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1991 Parkwood, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 28x60, carport, porches, spacious oak kitchen cabinets, morning room w/bay window, finished drywall living room & dining room, A/C, shed, new roof

1993 Holly Park, 28x44, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, oak cabinets, rear covered deck, shed, carport, parking pad, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher *First year lot rent only $249/mo. with purchase of this home.

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CADILLAC, MANTON, LEROY $450-$650 2 bedrooms, 1 bath $450-$650/mo. plus utilities & deposit No smoking Visit www.cadillachomesforrent.info for details and pictures Call Barry Fall 231-779-8088

LAKE MITCHELL 70 FRONTAGE

COMMERCIAL 17 ACRES ON M-115

HISTORIC VICTORIAN HOME

NEW PRICE!

CADILLAC $149,900 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, fireplace, vaulted ceiling 2 car garage, 2 sheds, great views, dock included New cold roof/R36 insulation, low gas bill, huge deck On Demand hot water, newer furnace, covered hot tub Exterior just repainted, new trim on doors and windows Large yard, room in drive for 9 cars, room to build on Mary Anne Colmus #C21111244

TUSTIN $89,000 4 pole barns, well insulated, cement floors Overhead heaters in 3, 4th is ready for one Electric and water to all pole barns 3 storage sheds, paved parking Fenced and gated areas, 17 wooded acres Business possibilities are endless, call today! Mary Anne Colmus #C21110456

CADILLAC $69,900 Large 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, separate dining Breakfast nook, butlers pantry, 1st floor laundry Original natural woodwork, pocket door Open spindle stairway, modern island kitchen 2 car detached garage, corner lot, covered porch Lots of perennials, walking distance to downtown Mary Anne Colmus #C21107869

NEW PRICE!
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CHARMING HOME NEAR CADILLAC HISTORICAL DISTRICT AFFORDABLE BANK OWNED 3 BED/1 BTH
NEW PRICE! CADILLAC $99,900 Five bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, large rooms Beautifully refinished hardwood floors Updated kitchen Additional 2 bedrooms, 1/2 bath upstairs apartment with separate entrance as income property or private guest suite Large 3 car detached garage Great location! Beth Waldo #C21109918 NEW PRICE!

COZY FARM HOUSE!!

CITY OF CADILLAC $82,900 3 bedrooms, 1 bath Bright and open living room and dining room Beautiful master bedroom Bonus family room on main level Hardwood flooring Friendly, quiet neighborhood Beth Waldo #C21111184

CADILLAC $26,000 BANK OWNED!! Nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath with 800 sq. ft. Close to high school and Lake Cadillac Many recent updates Virtual tour at www.BarryFall.com Barry Fall #C21111282

EVART $34,999 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, on 1 acre New furnace, water heater, well and more! Located near Sunrise Lake Additional 1 acre and pole barn available Call today to take a look! Barry Fall #C21108154

BANK OWNED LARGE 4 BED/1 BTH

ATTENTION HUNTERS! 40 WOODED ACRES!

IMMACULATE CADILLAC HOME!!!

DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH!!

CADILLAC $45,000 Bank owned! Huge 4 bedroom, 1 bath Large corner lot w/one car garage Many updates including roof, furnace, windows and more Close to school and Lake Cadillac Virtual tour at www.BarryFall.com Barry Fall #C21111266

CADILLAC $79,900 40 rolling acres! Beautiful building site! Adjoins state land! Mature maple trees and some open areas Just north of Cadillac! Barry Fall #C21111451

CADILLAC $79,900 This home is straight out of Home & Garden Magazine! Immaculate 1 bedroom, 1 bath w/ over 1200 sq. ft. This home has it all! Marble countertops, tile, hardwood floors Cathedral ceilings, fireplace, garden tub & much more! Huge yard close to school and Lake Cadillac Virtual tour at www.BarryFall.com Barry Fall #C21111231

MANTON $67,000 2 bedrooms, possibly 3, 1 bath Sits on almost 2.5 acres All new electric in 2012 New carpet, tile, hot water heater Huge master bedroom, great deck off the back Take a look today! Barry Fall #C21111083

HOME ON 27 ACRES!

IMMACULATE 3 BED/2 BTH MANY RECENT UPDATES

COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS BEST!

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HILLSIDE CHARMER

LAKE CITY $89,900 27 gently rolling acres 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with many updates! New windows, deck, and more! Just a few minutes north of Lake Cadillac Virtual tour at www.BarryFall.com Barry Fall #21110317

CADILLAC $99,900 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, over 1940 finished sq. ft. Partially finished basement, 2 car detached garage Many updates including flooring, paint, furnace and more! Covered front porch, large yard! Great location close to downtown and Lake Cadillac Virtual tour at www.BarryFall.com Barry Fall #C21111145

MARION AREA $129,900 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on 5 wooded acres Cathedral ceilings, 3 season porch, walkout basement and much more Home sets back off the road for a very private setting Large 30x40 pole barn Just a few minutes from town Barry Fall #C21111343

MANTON $239,900 5 bedrooms, 2 baths Over 2,800 sq. ft. of finished living area Large master suite with walkin closet, remodeled kitchen Close to Emerald Vale Golf Course Spectacular views, amazing sunsets Close to Cadillac and Traverse City Barry Fall #C21109083

COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS FINEST!

