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April 30, 2013
It's warm, it's spring, and it's time to think about buying and selling property in the Copper Country! If you are thinking about listing to sell, please call us now as we are working on the brochures for the summer selling season. As such, we want to make sure your property gets included. We are going to have a lot more visitors around this summer with the FinnFest USA 2013 being hosted in the Keweenaw in June 19-23, as well as the Rotary Seafood Fest, Relay for Life, etc. It will be a very busy June. So, let's get ready to market your property and find you a buyer! Call us today at 906-482-6955 to get going.
April 20, 2013
The snow is over--Twin Lakes officially received over 21" in the last two days (Part of Winter storm Yogi)! That being said, there are very few snowmobiles to be seen in the Keweenaw. I think most folks have parked their sleds and are polishing their golf clubs waiting for the grass to show and get green. We do have a lot going on around State Wide Real Estate of Houghton. It will not be long and the warmer weather will be here. And with warmer temps come all the Spring buyers. So, if you are thinking of listing, please call us to review your property with other sold and actively listed, similar properties. This comparison is helpful in setting a fair market price for your property. We're also working with the City of Houghton to see if it makes sense to rehab the front of the State Wide building this summer. It is interesting that our building is one of the two oldest buildings on the 500 block of Shelden Avenue, the other being the Douglass House. Our building was originally the Hartman Block Building, built around 1870. So, look for possible restoration changes to our building this summer. And, please give us a call 906-482-6955 to discuss your own property.
April 17, 2013
It's been a good week so far. Cindy had a closing, Jenny is working on one for tomorrow, and we entered a couple new listings. The Keweenaw is still blanketed with snow, and we have a winter storm watch and snow advisory pending for the next two days. Our vacant land for sale is covered with snow, but buyers are still looking. As a testament to this, Kevin closed a Keweenaw County Lake Bailey building lot last Friday. Both the buyer and seller were happy with the closing. Faithe has been hiking in over snow banks showing homes to a couple buyers, so she has been an inspiration to all of us. Let's keep up the activity. Looking at the website data yesterday, it is clear market activity has increased significantly over this same time last year! Its a great time to list your home or property for sale, and it's even a better time to find a deal on a home or land. Let us help you with your search at 906-482-6955.
PS--To all the Wisconsin MFL land owners in the market, give us a call if you want to discuss the benefits of owning MI CFA (Commercial Forest Act) land. MI's CFA is a real value when we compare it to WI's MFL program.
April 12, 2013
Snow, snow, and more snow! Spring officially arrived, but Spring weather may be a few days out yet. In spite of the snow in the air and on the ground, we are still writing offers on new deals and closing sales on previously written deals. Jenny and Kevin closed a few deals this week, and Cindy, Lisa, & Jenny wrote new deals for buyers they are working with too. Moreover, the phone keeps ringing with buyers looking for new homes and vacant land in the Copper Country. We just "bundle up" and go show properties to interested buyers. This week there was also a major announcement regarding an Illinois company opening a new glass processing company at the CMX airport! DA Glass North America will be up and running sometime later this summer with 30 some workers, and their 2-3 year plan is to create 102 new jobs locally! So, this is great news for the Keweenaw. Keep the calls and emails coming in to the office. We are here to help make your sale or purchase of property easy and stress-free for you. Let us do the heavy work. Thanks. :-)
March 21, 2013
Welcome to Spring 2013! We are busy this week with closings by Cindy, Craig, and Kevin, and several buyers in town looking at property. This week we are closing a home, a lake cottage, and several pieces of vacant land, all this in Houghton and Baraga Counties. And, this is occuring in spite of our snow belt areas locally receiving almost 3 feet of snow in the last ten days. Schools were actually closed for a few days in the last three weeks, which is rare locally. So, winter is going out like a lion. We just saw a graphic that said this week last year we had high 70s and even an 81 degree day! So, we are just blessed with very interesting weather in the Keweenaw.
March 8, 2013
March has come in very gently, affording us beautiful sunshine and a forecast for 40 degree temps! The end of winter buzz means we are getting inquiries and showing Keweenaw properties. It seems like everybody is a little more energized by the thought of Spring just around the corner. And, with the time change moving forward an hour Sunday morning, our sunshine will seem to extend an extra hour next week. Recently we've spent some time working on our Facebook page, so take a look when you get a chance: http://www.facebook.com/pages/State-Wide-Real-Estate-of-Houghton/180596365325630. If you like it, let us know by Liking the page. And, now is the time to start moving forward with your listing. If you want to sell your real estate, please call us at 906-482-6955 to start the ball rolling. Enjoy the sunshine wherever you are now!
