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110 Flemming Street

Marion
$92,500
MLS# 19058327

214 E. Main Street • Marion, MI • 231.743.6995

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with Backwoods Realty Company LLC turn to page 11
 Carol
(B) Coe-Vokes
231-775-1368
www.advancerealty.com
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Central
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 MLS# 1869632 • $7,900
pool, sauna, hot tub, 2 car attached garage and One acre wooded lot across from
8 car detached garage. Features include stone Emerald Vale Golf Course. Great place
fireplace, hardwood floors, main floor laundry, to build your home located between
office and partial basement. This home sits on 10 Cadillac and Traverse City.
wooded acres with paved driveway and adjoins
Manistee National Forest. Great location for trail
systems, hunting & fishing in the area. Don’t miss
out on this amazing opportunity at this price!

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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 Whitetail Realty
231-839-8142 • 101 S. Main St., Lake City, MI
www.lakecitymirealestate.com • www.lakemissaukeerealestate.com
MERRITT AREA CADILLAC AREA CADILLAC AREA CROOKED LAKE
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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# 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

nORTh MISSAuKEE nORTh MISSAuKEE nORTh MISSAuKEE LAKE CITY/CADILLAC AREA

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# 201804112 $89,900
• 32’x40’ pole building on 8 acres
• Well, septic, electric & heat
• Full bathroom, cement approach
• Rolling and wooded acreage
• 12’ overhead door to fit your toys
MLS# 201804089 $84,900
• 40 acres with well, septic and electric
• Great building site for your new home
• Includes 3 campers with hookups for more
• Walking or riding trails thru-out the property
• Includes two permanent tree stands
MLS# 201803268 $10,900
• Treed & level 1 acre building lot
• Located between Cadillac & Lake City
• Blacktop road, in area of nice homes

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MLS# 201804474 $170,000
• Large 25’x38 pole barn w/cement floor
• 80 acres with some harvestable trees
• Small pond, some open area
• 3 wells, septic system, and electric
MLS# 201803612 $28,000
• Wooded 15 acre parcel
• State land & trails 1/2 mile
• Recreational or hunting property
• Or a good place to build your dream home
MLS# 21101902 $235,000
• 10,000 sq. ft. retail/commercial building
• Large parking lot, multiple units
• Newer roof, newer furnaces
• Office, stockroom, retail & showroom areas
• 2019 traffic count avg. 10,900 vehicles daily
9 LOTS $9,000 to $24,900
• Located 6 miles from Cadillac or Lake City
• Underground utilities, natural gas
• Lot sizes 3/4 acre to 1 acre
• Close to the Clam River
• Deed restrictions for building & use
• Choose your lot and get building NOW!

LAKE CITY/CADILLAC LAKE CITY AREA CRYSTAL LAKE

MLS# 201803760 $24,500
• Open & level 1.27 acre building parcel
• Located between Lake City & Cadillac
• Great location for home or business
Thinking Of
Selling? List
Your home
MLS# 21118891 or 21118893
• 1.2 acre parcel on Lotan Rd. $8,500
MLS# 201801534 $79,900
• Building lot w/access to Crystal Lake now Before The
Spring Rush!
• 1.0 acre parcel on Lotan Rd. $7,500 • Approximately 100’x250’ lot
• Level buildable lots on blacktop road • Shared deeded access to the lake
• Deed restrictions for building • Close to Frankfort, Lk. Michigan, Sand Dunes

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Owned & Operated
M-1807980 • $14,900
HARMONY HILLS LOT Building site in Harmony Hills Subdivision -- build your BRAMBLEWOOD ESTATES
new home in this terrific neighborhood of modern
homes! Large corner lot offers topography that may
be suitable for walk-out style foundation. Underground
utilities and county maintained road. Taxes and tax
figures shown are estimated based on lot value after
split from a larger parcel. See photos and details on
www.mikesellscadillac.com
OUTDOOR RECREATION M-1843425 • $92,200 CABIN WITH ACREAGE
Wooded 80 acre parcel adjoins state land on 2 sides.
Location is excellent for hunting and recreation. Close
to Long Lake open ORV trails. Less than 1 mile
from “Blue Ribbon” Clam River trout stream. Easy
access to shopping and conveniences of town. About
2 miles off of paved roads and a quick commute from
US 131 Highway. If you are searching for hunting land,
a great place to snowmobile, and enjoy the splendor of
Northern Michigan, then come and get it! See photos
and details on www.mikesellscadillac.com
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
231-920-6453
www.mikesellscadillac.com
E-mail: mike@sellscadillac.com
M-1854694 • $39,900
This 6 acre Bramblewood parcel perfectly lends it to a
home site that can easily accommodate an outbuilding.
There is a permanent wetland bog at north end of the To determine
property that, the site has a wide variety of mature;
maples, beeches, white pines and oaks. The property
line is about 400 feet away from State Land. There
the current market
are three natural building sites: on top of the hill at the
Southern end, a natural clearing in the middle, and a
meadow at the Northern end, just before the wetland.
value of your real
This is a terrific estate home building site. You will
enjoy the country atmosphere, the winding roadways estate and develop
and the peace of mind of investing in “proven”
Bramblewood Subdivision. See photos and details on
www.mikesellscadillac.com
your marketing plan
M-1870879 • $169,900
call:
105 wooded and rolling acres, beautiful sunset view thru
trees over valley! Management timber cut 2019; trees with
16 inch diameter at breast height and larger were cut,
Mike McNamara
remaining forest standing. Tops and brush create terrific
small game habitat. Cutting trail system will make terrific
side by side or other ORV trail system. Terrific hunting and
231-920-6453 or
privacy that is hard to find, gated entrances. Generator
powered cabin, has running water from well, kitchen, bath, email: mike@
gas and wood heating sources, covered porch, tasteful decor
and open concept design. Gas hot water heater, tile and
ceramic flooring, wood exterior siding. Photos and details on sellscadillac.com
www.mikesellscadillac.com