NEW LISTING! CADILLAC AREA $274,900 Beautiful old-fashioned farmhouse on 20 acres 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood flooring Large open custom kitchen with solid surface countertops Landscaping, contemporary sidewalk, patio with fire pit Wrap-around porch, 3-season room, pond Attached 2 car garage w/ workshop, greenhouse, 2 large pole barns Barry Fall #C21111320

LAKE MITCHELL FRONTAGE!!

2 HOMES FOR THE PRICE OF 1!

CADILLAC $525,000 The dream getaway from the city!! 4800+ sq. ft. of spacious living on Lake Mitchell! 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, large master suite Large custom kitchen with Bosch appliances 2 boats, a Jet Ski, dock, air compressor, all furnishings 2 stall attached garage, 130 ft. of lake frontage!! Barry Fall #C21108847

CADILLAC $64,900 Attention Investors!! One 3 bedroom, 2 bath home renting for $650 One 2 bedroom, 1 bath home renting for $450 Many recent updates including roof, paint, furnace, water heater, and much more!! Virtual tour at www.BarryFall.com Barry Fall #C21110034

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Whitetail Realty
Carolyn Jeff Rick Darin Bob Randy

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

MANTON AREA
E IC ED PR UC D RE

NORTH MISSAUKEE

MANTON

CADILLAC

MLS#21110845

20 nicely wooded acres Trail road access, storage shed State land across trail from parcel Older travel trailer on property

$39,900

MLS#21110612

Large duplex housing unit near Manton One 1 bedroom unit, one 2 bedroom unit 36x36 garage split in half for each rental Each one has its own 10x12 deck

$77,900

MLS#21110733

3 bedroom, 2 bath country home Tile floors in kitchen & baths 30x40 garage, nice deck Large open floor plan 20 acres w/woods & open areas

$129,900

MLS#21102073

Duplex housing in Cadillac Newer furnaces, roof and deck Some new windows, new siding Great rental history/close to hospital

$84,900

LAKE CITY AREA

NORTH MISSAUKEE
W G NE TIN S LI W G NE TIN S LI

MCBAIN AREA
W G NE TIN S LI

LAKE CITY

MLS#21109869

Extremely well maintained duplex on 1.6 acres Each unit is 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath Each side is 1200 sq. ft. + 1 car garage 2 additional lots available

$139,900

MLS#21111277

Recreational getaway parcel Includes 30 Jayco travel trailer Storage buildings w/4 wheeler Only 1/2 mile to state land & trails

$26,000

MLS#21111210

3 bedroom home on Clam River 2 baths, 4.60 acres, garage Large barn with heated workshop 400 on trout stream Clam River

$125,000

MLS#21111276

3 bedroom, 2 bath near lake 2 brick fireplaces, basement Some newer windows, hardwood floors 2 car garage, close to lake access

$74,000

SAPPHIRE LAKE
W G NE TIN S I L E IC ED PR UC D RE

LAKE CITY

LAKE MISSAUKEE

NORTH MISSAUKEE

MLS#21110233

2 bedroom, 1 bath mobile home 38x60 pole barn on large lot Close to Lake Sapphire access Small deck, appliances

$55,000

2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath w/walkout basement Loft area with a hot tub, some appliances Heated detached 2 car garage Nice covered wrap around deck

MLS#21110266

$105,000

MLS#21110589

2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, lakefront cottage Basement, garage and dock included 80 of lake frontage, furnishings included Large windows facing the lake, great view

$215,000

MLS#21110017

2 bedroom semi-rustic cabin 16+ wooded acres near state land Large covered porch in a private setting Open kitchen, living room area

$69,900

LAKE CITY AREA

E IC ED PR UC D RE

NORTH MISSAUKEE
E IC ED PR UC D RE

LAKE MISSAUKEE

LAKE CITY MLS#21110380 $14,100

Building lot that is close to Lake City 2.8 lot located on a blacktop road Cleared, secluded building spot 2 miles from school & stores

COPEMISH MLS#21110484 $14,900 MLS#21108037 $90,000 MLS#21110773 $99,900 MLS#21110299 $275,000

10 acres just off M-115 Short drive to Crystal Mountain Blacktop road

4 bedroom, 2 bath home Beautiful stone fireplace Covered porch and a deck 19 acres for hunting or riding

Updated 4 bedroom, 1 bath home Detached garage, basement New furnace & windows 1st floor laundry, 2.65 acres 50x16 & 42x25 outbuildings

2 bedroom lakefront cottage Incudes all home furnishings Includes 2 boats & dock Great sandy beach & waterfront

12+ acres on deeded access State land & trails 1/2 mile

LAKE CITY AREA MLS#21106363 $27,900

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why scent is important for home decorating

Cooler temperatures, dwindling daylight that makes you crave a mood boost, and the approach of the holidays - at this time of year, many inspirations prompt people to redecorate. But while youre breaking out the holiday decorations or looking for just the right shade of yellow to make your kitchen look brighter on short winter days, dont overlook another powerful decorators trick - scent.

