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Whitetail Realty
231-839-8142 101 S. Main St., Lake City, MI
www.lakecitymirealestate.com
www.lakemissaukeerealestate.com

Reed City

Lake City aRea

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MLS# 21120302

$59,900

2 Bedroom 1 Bath Home

Full partially finished basement
Hardwood floors, Detached Garage
Gazebo, landscaped grounds

Lake City aRea

MLS# 21120217

$139,000

3 Bedroom 1 Bath Getaway Home

20 Wooded acres adjoining State Land
30 x 64 Pole Barn, Covered Porch
Basement, Brick Fireplace, Fence
Numerous recent updates to the home

$199,900

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MLS# 21120252

$128,500

2 Bedroom 1 bath Home on 5 Lots

Hardwood Floors, Stone Fireplace
Newer appliances, windows, siding
Detached heated 2 Car Garage
Basement, Decks, landscaped yard

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MLS# 21119024

Lake City
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Lake City

MLS# 21117333

$169,000

Large 3 Bay car & truck wash

Touchless Automatic Bay also
3 Vacuum cleaners, Change machines
Only automatic car wash in Missaukee
county

Lake City aRea

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MLS# 21119676

$399,900

MLS# 21116924

$74,250

Beautiful Large 1 Bedroom Home at Airpark

2 Bathrooms w/heated floors in main bath
Hardwood, Tile & Vermont Pine floors,
Fireplace
Covered Front Porch, Large Cement Patio
60 x 48 Hangar w/ 2 large power operated
doors

Huge 5 Bedroom 4 Bath lakefront home

Full finished walkout Basement w Bath
2 Full master Bedroom suites, Fireplace
Fully Remodeled Kitchen, Tile Floors
225 of lake frontage, 3+ Car Garage

3 Bedroom 1 bath home

Attached 24 x 32 Garage/paved Dr.
Family Room, Screened room
Ex-large yard, 3 Storage Sheds

Manton aRea

CadiLLaC

Lake City

MLS# 21118625

$139,000

Small Hunting Cabin w/well & Electric

25 x 40 Pole Barn for lots of storage
62 Acres of woods and wet lands
Tractor w/equipment & a Quad included

Lake City

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MLS# 21118448

$93,800

3 Bedroom Home on the Manistee River

100 of frontage on the river
Large Detached 24 x 32 Garage
Surround by state land on all sides

MLS# 21119588

$118,500

Busy Ice Cream Shop w/inside seating

All equipment is included in the sale
Building location is leased, Central Air
Corner of M-115 & M-55,
Close to Mitchell State Park & Lakes

MLS# 21109684 5 acre parcel near Crooked

Lake $14,900
MLS# 21109683 1.25 acre building parcel near
Crooked Lake $8,500
MLS# 21109685 1.1 acre building parcel near
Crook Lake $7,500
Lake City area 9 Large Lots in River Woods
Estates $12,500 to $27,50
MLS# 21102283 Lot 2 River Woods Estates
163 x 270 $5,500
MLS# 21101792 Lot 22 River Woods estates
163 x 270 $14,000
Lake City MLS# 21119534 $10,000
161 x 202 Lot on blacktop rd

MLS# 21120310

$349,400

Well established Ice Cream/Sandwich

Shop
All equipment and fixtures included
Full menu, burgers, fries, sandwiches
& ice cream
Parking and Picnic Table area, Signage
Open Nine months of the year

Close to Lake Missaukee access

e. Missaukee MLS# 21120070 $14,900
7.3 level acres with some trees
Close to State land & Muskegon River
Lake City MLS# 211160264 $10,900
115 x 175 level building lot
Close to Town, Blacktop Rd
n. Missaukee
MLS# 21118706 $24,900
10 Acre Heavily Wooded Parcel
Located close to State land & Trails
Good Hunting Area
Lake City area MLS#21115330 $8,000
200 x 230 level Building Lot
Blacktop road close to Round Lake

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MLS# 21118122

$79,900

3 Bedroom home on south end of town

Open floor plan w/ plenty of storage
space
Covered front porch, Large Yard
Close to shopping and lake

