the grass a little longer so it withstands periods of drought.

Fertilizing Cutting the grass removes nutrients that need to be replaced to achieve healthy growth. From the beginning of spring, you should fertilize the lawn every four or five weeks. Nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous are important ingredients for a healthy lawn. Application amounts and instructions are available on most fertilizer packaging.

Watering If you want a lawn that is lush and green all summer, watering is important. How often you need to water your lawn depends on temperature and humidity. When a lawn needs water, the grass will begin to take on a blue-gray tint, and the older grass blades will begin to curl up and wilt. New lawns should be watered once a day so seeds can germinate and a solid root system can form. You can water your lawn by hand or select from a variety of sprinkler options or automated irrigation systems.

With persistence, you can win the battle against weeds using the right tools, herbicides or weed-n-feed products. Also, the grass roots need air in order to grow, therefore it is important to occasionally aerate your lawn to clear away dead roots and thatch to create more breathing space for the lower parts of the grass plus help stems grow better.

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Directory Your Lakefront expert!

Dan Bollman, Associate Broker

231-629-2680

Over 30 Years Experience dan@century21whitehouse.com

www.Century21WhiteHouse.com

8520 100th Ave. Canadian Lakes, MI 49346

231.972.8300

www.canadianlakeshomes.com

KATHY ADAMS

231• 250• 3197 kadamscblakes@gmail.com

“Helping Buyers & Sellers for over 50 years”

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1810 State St. • Big Rapids, MI Lori Brock Office: 231-796-4805 Broker/Owner www.rivertownrealestate.org 231-250-8882

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Helpful Homeowner Tips ENERGY EFFICIENCY There are many ways to reduce a household’s energy use from simple adjustments in behavior to comprehensive home improvements. The main reasons to conserve energy are to save on utility bills and protect the environment. Some of the more common ways to conserve energy are: Replace your light bulbs • Traditional incandescent light bulbs consume an excessive amount of electricity and need replacing more often than energy efficient bulbs.

• Halogen incandescent bulbs, CFLs and LEDs use 25-80% less electricity and last 3-25 times longer than traditional bulbs.

Install a programmable or smart thermostat • Automatically turn off or reduce heating and cooling during times when you’re away or sleeping.

• Depending on the model, programmable thermostats can save you $180 per year.

Install energy efficient windows • To prevent heat loss through your windows, replace single-pane windows with double-pane ones.

• In warmer climates, heat gain through your windows may be a problem.

• Window shades, shutters, screens and awnings can also provide an extra layer of insulation between your home and external temperatures.

Weatherize your home • Sealing air leaks around your home is a great way to reduce your heating and cooling expenses.

• Apply caulk or weather stripping to seal air leaks or cracks Purchase energy efficient appliances • On average, appliances are take up about 13% of your total household energy use.

• Energy efficient appliances may have higher purchase prices but cost less to operate Consider a new water heater • Purchasing an energy efficient water heater will reduce your water heating expenses.

Use smart power strips • Advanced power strips can shut off the power to electronics when not in use.

• Can be turned off at an assigned time, during inactivity or through remote switches.

Adjust your day-to-day behavior • Energy conservation is as simple as turning off lights or appliances when not in use.

• On occasion, to save energy hang dry clothes, wash dishes by hand, turn down the heat and use your air conditioner less in the summer as heating and cooling expenses constitute nearly have of an average home’s utility bill.

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The Strength of Teamwork.

Lori Brock Broker/Owner

231-250-8882

1810 State St. • Big Rapids, MI

231-468-8068

Bridget Lamoreaux Realtor

616-214-1007

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$149,900 Houghton Lake #21010922

STARTER HOME

Yvonne Meyer Realtor

Allitta Hren Realtor

231-250-8192

$240,000 Newaygo • #21010487

69 ACRES

This could be your vacation Dream Home! Croton Pond Access! This three bedroom two and a half bath home features cathedral ceilings. Open concept living large additions, 2 car attached garage bonus outbuilding on a large lot. Fantastic location, pack up the family and get ready for summer fun!!

Paved access to Croton Pond! Hurry it won’t last long.

1.3 ACRE LOT

$32,900 Rodney • #21007106

JUST LISTED!

$279,000 Paris • #21013278 Look at this Hunting Land!! 69 of the most beautiful wooded, rolling deer and turkey filled Acres. Incredible views, this land is sure to make your hunting buddies drool!

EvENT CENTER

$299,000 LAKE CITY #20046274

Very successful up and running restaurant/ bar/event center. Restaurant features family friendly casual dining with 130 seats. (168 Max. Capacity). Business includes, liquor license, all furniture, kitchen equipment and a 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1985 manufactured house with a large 2 stall detached garage. Home may be used as a rental (currently rented, month to month), or for your personal use. Located on busy highway M-55, the East West corridor between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron and between Grand Rapids and the UP.Missaukee county is not zoned. This is a must see, because the possibilities are endless! Daycare, convenient store, use half rent the other half.

