MORTGAGE RATES - The Mining Journal
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MORTGAGE RATES - The Mining Journal
MORTGAGE RATES: 3D House To Home House of the Week Remodeling Illuminated by Gradual 4D 2D Knitwear on furniture can be attractive ondon-based knitwear designer Melanie Porter turned her skills to home furnishings when she acquired an antique chair that needed reupholstering. “But I couldn’t find a fabric I liked, so I instinctively turned to knit,” she said. Several years later, her growing collection includes a funky ‘70s-era chair covered in the Union Jack, a cushion festooned with ruffly knit “corsages,” and several pieces upholstered in a cozy, creamy fisherman knit. “It’s a technique that allows me to position color and texture in precise KIM COOK positions; felting the knit makes it hard-wearing,” she said. Like a soft, comfy sweater, the array of knitwear-inspired home decor now on the market is easy to love. Knitting’s a trendy hobby, so it makes sense that furnishings designers want to play with the materials and motifs, too. Some of the best designs come out of Europe. Claire Anne O’Brien draws on her Irish roots to craft chunky, colorful stools that exaggerate the scale of several knitting stitches. She has experimented with chenille loops in a series of plush, modular semicircles. And her “Chairwear” pieces are exactly that — furniture dressed in sweater slipcovers, complete with turtlenecks, buttons and cuffs. Pudelskern, a design house in Innsbruck, Austria, creates lamps out of flame-resistant wool. The “Granny” is a This productim age courtesy ofFerm pendant lamp caLiving shows knitted floor cushions. ble-knit out of Knitting's a trendy hobby,so itm akes Tyrolean mounsense thatfurnishings designers want tain sheep’s wool. to play with the m aterials and m otifs, Available in ecru and raspberry, it too. (AP photo) would look just as great in a mountain chalet as an urban loft. “Woozily” is a lampshade crafted from one long, thick wool rope. Available as a pendant, floor or wall lamp, its tumbly tangle of fibers resembles a skein that some large and mischievous tabby got hold of, with a happily elegant result. At night, the effect of light through the soft maze is magical. And the “Feeler” knitted floor lamp looks like a L 1D MakeOver skylIGht right at home THURSDAY AUGUST 25, 2011 Hearth for the home Consumers can still cash in on tax credits for wood stoves By CHRISTOPHER DIEM Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — With tax credits for installation and cleaner technology, an old heating source — wood stoves may be a new trend. In December, the energy efficiency tax credit for homeowners was extended for another year. If you choose to burn wood and want to purchase a new, more efficient wood-burning stove, you may qualify for a federal credit. According to the United State Environmental Protection Agency’s “Burnwise” website — a clearinghouse for all things wood burning — the credit gives $300 for the purchase of a qualified biomass-burning stove purchased between Jan. 1, 2011 and Dec.31, 2011. Any wood- or pellet-burning stove that meets the 75 percent efficiency rating qualifies. Professional installation costs are included as long as installation is required for the proper and safe operation of the stove or fireplace. One Marquette store, the Recreation Depot, has added a fireplace showroom so customers can get a better idea of how the items will look in their home. More info: n The Environmental Protection Agency’s Burnwise website has a wealth of information about choosing a woodburning appliance — either as a primary source of heat, as supplemental heat or for ambiance. For information on wood stoves, pellet stoves, fireplace inserts, fireplaces, masonry heaters and more, visit www.epa.gov/burnwise/appliances.html The Recreation Depot, located in the back of Household Appliance, has been in business since October 2009. Lonnie Katt, who owns the business with his wife Michelle, said the showroom gives people a more realistic image of a working fireplace. “It’s a lot easier to sell something when a customer can see that thing operate, burning, blower on, feel the heat coming off of it, see the glow of the flame,” he said. The store has about a See Recreation p. 4D Am ong the m any item s offered forsale atthe Recreation Depot in M arquette are an array of fireplaces and wood stoves,like the one shown above.The store also carries a variety ofhom e spas,such as the ones shown below.