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4700 Forest Ridge Drive

Cadillac
$244,900
MLS# 19056038

214 E. Main Street • Marion, MI • 231.743.6995

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HEATHER ROOT, ASSOCIATE BROKER
124 S. Mitchell Street, Cadillac
231-645-8441 • heatherroot.com

MLS# 1869086 • $549,900

This beautiful 10,700 sq. ft. home offers
4 bedrooms, 5 baths, stone walled recreation
room with large custom bar area, expansive
kitchen with all new appliances and formal
dining room. Home also has a large indoor
pool, sauna, hot tub, 2 car attached garage and
8 car detached garage. Features include stone
fireplace, hardwood floors, main floor laundry, Thanks to our dear friends
office and partial basement. This home sits on 10 and neighbors here for being
wooded acres with paved driveway and adjoins
Manistee National Forest. Great location for trail so good to us in 2019. We look
systems, hunting & fishing in the area. Don’t miss forward to sharing another year
out on this amazing opportunity at this price! with all of you.

MLS# 1859803 • $299,900

Great business opportunity - MLS# 1868506 • $134,000
Countryside Grill is a turnkey family 115 ft. on the Clam River new Amish
restaurant offering a 4000 square foot built log cabin on 8 acres m/l. Cabin
building. There is a large clientele of has 6x20 covered porch, hardwood
loyal customers and this business is floors, 1 bedroom, full bath a short loft
located on a main highway with great for extra sleeping or storage. Cabin sits
visibility. Current licensing includes on a beautiful part of the river, just bring
beer/wine/liquor. Also includes a your canoe or kayak and enjoy! Most of
3 bedroom, 2 bath house, pole the furnishings and nice size storage
building and shed. If you’ve dreamed
shed are included. State land across
of owning a business this has it all!!
Many updates! the road.

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“FORWARD WAY OF THINKING, BACKWOODS WAY OF LIFE.”
214 E. Main Street
Marion, MI
Aaron Michell, Broker 231.743.6995
231.468-8882 mybackwoods.com
aaron@mybackwoods.com
110 W. MITCHELL • LAKE CITY
MLS# 19034627 $113,900
Beautiful home within walking distance to
Lake Missaukee. Enjoy the lake views out
the windows! This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home
comes completely handicap accessible with
extra wide hallways and doors including
oxygen lines. Built in 2002 the home is very
low maintenance. It also has a full basement
that could be finished off. Great location -
walking distance to all the shops in Lake City.
4700 FOREST RIDGE DRIVE • CADILLAC
(LISTING FROM COVER)
MLS# 19056038 $244,900
Awesome opportunity to own this beautiful
home tucked away in the Timber Ridge
Subdivision just east of Cadillac. Plenty of
space with 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms.
The basement was previously used as a
daycare but could meet many needs with an
additional kitchenette. Enjoy the convenience
of natural gas, central air conditioning and
all pavement access including the driveway.
Entertain out back on your oversized deck
overlooking the hardwoods that creates a
private setting. The over 2-acre lot adjoins
nearly 600 acres of state land, with plenty of
walking/hiking trails.
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Dan Michell, Realtor
989.418.1358
dan@mybackwoods.com
14609 GORDON DRIVE • LEROY
MLS# 19040179 $153,900
Lakefront living at its best! If you wanna be
on the water, you’ve gotta check out this
2 bedroom, 1 bath, Hogback lakefront
home, sitting on 2.14 acres with 156’ of
frontage. Such a beautiful setting, nestled
in the woods near the Village of LeRoy. The
600’ deep lot sits at the end of a private
drive, just off the pavement. Hogback Lake
is a fisherman’s dream - a private lake full
of panfish, as well as bass and walleye.
The home has undergone numerous
renovations, and needs someone like you to
come finish it to your liking! The upstairs has
been renovated to an open concept, while
the walkout basement features over 600’ of
finished living area.
9424 23 MILE ROAD • MARION
MLS# 19052576 $209,900
Awesome opportunity to own this beautiful
home located in the Highland Hills! Tranquil
views from every window. This 3 bedroom,
2.5 bath home comes with 1840 sq. ft.
above ground and another 864 sq. ft. in
the basement to be finished to your liking.
Located in McBain school district and only
6 miles from McBain and 10 minutes from
Cadillac. The parcel is 5 acres and has a
26x30 barn out back for any of your animal
or storage needs.
2393 20 MILE ROAD • MARION 13184 SWEET TRAIL • MARION
MLS# 19057159 $104,900
Space! Space! Space! This one has a large
living room, large kitchen and plenty of space
to entertain. This home has 3 bedrooms on
the main level and potentially 3 more upstairs! MLS# 19046718 $23,000
Along with 3 full bathrooms on the main level. A peaceful 4.3 acres with an abundance of
Just outside of Village limits on 2 acres but
it comes with the convenience of natural gas.
hardwoods. This up-north retreat has been
used as a hunting camp. The cabin offers
Two outbuildings outback provide space for
storage or your workshop with electric already
4 beds, a wood fireplace and a kitchenette.
The property includes a hand pump well and
wired. Along with the detached double car a wood shed. Close to state land and the
garage. Check it out! Middle Branch River.
NN 30TH AVENUE • MARION NN FOREST ROAD • MARION
MLS# 19030161 $18,900
Great opportunity with this 9.16 acres with
over 400 feet of frontage on the Middle MLS# 19030731 $69,900
Branch River! Make this your recreational Farmland!! 30 acres east of Marion, 20
getaway. The large pond comes stocked of which is tillable and is under lease for
with fish, pan, perch and bass. Some low 2 more years. This piece is quality ground
ground along with some higher spots that with 10 acres of wooded land just beyond
could work for camping and hunting. Check the farm field. A nice piece to yield a crop
it out! and do some hunting!
MORE LISTINGS AT MYBACKWOODS.COM
315 FOURTH STREET • MARION • MLS# 119051206 • $37,900
Need a low cost, low maintenance home? Look no further! Whether you want this to be your principal residence or
want some rental income this home can do it. This 980 sq. ft. mobile LD
home comes equipped with 2 bedrooms and
SOLD
1 bath. The spacious bath has a double vanity SOLDhook
and•laundry • SO
ups. Kitchen has great set up for cooking with an
island stove top and a double oven. Enjoy the amenities of living in the village including natural gas. Home is also
equipped with central air! Check it out!
NN GARFIELD AVENUE • MARION • MLS# 18035967 • $169,000
A great piece of farm land east of Marion. A total of 77 acres, with approx. 35 acres currently farmed. In the middle
of the farm land find some great cover for deer hunting with a mix of hardwoods. Parcels like this are very rare to
find! Producing mineral rights are to be transferred at an additional cost of $24,000.
1015 BIRDIE DRIVE • LAKE ISABELLA • MLS# 18018938 • $4,400
Now buildable lot on the 3rd hole of the Pines Golf Course. The lot comes with the privilege of belonging to the Lake
Isabella property owners association and getting a dock slip to the 850 acre all sports Lake Isabella. Lake Isabella
has many amenities including over 20 parks, basketball courts, volleyball courts, tennis courts and much more.
Enjoy the summer events like the annual 5k run and 4th of July Fireworks! Seller is a licensed real estate agent.
17593 M-115 • MARION • MLS# 190507645 • $44,900
Hunting camp is calling, if not camp make this where you build your dream home! 14.9 acres of a mixture of
hardwoods along with some openings for your food plots! An older mobile home is on the property to start camp.
Two 4-inch wells and two septic systems on site so the possibilities are endless! Located off from pavement with
both sites setting back from the road and any traffic. Follow the trails back to northern Michigan bliss. This is
already split in two parcels adding to the possibilities. Only 7 miles to Marion and 17 miles to Cadillac.
 THE PRO TEAM... Y
MAKING REALTY A REALIT

