Market Update

June 11, 2014

New Price in Sturgeon Beach New Buffalo

11004 Basswood Dr New Buffalo MI 49117
This wonderful property had been listed last year at about $80,000 more. Today this is re-listed at $715,000. In the sought after Sturgeon Beach neighborhood, this 4 bedroom home has 3000' ft of living space. On a heavily wooded lot with preserve and Galien River views to the …

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June 8, 2014

Privacy on Lake Michigan

49019 East McKean Dr New Buffalo MI 49117
I am happy to report that one of my clients jumped on that large lakefront price reduction highlighted in my last post. This client had been actively searching, and was prepared to move quickly. Closing is set for early July. The best deals in our area move very quickly! Activity …

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May 19, 2014

Large Price Reduction on Lake Michigan

A recent price reduction of $355,000, makes this one of the best opportunities currently available on Lake Michigan. A price reduction of this size communicates a sense of urgency by the seller, and I feel this property will be under contract shortly. With 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, wonderful …

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May 4, 2014

New listing priced too low in Timberlane Estates

This new listing is a foreclosure in the Timberlane Estates association of New Buffalo. This home was priced by an out of area agent, and they have priced this home too low for the current market. We should see multiple offers in the next couple of days on this one …

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April 30, 2014

Harbor Country New Listings of Interest

If you have been searching sub $300,000 for something with beach rights, there have been very few options available. Yesterday two new listings came on that offer great proximity to the beach.

The first is located in the sought after Gordon Beach Association in Union Pier. This is a …

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April 22, 2014

Shortage of Condo Inventory in New Buffalo

The continuing theme of 2014 is a shortage of inventory sub 500,000. This condition exits in the condo market as well. Most condo developments have very few listings available this spring, this represents a pretty dramatic change from this time last year. 

Marina Grand currently has 2 available …

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April 12, 2014

New Buffalo Market Update Spring 2014

New Buffalo Beach

As things finally start to thaw out this spring, it is time for a quick update on current market conditions. The cold and snow this winter put a damper on the start to 2014. Units sold in March were down 41% over last year, and sales are down 16% year …

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April 1, 2014

Firefly Resort in Union Pier

I currently have 2 active listings in The Firefly Resort in Union Pier. This property has an outstanding location across the street from Lake Michigan, and private beach access. Enjoy the shared common areas with grills, gardens, and a fire pit. The resort was originally built in the 1920 …

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March 21, 2014

Harbor Front Property in New Buffalo

The large well protected harbor of New Buffalo offers many options for harbor front life. Condo's to single family homes are available, and offer a more approachable price point versus Lake Michigan frontage. The newest addition to the harbor is The Peninsula development. This project is 50% sold, but …

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March 18, 2014

Price Reduction in Forest Beach

18421 Star Grass New Buffalo
An unusual time for a large price reduction may indicate a motivated seller. This wonderful 4 bedroom home has been on the market for an extended period of time, off and on since 2006, and is now priced at $849,000. This home is located in Forest Beach on a …

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