(Journalphotos by Danielle Pem ble) See Knitwear p. 3D This productim age courtesy ofMelanie Portershows a chair by Porter.A London-based knitweardesigner,Porterturned herskills to hom e furnishings when she acquired an antique chair that needed reupholstering. Severalyears later,her growing collection includes a funky '70s-era chaircovered in the Union Jack,a cushion festooned with ruffly knit "corsages,"and severalpieces upholstered in a cozy,cream y fisherm an knit. (AP photo) Rain garden helps control runoff By KATHY BOND-BORIE Family Features Storm water runoff can be a big problem during heavy thunderstorms. As the water rushes across roofs and driveways, it picks up oil and other pollutants. Municipal storm water treatment plants often can’t handle the deluge of water, and in many locations the untreated water ends up in natural waterways. The EPA estimates as much as 70 percent of the pollution in our streams, rivers, and lakes is carried there by storm water. To reduce the excess wa- On the Net: n www.garden.org ter runoff, many towns are encouraging businesses and homeowners to install rain gardens in their yards. Rain gardens are specially constructed gardens located in low areas of a yard where storm water can collect. The idea is to have the water naturally funnel to this garden. The rain garden collects water runoff and stores and filSee Garden p. 3D Black-eyed susans m ake a colorfuladdition to rain gardens.(Fam ily Features photo Courtesy ofFotolia) 2D The Mining Journal Thursday, August 25, 2011 House to Home August blooms are delightful or Upper Peninsula gardeners, the flower blooms during the last week of August promise spectacular color. In my two flower gardens there is an abundance of colors in chaos. At eye level bloom two clumps of the perennial Echinacea, or cone flowers. They have firm stalks and are mellow pink with large seed heads. One poor clump suffers from an invasive yarrow root and needs my immediate rescue (scalpel, please!). Next to these beauties, blue morning glories struggle up a lopsided trellis that recent strong winds nearly blew over. And at last, six sunflowers grow over three feet tall but will not make the six feet the seed packet promised. Their sweet yellow/brown faces hover near a nice patch of black-eyed susans. As I inspect my annual seed and cut flower garden, I caress a few Zinnias (planted from seed last May). Near the Zin- F DONNA CAMPBELL nias, I feel a smug satisfaction to finally witness the gladiola bulbs I planted 90 days ago. They now unfurl their promised blossoms. How beautiful they will look gracing the table. I will cut and trim a bunch and place them in my grandmother’s crystal heirloom vase. I will think of her lovingly and thank her silently for teaching me the wonders of gardening. And if this wasn’t delight enough, the autumn nasturtiums, asters and mums are pushing through with the promise of September and October color. I guess I could say all is well in the flower garden, if I overlook the always looming chore of weeding. For flower gardens in the Upper Peninsula, dividing, dead-heading and pruning are the only real and worthy chores left, and can fill an entire weekend. Which is just as well, as the vegetable gardens will commandeer more of a gardener’s time now. There is no rest for both flower and vegetable gardeners in late August. Still, this is my favorite time of year — the two quiet weeks before the Labor Day weekend and local school start-ups. It is a good time for gardeners to reflect on the year and tentatively sketch out expansion or downsizing plans for next year. EDITOR’S NOTE: Donna Campbell is a master gardener who lives and gardens in Marquette Ways to minimize the mess at home By Family Features It can be a challenge to keep the house clean, especially for busy families. When the kids are home from school, it means more dirt, mud and sand get tracked in, whether it’s from sports practice or backyard fun. Pets add to the mess, too. In fact, a recent study conducted by the NPD Group revealed more than half of pet owners (51 percent) reported that managing and cleaning up pet hair is their number one cleaning chore. Pierra Jolly, founder and editor of JollyMom.com, a website devoted to her daily trials and tribulations of raising a 3-year-old and Labrador retriever in Atlanta, can relate. “Certain times of the year I typically double my cleaning efforts, making sure that everything is under control just in case we are babysitting, dog sitting or hosting an unexpected cookout or sleepover,” Jolly said. “Unless I stick to my established cleaning schedule, I fall behind.” Keep your sanity with these Jolly Mom tips for minimizing messes: ≤ Clean One Room a Day to Keeps Messes Away — Develop a cleaning schedule where each day is devoted to one room in your home (for example, kitchen on Tuesday, bedrooms on Wednesday). Save the rooms that are considered high-traffic areas for later in the week in case of unexpected company. ≤ Avoid Pet