P Scott Schafer Brian Hoekema Carl Genzink

REALTY
Shirley J. Schafer
Broker/Owner Sales Sales Sales
Associate Associate Associate
5884 E. M-115, Cadillac, MI 49601

OF CADILLAC
Office: (231) 779-2515 • Fax: (231) 779-8605
E-mail: info@prorealty-cadillac.com • www.prorealty-cadillac.com
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM, Saturday 10 AM-2 PM

PENDING PENDING
SOLD!

MLS# 1866642 • 4845 Walton St. MLS# 1863229

Wyoming, MI • ONLY $115,000 3777 220th Ave.
Affordable, 4 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow. Reed City • Only $55,000!
Basement, 2 car garage, corner lot. 2-3 bedroom, cozy ranch, 1 bath,
Immediate possession. Call Brian. basement, detached 2 car garage.

SOLD! SOLD! SOLD!

MLS# 1869173 • 314 E. CHAPIN ST. • CADILAC • NOW $101,900

Large vintage, 2 story home. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, updated kitchen and MLS# 1867277 • 11380 PHILIPS ST. • FIFE LAKE
Shirley J. Schafer
main bath. Vinyl siding and windows, formal dining & living room, family Broker/Owner ONLY $56,900
room and den basement. 3rd floor attic waiting for your finishing touches. Affordable, modest, 2 bedroom ranch with full
Attached garage. **HISTORIC DISTRICT LOCATION** - IMMEDIATE basement and 2 car detached garage. Rural location!
OCCUPANCY!!!! Great potential!! Immediate occupancy!
SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! NEW LISTING
GREAT TIME TO BUY!!
Rates Are Affordable!
Some Low To
No Down Payment Programs
Shirley J. Schafer
Broker/Owner
LISTINGS NEEDED
FOR ALL TYPES OF PROPERTIES!
Low Housing Inventory - It’s A Seller’s Market.
Go to www.prorealty-cadillac.com MLS# 1869348 • 4270 19 MILE RD. • MARION • $175,000
3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, Cape Cod home with 2 car attached garage and bonus
for a FREE Market Analysis. 44x40 pole barn on 5 acres! Immediate occupancy! Call Brian.

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 Whitetail Realty
231-839-8142 • 101 S. Main St., Lake City, MI
www.lakecitymirealestate.com • www.lakemissaukeerealestate.com
MERRITT AREA CADILLAC AREA CADILLAC AREA LAKE SAPPHIRE
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MLS# 201803903 $22,900
• 12’x32’ rustic cabin with electric
• Wooded 1 acre parcel
• 1000s acres state land across the road
• Seller will consider a land contract
MLS# 201804040 $199,500
• 5 bedroom, 2 bath, country home
• Mostly finished basement w/walkout
• Oversized attached garage
• Adjoins federal land, patio & firepit
• Large yard, 2.08 acres, central air
MLS# 201804056 $137,000
• 3 bedroom, 1 bath home on 4 acres
• Partial basement, large deck
• Large yard for nice garden area
• Back of property is heavily wooded
• Less than 4 miles to Cadillac
MLS# 201804413 $69,900
• 2 bedroom cottage on 2 lots
• Deeded access to Lake Sapphire
• Natural gas, city sewer
• Room to build a garage or add on
• Two extra lots available to purchase