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 Consider becoming a
house detective
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia
Buyers don’t see a home as it is, but envision
what it could be.
And, that vision is usually rosy, with excited imag-
inings of how furniture will fit or how much room
there’ll be to entertain.
That’s why it’s highly recommended that buyers
— especially first-timers — attend the home inspec-
tion, to glean a more mundane, but utterly practical
view.
Besides, after making an offer, it’s the buyer who
hires a professional to uncover any serious flaws
that must be addressed before closing.
Many purchasers don’t accompany the inspector
through his basement to roof inspection — which
can last two hours or more — but instead arrive at
the end for a review, says Michael Casey, a certified
Pauma Valley, California inspector.
Nearly all buyers do arrive at the end of the
inspection, says Kathryn Bishop, agent with Keller
Williams, Studio City, California.
Ironically, it’s buyers who are already homeowners
05 • CADILLAC NEWS HOMES & REAL ESTATE GUIDE • FEBRUARY 2020
and who feel ill-equipped in the art of home when home systems and appliances need to be
maintenance who ask to trek along the entire replaced, however, just descriptions of current con-
inspection, says Bishop. ditions.
“This is a major learning experience for any For example, shares Casey, “We would say the
homebuyer, but especially for first-time buyers,” furnace’s expected service life is about 30 years,
says Kathy Dames, owner of RE/MAX Ultimate but may be reduced due to lack of maintenance,
Professionals, Plainfield, Illinois. and recommend that it be serviced.”
“They will learn about all the components of a
© CTW Features
home – electrical system, foundation, roof, plumb-
ing and its fixtures and heating.”
By listening to the narrative by the inspector as he
goes through the home, “there may be some tips
mentioned specific to the house,” adds Casey
Don’t expect an inspector to make predictions on
“This is a major learning
experience for any homebuyer, but
especially for first-time buyers.”
Kathy Dames
Owner of RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals
 “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.

DARBY JAIMIE SUE SUE

MLS 1865155 $210,000
2070 S. 29 RD., 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 1865723 $259,900 MLS 1870451 $149,900 MLS 1867199 $149,900
320 BATES ST., FIFE LAKE 3431 W. 13TH ST., CADILLAC 1636 S. ELMWOOD, LAKE CITY
• 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2088 sq. ft. • 5 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 2100 sq. ft. tri-level home • Lake Missaukee access
• 4’ of private Fife Lake frontage • Open concept kitchen/dining area • 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 912 sq. ft. cottage
• Large open concept, walkout basement • Large fenced in back yard for children & pets • Open concept, 2 stall garage, additional shed
• Beautifully landscaped w/small pond! • Close to Lake Mitchell, short drive to Traverse City • Quiet dead-end street
Presented by: JAIMIE 231-920-6617 Presented by: SUE 616-826-9737 Presented by: SUE 616-826-9737

SUE TAMARA TAMARA TAMARA

MLS 1869484 $37,500 MLS 1861912 $359,900 MLS 1863420 $449,900 MLS 1866116 $359,000
1101 MANNING ST., CADILLAC 1830 S. SCHNEIDER ST., LAKE CITY 8181 M-66, KALKASKA 648 HOLLY RD., CADILLAC
• 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1365 sq. ft. bungalow • Beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 1800 sq. ft. home • Custom built log home! • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1500 sq. ft. living
• Double lot near Lincoln Elementary School • 66’ private waterfront on Sapphire Lake • 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 4492 sq. ft. • 2 stall attached garage, 14x10 garden shed w/electric
• Main floor laundry • Stone fireplace, open concept w/walkout basement • 62.93 acres of rolling land • 150’ private frontage on Lake Cadillac
• 40x30 pole barn & additional acreage across street for $399,900
• Huge 3 season porch • Large surrounding front & back decks • Prime location in the City of Cadillac!
• See also MLS 1861914
Presented by: SUE 616-826-9737 Presented by: TAMARA 231-920-6422 Presented by: TAMARA 231-920-6422 Presented by: TAMARA 231-920-6422