FIVE REASONS

1. Essential oils can make your home more beautiful. In decorating your home you use visual

and textural elements but scent-ual elements are just as critical to establishing a beautifully realized ambience. Essential oils offer aromas to match any living scheme you are aiming for. Going for an airy, fresh look? Diffuse eucalyptus, peppermint and lemon. Going for an earthy, natural look? Diffuse vetiver, patchouli and myrrh. Going for a tranquil, relaxed look? Diffuse lavender, geranium and chamomile. Carving out a sacred space? Diffuse sandalwood, frankincense and neroli.

senses and elevate our emotions. Spritely scents such as peppermint or citrus can help energize a room and invigorate occupants. With all their harsh and potentially dangerous chemicals, how can home fragrance and cleaning products be labeled as home care products? Essential oils offer an equally effective alternative to freshen and purify your home that is natural and safe. Instead of reaching for a bottle of that blue stuff that smells like - well, window cleaner - try making your own glass cleaner from four tablespoons of vinegar and 12 drops of lemon essential oil. Mix the vinegar and oil in a clean 22-ounce spray bottle, ll with water and use this sunny smelling mixture to clean glass throughout your home. Baking cookies or burning the ubiquitously cloying articial vanilla-scented candle are cliched sellers tricks meant to help you sell your home. Essential oils offer better alternatives of countless aromas that are novel, natural and innitely more appealing to buyers. Want a squeaky clean aroma? Diffuse lemon, bergamot orange and lavender. Want a comforting, homey aroma? Diffuse allspice, cinnamon, clove and sweet orange. Want an exotic, intriguing aroma to pique a buyers curiosity? Diffuse jasmine, mandarin orange and myrrh. BPT

4. Essential oils can make your home healthier.

appointed holiday home, capture the essences of the holidays with essential oils which are a lot more real than a box of tired old holiday decorations. The true scents of the season come from essential oils contained in botanicals such as balsam r boughs, fresh pine needles, peppermint leaves, cinnamon bark, vanilla beans and clove buds, not a spray can of articial fragrance. Decorating with pine boughs and candy canes can work to bring those scents into your holiday home, but if you want to boost the effect without turning to synthetic room scents, diffuse pure essential oils.

2. Essential oils are the perfect holiday home decoration. If you desire an inspired and perfectly

5. Essential oils can help you sell your home.

3. Essential oils can make you happy in your home. The post-holiday letdown, colder temperatures

and the dwindling daylight of winter will make you crave a mood boost that the sunny scent of essential oils can deliver when the sunlight fails. Essential oils are like happy drops of liquid sunshine. Many people experience a mood dip when days get shorter and there is less natural light entering their homes. Inhaling the wholesome, natural scents of essential oils awaken

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from both of us

Merry Christmas

From Your Hometown Realtors Joe McGiness & Chris Redes

ay the spirit of Christmas reside in your heart, wherever you spend the holiday season. Heres hoping your days are merry and bright! Thanks to all in our community for making our rst year as a team such a successful one. Merry Christmas and a New Year full of blessings to all.

THE Up north team

124 S. Mitchell Cadillac 231-775-1205 Chris Redes 231-468-9502 Joe McGiness 231-590-1174 credes@remax.net mcginess@remax.net www.chrisredes.com www.joemcginess.com
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Colorful accents create extraordinary spaces

When looking to transform your home, elements such as doors, ceilings and trim are perfect places to add color. These architectural details can create a wow factor with well-placed splashes of color. An unexpected pop of color adds interest to a space, helping an otherwise ordinary room become warm and welcoming, or modern and luxurious, says David Bromstad, HGTV star and celebrity interior designer. Doors, ceilings and trim are my favorite places to introduce bold accents. And if you start with a coordinated palette, its easy to nd an accent color you love. Bromstad recommends HGTV HOMETM by Sherwin-Williams, a collection of interior and exterior color palettes that simplies the process of choosing hues for home accents or accessories, so you get it right every time. Bromstad offers the following tips for using color to accent your space. Refreshing your home, inside or out, can be as easy as a brightly colored door that welcomes visitors. Boost curb appeal by inviting guests into your home with a bold orange or red front door. Inside the home, captivate guests with indulgent, exotic hues on doors.

Rethink the white ceiling. To make a space feel expansive, or for an unexpected touch of luxury, consider a colorful ceiling. A sky-blue porch ceiling draws from nature and helps your outside space to shine. Inside, for an elegant dining room, opt for rich hues such as black or deep gray. Frame your space in neutrals. White trim offers depth and sophistication to your home. To give your interior a twist of modern luxury, opt for white trim with a hint of gray or taupe. Outside, consider white trim with a touch of blue or green. You dont need to paint an entire room or exterior to transform the aesthetic of your home. Refreshing a space, inside or out, can be easily accomplished if you start with unique accents and architectural elements, says Bromstad. For additional inspiration and information on HGTV HOME by Sherwin-Williams, visit sherwinwilliams.com/hgtv. BPT

Welcome guests with statement doors.