NORTH MISSAUKEE NORTH MISSAUKEE CROOKED LAKE NORTH MISSAUKEE

MLS# 201801783 $239,900
• 80 wooded acres of prime hunting land
• 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home
• Basement, back entry/mud room
• 36’x60’ pole barn with 11 ft. door
• 16’x36’ 3 sided addition to pole barn
MLS# 20180647 $89,000
• 28’x48’ pole barn with electric
• 12’x24’ addition setup for sleeping qtrs.
• 15 wooded acres for recreation use
• State land and trails just 1/4 mile away
MLS# 201803806 $193,500
• 3 bedroom, lakefront cottage
• Beautiful sandy beach and lake bottom
• Nice brick fireplace for cool nights
• Large deck overlooking the lake
• Storage building for your lake toys
MLS# 201804112 $89,900
• 32’x40’ pole building on 8 acres
• Well, septic, electric and heat
• Full bathroom, cement approach
• Rolling and wooded acreage
• 12’ overhead door to fit your toys

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MLS# 201803974 $72,500
• 2 bedroom, 1 bath mobile home
• Nicely wooded 5 acre parcel
• Detached 2 car garage, large deck
• State land on NE corner of property
MLS# 201804089 $84,900
• 40 acres with well, septic and electric
• Great building site for your new home
• Includes 3 campers w/hookups for more
• Walking or riding trails thru-out the property
• Includes two permanent tree stands
MLS# 201803760 $24,500 MLS# 201803268 $10,900
• Open & level 1.27 acre building parcel • Treed & level 1 acre building lot
• Located between Lake City & Cadillac • Located between Cadillac & Lake City
• Great location for home or business • Blacktop road, in area of nice homes

LAKE CITy NORTH MISSAUKEE RIvER WOODS ESTATE SUbDIvISION

Thinking Of
Selling? List
your Home
MLS# 201803850 $9,900 MLS# 201803612 $28,000 8 LOTS $9,000 to $24,900
• 1.2 acre parcel, corner lot
• North side of Lake Missaukee
• Wooded 15 acre parcel
• State land & trails 1/2 mile
• Located 6 miles from Cadillac or Lake City
• Underground utilities, natural gas
Now before The
Spring Rush!
• Good building location • Recreational or hunting property • Lot sizes 3/4 acre to 1 acre
• Close to the Clam River
• Deed restrictions for building & use

06 • CADILLAC NEWS HOMES & REAL ESTATE GUIDE • JANUARY 2020

 Making a family move easier
Whether or not to relocate can be a
difficult decision. Sometimes such deci-
sions are borne out of necessity when a
parent is relocated by his or her compa-
ny. Other times it is a personal reason to
try out a new neighborhood or upgrade
to a larger home. Date from the U.S.
Census Bureau indicates a stable annual
rate of moving hovering at around 12
percent of the population since 2008.
Whatever reason is behind a move, it
can take some time to adjust to both the
idea of moving and the new living space
— especially for children who may seem
disconnected from the decision. The
following tips can make the transition a
little easier for families.

Talk about it
Do not blindside children with a move.
Begin having conversations as a fam-
ily as soon as the possibility of moving
arises. Involve the children in some of
the decisions. Ask about the features
they want to see in their new home.
Explain that people, be it prospective
buyers, real estate agents or movers, will
be visiting your current home and that
this may be a little disruptive. Talk about
the reasons for the move, such as a new
job or that the family has outgrown the
space. Kids can process much more than
many adults give them credit for.
Discuss any concerns
Children may have concerns about the
move that differ from adults’. Many of
these may pertain to fears about mak-
ing new friends or coursework at a new
school. Let them voice their opinions. Re-
moving some of the mysteries by visiting
schools or local hangouts before the move
is made can assuage some fears.
Create some familiarity
Set aside boxes or bins that will house
kids’ toys or things that the family recog-
nizes. These may include photographs,
games, throw blankets, or the creature
comforts of home. Make these the first
items that are unpacked upon moving
into the new house.
Use the agent
as a resource
Many real estate agents live in the towns
where they make their living. Find out
if the agent can set up a meet-and-greet
or if he or she knows of any clubs or
leagues that suit your family’s interests.
Making a few introductions ahead of
time will give children and adults some
familiar faces on their first days in their
new home.
Families shouldn’t shy away from
making their own introductions as well.
Knocking on a few neighbors’ doors and
letting them know a new family is com-
ing to the street can pave the way for
familiarity and friendships.
Stay in touch
Encourage children to stay in touch
with their current friends. Video chat
enables kids to see and speak with peers.
When things settle after the move, ar-
range for a surprise play date where
children can introduce their old friends
to newer ones.
Stick to a routine
One of the ways to breed familiarity is
to stick to the same routine. If a big Sun-
day family dinner was the norm, contin-
ue the tradition in your new home. Wake
in the morning and go to bed at the same
time. According to Vanessa Lapointe, a
registered psychologist in Surrey, Brit-
ish Columbia, structure and routine are
key for children. Try to focus on one new
thing at a time to minimize stress.
Moving can be exciting and scary at
the same time. Children may be anxious
about the process, but families can work
together to iron out the kinks and settle
into their news homes successfully.

07 • CADILLAC NEWS HOMES & REAL ESTATE GUIDE • JANUARY 2020

 Homes you’ll LISTINGS
NEEDED
love living in! I have buyers
Which one fits your lifestyle? for your home!