Hair Emergencies — The guests are about to arrive and suddenly you realize that your pet has picked an in-opportune time to hop on the couch. Tidy up with the Hoover TSeries WindTunnel Pet. Made with pet lovers in mind, it comes with an AirPowered Pet Hair Hand Tool. Rubber blades collect hair and powerful suction carries it away. A rinsable filter and high-quality HEPA filter helps absorb odors from your furry friends, all for less than $100. Additionally, consider grooming more frequently to help control shedding. ≤ Start at the Top — When you are cleaning a room, start at the ceiling with the corners and light fixtures, and work your way to the floor. Finish by vacuuming to pick up all the dust and dirt from your efforts. ≤ Leave the mess outside – Make sure the dirt from the outdoors stays where it came from. Avoid tracking in grass, mud and sand by establishing a mud room, a place for the kids to store toys, shoes, towels and sports equipment. ≤ Let the Air In – After giving the carpets a deep cleaning, open the windows. Fresh air will speed up the process of drying carpets, allowing your family to enjoy the cleaned rooms without spoiling the hard work. Plus, instead of investing in an expensive carpet cleaning service, try the Hoover MaxExtract77. Not only does it work wonders on dirty carpets, it pulls up a lot of dirty water so your floors dry fast and you’ll be back to living on those deepcleaned floors quickly. This HGTV courtesy photo shows a kitchen m akeover,featuring brown painted cabinets,by designerSabrina Soto. It’s a reality ofourfragile econom y:Many hom eowners who dream of the perfectkitchen orm asterbath are putting full-scale renovation on hold in favorofm ore lim ited changes.(AP photo) Homeowners taking on projects in stages Mini-makeovers By MELISSA RAYWORTH For The Associated Press It’s a reality of our fragile economy: Many homeowners who dream of the perfect kitchen or master bath are putting full-scale renovation on hold in favor of more limited changes. “What’s on everyone’s minds is making the space feel a little better and function a little better until you can reach the ultimate kitchen or bath that you want,” said Danny Lipford, host of the nationally syndicated home-improvement radio show “Homefront with Danny Lipford.” He said he often hears from listeners planning smaller redecorating projects to tide them over until real renovation fits in their budgets. But which small projects are worth it if you’re going to remodel the space within just a few years? Choose projects that offer big change at little cost, or that serve as first steps toward eventual full-scale renovation, said Sabrina Soto, designer and host of HGTV’s new series “The High Low Project.” LOOK TO THE LARGEST SURFACES Lipford suggests making changes to the biggest surfaces in a room, such as countertops or floors. Old laminate countertops can now be painted for less than $50, he said, and the results look surprisingly good. Using a type of paint sold in a kit (Lipford recommends one found at Gianigranite.com), homeowners can paint over the old countertop and then seal it with a coating that mimics the look and solid feel of laminate. Tanya Memme, host of A&E’s “Sell This House,” agrees that big surfaces are a good place to start. “Any room will look bad if the floors aren’t in decent shape,” she said. Cover a soon-to-be-replaced wood or tile floor with a colorful new rug, or put down peel-and-stick vinyl tiles. Good quality vinyl tiles resembling granite can cost several hundred dollars if you’re covering a full kitchen floor. But the change is dramatic, so it may be worthwhile even for just a few years of use. Old ceramic tile floors and tile walls can get a facelift for just a few dollars if you use grout stain, Lipford says. You can make dingy grout a pristine white again or change it to See Makeover p. 3D Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors THIS WELL-BUILT RANCH HOME is situated in a park-like setting on the Michigamme River with river views from many rooms. Features include a fireplace on the main floor and one in the lower level. Lower level also has a huge family room complete with kitchen, full bath, loads of storage and a walk-out to the river. (1060569) $279,900 Beautiful 3 bedroom / 2 bath efficient Ranch only 85’ from the Lake Superior shoreline! Move up to lake living and enjoy the spectacular views from the open-concept design, the rear deck or the 16’ x 9’ three-season room! You deserve this one! (1058851) $324,900 1313 S. Front St., Suite B, Marquette • 225-5992 See all our listings at cbgreatlakes.com NEWLY REMODELED GORGEOUS CONDOS Condos are 3 bedroom OPEN HOUSE: SUNDAY 28, (NOON-4:30PM) and feature full kitchen with island, dolomite stone countertops, brand new appliances, newly re-finished hardwood floors, 6 foot privacy fence, security cameras, individual parking spaces, and 1 car garage. Only 20 units available. Priced at $29,900! Free food and soda, bring a friend! 