TAMARA TAMARA DOUG DOUG

MLS 1867773 $250,000
209 S. CANAL ST., LAKE CITY
• 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2697 sq. ft., 2 story Victorian
• Beautifully restored in 2001
• Ideal for lower level business & living quarters upstairs
• Located right in downtown Lake City!
Presented by: TAMARA 231-920-6422
MLS 1867602 $249,900
9727 N. 8 MILE RD., LAKE CITY
• 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1008 sq. ft. raised ranch
• 81 acres meticulously groomed w/trails, blinds & food plots
• Completely remodeled w/an open floor plan
• Located 1/2 mile from state snowmobile trails!
Presented by: TAMARA 231-920-6422
MLS 1868001 $149,900
2919 W. LAKE MITCHELL DR., CADILLAC
• Great Up North 4 season cottage/home
• 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 984 sq. ft., move-in ready
• Lake view property, situated just off Lk. Mitchell
• Very clean, attractive, and well cared for property
Presented by: DOUG 231-878-9890
MLS 1870531 $137,000
VACANT LAND - N. 29 RD., CADILLAC
• 87 acres northwest of Cadillac
• Beautiful views for building sites
• Smaller wet lands or pond areas, rolling & sloping terrain
• Mix of open land, hardwoods & pine forest
Presented by: DOUG 231-878-9890

MLS 1868422 $29,900 MLS 1862159 $22,500 MLS 1869616 $82,000

VACANT LAND LOT A WHALEY ST., CADILLAC 0 V/L E. 32 RD., CADILLAC
• 1.05 acres, privacy & mature trees • 39 acres on corner of 32 and 27 Rd.
202 FRANCES ST., CADILLAC • Approved for building of duplexes • Federal land to south for hunting enthusiast
• 2 buildable lots in City of Cadillac • Natural gas, city water • Great place to build w/electric & cable on site
JONI • 1/4 mile from expressway off M-55 • Minutes from town and Munson Hospital! JONI • Possible place for a Solar farm! JONI
• Driveway access off gravel or paved road MLS 1862160 $22,500 878-8386 • Country views but close to Cadillac’s north ends & M-115 878-8386
• Great commercial property LOT B WHALEY ST., CADILLAC MLS 1869608 $43,500 0 V/L E. 32 RD., CADILLAC
JAIMIE • 1.16 acres, privacy & mature trees • 19 acres w/country views
MLS 1857442 $269,900 MLS 1860790 $16,500 • Approved for building of duplexes • Federal land to south for hunting enthusiast
5364 E. M-55 CADILLAC VACANT LAND - EMERALD RIDGE, MANTON • Natural gas, city water • Great place to build w/electric & cable on site
• Spacious executive home, 2850 sq. ft. JESSICA • Minutes from town and Munson Hospital! • Possible place for a Solar farm!
• Buildable lot along Emerald Vale Golf Course MLS 1862165 $18,500 MLS 1869617 $43,500
• 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, one level living
• Gourmet kitchen & extra garage • 1 acre lot overlooking hole 10 LOT C WHALEY ST., CADILLAC JESSICA V/L 00 E. 32 RD., CADILLAC
• Conveniently located off a paved road • 1.39 acres 878-9780 • 20 acres w/country views JESSICA
• Next to golf course & easy access to Lk. Mitchell!
• Convenient drive to Cadillac or Traverse City! • Single family, residential buildable lot • Federal land to south for hunting enthusiast 878-9780
Presented by: JONI 231-878-8386 • Natural gas, city water • Great place to build w/electric & cable on site
JESSICA 231-878-9780 Presented by: JAIMIE 231-920-6617 • Minutes from town and Munson Hospital! • Possible place for a Solar farm!