February 12, 2013
Michigan Tech's 2013 Winter Carnival is over, and a lot of fun was had by all. The snow sculptures were good, despite a late start due to a lack of early January snow, and then -20 plus wind chill readings in latter January. Overall, the foot traffic in town last week was great. We are in the process of showing and selling several homes for students in town. MTU requires on campus housing renewals for next year to be executed in February, so we typically see increased activity on homes in the area at this time of year. We are also seeing more inquiries and interest on vacant land in the area. Many callers have received information from us and said they would be using their GPS and snowmobile/snowshoes to go out and look at property this month. So, we aim to please and are happy to accommodate any interested buyers in whatever property search they desire to undertake. And, with an abundance of snow on the ground in the Copper Country, we continue to see hotels busy and trails filled with snowmobiles. So, come on up and experience winter in a snowy place--we like it!
January 31, 2013
January came in quietly, but it's going out in a typical lake effect snow storm! Through the first 12 days we had zero snow. Since January 12 we've had in excess of 85" of snow. Last nights totals were probably 7 inches, and it's forecast to just keep snowing. So, we love it. The office had three closings this week already, and we should have a couple next week. Moreover, we have been receiving a lot of vacant land and home inquires. In spite of the snow on the ground, it is a great time of year to look at land (assuming you can get to it), as you can very easily see the elevation and grade changes without all the leaves and vegetation on the ground. So, we've got buyers out on vacant land from Iron County and Amasa west to Rockland and Ontonagon, and North from Baraga to Copper Harbor. We have some awesome buys on vacant land and homes, so check out the listings and email or call us with questions. Thanks, and enjoy the start of February!
January 2, 2013
Happy new year! We welcome you to the new year, and the whole crew at State Wide Real Estate of Houghton extends best wishes to you and your family for 2013. We expect the year will start out with a bang as it typically does. So, the phone rings and the email inquiries start coming in again after the holiday break. And, with the budget issues resolved for the moment in Washington, it appears the stock market is signaling a prosperous start to the new year too! So, let's get out and look at some property. Give us a call at 906-482-6955.
State Wide of Houghton Extended Family at our holiday gathering January, 2013.
December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas to you from the crew at State Wide Houghton! We all wish you and your family a joyous holiday season.
September 12, 2012
It's been a busy start to September. We've entered a bunch of new listings, and written several successful offers in the last week. Moreover, there are many offers still going back and forth between sellers and buyers, so life is good. Our suggestion, if you are thinking about a special piece of real estate, write an offer for what you think you want to pay and let the seller decide if it's enough--you just don't know what will work until you write an offer. Yesterday we had a seller out on ATVs looking at their land just outside of Houghton, and later out on the water of the Portage Canal to Lake Superior for a different perspective on our area. We had a great time. We commit to showing you land via ground, water, and even air at times. We promise to "go the extra mile" to help ensure that you get a good value on any home or land that you purchase with us. Give us a call.
August 31, 2012
State Wide Houghton had five closings in the office over the last couple days. This is prime time for closings, but we also wrote and got more than a handful of new deals accepted this week. It's across the market too, including vacant land, vacant waterfront, and small and larger homes. We would typically expect a slowdown at this time of the summer, but activity really picked up this week. So, we are pleased with the increase and hope it continues. We have over 200 listings in the office, and prices have not been as low as they are now in many years. So, if you are thinking about buying, it is still a great time to do so and good deals definitely exist. This is the holiday weekend, and many agents have showings setup for tomorrow. The increase in activity may have something to do with Michigan Tech starting back up next Tuesday. Whatever the case, let's sell some prime Keweenaw real estate. Have an enjoyable weekend and holiday!
July 4, 2012
Happy fourth of July! Spend a moment to think about the freedom that we all share. :-)
June 28, 2012
It’s summertime, and the Copper Country is experiencing some great weather! It’s 76 degrees with clear blue sky overhead—it just beautiful. The local market is busy as evident by the increased volume of calls and inquires that we are receiving from potential buyers. A lot of new listings recently came on the market, and the new brochure is expected any day. We also just published out own Summer edition of Keweenaw Homes, Land & Life Tabloid. Another successful Bridgefest and Relay for Life happened over the last couple weeks. And, now everybody seems to be getting ready for July 4th next week. If you want to spend some quality time in the northwoods in a very unique setting, please come on up and spend some time in the Keweenaw. I can guarantee that you’ll leave relaxed and with good memories of the UP of MI.