301 Atlas, K.I. Sawyer. Directions: M-94 to Voodoo to Atlas. Call Josh Thatcher at: 361-2509 NORTHERN EAGLE REALTORS® Les Thatcher, Broker, Owner or Judy Thatcher, Realtor 942-7699 or 361-6266 WWW.NORTHERNEAGLEREALESTATE.COM BEAUTIFUL MARQUETTE SUGAR SAND BEACH, HOME, GUEST HOUSE, AFFORDABLE & IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY 2546 Co Rd 550, Marquette’s finest sugar sand beach stretches as far as the eye can see privately and quietly only about 10-15 minutes from town. The spacious main house has been lovingly cared for and has 3 bedrooms, big family room with beautiful picture perfect views, large dining room with fireplace, 2 baths and more. No dunes here to hide your view or to climb over. There are only a few homes on this beach so you feel like you own it all and state land offers natures playground with Harlow, Sugarloaf and endless trails practically in your back yard. The package also includes a great guest house with bath, kitchen and living room, bedroom, a fun sauna with changing room, a tool house and workshop and an extra bunk house/studio. This is the best deal for a Lake Superior Sand beach property at $375,000. Land contract possible for qualified buyers, down payment required. Immediate occupancy. Hurry, the water is warm! Call Brian for more pictures and info or to view. Call Brian Today! Cell: 906-869-6446 Office: 225-LAND (5263) [email protected] Brian Olson Toll-free 1-866-231-LAND • www.northernmichiganland brokers.com • 100 N. Third St., Marquette The Mining Journal 3D Thursday, August 25, 2011 House to Home Mortgage Index Garden from 1D The graphic below represents a Tuesday survey of nine regional lending institutions. Readers are cautioned that the lower rates often reflect “transfer of service” or discount options which carry additional charges. We suggest you shop all the financial institutions and become educated about the advantages and disadvantages of various mortgage packages. Figures are based on rates at: Range Bank, mBank, Northern Michigan Bank, Peninsula Bank, Citizens Bank, Wells Fargo, U.P. Catholic Credit Union, Marquette Community Federal Credit Union and Ishpeming Community Federal Credit Union. 30-YEAR Rate Fee/Pts. 15-YEAR 1-YR. ADJUSTABLE Rate Fee/Pts. Rate Fee/Pts. High rate 4.375 1 3.44 Low Rate 4.0 1 Average rate 4.124 1 1 3.61 1 3.125 1 3.5 1 3.329 1 3.555 1 ters it until it can be slowly absorbed by the soil. Sizing Up a Rain Garden The rain garden’s size and location depends on the yard. If you’re the type of person who likes precise measurements, there are guidelines you can follow for estimating the ideal size of a rain garden for your particular situation. For example, you’d want to measure the area of your roof that will be draining into the gutter leading to the rain garden, as well as the size of any paved areas that will be contributing to runoff into the garden. If your soil is sandy (which Makeover from 2D a new color that contrasts with your old tile. Memme suggests adding a tile backsplash to a kitchen wall for a burst of new style. Do it yourself to save money. “It might seem difficult to put up tile, but actually it’s very easy to do,” she said. Small tiles come on a mesh sheet, so you’re not placing each one. This photo shows knitted furniture by Melanie Porter.A London-based knitweardesigner, Michael Hydeck, presiPorterturned herskills to hom e furnishings when she acquired an antique chairthatneeded dent of the National Association of the Remodeling reupholstering.(AP photo) Industry, suggests another way to bring big change to from 1D walls: painting with different textures. Try a faux finish like granite or marble, sweater sleeve writ large, or buy the same shade of with a light bulb where n www.melanieporter.uk - Bespoke pieces, in- paint in two different finyour hand would be. quire online; ishes — one shiny and one Bauke Knottnerus’ Phat Knits takes enorn www.claireanneobrien.com - knit stools, in- matte — and paint alternating stripes in each. mous noodle-like threads quire online; and knits them into giSHED SOME LIGHT n www.fermlivingshop.com - cotton rope baskets, ant floor mats. $82-$165; knit floor pillows, $216-$268; Installing under-cabinet Closer to home, Ferm or over-cabinet lighting Living offers cotton rope n www.cb2.com - knit poufs, $89.95; probably isn’t wise if you’ll knitted into casual yet n www.casamania.it - Pudelskern’s “Granny,” be removing the cabinets in stylish baskets and floor ‘’Woozily” and “Feeler” designs, inquire online. a