Great Location! $55,000

Heavily wooded 8-acre parcel $260,000 Near Walgreen’s and across from the Wex
Sit on the wrap around deck and enjoy your morning coffee as you enjoy nature in your backyard. Heavily hockey rink and fairgrounds. 3 bedroom home
wooded 8-acre parcel. Main floor master suite plus 2 additional bedrooms. Large kitchen and oversized with shower/bath. 1 car garage. Partially fenced
living room. Lower level features 2 bedrooms, a family room, laundry and 3/4 bath plus lots of storage. backyard. Current tenant would love to stay at this
Outdoor boiler. 1 car attached and 3+ car detached garages. location. Great rental history - $700 monthly
17937 LeRoyal, LeRoy 220 E. 13th Street

5 acre country setting $80,000
4 bedroom, 1 bath farm house. 2 barns and other
buildings need some attention but this property
has a lot of potential. With some TLC this could
be your hobby farm.
2050 E. Lotan Road, Falmouth
Walking distance to Lake Cadillac $129,900
4 bedroom, 1 bath home conveniently located near
downtown Cadillac. Walking distance to hospital,
Franklin school and downtown “Commons” area.
Slider from the dining room onto a nice deck.
The large yard is mostly fenced and features a
children’s playset. 1 car garage.
437 E. Cass Street, Cadillac
Riverfront opportunity $299,900
One-of-a-kind riverfront opportunity!! This is the
one you’ve been looking for. Nearly 400 feet of
frontage on the Mighty Muskegon River and over
11 acres of prime hunting property. Huge beautiful
fireplace. 4 bedrooms. The family room has floor
to ceiling windows facing the river.
4108 Deer Run, Sears

VACANT LAND I have buyers for your home.

• 4.6 Wooded Acres
30 Road - $10,000
Jim Meier
• 2 Acres - Commercial 231-884-1386
34 Road - $25,000
• 20 Wooded Acres Formerly Big Willows Alpaca Ranch $375,000
30 Road - $40,000 Beautiful country home on 22+ acres. Great
• Buildable Lot location to enjoy the farm life. Four barns and
fenced pastures. Nice covered front porch to enjoy
Medical Area $79,900 your coffee. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Gas fireplace in
• 36 Acres with Pole Barn the living room to warm you. Main floor master
bedroom. jim@premierofcadillac.com
Mackinaw Trail - $99,900 3681 N. 19 Road, Mesick

08 • CADILLAC NEWS HOMES & REAL ESTATE GUIDE • JANUARY 2020

 How to save up for your first home
Home ownership is a dream for
people across the globe. Many people
save for years before buying their first
homes, squirreling away every dollar
they can with the hopes they can one
day become homeowners.
But thanks to factors beyond their
control, even the most devoted savers
can sometimes feel like their dream
of home ownership may never come
true. According to the Pew Research
Center, American workers’ paychecks
are larger than they were 40 years ago,
but their purchasing power is essen-
tially the same. Things aren’t much
different in Canada, where analysis
from Statistics Canada and the Bank
of Canada has shown that, since 2015,
wage growth in Canada has been
weaker than in the United States.
Various challenges can make it dif-
ficult to buy a home. However, some
simple strategies can help prospective
home buyers build their savings as
they move closer to the day when they
can call themselves “homeowners.”
09 • CADILLAC NEWS HOMES & REAL ESTATE GUIDE • JANUARY 2020
• Determine where your haven’t already, sign up for discount
clubs at your local grocer. This is a
money is going. If you’re largely effortless way for shoppers,
finding it hard to grow your savings,
especially those buying food for fami-
audit your monthly expenses to deter-
lies, to save considerable amounts of
mine where your money is going. Us-
money. Shopping sales at competing
ing exclusively debit or credit cards
grocery stores also can save money.
can simplify this process, as all you
need to do is log into your accounts and
see how your money was spent over a • Dine in more often. The
given period. If you routinely use cash U.S. Department of Agriculture says
to pay for items, even just to buy cof- that Americans spend, on average, 6
fee on the way to work, keep a note- percent of their household budgets
pad handy so you can jot down each on food. However, the USDA also notes
expense. Do this for a month and then that Americans spend 5 percent of
examine how you spent your money. their disposable income on dining out.
Chances are you will see various ways If these figures mirror your spending
to save, and you can then redirect that habits, you can nearly cut your food
money into your savings account. spending in half by dining out less fre-
quently. That might be a sacrifice for
• Become a more sav- foodies, but it can get you that much
closer to buying your own home.
vy grocery shopper. An- Saving enough money to purchase
other great way to save more money your first home is a worthy effort that
is to alter something you already do can be made easier by employing a few
each month: grocery shopping. If you budget-friendly strategies.
 Greater North Properties, P.C. Always There For You
3080 W. 13th St., Cadillac, MI 49601 • 231-779-8088
Each Office Is Independently Owned & Operated

MesiCk area CadillaC area CadillaC area Harrietta area

NEW PRICE

Mary Anne Colmus Mary Anne Colmus Mary Anne Colmus Beth
Associate Broker Associate Broker Associate Broker Fall
231-357-5218 231-357-5218 231-357-5218 231-629-7100
MLS#1865939 $159,900 MLS#1869241 $184,900 MLS#1868504 $63,990 MLS#1863933 $229,900
• Secluded 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 29 acres • 4 bedroom, 3 bath home in Golf Course Community • Cute, cozy, 2-3 bedroom, 1 bath home in town • Gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on 36 acres
• Pond, adjoining state land, lots of wildlife, cash only • Oversized 2 car garage and large yard • Large eat-in kitchen, living room/sunroom • Full unfinished basement, patio, decking
• Wooded & open, near the Manistee River • Main floor master suite, 1st floor laundry • Newer floors, roof and windows • 32x40 garage, deck w/20’ Sunsetter awning, fenced yard
• Large barn plus man cave with living quarters • Newer furnace & septic system, large wrap-around deck • Large deck, patio area, fenced yard • Manicured lawn, light landscaping, fruit trees, blueberry bushes
• Sunroom, stained glass windows, great kitchen, formal dining • Close to the golf course, Snowmobile Trail Head • Would make a great home or rental! • Some hardwoods, some open areas, good for hunting

CadillaC area CadillaC area CadillaC area CadillaC area

NEW LISTING! NEW PRICE LAKEFRONT! NEW LISTING!