Lake City area MLS# 21118891 or 21118893

1.2 acre parcel on Lotan Rd $8,500
1.0 acre parcel on Lotan Rd $7,500
Level buildable lots on blacktop rd
Lake City MLS# 21115917 $23,900
10 acre recreation or building parcel
Private drive access, 12 x 14 Storage Shed
n Missaukee MLS# 21117365 $29,000
13+ Wooded & Rolling Acres
Great building location
Electric already on property
State Land & Trails close by

Which kitchen style best

matches your personality?
Everyone has a preferred style of
kitchen, no matter if youre a chef at
heart or just prefer to heat something
frozen using the microwave. You may be
surprised to discover your personality
influences the style of kitchen you prefer.
So, do you know what style matches your
personality?
From a modern/urban industrial look
to a comfy cottage look, theres one style
of kitchen thats perfect for you. Read on
to find out what you like best and how
to easily and affordably get the look you
truly want:

Cottage - Inviting, warm, cheerful,

charming ... these words describe this

kitchen style - and your personality - perfectly. The
color pallet for a cottage kitchen is light and includes
white and soft tones. Open shelves and an apronstyle sink help create the warm feeling in this kitchen.
When you invite your friends over, you talk about the
vintage decor youve used to make the space feel like
home. To help create this look on a budget, shop the
flea markets for decorations.

Mediterranean

- You have an old soul,

and you want your kitchen decorated in an earthy,
colorful style with old-world charm. Its the perfect
blend of friendly and vivacious energy with tiled
backsplashes, wrought iron detailing, exposed ceiling
beams with brick-style flooring and raised-panel
cabinets in dark wood tones. A granite countertop
will really tie the entire look together, and you can
accomplish this look without exceeding your budget
by using Giani Granite Countertop Paint in Sicilian
Sand. Youll be pleased with how beautiful the
result looks, and youll love that you didnt have to
overspend to accomplish the style.

Traditional - Bright, complex and sparkling

are the details that exist in a traditional kitchen, and
you love how architectural details bring character to

the kitchen space. Warm neutral colors with decorative

cabinet doors in an antique finish in the kitchen echo
your approachable personality. If you want to achieve
this look without needing to purchase new cabinets,
consider trying Nuvo Cabinet Paint in Coconut
Espresso or Euro Taupe colors.

Urban industrial

- The kitchen that best

fits your new-age swagger is the urban industrial
style, complete with a neutral base color accented
with pops of color and edgy art. The look is effortless
with touches of well-traveled, rustic, modern, bold
and unique. The architecture is open, with brick wall,
exposed ducts and pipes or even a chalkboard wall. The
furniture is unique and often mismatched, promoting
individuality in each piece. Because the look is easy,
you prefer open shelves instead of cabinets, and like
the look and usefulness of wooden crates for storage.
When your personality and kitchen style match,
youll discover its a space you call home. If youve
let your budget keep you from the kitchen of your
dreams, think again. If your space doesnt quite match
your personality perfectly, there are simple, budgetfriendly steps you can take to get the style you want.
For the hottest trends and further information about
your style of kitchen, check out www.pinterest.com.

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3080 W. 13th St., Cadillac, MI 49601 231-779-8088
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Mary Anne
Colmus
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$174,900
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$148,000
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CadillaC area

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231-357-4673

MLS# 1810830
$217,000
3 bedroom, 2 bath, lake frontage

MLS# 1810147
$59,900
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New homebuyers
checklist to ID costly repairs

When youre about to buy a house, its easy to

get excited about its great location, spacious floor
plan or beautifully decorated interior. Yet the
old saying, beautys only skin deep can apply
to any home, especially if youre considering an
older, previously owned property. Before signing
on the dotted line, use this checklist to help avoid
some potentially costly surprises and anticipate
repairs or upgrades that may be needed.

Start at the top: the roof

Ask when the current roof was installed. Is it the

original roof, or has it been replaced, repaired,
or covered over with new shingles in certain
spots? Are there known leaks, and if so, where
are they? Have any of the leaks caused damage to the
attic or interior? Also look at the chimney to see if
its properly sealed around the edges and whether the
gutters need repair.

Windows and doors

Next, take a look at the windows to see if there is any

condensation between the glass panes. If so, it could
mean window replacements are in order. Once you
get inside the house and close the front door, see if
any light is coming through between the edge of the
door opening and the wall. This gap is an indicator
that the door may need to be replaced since air can
escape through it and cause higher energy bills.