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LAKE MITCHELL

1234 Burlingame $20,000 Former church in the center of Cadillac. Many possible future uses. Business? Office space?

116 S. Lake St., Marion $39,900 Affordable 2 bedroom, 1 bath home in Marion. Open floor plan. Wood deck overlooks a large backyard with a stream running through it. 2+ car garage.

21105419 $74,900 Affordable 2 bedroom getaway cottage on Lake Mitchell canal that leads to the big waters. Close to National Forest on Big Cove. Convenient to Caberfae Ski Resort and snowmobile trails in National Forest. Includes dock, appliances & furniture.

LAKE MISSAUKEE

210 LAURA JUNE, LEROY

NORTH SHORE CONDO

21108806 $100,000 4 bedroom house sits just short distance from sandy bottom of Lake Missaukee. Road end access to enjoy fishing, boating, swimming and other water and winter activities. 1-1/2 bathrooms, full basement, garage, large deck off dining room through slider, 1 owner house, oversized backyard.

21111131 $119,900 The kids will love to play at this home. 2 lots. Huge backyard with an oversized sandbox. Tire swing and swing set. 4 bedroom, 2 bath bilevel home, wood deck off dining area. Nice family room in finished walkout basement. 2 car garage with add-on storage area. Central A/C and appliances. Easy walk to rails-to-trails.

Condo Living $149,900 Rest, relax and enjoy the water! Condo living - no yard work. Situated on 9 acres. North Shore Condos feature 660 ft. of Lake Cadillac waterfront, private swimming area and boat docks. 2 BD, 2 BA, 1-1/2 story condo with A/C, 2 car attached garage.

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POND & CREEK ATTRACT WILDLIFE

HARMONY HILLS SUBDIVISION

21108697 $217,000 Bed and Breakfast? Adult foster care? Wrap around porch welcomes you as you drive up to this spacious 8 bedroom home. Huge kitchen, 5 acres. Master suite includes dressing room and 3/4 bath. Remodeling by professional builder nearly complete. New furnace and water heater and shingles.

11423 220th, Ashton $219,000 20 acres of privacy and beautiful landscaped grounds are the setting for this 4 bedroom, 4 bath home. A pond and creek to attract wildlife. Fireplace with pellet stove insert in the formal living room. Family room in the finished walkout basement. Large greenhouse, pole building located close to Cadillac and Reed City.

21104954 $239,900 Beautiful custom built cedar log home in prestigious Harmony Hills Subdivision. Enjoy spectacular views of the countryside from this 4 bedrooms, 2-1/2 bath home. Large wrap around deck, fieldstone fireplace, A/C, 2 car attached, 3000 sq. ft., finished basement, master suite.

5 acres near Long Lake $9,900 Home building lots: $10,000 to $35,000 5 Acres - Mesick $12,000 Building Lot in Clam Lake Township $12,000 2 1/2 Acres Adjoins Federal Forest $14,900 12 Acres LeRoy $14,900 10 Acres - South Boardman $14,900 27.5 Acres North of Cadillac $27,500 19 Acres - Tustin $28,000 32 Mixed Acres - Wellston $49,900 Lake Mitchell Access $49,900 Commercial Behind Herraduras $60,000 10 Acres City of Cadillac $60,000 21 Wooded Acres Adjoining Federal Forest $62,000 Lot for Medical Office $99,900 79 Acres - Hunting $150,000 75 Acres - Osceola County $165,000
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20902062 $239,900 Beautiful 4 bedroom cedar home on Briar South Golf Course. 2 decks with walkout sliders are ideal for entertaining. Fireplace in the living room. Finished basement, office/den, large family room with 2nd fireplace, 2 car attached garage.

7070 N. Pioneer (M-66) $324,900 Blacktop driveway, secluded on wooded 75 acre parcel. Gorgeous kitchen, dining room combination w/hardwood flooring. Pellet stove & cathedral ceilings in the living room. Master suite plus two additional bedrooms on main floor. Walkout partially finished basement has an office that could be converted into a 4th bedroom.

1900 Schneider, Lake City $349,900 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.

21107373 $524,900 Formerly the Bear Claw Bar & Grille - features a formal dining area, sports bar area and an entertainment area with a performance stage. Liquor license, owners apartment, 24 acres, 2 fenced softball diamonds, restaurant furniture, glassware, china and kitchen equipment included.