June 8, 2012
It's almost summer, and real estate is already hot! The phone has been ringing off the hook at times, and all of us have been running to meet both seller and buyer demand. We appreciate the renewed activity and interest in Copper Country real estate. We had a great May, and June shapes up to be better. With interest rates at extremely low rates, and real estate prices "at the bottom", it seems like buyers have decided now is the time to find the perfect piece of Keweenaw property for their enjoyment. As such, we are making more showing trips up into the Keweenaw showing waterfront parcels than we can recall in recent years. All this activity signals a shift in the market when compared to the last couple years. So, if you have "been on the fence" about whether or not to buy, know that it seems some in the marketplace decided it's time to buy now. Please email or call us 906-482-6955 for your own showings. Thanks.
April 17, 2012
Another beautiful spring day in the Keweenaw! Homes and land the Upper Peninsula of Michigan are definitely being pursued by buyers. Our phone has been busy, and our team of agents has been busy showing property. April is a busy month for new listings, and buyers are aware of this, so our showing activity goes up significantly. Top all of that with new price cuts on existing listings, and you have a recipe for busy times. There are many closings to be performed this week, so look for some changes in our listing portfolio. While we are busy, if you have a property to sell or want to start looking for your own slice of the Copper Country, call us at 906-482-6955 as we'd love to hear from you. We will make time to work with old or new friends!
February 16, 2012
2012 started very well for the office! This week we've had three closings, with several slated for next week. And, we've been writing offers for buyers, on both vacant land and homes. We expect to have a great 2012. We concluded the holiday season with a team get-together at Josh's home last month, and much fun was had by all. Michigan Tech is doing very well in men's hockey, so the games at the SDC have been fun to watch--good job Husky hockey! And, Tech's women's basketball is always good for great games at the SDC. In another couple weeks we'll be in March, which means Spring is right around the corner in the Keweenaw. We are still likely due for another 100 inches of snow, but hey, we live in the Copper Country because we like snow, right? Dick and I seem to go back and forth taking our snow plows off and putting them back on. It doesn't seem to fail that as soon as the plows are off, it's snowing...but that's why we live here. The Keweenaw is beautiful in the winter, and the summers are fabulous. Come on up and give us a try--you'll like it. :-)
December 12, 2011
Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones! The lights, wreath, and garland have been hung, and we're all starting to feel the "hustle and bustle" of the end of year holidays. We can see it in how people seem a little more rushed when they are in the office or scurrying by on the sidewalk in downtown Houghton. It's our wish for everyone to have a peaceful holiday season, and take time to enjoy the family and friends that you happen to be with at any given time. Real estate is still buzzing along at the end of the year--we have many closings left to do before 2012. So, give us a call if you are still looking for your own perfect piece of the Keweenaw/Copper Country.
November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving! We have much to be thankful for this year. Thanks for being a part of our blessings this year.
October 22, 2011
It’s hard to believe that it’s almost November already. 2011 has been a busy year for the office. We’ve added a couple new agents, produced our own inhouse brochure profiling the Keweenaw and our listings, and sold quite a bit more property than we did in 2010. So, thank you for helping us to great 2011 so far. Moreover, we’re still busy listing, showing property, and closing deals as we wind down on the year. It’s not too late to buy or sell your property this year. Give us a call or shoot us an email. We’d be happy to email you any property that matches what you are looking for in your next home or vacant land purchase. Additionally, we’ve got a number of good business opportunities listed—they just need the right entrepreneur to take them over. Give us a call at 906-482-6955 and let’s talk real estate.
August 24, 2011
Great summer going so far, albeit fleeting at this point. We've had heat, sunshine, and enough rain to keep it pretty green. Our sales have been above last year at this point, so we've had a good summer. If we've sold your place, great. If we haven't, we're still trying to find the perfect buyer. Keep the faith as we're still having showings and writing offers for buyers. The Keweenaw is alive and well. Look for a feature article on the Keweenaw in the September, 2011 edition of Lakeland Boating Magazine--we'll have an ad in the article too.
April 15, 2011
Greetings to all of our friends. Spring is here, but the forecast for tomorrow is a winter storm warning with 5-9 inches of snow on top of a 1/4" of ice. This sounds like fun. Please bring your shovel and boots and let's go look at property. Based on a request, I updated the table of data below to show just Houghton County MLS sales, for all types of real estate. Peace.