Lighting and electrical

Throughout the interior rooms, many homes are

staged to appeal to buyers with attractive lighting
that shows off the space to its best advantage. You may
love the way the lamps look in the bedroom, office or
kitchen, but more importantly, check out how many
electrical outlets there are and whether they are in
convenient locations. Also, make sure you check to
see if the lamps are masking the fact that there are no
ceiling fixtures in each room. Will you need to rig up
extension cords or invest in electrical work in order to
support all the lamps, ceiling fixtures, appliances and

electronics you wish to use?

Get to the bottom

of furnace efficiency

At the basement level, be sure to check out the heating

system. If the current furnace is more than 10 years old,
it may be operating at a much lower level of efficiency
than the latest manufacturing standards require,
resulting in higher energy costs. Newer models can
operate at nearly 20 percent higher efficiency than the
government minimum standard, for the ultimate in
energy efficiency. A qualified Trane dealer can advise
you on the best solution for any home.

Know what you cant see:

indoor air quality

One thing you cant see is the quality of the homes

indoor air. Nearly 72 trillion particles enter a home
every day, making the air inside up to five times
more polluted than the air outside. Adding a Trane
CleanEffects Air Cleaner to the heating and cooling
system can remove 99.98 percent of airborne particles
including dust, pollen, pet hair and dander, dust mites,
mildew, lint, fungus, most tobacco smoke, cooking
grease, and even bacteria from the filtered air - so
everyone in your new home can breathe easier.

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$100000! DIAMOND LAKE COTTAGE,
DRASTIC PRICE REDUCTION TO
GET PROPERTY SOLD! 3 bedroom
cottage with 2 more possible! Large
open living area, 1 bath, covered
porch, Lakefront property without the
high taxes! 1.59A #2912

YEAR ROUND HAVEN! PINE RIVER

HAVEN TUSTIN AREA 2 acres
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nestled on private parcel with 173
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SOLD!

BARGAIN BUNGALOW! Immediate

occupancy, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, dining
room, basement, garage, convenient
central location in Cadillac. REDUCED
NOW ONLY $37,500 #2959

SOLD!
HUGE HOME & COMMERCIAL
BUILDING! Room for everyone &
everything. 3681 sq. ft. ranch home, 4
bedrooms, 3 baths, huge living room,
family room, large utility mud room,
attached 2 car garage, huge commercial
pole barn, guest cottage, barn. All on
9.32 acres, Manton area. Moral Capital
of Michigan! NOW $87,500. #2951

GRAND TRAVERSE BARGIN! Cozy

modular on Kozy Court! 3 bedrooms 1
bath, 960 sft, Chimney for wood burner,
deck, Detached 2 car garage, nice lot
With mature shade trees! Only $57,000!
#2961
#2943 Manton Building Site
Corner 5 Acre site with evergreens. Buy
now build in spring! $13,900.
#2932 Lake GITCHEGUMEE Waterfront!
Double building site ideal for walkout
Basement. Rare Find! Only $55,000
#2949 Mesick Wooded 10 Acre
parcel ideal Recreational haven. Near
government land! Only $25,000.

SPORTSMANS HAVEN - Secluded

serene wooded 15 acres in YUMA
HILLS! Quaint 2 bedroom chalet with
full basement, 1 bath, open floor plan,
2 decks, wildlife abounds! 24x32 heated
garage, food plot, 2 raised deer blinds,
all appliances & partially furnished! Only
$110,000. #2940

M
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PRIME COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

- Visible from US 131, Tustin area.
Great exposure for any business or
commercial use. 32x64 pole building
with 12 ceiling. 440 3 phase electric,
well & septic. 17 acres. Only $125,000.
Possible contract! #2922

D!

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IDEAL STARTER OR RETIREMENT HOME.

Remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath, renovated
and updated manufactured home with
new addition. 2 car detached garage,
patio. Well shaded lot, central air, small
basement. Tustin area. Only $65,000.
#2942

BARGAIN
NORTHERN
MICHIGAN
RETREAT! - 3 bedroom 1 bath, 1200 SF,
large living and family room, covered rear
deck, enclosed sun porch, 1 car garage,
Marion Area Only $14,900#2960

LISTINGS NEEDED!
SOLD OUT LIST NOW AND
START THE NEW
YEAR IN YOUR
NEW HOME
CALL SHIRLEY!