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 Jumpstart
spring now
Get a leg up on spring
buyers by shopping
soon for a home
By Erik J. Martin
Poet Alfred Lord Tennyson famously wrote that in
the spring, a young man’s fancy lightly turns to
thoughts of love. But if he had written the book on
real estate, Tennyson would have waxed poetically
about how, in springtime, a home shopper’s fancy
strongly turns to thoughts of purchasing.
That’s because, with the holidays long over and
warmer weather on the way, demand among pur-
chaser prospects increases and more listings hit
the market.
All the more reason to beat this bunch to the
punch and search for a domicile right now — while
Jack Frost is busy keeping most homeowner hope-
fuls hibernating, the experts agree.
“If a buyer is flexible and creative, they can save
money by buying in the slower season,” says Karen
Parnes, broker/owner of Next Home Your Way in
Rockville, Maryland. “A higher percentage of homes
that are listed in the winter season tend to have
been on the market for a longer period of time. Or
the sellers may not be able to wait for the spring to
unload their homes. This, along with lower buyer
demand, makes for a great opportunity to try and
negotiate a lower price.”
Brad Pauly, broker/owner of Austin, Texas-based
Pauly Presley Realty, seconds those sentiments.
“Typically, sellers who need to move list in the
winter and, therefore, offer the best chance for a
deal,” he says. If you are looking for your dream
home, you may have to wait until the spring, as
there is less inventory on the market this time of
year. But if you are looking for a bargain, buy when
it’s cold outside.”
In Baltimore, the market served by Melanie
07 • CADILLAC NEWS HOMES & REAL ESTATE GUIDE • FEBRUARY 2020
Hartmann’s house-buying company, Creo Home edly. This may indicate that the owners need to sell
Solutions, the spring buying season doesn’t begin and may accept an offer well below asking,” sug-
to pick up steam until April. Purchasing before this gests Hartmann. “The key here is to spot these
time can net an early bird buyer several thousands bargains before another buyer beats you to it.”
of dollars in savings, she says. But never forget one of the major rules of real
“In winter, there are far fewer buyers actively pur- estate: If a deal seems too good to be true, it prob-
chasing homes, so there’s less pressure to submit ably is.
a high offer. And owners may be more willing to sell “Evaluate why a property has been on the market
their properties for significantly below market for a long time without selling. If it was simply a
value,” Hartmann notes. matter of being overpriced, that’s one thing. But if
Parnes says lack of housing supply coupled with the home was priced appropriately and went under
rough winter weather the last few years has delayed and back out of contract multiple times or never
the start of the spring buying season in her neck of went under contract, that’s much more concerning.
the woods. Always include an inspection contingency so you
“The busiest times for us now are in May through have time to find out what, if anything, is wrong
July,” says Parnes. with the home before you buy,” Hartmann adds.
But in the slower season, “I’ve been able to nego-
CTW Features
tiate a 5 percent to 9 percent reduction in price for
my clients,” Parnes says.
One significant drawback to hunting for homes in
winter is the unpredictability of the elements.
Braving chilly temperatures, brisk winds, snow, ice,
or cold rain can be downright unpleasant.
“Plus, snow and ice can hide problems with roofs,
sidewalks, driveways, foundations, and yards of
homes for sale. And if there’s a leak, a home
inspector is less likely to find it when the tempera-
ture is below freezing,” notes Gary Lucido, presi-
dent of Lucid Realty, Inc. in Chicago.
To up your chances of scoring a better deal from
January through March, work with a seasoned
Realtor/agent who knows how to find bargains in
your market.
“Submit lower offers on homes that have been on
the market for four months or more – particularly
those that have dropped their asking price repeat-
 5251 gIlloW roaD 111 cottage street
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# 201801846 $25,900 Mls# 201802565 $29,900
• Wooded acres • Two bedroom, 1 bath
• Well, septic and propane on site • 32x144 lot size
• Small cabin with loft • Separate dining room
• Excellent up north getaway • Convenient location, close to shopping

312 laursen street 227 alexanDer street

Kathy Damm-Lawie
Broker
Commercial and KLawie@Assist2Sell.com
Residential Specialist BuyersSellersAdvantage.com
Mls# 201804385 $32,900
• Three bedrooms, one bath Mls# 201803796 $149,000
Office: (231) 876-2000
910 S. Mitchell Street
• Three car garage • 3 bedrooms, 1/2 baths, 2042 sq. ft.
Cell: (231) 920-5038 • Multiple lots • Nicely wooded and landscaped corner lot
Fax: (231) 876-1922 Cadillac, MI • Deck, well & septic • Attached garage and storage shed

5895 e. M-55 laKeWooD DrIVe rIngnecK lane M-115

Mls# 201802082 $15,900 Mls# 201802678 $10,500 each

Mls# 201802538 $21,900
• M-55 frontage
• Perfect location for a “little house”
• City sewer and a well is installed
• Seller states deeded lake access
• 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
• 2 large lots. Wooded, private paved cul-de-sac
• Excellent building site Mls# 201803191 $72,900
• Underground utilities • 2.41 acres on busy corner of M-115 & 13th St.
• Short drive from Cadillac or Traverse City • Cleared and level for development
• Build your dream home! • Close to lakes & shopping on main highway

744 e. long laKe roaD lIstIngs neeDeD!

Our inventory is low! Now is
the time to get your home or
property on the market! 2020 is
going to be a banner year!

agents neeDeD!
No experience required. We will
train the right applicant. Stop
Mls# 1864679 $248,900
• 4 bedrooms, 2 baths in today for an interview and
• 1.8 acres on Long Lake with 500’ of frontage get started on your new and
• Fieldstone fireplace
• Appliances, walkout basement exciting career!