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Market Statistics--All Property
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Houghton County
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Class
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Total Listed
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Num Sold
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Pct Sold
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Avg List Price Sold
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Avg Sale Price Sold
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Sale Price/List Price Ratio
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Avg DOM Sold
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Avg List Price Unsold
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Pct Expired
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2007
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All
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756
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344
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45.50%
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$89,487
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$82,265
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91.93%
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210
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$135,028
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29.50%
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2008
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All
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695
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330
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47.48%
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$97,706
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$90,315
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92.44%
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187
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$131,287
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43.31%
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2009
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All
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694
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312
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44.96%
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$111,425
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$104,459
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93.75%
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213
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$129,068
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44.52%
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2010
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All
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763
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309
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40.50%
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$91,759
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$83,215
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90.69%
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238
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$132,527
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39.32%
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2011 YTD
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All
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182
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70
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38.46%
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$82,977
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$74,730
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90.06%
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189
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$130,956
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44.51%
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Note: " This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by the Upper Peninsula Association of Realtors® or its Multiple Listing Service. Neither the Association nor its MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Association or its MLS may not reflect all the real estate activity in the market."
April 7, 2011
Say hello to spring and melting snow in the Keweenaw! We had a small winter blast last week, which officially was 7.5" of new snow at the airport (CMX), but it's gone now and we're forecast to reach almost 50 degrees today. Real Estate is heating up, and we're busy writing offers. So far 2011 started out strong compared to last year. Homes continue to generate increased showings and buyer interest. This should continue through the mid-summer if a typical year transpires. Surprisingly, waterfront and vacant land showings are even increasing. So, we're expecting to have a good year. If you are looking to buy or sell property in the Keweenaw, give us a call at 906-482-6955.
PS--We're considering changing the format of our listings on this site to add more detail to them. Do you like that idea? If yes or no, please send me an email of your thoughts about that, or any other changes that you'd like to see. Thanks. kevin@statewideofhoughton.com
January 3, 2011
Well, happy new year! We trust that you had a great holiday experience, and now it's back to a more normal routine in January. We welcome in the new year, and look forward to buying, listing and selling your real estate. 2010 was a great year, and so far 2011 seems to be starting well. For the week, we are forecast to have lake effect snow everyday, so we'll expect 4"-6" of snow a day. Come on up and let's have fun looking at property in the post-card like snow scenes. PS--State Wide Real Estate of Houghton officially purchased the franchise for State Wide of L'Anse several years ago. So, if you are looking for the State Wide office for L'Anse and Baraga County, give use a call at 906-482-6955. We'll be happy to show and list property for you. Thanks--happy new year!
December 14, 2010
Happy Holidays to you and yours from the State Wide Real Estate of Houghton team! 2010 is closing as expected, and you'll hear no complaints from us. We've had a solid year and we're looking forward to enjoying the holidays, and then getting back to selling in 2011. Student rental properties will be the hot property right after the New Year, so if you've got one to sell in the area, please call us to discuss getting it listed. Students need to renew dorm and other rental contracts in February and March, so now is the time to get your rental on the market. We are already talking with several property owners who have the same idea.
Here's some interesting data from our Keweenaw MLS on all property types for our four county MLS, including Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon.
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Class
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Total Listed
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Num Sold
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Pct Sold
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Avg List Price Sold
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Avg Sale Price Sold
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Sale Price/List Price Ratio
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Avg DOM Sold
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Avg List Price Unsold |
Pct Expired |
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2007
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All
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7,573
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634
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8.37%
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$95,201
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$87,112
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91.50%
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206
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$148,486 |
35.68% |
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2008
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All
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6,900
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529
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7.67%
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$105,083
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$95,522
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90.90%
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225
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$149,077 |
46.10% |
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2009
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All
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6,577
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471
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7.16%
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$106,179
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$98,110
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92.40%
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220
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$151,339 |
48.76% |
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2010
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All
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6,590
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470
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7.13%
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$88,518
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$78,770
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88.99%
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284
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$162,807 |
50.42% |
DOM=days on market
Note: " This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by the Upper Peninsula Association of Realtors® or its Multiple Listing Service. Neither the Association nor its MLS guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Association or its MLS may not reflect all the real estate activity in the market."
We are looking forward to another good year in 2011. We appreciate your business. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in advance.
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