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SEE OUR DIRECTORY ON PAGE 2 FOR A FULL LIST OF REALTORS AND BUSINESSES. A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE MANISTEE NEWS ADVOCATE & BENZIE COUNTY RECORD PATRIOT

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In This Issue REAL ESTATE AGENCIES & REALTORS..................................PAGE Essential Real Estate.................................................................1 (Cover) Lighthouse Realty.....................................................................1 (Cover) Valleywood Cove & Marina.......................................................1 (Cover) Real Estate One / Kathy Neveu............................................................. 2 Business Directory................................................................................ 4 Lighthouse Realty................................................................................. 5 MOM Board of Realtors........................................................................ 7 Lighthouse Realty................................................................................. 9 Lighthouse Realty...............................................................................12 Essential Real Estate...........................................................................15 Lighthouse Realty...............................................................................16

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.................................................PAGE Shelby State Bank................................................................................. 8 Treadstone Residential Mortgage.......................................................11 HOME IMPROVEMENT/ DECOR COMPANIES Holden’s Home Emporium, Inc............................................................ 3 REEDEEMED.......................................................................................13 ADVICE FOR THE HOME How to choose the right lighting inside your home............................. 6 Did you know? - Freezing Meat............................................................ 8 Too hot? Too cold? Just right?.............................................................10 Managing Winter Damage............................................................12-13 The average timelines for popular renovation projects......................14

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The market is a feeding frenzy right now - too many buyers and not enough homes. Let’s also throw in low interest rates plus the desire to be in northern Michigan and you’ve got yourself a perfect storm! If you’ve been thinking of making a change and you’re ready to sell, it’s the perfect opportunity. Please contact me; I truly look forward to helping you navigate your next move.

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Essential Real Estate 231-942-9334 Therran Ferguson, Broker/Owner 231-510-1790 Michael Kruse 231-690-8882 Jenna Mahoney 231-942-9334 Holden’s Home Emporium, Inc 231-757-8733 www.holdenshomeemporium.com Lighthouse Realty Manistee 231-398-3800 www.goLighthouseRealty.com Heather Barker 231-510-5505 Lynda Beaton 231-383-0404 Leah Gannon 517-607-5347 Brenda Gauthier 231-233-6378 Kerri Mackey 231-510-8380 Judianne Sibley 231-239-1333 Casey Tennant 231-233-7613 Mason Oceana Manistee Board of Realtors www.momboard.com REDEEMED 231-887-4222 Real Estate One/Kathy Neveu 231-342-0921 Shelby State Bank www.shelbybank.com Treadstone Residential Mortgage 616-326-2201 www.treadstonemortgage.com Valleywood Cove & Marina 833-278-3745

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Prepare your home for…

To Do List:

• Inspect brick and stucco.

• Replace rotted siding, trim and paint as needed.

• Clean gutters and down spouts.

• Inspect your roof.

• Get chimney check up.

• Check heat/air unit.

• Change batteries in detectors.

• Change filters and air purifier.

• Prune landscaping.

• Seal your driveway.

• Power wash your patio.

• Weather proof your windows & doors.

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How to choose the right lighting inside your home

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ighting in a home serves both practical and aesthetic purposes.

It’s easy to maneuver around a well-lit home, reducing the risk of slips and falls, and the right lighting can help homeowners create their desired ambiance, which typically changes depending on which room you’re in.

When choosing lighting for their homes, homeowners must walk a fine line between appearance and functionality. A fixture in the foyer that instantly impresses visitors likely won’t prove as awe-inspiring if it’s installed in the living room. When choosing lighting for a home, some general rules about what works in each room can help homeowners make the most informed decision.

Kitchen Kitchens are often the busiest room in a home, so lighting here can be especially important. A kitchen often benefits, both practically and aesthetically, from different types of lighting. For example, pendant lighting above kitchen islands can make meal preparation easier and safer, but such lighting likely won’t work in breakfast nooks and informal dining areas in the kitchen. Recessed lighting works best in such areas. In kitchens with no island, under-cabinet lighting can be used to illuminate countertops and simplify meal preparation.

Formal dining room Many people enjoy the look of chandeliers in formal dining rooms, and such fixtures can be installed directly above the dinner table. The interior design experts at Better Homes & Gardens advise hanging chandeliers roughly 33 inches above the table in dining rooms with eight-foot ceilings, adding three inches for each additional foot above eight feet. Darkened dining areas may be ideal in restaurants, but homeowners may want to split the difference at home and choose dimmable chandeliers for their dining rooms. This allows homeowners to dim the lights for romantic dinners but turn them up for family gatherings with lots of people around the table.