year or two, Hydeck said. pillows in warm tones of But a new ceiling light can mustard, teal and charcoal. As Porter muses, evoke memories, a sense be installed now and still be used when kitchens or bathCB2 has plump, pelletknitwear’s appeal in of security and the rooms are renovated. filled knitted poufs in modern interiors harkens home,” she said. Changing window treatsimilar hues, including to the past. Now if we can just get ments also can change a blood orange. “It’s got this ability to the cat to shove off. knitwear Sourcebook: drains quickly), you’d want your rain garden to be about 20 to 30 percent of the area that will be draining into it (roof plus driveway, etcetera) If you have clay soil, your ideal rain garden would be 60 percent of the drainage area. But don’t let these numbers intimidate you — any size rain garden is better than none at all. The ideal place for a rain garden is in a natural depression. You also can funnel water from downspouts or gutters into the garden. The soil should be well drained so the water doesn’t sit in the garden for more than two days. A special rain garden soil mix of 50 to 60 percent sand, 20 to 30 percent topsoil, and 20 to 30 percent compost is recommended. You can dig this mixture into the soil to depth of 2 feet before planting. room’s lighting and bring in fresh color. “Everybody gets used to what’s up on their windows, because they’ve been living with it,” Memme said. “They don’t see the wear and tear.” Remove old blinds or shades and replace them with inexpensive curtains. easily be changed. Swap out old knobs for new door handles, switch from brass to nickel, or bring in jeweled or glass or ceramic pieces for added style. Faucets also can be changed now and then reused when you eventually replace the entire sink. UPGRADE APPLIANCES Soto suggests phasing in new major appliances ahead of a full kitchen renovation. If need be, they can be relocated elsewhere in the room once the remodeling is done. She also suggests buying new countertop appliances, such as microwaves or toaster ovens, now, with the anticipated redesign of the kitchen in mind. If you can’t replace appliances now but are craving change, Lipford said appliance paint is available from Rustoleum and other companies. It can give new life to an old refrigerator or dishwasher and is easy to apply yourself. Choosing Plants The most difficult part of building a rain garden can be plant selection. The plants in a rain garden need to be tolerant of sitting in water now and then, so native plants and wildflowers are good choices because they’re so adaptable. You probably already grow many of them - ferns, ornamental grasses, sedges, iris, milkweed, asters, and black-eyed susans, to name a few. The idea is to create a naturalistic planting that’s easy to maintain (no fertilizer needed) and welcoming to butterflies and bees and other creatures. OUT WITH THE OLD Old glass shower doors can be removed relatively easily and replaced by a stylish fabric shower curtain. Swap out old kitchen chairs with cool, flea-market finds, or recover chair cushions yourself with a few yards of new fabric. Replace a dated bathroom mirror with an inexpensive framed one, or build your own frame with strips of molding. These projects can give an outdated kitchen or bath enough new life to keep a homeowner happy until true renovation is possible. THINK HARD ABOUT HARDWARE 1900 Presque Isle Ave. Small items such as drawer pulls, electrical switch plates and doorknobs can FEATURED HOME 228-7255 NEW LISTING! PRICE REDUCED! Cozy home in Rock on 1 acre w/ new monstrous garage. Home boasts over 1,000 sq. ft. Currently w/2 bedrooms & 1 bath. Upper room could become 3rd bedroom. Very motivated seller! $49,900. MLS #1058234 591 Lakewood Ln, Choc. Twp If you want to enjoy Lake Superior and the sandy beach in the privacy of your own 3 bedroom 2 bath home-this is the one! This home is move in ready! New roof in 2007 and new detached 2 car garage in 2004. The kitchen has Corian countertops with maple cabinet and flooring. There is a built in desk area for your computer. Look at the lake from your Master bedroom’s large picture window. Walk the blueberry and perennial lined path to take your swim. Then wash and dry your towels in the first floor laundry room. (1060121) Reduced! $325,000 10 acres with 200’ Lake Superior Frontage. Septic tank on property. 