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

 5251 gIlloW roaD 111 cottage street
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# 201801846 $25,900 Mls# 201802565 $29,900
• Wooded acres • Two bedroom, 1 bath
• Well, septic and propane on site • 32x144 lot size
• Small cabin with loft • Separate dining room
• Excellent up north getaway • Convenient location, close to shopping

312 laursen street 227 alexanDer street

Kathy Damm-Lawie
Broker
Commercial and KLawie@Assist2Sell.com
Residential Specialist BuyersSellersAdvantage.com
Mls# 201804385 $32,900
• Three bedrooms, one bath Mls# 201803796 $149,000
Office: (231) 876-2000
910 S. Mitchell Street
• Three car garage • 3 bedrooms, 1/2 baths, 2042 sq. ft.
Cell: (231) 920-5038 • Multiple lots • Nicely wooded and landscaped corner lot
Fax: (231) 876-1922 Cadillac, MI • Deck, well & septic • Attached garage and storage shed

5895 e. M-55 laKeWooD DrIVe rIngnecK lane M-115

Mls# 201802082 $15,900 Mls# 201802678 $10,500 each

Mls# 201802538 $21,900
• M-55 frontage
• Perfect location for a “little house”
• City sewer and a well is installed
• Seller states deeded lake access
• 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
• 2 large lots. Wooded, private paved cul-de-sac
• Excellent building site Mls# 201803191 $72,900
• Underground utilities • 2.41 acres on busy corner of M-115 & 13th St.
• Short drive from Cadillac or Traverse City • Cleared and level for development
• Build your dream home! • Close to lakes & shopping on main highway

744 e. long laKe roaD lIstIngs neeDeD!

Our inventory is low! Now is
the time to get your home or
property on the market! 2020 is
going to be a banner year!

agents neeDeD!
No experience required. We will
train the right applicant. Stop
Mls# 1864679 $248,900
• 4 bedrooms, 2 baths in today for an interview and
• 1.8 acres on Long Lake with 500’ of frontage get started on your new and
• Fieldstone fireplace
• Appliances, walkout basement exciting career!

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

 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

PRICE REDUCTION SOLD! SOLD! MLS# 1866642

4845 WALTON ST.
WYOMING, MI
ONLY $115,000
Affordable, 4 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow.
Basement, 2 car garage, corner lot.
Immediate possession. Call Brian.

NEW LISTING

MLS# 1871204 • LEROY • ONLY $54,900

MLS# 1869173 • 314 E. CHAPIN ST. • CADILLAC • NOW $94,900
Large vintage, 2 story home. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, updated kitchen and
main bath. Vinyl siding and windows, formal dining & living room, family
room and den basement. 3rd floor attic waiting for your finishing touches.
Attached garage. **HISTORIC DISTRICT LOCATION** - IMMEDIATE
OCCUPANCY!!!!
AFFORDABLE LEROY STARTER HOME - Two story, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths,
1436 sq. ft. Large living room, galley kitchen, and nice dining room. Large
lot with 2 car detached garage. Hogback Lake area. Immediate occupancy!
Call Shirley!
LAKE LURE COTTAGE

SOLD! SOLD! SOLD!

GREAT TIME TO BUY!!
Rates Are Affordable!
Some Low To
No Down Payment Programs
Shirley J. Schafer
Broker/Owner
LISTINGS NEEDED MLS# 1871000 • 8431 ENID DRIVE • EVART • ONLY $121,000
Affordable Lake Lure, 2 bedroom cottage, 1.25 baths, large eat-in kitchen
FOR ALL TYPES OF PROPERTIES! with lots of cupboards, 1 main floor bedroom and 2nd floor dorm bedroom
Low Housing Inventory - It’s A Seller’s Market. with abundance of built-in closets and storage cabinets. Large living room
with fantastic lake views! Lakeside deck with lot sloping to Lake. Partial
Go to www.prorealty-cadillac.com basement for mechanicals and storage! Shed for fishing gear! Bonus 2nd lot
for a FREE Market Analysis. across the street. Immediate occupancy! Call Shirley!

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

 2393 20 MILE ROAD • MARION 106 S. CLARK ST. • MARION
“FORWARD WAY OF THINKING, BACKWOODS WAY OF LIFE.”