CE

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#2900 Rose Lake Forest 2 lots

good Building Site Logging Trail :partially
wooded site perk test and survey on file.
Only $6,000.
#2931 Ten Acres partially wooded rolling
land
Manton Mountain Bluffs! Close to snow
trails and 100s of acres of state land!
$30,000.

NG

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RECREATIONAL RETREAT OR STARTER

HOME. 3 bedroom ranch, 1 bath, open
floor plan, 2 car garage, shed, near snow
trails, Manistee River, and state lands!
.40 acre. $65,000. #2947

COUNTRY RANCH - Well maintained,

move-in ready, 3 bedroom, 2 bath
ranch with partially finished basement,
deck, central air, free standing fireplace,
1st floor laundry, 3 car garage, pond &
13 acres, Marion area. $105,000. Call
Brian. #2952

DI

SOLD!
MIDDLE BRANCH RIVER COTTAGE
- Cozy log cottage with fireplace 1
bedroom. Bath and private location,
shed! Partially wooded 0.86 site. Only
$45,999 #2858

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GREAT STARTER OR RECREATIONAL

HOME. Lake Mitchell area, corner
lot with updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath,
manufactured home in move-in condition
ready, well maintained and furnished!
Fireplace and 2 car insulated garage. Only
$44,900. #2948. Call Brian.

Mike McNamara, GRI

Associate Broker, ABR
Lakefront Property Specialist
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist

231-920-6453

www.mikesellscadillac.com
E-mail: mmcnamara@remax.net

succEssFuL REstAuRAnt

LAkE MitcHELL HOME

M-1807712
$494,900
The Food Factory and Pub is well known for terrific dining
and festivities. Located just off the shore of Lake Missaukee
and next to public docking, the deck and outdoor bar offer
waterfront views. Sale includes Class C Resort Liquor
License, up-to-date facility including kitchen equipment,
waitress station components and fixtures. On the M66/
M55 corridor between Cadillac and Houghton Lake, this
opportunity is positioned for continued growth. See photos
on www.mikesellscadillac.com.

M-1811229
$445,500
3 BRs, 2.5 BAs home w/124 private feet of FRONTAGE on
Lake Mitchell and over 3,700 acres for all sport activities
between Lakes Mitchell and Cadillac. Flexible use floor
plan includes a kitchen/dining area and formal dining room
w/French door and transom window topped archway. The
living, breakfast room, office and master bedroom all offer
terrific lake views and spectacular sunsets! Gas fireplace;
foyer has a vaulted ceiling. Breakfast room is open to the
kitchen and has built-in cabinetry. If you are dreaming of
living on the lake, you owe yourself a tour of this property.
See photos on www.mikesellscadillac.com.

sHOwcAsE HOME

9 AcREs

M-1808194
$399,000
5 BRs, 2 BAs, 2720 sq. ft. log home w/full log construction on
main level, 2X6 frame construction on upper; walkout basement
has poured concrete walls. Walnut accents, knotty Alder entry
door and kitchen cabinets. Porcelain tile flooring in baths,
laundry, walk-in pantry and entry areas. Copper farm sink w/
additional prep sink on island. Kitchen countertop and bathroom
vanities are granite tile. Master bath has whirlpool tub plus
shower room. Lower level is unfinished but to be completed as
part of the sale. If a log home is a dream of yours, you need to see
this one! See photos on www.mikesellscadillac.com.

M-1808307
$230,000
3 BRs, 1 BA, 2,773 sq. ft. glass front chalet on 9 wooded
acres in Caberfae. Upper level master suite w/walk-in
closet that is plumbed to become a master bath. Loft offers
log banister overlook to living room; cathedral ceiling,
stone wall fireplace, windows from the floor to peak. The
kitchen has oak cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and
a brick accent wall. Two screened decks, fully finished
basement, detached garage. If you dream of an up north
getaway or residence, this is the place for you! See photos
on www.mikesellscadillac.com.