Beth Rebekka Rebekka Barry Fall

Fall Crawford Crawford Broker/Owner
231-629-7100 231-878-1307 231-878-1307 FOR VIRTUAL TOUR VISIT www.barryfall.com 231-357-4673
MLS#1870269 $137,500 MLS#1862602 $214,900 MLS#1869290 $72,500 MLS#1870002 $229,900
• Unique craftsman home w/French-style pocket doors • 3 bedroom, 1 bath farmhouse on 60 acres • Cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bath home, 2 car garage on 1+ acre • Gorgeous 2 bedroom, 2 bath w/breathtaking views of Lake Cadillac
• 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, main floor laundry • Tillable fields, hardwoods & pines • Updates: new electrical main, mast & panel, well pump, shower • Open floor plan w/great views from almost every room
• Wood burning fireplace, updated electric, newer appliances w/warranties • Large eat-in kitchen w/pantry, main floor master & laundry • New kitchen flooring, new exterior doors, new garage door • Soaring cathedral ceilings
• 3 season porch, fenced-in back yard, concrete patio • Newer water heater, well pump, septic & drainfield, heaters • Deck, 2 storage sheds, garden & apple trees, federal land across the road • A/C, main floor laundry
• Partially finished basement with large family room • 3 car garage, large 2 story barn, 30x40 pole barn, wood shed • Close to Caberfae, snowmobile trails and more • Private fenced back yard, 2 car garage

CadillaC area CadillaC area CadillaC area irons area

NEW LISTING! COMMERCIAL LEASE

Barry Fall Barry Fall Barry Fall Barry Fall

Broker/Owner Broker/Owner Broker/Owner Broker/Owner
FOR VIRTUAL TOUR VISIT www.barryfall.com 231-357-4673 FOR VIRTUAL TOUR VISIT www.barryfall.com 231-357-4673 FOR VIRTUAL TOUR VISIT www.barryfall.com 231-357-4673 FOR VIRTUAL TOUR VISIT www.barryfall.com 231-357-4673
MLS#1870001 $189,900 MLS#1865358 $1,500 MLS#1864293 $40,000 MLS#1864163 $220,000
• 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1600+ sq. ft. home • Prime commercial frontage! • Attention hunters!! • 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms on 3 acres
• Updates: Kitchen, living room, flooring, bathrooms • Large corner lot with 4500 sq. ft. building • Gorgeous 20 acres just a couple miles out of town • Finished walkout basement, sauna, multilevel decking, balcony
• Partially finished basement • 1400 sq. ft. office/retail space • Fully wooded parcel with rolling hills • 2 car garage plus additional garage
• Huge corner lot with fenced in yard • 3000 sq. ft. heated workshop area w/large overhead doors • Nice mixture of pine and hardwoods • Stronach Creek running through your back yard
• Office space has A/C, 2 large upstairs rooms • Close to Berry Lake! Wildlife galore! • Access to private Cool Lake across the street

CadillaC area tustin/leroy area reed City area CadillaC area

NEW LISTING NEW LISTING NEW PRICE

Barry Fall Barry Fall Barry Fall Barry Fall

Broker/Owner Broker/Owner Broker/Owner Broker/Owner
FOR VIRTUAL TOUR VISIT www.barryfall.com 231-357-4673 FOR VIRTUAL TOUR VISIT www.barryfall.com 231-357-4673 FOR VIRTUAL TOUR VISIT www.barryfall.com 231-357-4673 FOR VIRTUAL TOUR VISIT www.barryfall.com 231-357-4673
MLS#1868979 $89,900 MLS#1868980 $5,000 MLS#1868036 $47,500 MLS#1870355 $89,900
• Newly updated 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home on 4 acres! • Beautiful wooded lot!! • Very cute, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 660 sq. ft. home • Like new! Totally rebuilt in 2019
• Updates: paint, flooring, bathroom, front porch & much more! • Great place to build your new home or set up camp • Very well maintained • Amazing 2 bedroom, 1 bath
• Looking for country yet close to town? This is it! • Includes access to all sports Rose Lake! • On a large wooded lot that backs up to Rails to Trails • 1100 finished square feet
• Just south of Cadillac near Berry Lake • Own for cheaper than rent • Detached garage
• Sets on a large corner lot

CadillaC area CadillaC area CadillaC area kingsley area

RIVERFRONT!

