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Aronson Island
Spending time by the water is one of our family’s favorite activities. If you haven’t been to Aronson Island in Escanaba, I recommend checking it out. This man made island is right inside Ludington Park on Lake Michigan. On any given warm day in the summer, you’ll see kids with their families on the beach, people headed out on their boats, fisherman, dogs being walked, runners and bikers alike. Our summers in the U.P. may be short in comparison to other areas of the country but they really are special and Aronson Island has some true beauty to offer the next time you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy an Escanaba summer day.
Pre-approval first will help you in the buying process
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Why should you get pre-approved before looking at homes? The biggest reason, is that you will be conveying to sellers, that you are a legitimate buyer who is serious about purchasing a home since you have already taken steps to start your process with your lender. Also,you’ll know that the homes you are previewing are ones that you can realistically afford. If you start looking at homes that are in the $350,000 range first, than after getting pre-approved for around $125,000. You will severely change what you are looking at. Also, by doing your homework up front, you will potentially save headaches down the road through the buying process.
Check out this article from bank rate for more information about the pre-approval process.
Real Estate Fact of the Day
The Designer of the Eiffel Tower included a secret apartment for himself that is located at the top of the tower (available public tour).
Don’t forget about the homeowners insurance
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One of the most common things that many home buyers often forget about is getting home owners insurance in place as they approach their closing date. If you’re getting financing for the purchase (According to Zillow, 76% of buyers do). The lender will require this before authorizing the funds to for the sale to be completed. Also, by shopping around early you can ensure you find the best value and a policy that works for you.
Check out the list below for insurance agents in Escanaba:
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“If you want something you never had, you have to do something you’ve never done”
Thomas Jefferson
Van Riper State Park
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Are you looking for somewhere to take your family camping this summer? There are numerous options in the UP. If your looking for a campground a little bit outside of Marquette with fun for the whole family, I would recommend checking out Van Riper. This campground has rustic and modern sites, hiking trails, playgrounds for kids and a beautiful beach along Lake Michigamme equipped with the adventure Warrior Warrior Island, a ninja-warrior like obstacle course on the water.
Check out this link to learn more about Van Riper State Park .
Take the time to make your home shine
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When selling your home, typically potential buyers will want to see your home before committing to buying it. As a result, it is imperative to allow the buyer to fram the best possible picture of your home when the come for the showing. What does this mean? It means, clean up the clutter, wash the floors, vacuum the carpet, wash the cupboards, basically make your home shine. There aren’t many bigger turnoffs for a buyer, than walking into a home that is dirty and cluttered with other peoples stuff. First impressions are important and in a competitive real estate market, you can use every advantage you can get to sell your home.
Check out this helpful article from the Cleaning Institute
Real Estate Fact of the Day
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Sears, used to sell homes in DIY kits. They actually sold between 70-75,000 homes between 1908 and 1940.
Whats your take on neighbors?
How close do you want someone living next to you? Some of us don’t mind having people living next door to us (I’ve had and do have some great neighbors, that are always willing to lend a hand to help out) and some of us don’t want to be able to see another person from our front door. For this crowd, privacy and seclusion is paramount. Depending on your answer to this question, your home hunting journey could vary greatly. Fortunately, we live in the Upper Peninsula and we can accommodate both choices. From living right in the action close to downtown or along a secluded river bank. The key is figuring out what you want when you start your search.
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