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87 AcREs

M-1807661
$229,900
5 BDs, 4 BAs, 3700 sq. ft. ranch loaded with features.
Island kitchen w/pantry cupboard & stainless steel
appliances. Great room has vaulted ceilings, skylights
and wood flooring. Living room offers access to
elevated deck. Modern split floor plan w/master suite on
opposite side from other main floor bedrooms. Walkout features full bath, guest bedroom and generous size
family room w/second fireplace. Master has access to the
deck, a large bathroom and walk-in closet. See photos on
www.mikesellscadillac.com.

M-1811728
$219,900
3 BRs, 2.5 BAs, 2044 sq. ft. home on the north side of
Cadillac. The 8.8 acre site is framed with woods; topography
is rolling and offers wonderful views of the countryside and
farmland. Practical floor plan w/high quality finished space,
tongue and groove wall covering, custom trim, solid wood
panel interior doors. Kitchen opens to dining and living
rooms; awesome family room has an entertainment bar/
kitchenette and half bath. Attached garage includes 8 vehicle
stalls; also a detached building that includes 40X42 heated/
finished shop area, 20X22 storage area and 14X40 lean-to.
See photos on www.mikesellscadillac.com.

M-1811456
$189,000
4 BRs, 3 BAs newer Cape Cod style home on a large lot set
on top of a grassy knoll. Close to Lake Cadillac, Kenwood
Elementary, Cadillac Junior High and High Schools. Private
fenced backyard with a deck off the dining room and patio off
the entry. Main floor master suite w/second sleeping chamber
(bedroom #2) attached by Jack and Jill bathroom. 2nd full
bath on main level and 3rd full bath upstairs. Generously
sized upper level bedrooms and large landing area suitable
for use as a study area or home office. The attached garage
is insulated, drywall finished and has natural gas heat. See
photos on www.mikesellscadillac.com.

M-1807696
$159,900
Awesome estate home site, terrific residential development
site and many other uses possible. Anyone who enjoys off
road power sports will love the topography and spring
fed pond sites. Wonderful opportunity for horse ranch or
gentlemans farm. There is a great mixture of open meadow
land, hardwood stands and pine forest area. The pond sites
have the possibility of development into small lakes. Can be
purchased in combination with MLS # 21117729 to create
a site of 103 acres. Start with a mobile home, pole building,
garage and fully improved site, and build your dream as you
go! See photos on www.mikesellscadillac.com.

FARMHOusE On 26 AcREs

HistORic HOME

80 AcREs

80 AcREs in MAncELOnA

M-1807655
$124,900
4 BR, 2 BA, 1625 sq. ft. Hoxeyville area farmhouse. Close
to Caberfae Ski and Golf, Pine River and many recreational
opportunities. Large pole barn used as a garage and an older
log cabin used as a storage/gardening shed. Kitchen has
wood cabinets; upper level has partially sloped ceilings.
Henderson Township is only 10% privately owned and the
rest is Manistee National Forest. If privacy is what you
seek, this 26 acre site is where you want to be! See photos
on www.mikesellscadillac.com.

M-1811774
$120,500
4 BRs, 1.5 BAs, 2700 sq. ft. historic home loaded with charm and
elegance. Features include pocket doors, beveled glass accents, wood
staircase and banister, original maple hardwood floors in 3 bedrooms.
Home is flooded with natural light and has a wonderful floor plan.
Formal dining is combined with the living room. The foyer has
a solid panel pocket door dividing off the family room and a glass
panel French style pocket door on the living room side. Family room
includes a brick fireplace and original hardwood floor. Main floor
laundry and half bath. Partially finished basement includes rec room
w/ entertainment bar. See photos on www.mikesellscadillac.com.

M-1808130
$119,000
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 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 on
website www.mikesellscadillac.com.

M-1809356
$99,000
80 acre parcel with rolling topography will be suitable for
walkout construction with either north or south exposure..
Management cut completed fall 2015, trees greater
than 16 at breast height cut, others remain. Tops and
remaining cut will make terrific wildlife habitat. Close to
ski area and other recent construction. Adjoining 73 acres
on east side available; provides 871 feet of frontage on
Johnson Road. Purchase entire 153 acres for $214,200.
See photos on www.mikesellscadillac.com.

ROsE LAkE HOME

PRiME cOMMERciAL PROPERty

LARgE LOts in A cOuntRy sEtting

gREAt BuiLding sitE

M-1807983
$24,900
Commercial development site; surrounding properties
include retail, service, manufacturing, industrial and storage.
Near big box stores, north end shopping and Cadillac Airport.
Seller will consider financing terms: $3,735 down payment,
$223 monthly payment includes 6% interest, 20 year
amortization, seller requires 5 year balloon. See photos on
www.mikesellscadillac.com.