Barry Fall Barry Fall Barry Fall Barry Fall

Broker/Owner Broker/Owner
FOR VIRTUAL TOUR VISIT www.barryfall.com 231-357-4673 FOR VIRTUAL TOUR VISIT www.barryfall.com 231-357-4673
MLS#1866140 $229,900 MLS#1866137 $156,000
• Immaculate 4-5 bedroom/3.5 bath home • Gorgeous 4 bedroom/1.5 bath ranch
• A/C, sprinkler system, sauna, fireplace, sunroom • Newer furnace, roof, and windows
• Bonus room over garage, 4 car garage, 16x24 barn • A/C, in-ground sprinkling & full partially finished basement
• Located just outside of town on large corner lot • Huge corner lot w/garden area and storage shed
• Centrally located close to downtown, Lake Cadillac & schools
Broker/Owner
FOR VIRTUAL TOUR VISIT www.barryfall.com 231-357-4673
MLS#1866130 $139,900
• Very nice 3 bedroom/1.5 bath home on large corner lot!
• 1500+ sq. ft., full basement, attached garage, fenced yard
• Updates: roof, siding, windows, flooring, paint, bathrooms
• New boiler heating system and much more
• Located close to downtown, schools and lake!
Broker/Owner
FOR VIRTUAL TOUR VISIT www.barryfall.com 231-357-4673
MLS#1865968 $277,000
• Gorgeous 5 BR/2 BA w/50’ Manistee River frontage
• Newer appliances, gas fireplace, private master suite, new flooring
• 28x32 attached garage, above-ground pool, screened-in porch, 6 wooded acres
• Great fishing, hunting, tubing, or canoeing!
• Centrally located between Traverse City & Cadillac

Search many more listings at www.ERAGreaterNorth.com

10 • CADILLAC NEWS HOMES & REAL ESTATE GUIDE • JANUARY 2020

 Small kitchen improvements
that maximize functionality
Many homeowners wish for expansive kitch-
ens. Modernized kitchens that include sought
after features and showcase the latest trends go
a long way to improving the overall value of a
home.
As desirable as such kitchens may be, some
homes simply don’t have enough space for a
centerfold-worthy kitchen featuring an island,
wine refrigerator and walk-in pantry. How-
ever, homeowners with small kitchens can still
improve the form and function of their existing
spaces.

Reconfigure and
revamp cabinetry
Homeowners whose kitchens are small often
lament their lack of storage. Redesigning the
layout of cabinets, and possibly adding some
more cabinetry, may take care of certain stor-
age issues. The experts at Merit Kitchens sug-
gest utilizing corner space with LeMans units,
lazy susans and other gadgets to make access
to these areas easier. Going vertical with wall
cabinets that extend to the ceiling also can add
more storage, as can roll-in work carts.

Work with the walls Add some glass

Small kitchens require clever usage of vertical space. Verti-
cal storage units, hooks, shelving, and more can move items
out of drawers and off of counters. Consider an under-the-cabi-
net toaster oven and microwave to create more counter space.
The DIY Network recommends incorporating glass to im-
prove the perception of space in small kitchens. Glass lets you
see through the objects, thereby enhancing the feeling of spa-
ciousness or what designers call “negative space.” Glass also
can be reflective, visually expanding the space.

Use scaled-down appliances

Shop with size in mind when looking at new appliances if
you have a small kitchen. Compact versions won’t take up as
much space as larger alternatives. Homeowners should con-
sider the ultimate function of the kitchen and then think about
which appliances will serve them well. Homeowners with small
kitchens may not need a large stand mixer or an oversized com-
mercial stove.
Embrace high-end materials
It costs less to renovate small spaces than bigger areas, so
homeowners may be able to afford high-end materials that re-
ally add personality to a kitchen. Flooring, counter materials
and quality fixtures can really set small kitchens apart.
Small kitchens can be culinary havens with the right im-
provements to maximize the space.

11 • CADILLAC NEWS HOMES & REAL ESTATE GUIDE • JANUARY 2020

 “TIP OF THE MITT” LIVING
LAKE CITY
200 S. MAIN STREET • SUITE A
MANTON
113 W. MAIN STREET
CADILLAC
110 N. MITCHELL STREET
PHONE: 231-839-0077
HOURS: MON.-FRI. 9-5
Serving you. Serving our Community.

JAIMIE JAIMIE DARBY TAMARA

MLS 1869604 $129,900
428 E. PINE ST., CADILLAC
• 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 1660 sq. ft. home
• Completely remodeled, move-in ready
• Covered front porch, 2 master baths, large family room
• Short walk to Lake Cadillac & downtown Cadillac
Presented by: JAIMIE 231-920-6617
MLS 1863657 $322,000
VACANT LAND - E. 16 RD., MANTON
• 111+ acres of prime development property
• Easy access off a paved county-maintained road!!
• Mixture of open areas, stands of pine, rolling hills, food plots
• Bountiful wildlife on the property & great hunting!
Presented by: JAIMIE 231-920-6617
MLS 1865155 $210,000
2070 S. 29 ROAD, CADILLAC
• 2000 build, first floor living at its finest
• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with master suite
• Large rooms, deck, beautifully landscaped
• Attached 2 car garage, large heated workshop
• 211’ lakefront, garden area, concrete drive
Presented by: DARBY 231-944-4587
MLS 1866116 $359,000
648 HOLLY RD., CADILLAC
• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1500 sq. ft. living
• 2 stall attached garage, 14x10 garden shed w/electric
• 150’ private frontage on Lake Cadillac
• Prime location in the City of Cadillac!
Presented by: TAMARA 231-920-6422

TAMARA TAMARA TAMARA SUE

MLS 1861912 $359,900 MLS 1863263 $59,900 MLS 1863420 $499,900 MLS 1868209 $335,000
1830 S. SCHNEIDER ST., LAKE CITY VACANT LAND - W. SAPPHIRE, LAKE CITY 8181 M-66, KALKASKA 6300 LAKEVIEW DR., LAKE CITY
• Beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 1800 sq. ft. home • 65’ of frontage on 264-acre Sapphire Lake • Custom built log home! • 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1512 sq. ft., 2-story home
• 66’ private waterfront on Sapphire Lake • 65x100 lot, partially cleared • 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 4492 sq. ft. • 28x25 deck, 2+ stall garage w/heated workshop
• Stone fireplace, open concept w/walkout basement • Fantastic building site • 62.93 acres of rolling land • 53’ Lake Missaukee frontage w/250’ dock!
• 40x30 pole barn & additional acreage across street for $399,900 • Minutes to Lake City or Cadillac - Rare find! • Large surrounding front & back decks Presented by: SUE 616-826-9737
• See also MLS 1861914
Presented by: TAMARA 231-920-6422 Presented by: TAMARA 231-920-6422 Presented by: TAMARA 231-920-6422