Living room Adaptability also is important in the living room, where homeowners may host anything from movie nights to book clubs to parties for the big game. It can be a tall order to accommodate such a wide range of activities, and many homeowners come down to deciding between recessed lighting and track lighting. If the living room currently has

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neither style, homeowners should recognize that it will cost considerably less to install track lighting than recessed lighting. Better Homes & Gardens notes that flexible track lighting provides ambient, task or accent lighting, and track lights can even be moved to change lighting schemes at any time, making them a budget-friendly option for homeowners whose living rooms are multi-purpose spaces. Recessed lighting also works well in living rooms, especially ones with low ceilings. That’s because recessed lighting is installed into the ceiling, meaning it does not take up any visual space in the room. That can help living rooms feel bigger.

Bedroom The home improvement experts at BobVila.com note that bedroom lighting should provide enough light when getting dressed, but also be able to be toned down as residents prepare for their bedtime routines. Both portable and installed lighting can be used in bedrooms to serve these various functions. Recessed fixtures that dim can ensure there’s ample light to get dressed in the morning, but they also can be dimmed at night as residents try to get ready to sleep.

Portable nightstand lights can make it easier for couples sharing a bedroom, allowing one person to stay up and read while the other goes to sleep.

Homeowners have many options and many needs when choosing lighting for their homes. A professional consultation with a lighting expert or interior decorator can help homeowners find lights that provide both practical and aesthetic appeal.

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Did you know?

Stocking up on store sales is a great way to get deals and save money.

It’s also convenient to fill up the freezer and have meals at the ready, cutting down on the number of trips shoppers must take to the supermarket. When purchasing and storing meat, shoppers need to keep safety and taste in mind. According to FoodSafety.gov, frozen meat that is kept at a temperature of 0 F or lower will be safe to eat indefinitely. However, being safe to eat and being fit to eat are two different things. Meat can degrade over time due to freezer burn, which can affect flavor and texture. In general, the FDA offers these guidelines: • Whole chickens and turkeys: 1 year • Poultry pieces: 9 months • Raw steaks: 6 to 12 months • Chops: 4 to 6 months • Roasts: 4 to 12 months • Pork chops and roasts: 4 to 12 months • Processed pork products: 1 to 2 months • Fish (lean): 6 to 8 months • Fish (fatty): 2 to 3 months • Ground meat: 3 to 4 months

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11272 CHIPPEWA HWY, BEAR LAKE

3284 OAK ST., ARCADIA

Embrace your dreams of being more self sufficient!

Perfectly set up to grow your own food and/or have a fresh produce stand! This beautifully updated farmhouse has an outbuilding for every need, 16 acres for your crops, livestock or horses & a storybook wrap around porch.

One of Arcadia’s original homes! This 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home is on almost a 1/2 acre just 2 Blocks from Lake Michigan Public Access!

The 3 season room faces west for beautiful sunsets and doubles as a mudroom to ditch the sand and beach totes. Original woodworking combines with high ceilings to give you that vintage feel with modern conveniences like main floor bedroom, bathroom and laundry.

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Too hot? Too cold? Just right?

A s we know, weather can be unpredictable and so is the cost of living. Heating and cooling can account for up to 48% of home energy consumption. While setting your thermostat to the most comfortable temperature is valuable, so is the price per degree.

Programmable thermostats can save you money without sacrificing your comfort.

Know the Benefits 3 Lower energy bills n Adjust the temperature to match your personal comfort. By just raising or lowering the temperature in your home, you can save up to 2% on your utility bill.

3 Consistent temperatures n Programmable thermostats can help maintain a consistent temperature all throughout your home without cranking the air conditioning or turning up the heat.

3 Fewer adjustments n Create a schedule that follows your routine by keeping the temperature set when you’re there, and ease up on energy usage when you’re gone.

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3 Increased efficiency n With an increase in efficiency, your home can utilize resources more effectively and bring less wear and tear to major appliances and systems.

3 User-friendly n Newer models of programmable thermostats have Wi-Fi ability or technology that allows you to control your thermostat from your handheld device.

What to Consider 3 Daily routine – consider your sleep schedule and personal preference, then program accordingly 3 Occupant schedules – if there is a time of day when your home is unoccupied for several hours, adjust the temperature 3 Installation/Location – thermostats must be on an interior wall away from direct sunlight, drafts, doorways, skylights and windows, and located where natural room air currents (warm air rising, cool air sinking) occur Your Next Home • March 2021

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Managing Winter Damage T he winter season brings plenty of joy and beauty, but it can also wreak havoc on your outdoor plants and landscaping. Some of this damage is unavoidable, depending on where you live, the snow, wind and frigid temperatures are bound to affect your plants.

However, there are some tips and trick to help your plants avoid the hazards of winter.

Branches Breaking or Bending 3 After a heavy snowfall, you may notice branches falling off your trees or bending under the weight of the snow. If the snow is fluffy and easy to move, you may carefully brush the snow off the bending branches with a broom or other tool.

Do not attempt to brush the weight off branches from an ice storm to avoid further damage. Try to avoid blowing or shoveling snow onto landscaping plants

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Leaf Scorch 3 Applying de-icing salt is an effective way to protect walkways and roads. But, be careful not to expose plants to salt as this will turn needles brown or damage the edges of leaves. Plants with salt damage should be watered thoroughly in spring.