15 minutes from Marquette. $160,000 Call Josh at 361-2509 520 N Maple Hill Dr, Gwinn Nice 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on a large lot with a park area behind lot. There is a beautiful stone fireplace, tongue and groove pine in the family room, and a large deck overlooking your private yard. It is a wonderful place for children to play. (1043955) Reduced! $112,500 LAND CONTRACT! LAND CONTRACT! Live in half while renting out the other! Already has tenant in unit! 1250 sq. ft. on each side. Flexible down payment. $59K Call Josh 361-2509. MLS#1059430 385 Pelissier Lake Rd, Mqt Very nice open floor plan with a 2 story Great Room with a wood burning fireplace, hardwood and ceramic floors on main level, granite countertops and maple cabinets in the kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, plus there is a sauna room. The 2nd floor has 2 huge bedrooms each with their own bath, and a large open family room area overlooking the Great Room. There is an outdoor wood boiler and a large front and rear deck. (1061781) $410,000 Duplex converted into single family home. Huge master, fireplace, 6 bed, 4 bath. Land Contract. $55,900. Call Josh at 361.2509 56 Moon Shadow Ridge, Neg. Twp This beautiful 10 acre piece of property is just minutes from Marquette, located on a private road. The property is rolling with majestic trees and a great ridge on the property. This is the place to build your dream home! (1060742) $55,000 NORTHERN EAGLE REALTORS® 1175 W Washington, Mqt Great exposure, great location for your new business! This building has many potential uses with a large open retail area in the front. There are offices and other potential office/retail space throughout the building. Building was remodeled in 1983. (1060461) $495,000 Call Les Thatcher, Broker, Owner or Judy Thatcher, Realtor 942-7699 or 361-6266 www.lookrealtyinc.com WWW.NORTHERNEAGLEREALESTATE.COM 16 ACRE CONDO DEVELOPMENT AND RESIDENTIAL GOLF COURSE LOTS FOR SALE All situated along Northern Michigan University golf course in Chocolay Township just minutes from downtown Marquette. Build your dream home or develop a condominium community (approved for 22 units) on this beautiful property. All lots are easy access to the Marquette bike/snowmobile trail and covered in wild blueberries and gorgeous pines. Come and explore the area today! Call for individual lot pricing or visit www.JohnMway.com TO PRICED SELL! 119 Blemhuber, Marquette - PRICED TO SELL!! This large 4 bedroom/2 bath home is located 1-1/2 blocks from Lake Superior and the bike path. Walk out basement, spacious bedrooms, lots of storage, and a private 12x20 deck off of kitchen, newer roof, vinyl siding, and furnace. Great potential for an investment property. $118,500 (H4743) 1061036 John M. Way 869-4357 (Direct) [email protected] www.JohnMway.com 1st Realty Jeannette Klimmek (906)360-2991 1901 W. Ridge, Suite 9, Marquette www.selectrlty.com 4D The Mining Journal Thursday, August 25, 2011 House to Home recreation from 1D House of the Week dozen burning units in the display. “People can come in and see what they could have in their home and the other options they have as far as surround materials — whether it be stone o r granite or tile,” Katt said. “We work with several people within the U.P. that can provide further finishing touches to that fireplace, whether it be a total enclosed wood surround, custom trimmed out or granite. And we are working with local contractors to be able to do that stuff.” The business offers fireplaces, wood stoves, pellet stoves, hot tubs, spas, pools and pool tables. Katt is a licensed mechanical contractor so he can also help install the items he sells. He is also a certified scub a diver a n d c a n repair leaks a n d other damage to pools. T h e store is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Christopher Diem can be reached at 906-228-2500, ext. 242. His e-mail address is [email protected]. 228-9312 of Marquette, Inc. 856 W. Washington Marquette E-mail:[email protected] www.statewiderealestate.net 1055305 TBD Jokiipi Rd / Co Ln Rd Eben Wooded 40 acre parcel. There is a 24’ X 32’ steel pole building already present on the property and an additional 20’ travel trailer that could be negotiated with the parcel. Combination of high and lower land with a nice mix of hardwoods and conifers that could be selectively cut in a few years. There is year round access with power and phone available at the road. $62,000 1055957 TBD McLaughlin Rd Skandia 80 acres of nicely wooded hunting / recreational land located just 15 miles from downtown Marquette. The terrain is mostly highland with a nice mix of hardwoods. Some lower lying areas cut through the parcel along with a feeder stream to help make this an excellent habitat area for grouse and the elusive whitetail deer. $98,000 1045663 244 E US41 Negaunee Three lots, One commercial and two residential. Commercial lot has four billboard which brings in a gross of $9,600.00 a year. Residential lots may be accessed via Pond Rd/CRJR. Back lots have potential to be zone commercial. $120,000 1049808 114 S Main