SUE SUE SUE DOUG

MLS 1867199 $149,900 MLS 1869484 $37,500 MLS 1867156 $259,900 MLS 1868001 $149,900
1636 S. ELMWOOD, LAKE CITY 1101 MANNING ST., CADILLAC 3524 DRIFTWOOD DR., CADILLAC 2919 W. LAKE MITCHELL DR., CADILLAC
• Lake Missaukee access • 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1365 sq. ft. bungalow • 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 3096 sq. ft. ranch • Great Up North 4 season cottage/home
• 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 912 sq. ft. cottage • Double lot near Lincoln Elementary School • Open concept, finished basement • 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 984 sq. ft., move-in ready
• Open concept, 2 stall garage, additional shed • Main floor laundry • Double lot, close to US-131 • Lake view property, situated just off Lk. Mitchell
• Quiet dead-end street • Huge 3 season porch • 3 stall garage, 3rd stall is heated! • Very clean, attractive, and well cared for property
Presented by: SUE 616-826-9737 Presented by: SUE 616-826-9737 Presented by: SUE 616-826-9737 Presented by: DOUG 231-878-9890

MLS 1862159 $22,500 MLS 1869616 $82,000

LOT A WHALEY ST., CADILLAC
• 1.05 acres, privacy & mature trees
• Approved for building of duplexes
• Natural gas, city water
JONI • Minutes from town and Munson Hospital! JONI
MLS 1862160 $22,500 878-8386
LOT B WHALEY ST., CADILLAC
LINDA • 1.16 acres, privacy & mature trees
MLS 1869940 $44,500 MLS 1857442 $269,900 • Approved for building of duplexes
VACANT LAND - 8 MILE, FALMOUTH 5364 E. M-55 CADILLAC • Natural gas, city water
• Only $44,500 for 25.3 acres! • Spacious executive home, 2850 sq. ft. JESSICA • Minutes from town and Munson Hospital!
• Deer blind on property, great wildlife habitat • 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, one level living MLS 1862165 $18,500
• Gourmet kitchen & extra garage LOT C WHALEY ST., CADILLAC JESSICA
• Paved, public maintained road • 1.39 acres 878-9780
• Next to golf course & easy access to Lk. Mitchell!
• Possible building site at southwest corner of property • Single family, residential buildable lot
Presented by: JONI 231-878-8386 • Natural gas, city water
Presented by: LINDA 231-499-0251 JESSICA 231-878-9780 • Minutes from town and Munson Hospital!
0 V/L E. 32 RD., CADILLAC
• 39 acres on corner of 32 and 27 Rd.
• Federal land to south for hunting enthusiast
• Great place to build w/electric & cable on site
• Possible place for a Solar farm! JONI
• Country views but close to Cadillac’s north ends & M-115 878-8386
MLS 1869608 $43,500 0 V/L E. 32 RD., CADILLAC
• 19 acres w/country views
• Federal land to south for hunting enthusiast
• Great place to build w/electric & cable on site
• Possible place for a Solar farm!
MLS 1869617 $43,500
V/L 00 E. 32 RD., CADILLAC
• 20 acres w/country views JESSICA
• Federal land to south for hunting enthusiast 878-9780
• Great place to build w/electric & cable on site
• Possible place for a Solar farm!

12 • CADILLAC NEWS HOMES & REAL ESTATE GUIDE • JANUARY 2020

 Small kitchen improvements
that maximize functionality
Many homeowners wish for expansive kitch-
ens. Modernized kitchens that include sought
after features and showcase the latest trends go
a long way to improving the overall value of a
home.
As desirable as such kitchens may be, some
homes simply don’t have enough space for a
centerfold-worthy kitchen featuring an island,
wine refrigerator and walk-in pantry. How-
ever, homeowners with small kitchens can still
improve the form and function of their existing
spaces.

Reconfigure and
revamp cabinetry
Homeowners whose kitchens are small often
lament their lack of storage. Redesigning the
layout of cabinets, and possibly adding some
more cabinetry, may take care of certain stor-
age issues. The experts at Merit Kitchens sug-
gest utilizing corner space with LeMans units,
lazy susans and other gadgets to make access
to these areas easier. Going vertical with wall
cabinets that extend to the ceiling also can add
more storage, as can roll-in work carts.

Work with the walls Add some glass

Small kitchens require clever usage of vertical space. Verti-
cal storage units, hooks, shelving, and more can move items
out of drawers and off of counters. Consider an under-the-cabi-
net toaster oven and microwave to create more counter space.
The DIY Network recommends incorporating glass to im-
prove the perception of space in small kitchens. Glass lets you
see through the objects, thereby enhancing the feeling of spa-
ciousness or what designers call “negative space.” Glass also
can be reflective, visually expanding the space.

Use scaled-down appliances

Shop with size in mind when looking at new appliances if
you have a small kitchen. Compact versions won’t take up as
much space as larger alternatives. Homeowners should con-
sider the ultimate function of the kitchen and then think about
which appliances will serve them well. Homeowners with small
kitchens may not need a large stand mixer or an oversized com-
mercial stove.
Embrace high-end materials
It costs less to renovate small spaces than bigger areas, so
homeowners may be able to afford high-end materials that re-
ally add personality to a kitchen. Flooring, counter materials
and quality fixtures can really set small kitchens apart.
Small kitchens can be culinary havens with the right im-
provements to maximize the space.