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MAKING YOUR HOME MORE PERSONAL

With so many TV shows, publications, websites and social networks focusing on home design, gathering expert tips and real-world inspirations to make over your home is easier than ever. Use these sources of inspiration and ideas as a starting point, and inject personality by adding layers to the space with individual touches that will truly make it your own. The key to making a home uniquely special to the people who share the space is ensuring that the decor tells a story. A set of cream sofas, beige pillows, pale khaki curtains and a large wooden coffee table may create a safe, neutral palette, but its highly unlikely that it reects who you are. Consider what youre passionate about: literature, fashion, food, music, nature, travel. These inspirations should be communicated in your home decor - from the paint color used on your walls to the accessories you place in a cozy corner. Introducing new color is one of the easiest ways to personalize your space. White walls and wood tones can be appropriate, but not in every room of your home. Reinvent a room by rejuvenating old furniture or giving tired walls (or even the ceiling) a fresh look with bold colors that best reect your style. Narrow your paint color choices by looking to things that you already love. Pull colors from a decorative plate, pillow or even a striking ower. After selecting the color palette for your space, consider additional elements that best reect who you are, and showcase your passions and memories. Some things to consider include:

and patchwork patterns into your space. Start small and incorporate themed items into a bathroom, where simple additions can make a big impact.

HOBBIES AND ACTIVITIES

Do you love to bike through the mountains or city streets? Hang a bicycle on your living room wall. Display paddles over your mantel if you love to canoe down Canadian rivers each summer. Or repurpose some old boxes of your favorite wine to stack and use as a bookshelf.

SENSORY APPEAL

MEANINGFUL ART

In addition to pieces by professional artists, show off the personal pieces created by you or someone you love. For a sentimental display, arrange all family artwork on one wall - your sons carefully sketched family of stick people, or his handprint-inspired Thanksgiving turkey alongside your daughters angel drawing. And keep in mind, not everything has to be framed. The wall will feel more organic and natural if the picture frames and loose papers dont match perfectly. If youve always fantasized about living on the coast or in a cabin near the woods, try incorporating shells and modern rope decor, or repurposed wood

COVETED PLACE

Personalizing your home doesnt only mean incorporating visual items. It involves textures, sounds and scents too. Keep pretty dishes of your favorite candies or chocolates around the house - especially in the rooms that you and guests frequent. And because smell is one of the strongest triggers for memory, consider lighting candles or incense associated with your favorite moments - like homemade apple pie on Thanksgiving or outdoor scents like vanilla sandalwood in the winter. Whether you try these recommendations or experiment with other ways to make your home more personal, simply look to your everyday life for your home inspirations. Start with things you love, like music, activities or even food, to give your home the special touches that make it welcoming, beautiful and uniquely you. BPT

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Mike McNamara, GRI

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

ICON OF INDUSTRY

TERRIFIC HOME ON LAKE MITCHELL

MEMBER OF HALL OF FAME

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

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M-21108367 $500,000 Daves Yamaha of Cadillac is one of the longest owned Yamaha franchises in the State of Michigan. 40 years in business, this operation has survived the test of time and offers the opportunity for future growth. This 2 line of business shop has both Yamaha and Suzuki franchises, also Yamaha ATV, personal watercraft, snowmobile and generator franchises, e-ton franchise too! Sale will include tools, extensive equipment inventory, office equipment and over 1 acre of property. See photos at www.mikesellscadillac.com

M-21105182 $499,000 An awesome site on Lake Mitchell with a spectacular sunset view! 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 6300 total sq. ft. 2 sided fireplace, vaulted ceilings, central air, main level laundry room, whirlpool tub, master suite with bath & private deck. Large kitchen with dual radiant baking & roasting oven. 2 car heated attached garage with entry to basement, tons of storage & a tornado shelter! Detached storage garage too. Monitored security system. Convenient location. Gorgeous landscaping, sprinkler system & seawall. See photos at www.mikesellscadillac.com

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M-21109749 $375,000 7200 sq. ft. high quality space; one of Cadillacs nicest office buildings. Suitable for multiple users w/common reception & entry area, 15 offices & 2 conference rooms. Located in industrial park area. Attractive building w/excellent maintenance, private parking & easy access to major highways and airport. Amenities include underground irrigation, walk-in safe/vault and plenty of storage areas. Currently utilized by one user but size & layout are very workable for as many as 4 tenants. Available for sale at $375,000 or lease at $3,000/mo. See photos at www.mikesellscadillac.com

M-21111333 $179,900 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1700 sq. ft. on beautiful Dyer Lake, 125 acres of all water sports activity, awesome fishing & firm sand lake bottom. Wonderful elevated deck, patio area and lakefront deck, too! Vaulted living room has wall of windows that include slider to deck and windows from floor to peak. Maintenancefree exterior siding, detached 2 car garage. Dining room has large windows and opens to kitchen. Lower level offers walkout to patio level, spacious family room w/wet bar, 2 bedrooms and 2nd bath. Very well maintained & move-in ready. See photos at www.mikesellscadillac.com

LAKE MITCHELL ACCESS WITH DOCK

CONVENIENT LOCATION

M-21110975 $159,000 Awesome downtown Cadillac location with over 13,000 sq. ft. combined retail, warehouse and office space. Building features entrances and parking lots on both sides of structure, corner lot and updated facade add up to terrific location, presence and VISIBILITY!! Excellent interior condition and could easily be used for two businesses - rent half out and help cover your expenses. Price reflects the fact that the building does need a new roof. See photos at www.mikesellscadillac.com