MLS# 20001755 $84,900

214 E. Main Street
Aaron Michell, Broker
231.468-8882
aaron@mybackwoods.com
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!
Along with 3 full bathrooms on the main level.
Marion, MI Just outside of Village limits on 2 acres but
it comes with the convenience of natural gas.
231.743.6995 Dan Michell, Realtor
Two outbuildings outback provide space for
storage or your workshop with electric already
mybackwoods.com 989.418.1358 wired. Along with the detached double car
dan@mybackwoods.com garage. Check it out!
Beautiful 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in
downtown Marion with updates from top to
bottom! Brand new kitchen and bath featuring
heated jacuzzi tub and ambient mood lighting.
New furnace, new roof, all new quality
appliances - and now this one’s ready for
new owners! Attached garage and basement
will give you plenty of space for all your toys
and projects. New gravel driveway allows for
plenty of parking. Tucked away on a dead-end
street just a stone’s throw from the Middle
Branch River and downtown Marion. Take a
look before it’s gone!

110 W. MITCHELL • LAKE CITY 14609 GORDON DRIVE • LEROY NN 30TH AVENUE • MARION 4700 FOREST RIDGE DRIVE • CADILLAC

MLS# 19040179 $153,900

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.
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.
MLS# 19030161 $18,900
Great opportunity with this 9.16 acres with
over 400 feet of frontage on the Middle
Branch River! Make this your recreational
getaway. The large pond comes stocked
with fish, pan, perch and bass. Some low
ground along with some higher spots that
could work for camping and hunting. Check
it out!
MLS# 19056038 $239,900
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.

110 FLEMMINGS STREET • MARION
(LISTING FROM COVER)
MLS# 19058327 $92,500
Looking for a quality constructed, well-kept
home for under 100k? Look no further!
Check out this adorable 4 bedroom, 1 bath
home nestled in downtown Marion. Home
boasts over 1600 square feet of finished
living space, attached two-car garage and
basement. The vintage decor makes this
house feel like home!
9424 23 MILE ROAD • MARION
MLS# 19052576 $199,900
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.
MORE LISTINGS AT MYBACKWOODS.COM
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 propertySO toLD • SO
start LD •Two
camp. LD wells and two septic systems
SO4-inch
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.

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

 NEW HOMES - JUST ARRIVED
by Manufactured Housing Enterprises, Inc.
375 THISTLEWOOD DRIVE • $59,900
385 MEADOW LANE • $53,900
411 FARM LANE • $55,900
609
PARTRIDGE
DRIVE
$73,900
12 • CADILLAC NEWS HOMES & REAL ESTATE GUIDE • FEBRUARY 2020
R-11 Floor Insulation
R-30 Roof Insulation
Upgrade 2-Bulb Ceiling Lights
Lights in Walk-in Closets
Smooth Finished Drywall Thru-out
w/ Bullnose Corners in Living Area
Floor Vinyl in Both Baths
Plush Carpet w/Carpet Bar
Tack Strip Carpet Installation
White 2 Panel Interior Doors
w/Nickel Door Knobs
Hand Textured Flat Ceilings Thru-out
White Ceiling Cove
White Door Casing & Floor Trim
8’ Walls
2x6 Sidewall Construction
w/R-19 Insulation
Vinyl Lapp Siding
Color Matching Corner Post
OSB Sheathing Exterior & Marriage
Walls on Sectionals
Natural Gas Furnace
In Floor Perimeter Heat Registers
Plumbed for Washer
Wired for Dryer
40 Gallon Water Heater
Main Waterline Shut-off
Outside Faucet
Single Lever Faucets
Waterline Shut-offs
Upgrade Porch Light Front & Rear Door
Call for more information on these homes
and the many other services that we have to offer.
399 Thistlewood • Cadillac • 231-775-7210
Hours: M-F 8-5 • Weekends by appointment
387
THISTLEWOOD
DRIVE
$63,500
36” 6-Panel Steel Front Door - w/Deadbolt
& Rear Door
Aluminum Storm Doors
Double Insulated “Low-E” Vinyl Windows
w/Grids
2” Mini Blind with Valances
Shutters Door Side
Water Heater Door
Transom Window in Baths (where
applicable) Introducing Natural Light
Picture Window Living or Dining Room
Staggered 30” Overhead Kitchen Cabinets
Hardwood Cabinet Doors
Lined Overhead Cabinets
Stainless Steel Sink w/Single Lever Faucet
Commercially Edged Countertops w/
Ceramic Backsplash
Power Range Hood w/Light
Deluxe Gas Range
Dishwasher
18’ Cubic Foot Frost Free Refrigerator
Space Saver Microwave Oven
60” One Piece Fiberglass Tubs
China Water Saver Commodes
Commercially Edged Countertops
w/Ceramic Blacksplash
China Sinks w/Single Lever Chrome
Faucets
Light Over Vanity Mirrors
Power Exhaust Fans Each Bath
 Homes you’ll LISTINGS
NEEDED
love living in! I have buyers
Which one fits your lifestyle? for your home!