M-BCE-Lots
Benson Corners Estates Subdivision offers a tranquil setting
with a variety of open or wooded lots to choose from. All lots
are 1+ acre in size and offer electric, natural gas, telephone
and cable TV utilities underground. Lakes, golf, skiing,
hunting, fishing and Cadillac are just minutes away. Become
part of the neighborhood nestled in the heart of Michigans
woodland, where cozy atmosphere lends itself to your dream
home-- a truly extraordinary neighborhood where imagination
is limitless. 18 lots to choose from; prices range from $11,594
to $30,600. See photos on www.mikesellscadillac.com.

M-1807860
$9,900
Covered with hardwoods; elevated lot will be suitable
for construction of walkout foundation. Suburban
neighborhood offers paved roads, underground utilities,
natural gas and easy access to town and main commuting
connections. The design of the subdivision provides that
every lot abuts a greenbelt/park area that creates beautiful
scenery and desirable privacy. See photos on www.
mikesellscadillac.com.

M-1808299
$89,900
3 BRs, 2 BA, 1800 sq. ft. home sits on double lot near
Rose Lake, a 370 acre lake that allows all sports, offers
terrific fishing, and features firm sand bottom. Chalet
style home w/main level master bedroom and two upper
level bedrooms that share a bath. Walk-out lower level is
partially finished and ready for your finishing touches.
There is a 40X30 building that includes a workshop
that is drywall finished and heated. This is an awesome
opportunity to own an up north getaway or great
residence. See photos on www.mikesellscadillac.com.

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jim@premierofcadillac.com
Jim Meier
VACANT/COMMERCIAL

Buildable Lot
Clam Lake Twp. - $12,000
13 Acres Near
Lake Mitchell - $19,900
Buildable Lot with Lake
Mitchell View - $22,900
Commercial Behind
Herraduras - $24,900
Commercial Lot
on 34 Rd. - $25,000
40 Wooded Acres Near
Marion - $70,000
Lot for Medical Office
- $79,900
40 Acres - Osceola County $79,900
11 Acre Building Site on
Strawberry Lake - $100,000

231-884-1386
11771 34 Road, Cadillac
$45,000
Great recreational property. Hunting,
fishing on 7 wooded acres. You will
enjoy this site. The deer and other
wildlife too. Custom built home built
on skids so it can be moved later if
you wish to build a retirement home
right next to the Clam River. Approx.
600 ft. of river frontage.

775-7980

202 S. Pine St., Marion

$60,000
3 bedroom, site built home. Walk
to school or the Middle Branch
River. Completely remodeled in
1995- windows, wiring, doors,
insulation and roof. 2 covered decks
to sit outside and enjoy your morning
coffee. 1 car attached and an extralarge 4 car detached car garage with
openers.

985 Lakeshore, Lake City $95,000

Be your own boss. Successful car
wash on busy M-66 just south of
Lake City. Owner retiring. Includes
business and real estate.

1050 Big Oak, Hersey

$110,000
Enjoy water sports on the Muskegon
River. Canoe, kayak and fish from shore.
Seller reports good brown trout fishing.
330 feet of river frontage (total 6 lots).
3 bedroom home with attached extra large
2 car garage. Fireplace in living room,
pool table in the family room.

411 E. Bremer
$118,500
Beautifully remodeled, 2 story home on a
double lot. Huge kitchen and dining room for
entertaining guests. 4 bedrooms on 2nd floor.
Master bedroom suite. 5th bedroom on main
floor currently is being used for an office.
Updated electrical box, plumbing plus newer
high efficiency furnace. The loft above the
garage is the man cave.

201 Chapin St., Cadillac

$135,000
Great investment possibility. Live in
downtown Cadillac. Walk to shopping, Lake
Cadillac, the library and other downtown
activities. Victorian home only 1 block off
Mitchell Street. Owner lives on the main floor
and leases out two (1 bedroom) apartments on
the second floor to long term tenants. Main
floor residence features super large rooms.
Two beautiful original fireplaces.