St Ishpeming Comm Bldg/No Business New furnace in 1995, roof in 1985, windows in 2009. Main floor for your business; upstairs could be used for additional offices or leased commercially or converted to apartments with city approval. Heated basement for storage. This property is located in downtown Ishpeming next to drug store. It is also connected the adjacent buildings allowing for a mall concept approach in downtown Ishpeming. Motivated seller. City parking lot in back of store. Two parking places with building. $40,500 Joe Capuana Henry Degroot Livio Stabile Stephen Dupras, GRI Ruben Asgaard Scott Medlyn Select the Be Paul Wolfson 360-2772 Karen Nygard 360-0327 John Martin 361-9029 Darlene Martin 360-9028 Carol Brady 362-3152 Stephanie Jones 362-3823 Jeannette Klimmek 360-2991 Carrie Harvala 869-3573 Sean Leahy 362-1158 Kathy Thibeault 361-0555 Sue Lehto 362-8099 Joelle Olsen 360-7279 LeAnne Kachmarsky 360-4680 Dewayne Nygard 869-0634 List your home today, and see it here next time. Select Realty’s New Listings! 2805 Co Rd PI, Ishpeming 3 Bdrms, 1 Bath $209,900 1061889 10873 US 41, Skandia 3 Bdrms, 2 Baths $169,900 1061750 133 Lincoln, Negaunee 4 Bdrms, 2 Baths $129,900 1510 Lincoln, Marquette 3 Bdrms, 1 Bath $129,900 1061732 1745 North Lake Dr, Ishpeming 3 Bdrms, 2 Baths $99,900 1061900 858 N Pine, Ishpeming 3 Bdrms, 2 Baths $93,000 1061907 712 Wabash, Ishpeming 2 Bdrms, 1 Bath $45,900 1061875 Olsen Rd Lots Beautiful Building Sites $24,900-$44,900 1061690 228-2772 www.selectrlty.com The Mining Journal 5D Thursday, August 25, 2011 Home Services Quick, Easy & Professional References For All Your Needs 33 65+8-:- (682 @ 81<-=)?9 @ 36689 @$1,-=)329 @ >769-, //8-/):@ $:)47 $=183 15190 @%-)86;:9 )5, #-7)189 @ 33 81+2 36+2 )9658? #-7)18 ! #% # $ ( # )++ 30- .30 .'1 2. 3,"%0!2 .30 )2% 1)-' ! ..$ )8%0 .02!"+% !5,)++ 133 -4413) 68 1+-59-, )5, 59;8-, ";)31:? ;13: )8)/-9 0%% %12),!2%1 ./ 3!+)27 !0!'%1 !2 #.,/%2)2)4% /0)#%1 % &%!230% *!-$)! 0311 0311%1 )8)/- $7-+1)3 %/%-$!"+% #0!&21,!-1()/ !-$ .+$ &!1().-%$ 1%04)#% (01:4)890 ;13,-89 5+ 0):0)4 1+-59-, 59;8-, ;13,-8 &! 65+8-:659:8;+:165 < !1.-07 #.-#0%2% 5.0* < !1%,%-21 $0)4%5!71 $%#.0!2)4% #.-#0%2% < %2!)-)-' 5!++1 %2# < .+% "!0-1 "3)+2 2. 13)2 < !-$1#!/)-' 1+-59-, 59;8-, &$ # $ $2)5,1) .30 #.,/+%2% +!5,.5%0 1-.5 2(0.5%0 #(!)- 1!5 %04)#% %-2%0 !#2.07 32(.0)8%$ 0)''1 20!22.%#3,1%( .(+%0 0.7 )+2 !1+2 ;7 -31<-8? <)13)*3- &% ' 66<-89 %8-- $-8<1+0.&%11).-!+ 0%% 20),,)-' !-$ 0%,.4!+ 7%!01 )- "31)-%11 .30 (.,%2.5- 20%% 1%04)#% %#%-2 .,/+),%-2 9 .3;0% ! 4%07 $%2!)+ .0)%-2%$ /%01.- +)*% 2(!2 : $% % $ !0% # -)3 18-+:3? =1:0 :0=5-8 #)? 66<-8 % % # ";)31:? 786.-99165)3 :8-- +)8# $! % ..68,)*3# % 47-+1*3- $).-:? #-+68, #-91,-5:1)3 644-8+1)3 < 0),,)-' ++ 0%,.4!+1< < %#(-)#!+ )'')-' /%#)!+)121< < -2%0).0 62%0).0 < %12 +),"%01 )- 2(% < !)-2)-' 2!)-)-' < < !++/!/%0)-' < 3++7 )-130%$ 0%&%0%-#%1< < .5%0 !1()-' #-+-5: +647314-5: 0%% 12),!2%1 3++7 -130%$ )#% 0)#% 7%!01 6/%0)%-#% @ @ “ D o lla r fo r d o lla r , n e w s p a p e r s o ffe r u n m a tc h e d v a lu e to a d v e r tis e r s b y a ttr a c tin g a p o w e r fu l c o n s u m e r a u d ie n c e th a t n o o th e r m e d iu m c a n m a tc h .” -N a tio n a l N e w s p a p e r A s s o c ia tio n P re s id e n t a n d C E O Jo h n F . S tu rm In Business, For Business Since 1846 No One Else Even Comes Close… Open doors to your dreams Open Houses Sunday, August 28, 1:00-3:00 pm 701 Lakewood Lane, Marquette Directions: M28 to Hiawatha, Right on Lakewood, Home on Left. Lake Superior Frontage! 3 Bedrooms! 1.5 Bathrooms! Fireplace! Great Views! 1 Car Attached and 2 Car Detached Garage! www.CallCherylJackson.com/1059013. $329,900 Hosted by: Cheryl Jackson ®? 1st Realty 226-4663 Each office independently owned and operated. Cheryl Jackson 6D The Mining Journal Thursday, August 25, 2011 Real Estate Classifieds 3J ,:@C7 C =36DE@?7 -3<7 E:;D 5763C =;?76 A3G76 6C;G7 E@ 3 AC;G3E7 %3<7 &;5:;93? C7EC73E ">>35F=3E7 $C@<DE36 4F;=E :@>7 H;E: 679C77 G;7H @8 %;EE=7 3J 67 '@5 46C>D 43E:D A=FD DA35;@FD <;E5:7? =;G;?9 83>;=J C@@>D )=7?EJ @8 DA357 8@C E@JD @C E@@=D ;? 3EE35:76 53C :73E76 93C397 @C I H@C<D:@A DE3== 93C397 H;E: 3>A D7CG;57 3D H7== 3D 3 I @FE4F;=6;?9 )F== J@FC 4@3E FA @? 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Single-floor living w/custom Kitchen, central air, landscaped lot w/sprinkler system and expanded deck overlooking a very private backyard. 