Walking distance to Lake Cadillac $129,900

4 bedroom, 1 bath home conveniently located near
downtown Cadillac. Walking distance to hospital,
Riverfront opportunity $200,000 Franklin school and downtown “Commons” area.
One-of-a-kind riverfront opportunity!! This is the one you’ve been looking for. Nearly 400 feet of frontage Slider from the dining room onto a nice deck.
on the Mighty Muskegon River and over 11 acres of prime hunting property. Huge beautiful fireplace. 4 The large yard is mostly fenced and features a
bedrooms. The family room has floor to ceiling windows facing the river. children’s playset. 1 car garage.
4108 Deer Run, Sears 437 E. Cass Street, Cadillac

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

Heavily wooded 8-acre parcel $260,000

Sit on the wrap around deck and enjoy your
morning coffee as you enjoy nature in your
backyard. Heavily wooded 8-acre parcel. Main
floor master suite plus 2 additional bedrooms.
Large kitchen and oversized living room. Lower
level features 2 bedrooms, a family room, laundry
and 3/4 bath plus lots of storage. Outdoor boiler. 1
car attached and 3+ car detached garages.
17937 LeRoyal, LeRoy
Formerly Big Willows Alpaca Ranch $375,000
Beautiful country home on 22+ acres. Great
location to enjoy the farm life. Four barns and
fenced pastures. Nice covered front porch to enjoy
your coffee. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Gas fireplace in
the living room to warm you. Main floor master
bedroom.
3681 N. 19 Road, Mesick
Professional Setting $210,000
Professional looking commercial building in an
area of medical offices. Nearly an acre of property.
Blacktop parking lot. Private office plus 3 more
open offices. Two large rooms are currently being
used as a chemistry lab.
8660 S. Mackinaw Trail

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 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
30 Road - $40,000
Professional Medical Building $250,000
“Medical park” area. Immediate availability. Nice • Buildable Lot
waiting room and reception area, exam rooms and Medical Area $79,900
private office. Condo style ownership. 4 suites
under one roof. Shared parking lot. • 36 Acres with Pole Barn jim@premierofcadillac.com
8865 Professional Dr. #3 Mackinaw Trail - $99,900

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

 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 MesiCk area

NEW PRICE FRESHLY PAINTED! NEW LISTING!

Mary Anne Colmus Mary Anne Colmus Mary Anne Colmus Mary Anne Colmus
Associate Broker Associate Broker Associate Broker Associate Broker
231-357-5218 231-357-5218 231-357-5218 231-357-5218
MLS#1865939 $144,900 MLS#1869241 $184,900 MLS#1870490 $130,000 MLS#1869463 $70,000
• Secluded 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with 29 acres • 4 bedroom, 3 bath home in Golf Course Community • Recently updated, 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home • Cozy remodeled manufactured home with additions
• Pond, adjoining state land, lots of wildlife, cash only • Oversized 2 car garage and large yard • Large kitchen, dining and living room • 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, sunroom/office addition, mudroom
• Wooded & open, near the Manistee River • Main floor master suite, 1st floor laundry • Partially finished basement, main floor laundry • 2 car garage w/lean-to, storage shed, large landscaped yard
• Large barn plus man cave with living quarters • Newer furnace & septic system, large wrap-around deck • Carport, large corner lot, close to shopping • Newer metal roof, doors, windows & new Generac generator
• Sunroom, stained glass windows, great kitchen, formal dining • Close to the golf course, Snowmobile Trail Head • Covered front porch, priced below appraised value • Close to Manistee River, Hodenpyle Dam, Crystal Mountain

CadillaC area CadillaC area Marion area CadillaC area

PENDING NEW LISTING! NEW LISTING!

Rebekka Rebekka Barry Fall Barry Fall

Crawford Crawford Broker/Owner Broker/Owner
231-878-1307 231-878-1307 FOR VIRTUAL TOUR VISIT www.barryfall.com 231-357-4673 FOR VIRTUAL TOUR VISIT www.barryfall.com 231-357-4673
MLS#1862602 $214,900 MLS#1868364 $60,000 MLS#1870901 $65,000 MLS#1871138 $164,900
• 3 bedroom, 1 bath farmhouse on 60 acres • Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home • 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with many updates • Totally remodeled, 3 bedroom, 1 bath home
• Tillable fields, hardwoods & pines • Kitchen island, granite countertops • 1300+ sq. ft., on 7+ wooded acres • 1900+ sq. ft. of living space
• Large eat-in kitchen w/pantry, main floor master & laundry • Private master bath, walk-in closet • 2 car garage, barn/workshop with loft • Home on over an acre on edge of town
• Newer water heater, well pump, septic & drainfield, heaters • Separate laundry room, lots of extra storage • Country living, wildlife galore • Updated/new: kitchen, bathroom
• 3 car garage, large 2 story barn, 30x40 pole barn, wood shed • Central air, upgraded insulation underpinning • Several large bucks on property • Electric, flooring, drywall, paint, trim and doors