205 Jonathan St., Cadillac $140,000

A view of Lake Cadillac from the 2nd
story bonus room. 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath
home with deck overlooking large private
backyard. Island kitchen with ceramic tile
floor, hardwood flooring in living room,
A/C, master suite, 2 car attached garage.
4 season sunroom off kitchen.

101 Birchwood, Cadillac $239,900

Beautiful 4 bedroom, cedar home on
Lakewood on the Green Golf Course.
Quality built executive home has
2 decks that are ideal for entertaining.
2 fireplaces, hardwood flooring. Corian
countertop and Bosch dishwasher. The
finished basement has an office/den
plus a very large family room.

Buyers Are Looking To Purchase:

3 Bedroom
2 Bath
$80,000 to $130,000
Call Jim to Sell Your Home!

1900 Schneider, Lake City $326,000

Beautiful 4 bedroom lakefront home
with 117 ft. sandy beach on Sapphire
Lake. See through fireplace between
main floor family room & dining room,
large kitchen, huge master suite, main
floor laundry and full finished walkout
with wet bar, sauna room, billiards
room.

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$800,000
Picture yourself enjoying 400 heavily
wooded acres that adjoin another 500
acres of State of Michigan timber land.
Enjoy a warming fire in the fieldstone
fireplace. From inside the log cabin
along the banks of the Muskegon River,
look out at all the wildlife roaming
through your forest.

Stunning DIY painting projects

that can be done in one day or less

Modern, lively, exciting - if these words dont describe

the style of your favorite rooms, an update is in order.
Painting is a classic makeover tool for interior spaces.
To give your homes aesthetic a boost of personality
and style, consider these surprisingly simple DIY paint
projects that can be done in one day or less.

Ombre walls:

The fading technique that gently

transitions one hue to another is popular in clothing
and hair coloring, and can also be used for interior
design. Pair any two complementing colors to create
a beautiful ombre composition on walls. For example,
red and orange transition to mimic the visual essence of
a sunset, turquoise and blues blend together much like
the colors of the ocean, and white with gray makes for
a crisp, clean style that captures the look of winter in
chic modern style.
To create an ombre wall, first select your paint colors.
BEHR MARQUEE Interior Paint & Primer has 372
exclusive one coat colors to choose from. (For details,
visit behr.com/marqueeguarantee) Start at the top
of the wall and paint the first color about two-thirds
down. Then, starting at the bottom, paint the second
color upward until it meets the first. Finally, use a large
sponge to spread and pat the bottom paint color up the
wall to create a beautiful blend of colors with a smooth
transition.

Ceiling surprise:

The often-ignored 5th wall

is the perfect place to add an unexpected touch of color.
Forget white and go bold with rich tones that accent
the decor in the space. Simply use a roller with an
extended handle to make the job easier and select your
paint color of choice.
Brighten the room and draw attention vertically with
a rich yellow color reminiscent of sunshine. Perhaps
youd like to evoke the feeling of the outdoors by
painting the ceiling a light blue and sponge paint soft
white clouds around light fixtures. Gray is the perfect
color for ceilings when contemporary styling is your
goal and will give your room a modern edge.

Chevron patterns:

Chic chevron zigzags have

broad visual appeal in a home. The V-pattern pairs well
with a variety of interior styles, such as modern and

eclectic. A small chevron accent wall can make a tiny

space pop with personality. Chevron also looks stylish
on tabletops, coffee tables and end tables.

Time-saving tip:

Paint a wall or tabletop entirely

in one shade of paint. Then use quality painters tape
to create chevron patterns in your desired size. Simply
paint over the gaps, let it dry and remove the tape to
reveal a crisp chevron design.

Colorful accents:

Want to revamp a room

but dont want to paint the entire thing? Thats why
painting accent walls a bold hue has become the simple
way to inject color and style into interior spaces.
Achieving rich deep color doesnt even require multiple
coats, thanks to the exclusive BEHR MARQUEE
Interior One-Coat Color Collection. Plus with its low
VOC formula and one coat coverage, you can paint a
room and entertain (and impress) guests all in the same
weekend!
Which wall should you select to paint with an accent
color? Look at how the room is used and where the eye
is naturally drawn. The wall behind the couch, bed or
kitchen table are all wonderful locations to experiment
with a touch of color. Another option is to choose a
focal point to accent, such as painting a border around
a piece of art or a TV mounted to the wall.
Anyone can be DIY-savvy and achieve impressive
results with some high quality paint and motivation.
BPT