Sunscald 3 Most common among young trees with thin bark is sunscald, the result of unseasonably warm winter temps followed by a return to freezing temps. As trees are dormant during the cold winter weather, a brief warm spell essentially causes them to wake up, causing their bark to rapidly expand and contract. Wrapping vulnerable trees with reflective white tree guards or burlap can help.

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Frost Heave 3 Typically as a result of late planting, repeated freezing and thawing temperatures may potentially damage or even kill some plants. To prevent frost heave, apply mulch to recently-planted perennial plants to prepare for a hard frost. Additionally, it’s best to avoid planting perennials after September as planting will not give the plants enough time to develop a strong root system before temperatures dip below freezing.

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Winter Burn 3 Hazardous winter weather conditions can cause evergreen trees to have brown patches of needles, the result of winter burn. Usually warm fall temperatures, drastic temperature drops and an inadequate root system can all contribute to winter burn. If the entire tree turns brown, the tree is not likely to recover, but pruning the affected areas in spring may help spring new buds and branches.

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The average timelines for popular renovation projects

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ome renovation projects are significant undertakings.

Working with skilled and experienced contractors can ensure projects go smoothly and are completed promptly. Timing is a big consideration for homeowners as they begin renovating their homes, and the home improvement experts at HomeAdvisor note that the following are some general timelines for popular renovation projects.

• Home addition: Short of a full-scale demolition and rebuild, home additions are the most time-consuming projects homeowners can undertake. HomeAdvisor notes that its survey of customers who recently completed home addition projects reported that the average time from start to finish was between three and four months. Certain variables, including the scale of the project and the local permits process, can extend the time it takes to complete a home addition.

• Kitchen remodel: Scale is a big factor to consider when estimating the time it takes to complete various home improvement projects, and kitchen remodels are no exception. Some HomeAdvisor users reported projects taking as long as four months, though the average time reported was roughly six weeks. Projects that require major overhauls like rearranging the plumbing and moving walls will likely take longer than more cosmetic projects that are limited to replacing cabinets and countertops.

• Bathroom remodel: More than 1,000 homeowners surveyed

by HomeAdvisor reported that bathroom remodels took about

4.5 weeks from start to finish. Small-scale remodels that focus on painting the walls a fresh color and replacing existing tiles can be completed in less than two weeks. But like with kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels that involve replacing plumbing fixtures and removing walls figure to take much longer than that.

• Siding installation: HomeAdvisor users report that new siding projects take roughly two weeks from start to finish. That estimate is the same regardless of which materials homeowners are replacing and installing.

• Replacement windows: Homeowners who want to replace all the windows in their home can expect such a project to take roughly three weeks. HomeAdvisor notes that such a timeline need not concern homeowners worried that they will be forced to brave the elements during the length of the project. Much of a contractors’ time during a window replacement project will be spent on upfront measuring and then ensuring a tight fit once the windows have been installed.

According to HomeAdvisor, a bathroom remodel takes about 4.5 weeks from start to finish.

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2198 Carty Road • Manistee, MI 49660

$325,000

MLS#21003815

Seclusion in desirable Stronach Twp.! Custom built 4 bedroom 3 full bath ranch style home with over 2,800 ft² of finished living space. Nestled on over 15 acres of heavily wooded forest with rolling hills down to the Little Manistee River basin. Just up the road from the Manistee Weir (Salmon/Trout hatchery) and around the corner from access to the Little Manistee River. The Original Cottage was completely rebuilt and new home added on in 2005. Home is extremely well maintained. Wood stove with beautiful stone surround in the large open family room. Finished recroom in the basement. Large eat in Kitchen. Tons of storage. Large 2 car detached garage. World-class Hunting. This property truly exemplifies what Up North living is all about! The Great Outdoors. Schedule your showing today!

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Let the Lighthouse Team work for you in 2021!

4300 Milarch Rd, Manistee Beautiful 6 bedroom 3 full bath country home on 10 acres! Property features a pond, 20 x 30 garage, 30 x 40 pole barn, commercial heating & cooling system, natural gas as well as an outdoor wood furnace.

Offered at $330,000 Kerri Mackey • 231-510-8380

2213 US 31, Manistee Large 17.22 Acres located on a Commercial corridor In an established trade area ready for any large Commercial business. Underground water and sewer system installed in 2018.

Offered at $450,000 John A. Hanson • 231-510-5543

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4344 Lakeshore Rd, Manistee Completely remodeled in 2012 this home features captivating views of the water, including 90’ of Lake Michigan frontage! This stately home provides a designer kitchen with center Island & Dining Area, open floor plan, 4 bedrooms and a stunning master suite that you’ll never want to leave.

Offered at $1,149,999 Kerri Mackey • 231-510-8380

Lot 3 N. Lakeview Rd, Bear Lake Woodsy and private feeling, this one acre buildable lot has a stunning 141 ft of private frontage on Lake Michigan!

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