M-21108688 $129,900 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1800 sq. ft. space plus 3 season sunroom and finished basement (total finished 2674)! Location is 1 block off Lake Cadillac on a double lot. Features include expansive island kitchen, beautiful hardwood floors, main floor master tile baths and vaulted ceiling in sunroom. Attached 2 car garage, covered front sitting porch and concrete driveway add to the appeal from the curb. See photos at www.mikesellscadillac.com

M-21108660 $124,900 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1100 sq. ft. home is very well maintained and suited for recreation use or as a yearround residence. Expansive garage is heated, insulated & drywall finished. Share 188 ft. of Lake Mitchell frontage with 8 other owners, have your own dock too! Ask your agent for the list of upgraded features. See photos at www.mikesellscadillac.com

M-21106488 $94,000 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1274 sq. ft. living space, home was substantially reconstructed in 1994/1995. Newer electrical, plumbing, drywall cabinetry, countertops, bath fixtures and exterior siding. Design includes ceramic tile at front entry, natural wood banister and open stair to lower level. Close to schools, lakes, recreation opportunities and shopping at north end or downtown. Home should qualify for most low or zero down payment loan programs. See photos at www.mikesellscadillac.com

HIGHLY VISIBLE MITCHELL ST. LOCATION

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

MANTON AREA

DUPLEX OR SINGLE FAMILY

M-21107097 $79,900 Commercial building with basement and a side entry. Can be used as a single unit or a 2 unit. Both units have their own Mitchell Street entrances. Part of the lot is undeveloped and could be turned into an off street parking lot. Move-in ready. Great for office, professional or retail business but can also be purchased as a business opportunity that will include the business equipment and inventory. Roof has been updated. Estimated cost of business is approximately $30,000. See photos at www.mikesellscadillac.com

M-21106809 $69,900 Zoned residential/multiple-family at this time; possible re-zoning for office building or commercial/service use; site provides a partial view of Lake Cadillac. Close to drug store, grocery store, senior housing and restaurants/retail services. Site is big enough for a large building and a parking lot. There is a rental home on the property that is included or seller will consider removing, land contract terms possible. See photos at www.mikesellscadillac.com

M-21109238 $64,900 CASH OFFERS ONLY! Seller will not negotiate offers w/financing contingency of ANY kind. Cedar sided, chalet style w/tongue & groove interior finishing. Vaulted ceiling, open beams, wood floors, wood kitchen countertop. Master bedroom has large walk-in closet & full bath is spacious. Walkout level intended to include family room, 3rd bath (fixtures present), laundry & 4th bedroom (egress window present). Owner construction & no evidence of rough or final inspections. Seller will not participate in obtaining any evidence of permits. Evidence of human habitation include well water & sanitation system; condition unknown & unwarranted. site is 20 acres+/-, sale is AS-IS, WHERE-IS. See photos at www.mikesellscadillac.com

M-21111332 $53,500 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1674 sq. ft. home that has been used as a duplex or single family residence. Main level includes 3 bedrooms, upper unit could be 1 or 2 bedrooms. Main level has baseboard hot water heating system; upper level heated with new natural gas space heater. Full bath on each level, garage divided for 1 stall use by each unit. Home offers a lot of potential and the seller is motivated. Priced below recent appraisal. See photos at www.mikesellscadillac.com

10 ACRES W/POND

20 ACRES

GOLF COURSE AND LAKE VIEW

BERRY LAKE

M-21111246 $49,900 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1176 sq. ft. on 10 wooded acres. Pond is shared with the adjoining owner to the north. This ranch home has great potential for improvement and includes a full basement and detached garage. Will need heating upgrade to qualify for low down payment financing programs. Offers will be subject to probate court approval. See photos at www.mikesellscadillac.com

M-21106817 $34,900 Great for building a home or to use as a recreation parcel. Approximately 10% wooded. Close to Manistee and Pine River, Slagle Creek, Hodenpyl Dam, Caberfae Ski & Golf area, hunting, snowmobiling and hiking. Adjoins Manistee National Forest. Great wildlife and morel mushroom hunting. Seller reports that there is an underground spring & potential pond site ready for development near the east side of the property. Between Cadillac and Lake Michigan, about 45 minutes to Traverse City. See photos at www.mikesellscadillac.com

M-21110973 $14,900 Lakeview building site at Lakewood on the Green Golf Course. Located on the number 1 fairway with full view of the number 1 tee box and the lake. Sloping topography will make an excellent location for walkout style foundation. This bank owned listing is fire sale priced - do not delay! See photos at www.mikesellscadillac.com

M-21106412 $14,900 Enjoy the sunset over Berry Lake with your partial lake view. Terrific home building site suitable for yearround residence, vacation home or manufactured style housing. Seller will consider EZ financing terms; ask your agent for the details. Wooded site provides nice elevation above the road grade. There is a nice variety of ground cover, and both hardwood and pine trees on the site. See photos at www.mikesellscadillac.com