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231-527-5769

$179,900 • LeRoy #21011979

HUNTERS PARADISE

Hunters! Hunters! Hunters! Look no further!!!

54 Acres of Prime hunting land with a hunting cabin that has already had some remodeling done. Bring your own beverage, ammo and buddies and make some memories! Priced to sell at $179,900, also includes a fixer upper trailer for the buddies you don’t like!

$325,900 LeRoy • # 21011980

1.8 ACRE LOT

Turn of the Century Farmhouse! Picturesque property, 4 bedrooms, original hardwood flooring, pocket doors, French doors, incredible woodwork and trim, Victorian style leaded glass windows, wrap around deck/parlor with all the charm of years gone by. Property boasts 69 acres with many outbuildings including pole barns, hip roof barns, chicken barns and beautiful rolling pastures. This could be your dream farm with a little hard work you will have a show piece property.

$232,900 Evart • #21013894

ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES

28.5 ACRES

$119,900 Reed City #21010658

Have you been looking for the perfect place to build, hunt, or get-a-way to? Well look no further! This property and location offer something for anyone looking to build or hunt. Wooded 28.5 Acre parcel is located conveniently close to US131 in Ashton. Call me today to make this property yours!!

LOCATION! LOCATION!

$94,900 REED CITY #20008548

$289,000 Big Rapids #20048125

Commercial property full of opportunity. It is conveniently located just outside the Big Rapids city limits and provides an abundance of visible road frontage. Building is also suitably divided to allow multiple income opportunities. Possibilities are endless with all the open space and flexibility this property offers.

Studio Apartment. Adorable Riverside Commercial Building for Sale, Lease or Rent. Endless opportunities with this building such as Beauty Shop, Coffee Shop, Office Space. Added convenience with studio apartment above work space & full basement for storage. The all in one building for that first start small business. Conveniently Located on the Hersey River with Rails to Trails access right out the backdoor.

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$10,900 Canadian Lakes #21009140

Serene, 1.8 acre lot full of opportunity in Canadian Lakes. This property is stocked full of nature’s finest and provides a gorgeous building spot across the road from a quiet marsh. The amenities include a beach area, campground, golf membership, indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center, and more.

A REWARDING ESCAPE PEACEFULLY SITUATED. Authentic and private, this 4 BR, 3 BA home, with soaring ceilings, remarkable woodworking throughout, split levels, and a great open floor plan is the perfect fit for you and your family. This property features a 2.5-car attached garage, wraparound deck, cozy back porch for entertaining, and a 30’x18 metal outbuilding for storage. In the spacious master bedroom you’ll find an en-suite bathroom, walkin closet, and gorgeous skylight to watch the stars. With 8 acres, there’s plenty of room to play catch with your dog, let the kids play, or even start a hobby farm. You’ll appreciate the short 2 minute drive to downtown Evart, Riverside park, and recreational areas.

Incredible campsite or home site near Lower Evans Lake. Annual permit allows for camping year round on this site. 3 lots a little over 1 acre. Chippewa creek meanders through property. Well, septic and electric are installed on this site. Lower Evans lake boat launch just 2 minutes away, part of the Martiny Chain of Lakes. Boat from one lake to the next. Excellent fishing, swimming, skiing and tubing! Nature at its finest!

69 ACRES

231-287-0410

Hailey Brock Realtor

www.RivertownRealEstate.org

Adorable Home! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is in a family friendly neighborhood. It is conveniently located Close to shopping, schools, and only 5 miles to the East DNR boat launch. Home has an open floor plan with slider to a large deck, central air and a big beautiful fenced yard perfect for entertaining with built in fire pit, 2 car attached garage!! Move in Ready!

CROTON POND ACCESS

Jennifer Verdi-Stieg Realtor

COMMERCIAL POTENTIAL

$299,000 LEROY #20048153

NOW! is the time to pursue your dream of owning a one of a kind restaurant. The establishment is custom designed to make you feel like you’ve stepped back into time. Period decor throughout creates an extraordinary experience for customers with furnishes that are of the utmost in quality. It is an incredibly beautiful eatery. The restaurant includes a large banquet room to host all varieties of events. The kitchen houses brand, new state of the art commercial stainless steel equipment.

This property also includes upstairs apartments that with some finishing touches could add even more earning potential. More remodeling is being done- So much potential with this property.

$299,900 • CADILLAC • #21005617

Incredible commercial location on Cadillac’s North end that has all the potential... 60x80 steel building with office area/ show room & heated work area with 2 large doors 14’x24,10’x12 with 12-18 foot ceilings, Handicap bathroom, crushed asphalt paved lot, fenced storage yard.

This building is ready to be your next business location. Seller will look at all reasonable offers.

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