13 • CADILLAC NEWS HOMES & REAL ESTATE GUIDE • JANUARY 2020

 9702 S. 41 road 744 e. long lake road
Kathy Damm-Lawie
Broker
Commercial / Residential Specialist

Bus: (231) 876-2000

Independent Member Broker Cell: (231) 920-5038
Fax: (231) 876-1922
7545 E. 34 Rd./Boon Rd., Cadillac, MI 49601 KLawie@Assist2Sell.com
Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
MlS# 201803493 $315,000 MlS#1864679 $248,900
• 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3600 square feet • 4 bedrooms, 2 baths
• Secluded 10 acre parcel w/mixed hardwood • 1.8 acres on Long Lake w/500’ frontage
• 2 car attached garage & additional 30x40 garage • Fieldstone fireplace
• Walkout basement, deck • Appliances, walkout basement

501 lincoln Street 8333 w. whiSpering pineS

Kathy Damm-Lawie
Broker
Commercial and KLawie@Assist2Sell.com
Residential Specialist BuyersSellersAdvantage.com
MlS# 201802903 $169,900 MlS# 201803276 $169,900
• Classic charm! 4 bedrooms, 2 baths • 3 bedrooms w/additional 2 non-conforming
Office: (231) 876-2000
910 S. Mitchell Street
• Natural woodwork & wood flooring on lower level, 3 baths
Cell: (231) 920-5038 • Large corner lot with garage • 1.10 acres of wooded and landscaped setting
Fax: (231) 876-1922 Cadillac, MI • 3 season sunroom & covered porch • Attached garage and an additional 28x24 garage

227 alexander Street 111 cottage Street M-115 10850 Mackinaw hwY.

MlS# 201802336 $49,900

• Five acre parcel
MlS# 201802565 $29,900 • Nicely wooded
MlS# 201803796 $149,000 • Two bedroom, 1 bath MlS# 201803191 $72,900 • Highway frontage
• 3 bedrooms, 1/2 baths, 2042 sq. ft. • 32x144 lot size • 2.41 acres on busy corner of M-115 & 13th St. • Lake frontage
• Nicely wooded and landscaped corner lot • Separate dining room • Cleared and level for development • Cheboygan County
• Attached garage and storage shed • Convenient location, close to shopping • Close to lakes & shopping on main highway • Motivated seller

e. 18 Mile road 5895 e. M-55 lakewood driVe ringneck lane

MlS# 201802699 $26,900

• 10.08 wooded acres
• Excellent building site
• Great hunting ground
• Just minutes from State and Federal
land, Miss-Kal DNR trailhead and
Manistee River
MlS# 201802538 $23,900
• M-55 frontage
• Perfect location for a “little house”
• City sewer and a well is installed
• Seller states deeded lake access
MlS# 201802082 $15,900
• Excellent building site in a well
established subdivision
• Easy drive to Cadillac for shopping
• Lakewood Golf Course very close
• Close to State and Federal land
MlS# 201802678 $10,500 each
• 2 large lots. Wooded, private paved cul-de-sac
• Excellent building site
• Underground utilities
• Short drive from Cadillac or Traverse City
• Build your dream home!

14 • CADILLAC NEWS HOMES & REAL ESTATE GUIDE • JANUARY 2020

 Beat cabin fever
with winter renovations
When the weather outside is frightful,
homeowners and renters can turn their
interior spaces into something delightful.
Residents can banish feelings of cabin
fever by using time spent inside to make
subtle or even substantial improvements
to their living areas.
Individuals may find that winter is a
great time to tackle delayed or unfinished
projects or to put plans for major renova-
tions in motion. Homeowners may find
that they have some extra time on their
hands when weather and early evening
darkness reduces how much time they can
spend outdoors. The following projects can
help homeowners make the most of their
time indoors.

Start painting.
One of the easiest ways to transform
the look of a room is with a fresh coat of
paint. Painting a room or rooms is an inex-
pensive project that can be completed over
the course of a single weekend. Painting
Brighten up interior spaces with a new coat of paint —
in lighter colors can help illuminate dark spaces and make a
a perfect project when cooped up indoors.
home feel more vivid and inviting, especially during the winter.
And painting need not be reserved for walls only. Homeowners
may want to sand and paint furniture to give items a trendy varieties and in many different materials. Other pieces can be
arts-and-crafts feel. updated with throws, new linens or a coat of paint or stain.
Reimagine flooring. Address drafts and
Thanks to the bevy of laminate, composite materials and vinyl
flooring options, homeowners can engage in do-it-yourself ther inefficiencies.
flooring projects to perk up tired interior spaces. Many “float- Colder temperatures alert homeowners to drafts, leaks and
ing” flooring systems are user-friendly and can instantly up- even insect or rodent infiltration. Homeowners can scout out
date spaces. Some systems may not even require adhesives or rooms and remedy situations.
nails to complete.
Organize the home.
Redress the furniture. Rainy or snowy days are great moments to address organiza-
New furniture can be expensive. For those who are happy with tional issues, such as messy mudrooms or cluttered kitchen
the lines and scale of their current furniture, a facelift may be cabinets. Get a jump-start on spring cleaning before the warm
all that’s needed to give rooms a new look. Slipcovers can make weather arrives.
sofas, love seats and chairs look like new or blend with an Time spent indoors can be put to good use by engaging in
entirely new color scheme. Slipcovers come in fitted and loose renovation projects.

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