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LARGE MANUFACTURED HOME, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large kitchen with breakfast area, family room, formal dining, private 5 acres, partially wooded. Only $47,000. #2881

LITTLE MANISTEE RIVERFRONT - Quaint & cozy riverfront home w/charm & great potential. Grandmas kitchen of yesteryear! Dining room with stone replace, sunroom w/ slider to riverside deck. Large master suite w/ roomy bath & large double closets, den, 1st oor laundry, main entry bath, 2 basements, 2nd bedroom is located in nished basement w/egress windows, basement rec room, large detached garage. Site is high & dry & has fantastic river views! Great trout shing! 2.5 A. Only $160,000. #2885

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RECREATIONAL INVESTMENT! Great 4 season rental property or family compound close to ski area and snow trails, 3 two bedroom apartment units. 3 baths, partial bsement, 1 car attached garage, 2 units currently rented. Close to state land, rivers, and short drive to many inland lakes and Lake Michigan. Offers will be considered! Only $60,000 #2873

RUSTIC 3 BEDROOM CABIN, 1 bath, covered deck, enclosed porch, pole barn, 3 acres on Trail #5 close to state land, Mesick area. Only $41,000. #2857

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IDEAL HOLIDAY HOME!! Gift yourself for every holiday by purchasing this updated Victorian era home, room for everyone and everything, 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, formal dining room, sunny kitchen in dinette area, 2 family areas, parlor, sun porch, partial basement, covered wrap around porch, deck, attached 2 car garage, well landscaped fenced corner lot. All this!! Only $69,900. #2846

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HUNTERS DELIGHT! Heavily wooded 21 rolling acres with pole building, pond and artesian well. Excellent hunting area. State land and rivers nearby. GREAT BASE CAMP! EVART AREA. ONLY $47,500. Call Brian. #2875

PRICE SLASHED for quick sale! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, family room, 2 car attached garage with oored attic storage could be used for expanded living area, natural gas heat. Now $34,900 - CASH! #2880

TWO WOODED BUILDING SITES with shared lake access, Buckley area. Short drive to either Traverse City or Cadillac, quiet residential area. #2861 - Frontage on three roads, wooded 3.85 acres. ONLY $22,500. #2862 - Frontage on 2 roads, wooded 2.07 acres. ONLY $22,500.

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ROOM FOR EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING! Large ranch home with up to 6 bedrooms, 4 baths, daylight nished walkout basement, large wrap deck, covered porch, attached 2 car garage, huge pole barn with horse stalls, fenced pasture, 30 partially wooded rolling acres, Kalkaska area. Immediate occupancy! Only $192,500. #2884 ELBOW LAKEFRONT HOME: 2-4 bedrooms, 2 baths, partially nished daylight basement plumbed for 3rd bath, lakeside deck, 1 acre lot with 100 lake frontage on Elbow Lake. Great 4 season retreat or year-round home. Lake is surrounded by federal lands, great shing lake! Affordable at $127,300. #2871 DIAMOND LAKE LOG COTTAGE: Authentic, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, eldstone replace, open oor plan, remodeled with major updates, sandy frontage, awesome sunsets! Reduced for quick sale! Most furnishings included. Only $125,000.

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GREAT UP NORTH GETAWAY! Cozy cabin for hunting and snowmobiling. Many trails and government land nearby. Boon area, great deer camp! 2 bedrooms, bunk room, great room, 1 bath. 10 acres. Additional acreage available @ $2000 per acre. Now only $35,500. #2874

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AFFORDABLE BARGAIN! Cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bath, partially updated home, located close to several lakes and public recreational land. Good for starter, cabin, or retirement home, 4 season recreational area. Only $22,000. Call Shirley. #2872

LAND DEALS
GREAT VACATION SPOT!! Low, low price! Partially wooded double lot with access to Rose Lake. Power pole installed. Site cleared for building. Survey on le. Now only $5,500. #2503 20 ACRES OF HUNTING LAND with small stream in Tustin area, $42,000. #2756 VACANT LAKE LOT .58 acres with sandy frontage on all sports Lake Meauwataka. Ideal for walkout basement. Reduced to $43,000. #2877

WOODED 10 ACRES WITH FRONTAGE on the Clam River. Secluded heavily wooded acreage with several nice building sites. Great place for a base camp or ideal location to build a secluded riverfront cabin. Only $36,000. Call Shirley. #2869

CADILLAC BARGAIN! Solid 4 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow, 2 kitchens, formal dining room, basement, covered porch, detached garage & carport. Central location, only $35,900. #2882

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texture, colors & accessories

to bring emotion to your home
Home decor can convey many different emotions - from warmth and comfort on cold and dreary winter days to elegance and festiveness during the holiday season. The colors and materials you use set the stage; everything from the textures that appear in the accessories, the arrangement of the furniture and even how sound reverberates in a room. Its important to give your home new energy by occasionally redecorating one or more rooms. This is the perfect time of year to hire a designer and start looking at furniture and color schemes so your project is nished in time for spring and summer entertaining. Whether youre working on the kitchen, bath or living area of your home, you might consider Porcelanosa, which offers some of the most advanced tile, kitchen and bath products that can enhance energy levels and emotions in the room youre updating. The company has been around for more than 40 years - starting in a small village in Spain - and is always bringing avant-garde European design to homeowners and professionals around the world. When redecorating a room to create a new emotion in your home, be sure to consider all the elements, from the oors to the ceiling, that harmoniously work together in developing the rooms ambiance. Here are some elements that can dene a rooms emotion, whether you seek the look of a European industrial sleek getaway, or a rural rustic retreat.