evart area CadillaC area tustin/leroy area reed City area

LAKEFRONT 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#1860328 $19,900 MLS#1868394 $20,000 MLS#1868980 $5,000 MLS#1868036 $45,000
• 160’ frontage Little Lake Miramichi • Gorgeous place to build your dream home • Beautiful wooded lot!! • Very cute, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 660 sq. ft. home
• Gorgeous, private, great building site • Breathtaking views of the #13th Green • Great place to build your new home or set up camp • Very well maintained
• Association includes so much! • Private, evergreen trees, park-like setting • Includes access to all sports Rose Lake! • On a large wooded lot that backs up to Rails to Trails
• Big Lake beach area, marina • Located minutes from Cadillac West end • Own for cheaper than rent
• Playground, campground • Close to state land and snowmobile trails

CadillaC area CadillaC area CadillaC area leroy area

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#1870355 $84,900 MLS#1866140 $229,900 MLS#1866137 $156,000 MLS#1859202 $69,900
• Like new! Totally rebuilt in 2019 • Immaculate 4-5 bedroom/3.5 bath home • Gorgeous 4 bedroom/1.5 bath ranch • What a rare find!!
• Amazing 2 bedroom, 1 bath • A/C, sprinkler system, sauna, fireplace, sunroom • Newer furnace, roof, and windows • Nearly 8 acres, 800+ ft. of frontage on Pine River!!
• 1100 finished square feet • Bonus room over garage, 4 car garage, 16x24 barn • A/C, in-ground sprinkling & full partially finished basement • Prime place for hunting lodge, dream home
• Detached garage • Located just outside of town on large corner lot • Huge corner lot w/garden area and storage shed • Trout fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hunting
• Sets on a large corner lot • Centrally located close to downtown, Lake Cadillac & schools • Panoramic picture of northern Michigan’s beauty

kingsley area CadillaC area CadillaC area CadillaC area

RIVERFRONT! LAKEFRONT! NEW LISTING! 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#1865968 $277,000 MLS#1870002 $229,900 MLS#1870001 $189,900 MLS#1865358 $1,500
• Gorgeous 5 BR/2 BA w/50’ Manistee River frontage • Gorgeous 2 bedroom, 2 bath w/breathtaking views of Lake Cadillac • 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1600+ sq. ft. home • Prime commercial frontage!
• Newer appliances, gas fireplace, private master suite, new flooring • Open floor plan w/great views from almost every room • Updates: Kitchen, living room, flooring, bathrooms • Large corner lot with 4500 sq. ft. building
• 28x32 attached garage, above-ground pool, screened-in porch, 6 wooded acres • Soaring cathedral ceilings • Partially finished basement • 1400 sq. ft. office/retail space
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 Leaving an owner’s manual
smooths home sale transactions
Avoid post-sale questions by anticipating them
By Marilyn Kennedy Melia
To sell, homeowners know they must
impress potential buyers. What they may
not realize, though, is the importance of
leaving a lasting good impression with the
buyer who actually purchases their home.
In about ten percent of transactions, buy-
ers have post-closing questions for sellers,
estimates Leslie McDonnell of RE/MAX
Suburban, Libertyville, Illinois.
Usually, new owners send their questions
through their real estate agent, who passes
it Ato the seller’s agent, who in turn queries
the former owner and relays answers. About
one-fifth of the time, McDonnell estimates,
a buyer will contact the seller directly.
Questions can center on anything from
whether the washing machine is still under
warranty to when to change the furnace
filters.
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Sellers may avoid the annoyance of ques-
tions — which can veer into complaints —
by anticipating what the new owner should
know.
“Thoughtful sellers,” says Mike McElroy
of Center Coast Realty, Chicago, “will put
together a packet that has warranties,
where to find this or that in the neighbor-
hood and any other important informa-
tion.”
The condo buyers McElroy works with usu-
ally ask, “where the keys to the mailbox are,
so I always tell sellers to leave them out,
clearly marked.”
Kathryn Bishop, an agent with Keller
Williams Realty, Studio City, California,
finds that it’s especially important to leave
behind instructions and any relevant infor-
mation on “smart home” features.
Other information to leave behind, sug-
gest the agents include:
zz Names of contractors who have com-
pleted remodeling projects or have
installed new equipment.
zz Paint brands and color names used in
rooms throughout the house.
zzNames of flooring and tile, and it’s also
considerate to leave any extra tile.
zz Contact information for any profes-
sional services used, like landscaping, gut-
ter cleaning and snow removal.
Such seller etiquette not only avoids post-
closing hassles, but it can also spur good
neighborly relations when the seller stays in
the area.
“We had a seller who just moved across
the street, who left behind an information
packet and a bottle of champagne,” con-
cludes McElroy.
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