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List with the team that sells

Call Chris to get the best marketing package for your home
20 aCres

reDUCeD 15 aCres

$29,900

Cadillac

MLS#1810230
20 acres
Mix of Wooded and open land
Great for hunting or build your dream home

Cadillac area

MLS#181310
3 bedrooms, 2 baths
large open floor plan
huge wrap around deck

bank OwneD

GreaT COTTaGe

$102,900

Leroy

MLS#1810578
1 bedroom, 1 bath
many updates
great home, cottage or rental

new new new!

$35,000

LarGe yarD

UnDer COnTraCT

DeTour Village
MLS#1807539
bank owned
home built in 1986
sold as is

$155,000

189,900

sears

MLS#1807356
3 bedrooms, 2 baths
new flooring, new kitchen, new furnace
39.25 acres

34.6 aCres

Manton

MLS#1810674
Cedar Creek frontage
34.6 acres
Manistee River

MLS#1810133
3 Bedroom, 1 bath
Large yard
Basement

VaCanT LOT

$94,900

MOVe In reaDy

Cadillac area

Cadillac

sOLD as Is

$19,900

Cadillac

MLS#1811422
close to Pleasant Lake
Vacant lot
has well and septic along with pole and electric meter

500FT FrOnTaGe

$99,900

MLS#181739
3 bedroom 1 bath
Move In ready
New roof, carpet, paint, floor in kitchen

Cadillac area

$499,900

MLS#1811425
24.3 acres
500 feet frontage on Boon Rd
Prime commercial area

Cadillac

MLS#1811198
3 bedroom 2 bath
open concept
sold as is

Central

Chris Redes 231-468-9502

credes@remax.net www.chrisredes.com
124 S. Mitchell Cadillac 231-775-1205

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$84,900

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$59,900

Expert tips to make your

new house feel like home
You know that moving into
a new home can be one of lifes
biggest stressors - the packing,
the paperwork, the unpacking
and of course finding the
nearest coffee shop. Making
your new house feel like your
home can help alleviate some of
this stress and provide a safehaven for some much needed
relaxation.
Everyone has a different
sense of what home is, says
Elizabeth Lindmier of The Art
Institute of Colorado. So while
the same aesthetic wont work
for everyone, she offers her top
five tips to start you in the right
direction.

1. Texture and textiles - Instead of having

a bunch of hard surfaces, cozy up your home with
something soft or textured. This could be a blanket,
curtains or area rugs. These items will also provide
some acoustical value so noises arent echoing in an
empty space.
2. Comfort - Have some place in your home
where you can relax, recharge and feel at ease. Make a
space where you would like to spend time, Lindmier
says.
3. Color - A monochromatic scheme with pops
of colors can bring you into a place where you feel
comfortable and happy. Do your research on color
theory before painting any space, says Lindmier.
Different colors can spark different moods, emotions
and even behavior. Discover what youd like a given
space to accomplish, and use colors as a tool to create
such environment.
4. Lighting - There should be aesthetically
pleasing lighting. Look at the difference between warm
and cool lighting colors to decide what helps achieve
the look you want. Also consider task, ambient and
accent lighting for your space. Lighting plays a key

role in any home, Lindmier says. Through lighting

design you can highlight design and architectural
features, create lighting which is more useful to the
human eye, and work with natural light while keeping
energy use to a minimum.
5. Clutter/stuff - Less is more, but make it
more meaningful, says Lindmier. Get rid of your
clutter. When sitting in your space, make sure you can
look around and adore the things you see.
Mies van der Rohes old adage, less is more,
certainly holds true here, says Jackie Barry, Interior
Design instructor at The Art Institute of Houston North. Select significant pieces of furniture and art
to move. You dont need to have or show everything
you have all in one room.
Barry also advises incorporating a concept called
biophilic design, which recognizes the inherent need
of humans to interact and affiliate with nature to
achieve and maintain optimum health and well-being.
Bring the outside in; dont neglect good views to
the outside, accentuate them, she says. Let your
garden and landscaping work for you on the inside.
Connecting with nature can also have a calming and a
comforting effect.
BPT

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