3BR, 2BA See the [email protected]/1061649 Fran Sevegney 906-869-7465 335 Deer Lake Avenue, Ishpeming $219,000 Beautiful & well cared for home on 1.3 acres! Gorgeous updated kitchen with breakfast nook, formal dining, office space & all bedrooms on the same floor. Outback you can enjoy the privacy on the large 40x24 patio! FRAN7E.com 4BD 3BA 6Car John Way 906-869-4357 75 N. Basin Drive, Negaunee $274,900 Stunning views and your own sandy beach! This meticulously maintained 3 BD, 1.5 BA home has 130 ft of frontage on the Hoist Basin of the Dead River. New SS GE appliances, new counter tops, all new flooring, new furnace and a newer metal roof. Crystal Barr 906-360-2948 444 Division Street, Negaunee $44,900 Great location near downtown, snowmobile trail & ice arena. This home has tons of potential. Enclosed porch, main floor bedroom & bath, basement has shower, work shop, & bar. Back yard has a 1 car garage, storage shed & mature lilacs. ' 0 &@DE 473FE;8F= ,3?6 735: @? ,FA7C;@C 476C@@> DA35;@FD :@>7 9F7DE :@FD7 D3F?3 &(+ 3== 8@C A;5EFC7D 4C;3?@=D@?C73=E@C J3:@@ 5@> @C E:7 '@CE:7C? &;5:;93? %3?6 C@<7CD @88;57 3E % ' ADVERTISE IN T H E U . P. ’ S M O S T W I D E LY R E A D SERVICE DIRECTORY! Call 906-228-2500, Classified Department or the Ishpeming Office at 906-486-4401 for more information on placing your ad. Rates: $110.00 per month (up to 11 lines*) *Charges for ad copy over 11 lines slightly higher. Logos extra. Paula Lutey 906-869-3611 1216 Division Street, Marquette $105,000 ADORABLE & AFFORDABLE! 2-3 bedroom home in south Marquette; completely remodeled inside & out. Features large eat–in kitchen, main floor master bedroom & laundry, new bath, lots of storage, covered porch, det. garage & nice little backyard. Chris Cosco 906-362-4747 308/312 Yalmer Rd Skandia $229,900 Here’s your opportunity to purchase 4 fully rented units that bring in more than $2,300 per month in rents and are set on over 15 acres of property! Not far from Marquette, these are units for the tenants that want privacy. ChrisCosco.com Kris Kosinski 906-362-3069 114 Chocolay River Trail, Marquette $299,900 Perfect home for a family or retired couple. First floor master and laundry are essentials for easy living! First floor also features another bedroom/ study, open kitchen, dining and living room. Lots of natural light and hardwood floors! John Driver 906-361-9355 199 Kivela Road, Negaunee $339,900 Home is in immaculate condition. Wonderful floor plan w/tiled bathrooms, beautiful master bedroom, 14 ft cathedral ceilings, 6.7 acres, three car attached garage, cedar sauna, gas fireplace, energy efficient, township taxes and a 12x24 deck. Kellie Hillier-Genschaw 906-225-1136 ext. 209 37 Longyear Drive, Negaunee $279,900 Beautiful bi-level home w/4-5 beds, 3 baths, spacious kitchen/dining area & a large LR w/brick fireplace. Walk out LL w/family room (2nd fireplace), office/den, work-out room, bath w/whirlpool tub, shower & a cedar sauna. 2 huge decks. Cheryl Jackson 906-226-4663 613 Maas Street, Negaunee $126,500 NEW LISTING! Corner Lot! 2 Car Garage with storage shed! 2 Main Floor Bedrooms! Over 500 Sq.Ft. of Unfinished Attic Space with Great Potential! 1 Full Bath on the Main Floor and a Partial Bath in the Basement! Call 226-4663 for information! Terry Huffman 906-225-7653 866 W Washington Street, Marquette $95,000 The Grand Old Victorian still has some life left in her; but she needs a lot of attention! Three fireplaces, stained glass windows and original woodwork. Excellent exposure, good parking, easy access and serviced by an alley. Tracy Henriksen 906-250-0051 25265 Co Rd 581, Ishpeming $65,500 Reduced, reduced and reduced again. This is a charming little 2-3 bedroom home that is a perfect size for a single person or couple. It has an attached garage, walk-out basement and a huge fenced in back yard. Sellers are motivated! Gina Feltner Bouws 906-225-1136 ext. 203 2206 Wilkinson Avenue, Marquette $139,900 Well maintained home near NMU, MGH and the beach! Newer kitchen, including flooring, drywall, cabinets and countertops! Updated electrical. New carpeting being installed currently! Eat in kitchen! Main floor laundry! James Bradbury 906-458-6488 1301 Cleveland Avenue, Marquette $99,900 REDUCED! This three bedroom, two bath home is close to schools, shopping and the Medical Center. Central air is a plus on those hot summer days. Call me at 458-6488 to arrange a showing. View all my listings at www.jabradbury.com. Doug Zanetti 906-225-1136 ext. 212 204 KG Road, Big Bay $89,900 If you’re looking for a relaxed lifestyle consider making this 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath your new home! With a large wooded lot it has cherry living room floors, a full basement and main floor laundry. Walk to the lake and Lumberjack Tavern! Kristine Goupille 906-225-1136 ext. 207 420 Muskoday Street, Negaunee $112,000 Great little 4 bedroom house with lots of updates. Metal roof, updated electrical, new furnace and water heater. Spacious kitchen with new countertops and fresh paint. Huge new deck out back to sit and relax. There is even a gazebo!