HOW TO USE

- to name a few - and all of these come in a multitude of colors and patterns. Some homeowners choose to design their oors to blend in, creating a neutral backdrop for the rest of the rooms decorations. Others design the oor to be the focal point of the space, with dramatic colors. Work with a designer to determine what style of ooring will help create the feeling you want in your room. Bigger pieces allow for smaller grout joints thus facilitating maintenance and creating an increased perception of the space.

Colors, patterns and even sheen work together to create feelings in a room through ooring. Flooring options range from stone, marble, ceramic and wood

Flooring

A warm, almost rustic ambiance permeates a room surrounded with beautiful grained wood decorating the walls. However, wooden walls also require a bit of maintenance with cleaning and renishing, and can be easily scratched or dented. A great way to keep the beautiful look of wood with durability against dents and scratches is to use Taco Oxford or Liston Oxford ceramic tiles from Porcelanosa.

Walls

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These two designs emulate the grain and striation of oak wood, extending the warmth of the room for a modern or rustic base. Because theyre ceramic tile, they are durable, easy-to-clean and hypoallergenic. Or consider bringing texture into your room by adding visible and touchable textures with dramatic raised patterns to your walls. Porcelanosa wall coverings range from rened in the Nara patterning to intense in the Suede pattern, creating beautiful sculptured nishes to walls. These interesting and unique designs can immediately transform the energy in a room as a feature wall. To learn more and explore the textures yourself, contact a Porcelanosa design consultant and get your decorating plan underway.

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Bathrooms are usually the rst rooms to be upgraded and redecorated, because guests and homeowners alike use them so frequently. Often these rooms are small; using wall mounted vanities and furniture with clean lines can help create a larger sense of the space. Geometric patterns also impart a sense of order to a room. The Porcelanosa Ciclo series capitalizes on this concept, with wall-hanging vanities, pivoting wall shelving units and raised sinks to illustrate geometric patterns highlighting excellent - but out of view storage. Discuss with your designer your thoughts on ooring, walls and furniture lines to create the perfect blend of emotions in your rooms decor. Once nished, it will be a room youll enjoy spending time in, and cant wait to show off to visiting guests this holiday season. BPT

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Rate 1.000 1.125 1.250 1.375 1.500 1.625 1.750 1.875 2.000 2.125 2.250 2.375 2.500 2.625 2.750 2.875 3.000 3.125 3.250 3.375 3.500 3.625 3.750 3.875 4.000 4.125 4.250 4.375 4.500 4.625 4.750 4.875 5.000 Interest Only 0.08333 0.09375 0.10417 0.11458 0.12500 0.13542 0.14583 0.15625 0.16667 0.17708 0.18750 0.19792 0.20833 0.21875 0.22917 0.23958 0.25000 0.26042 0.27083 0.28125 0.29167 0.30208 0.31250 0.32292 0.33333 0.34375 0.35417 0.36458 0.37500 0.38542 0.39583 0.40625 0.41667 10 Year 8.76041 8.81477 8.86935 8.92414 8.97915 9.03437 9.08982 9.14547 9.20135 9.25743 9.31374 9.37026 9.42699 9.48394 9.54110 9.59848 9.65607 9.71388 9.77190 9.83014 9.88859 9.94725 10.00612 10.06521 10.12451 10.18403 10.24375 10.30369 10.36384 10.42420 10.48477 10.54556 10.60655 15 Year 5.98495 6.04008 6.09554 6.15132 6.20743 6.26386 6.32061 6.37769 6.43509 6.49281 6.55085 6.60921 6.66789 6.72689 6.78622 6.84586 6.90582 6.96609 7.02669 7.08760 7.14883 7.21037 7.27222 7.33440 7.39688 7.45968 7.52278 7.58620 7.64993 7.71397 7.77832 7.84297 7.90794 20 Year 4.59894 4.65492 4.71134 4.76818 4.82545 4.88316 4.94129 4.99985 5.05883 5.11825 5.17808 5.23834 5.29903 5.36014 5.42166 5.48361 5.54598 5.60876 5.67196 5.73557 5.79960 5.86404 5.92888 5.99414 6.05980 6.12587 6.19234 6.25922 6.32649 6.39417 6.46224 6.53070 6.59956 25 Year 3.76872 3.82558 3.88297 3.94090 3.99936 4.05836 4.11789 4.17795 4.23854 4.29966 4.36131 4.42348 4.48617 4.54938 4.61311 4.67735 4.74211 4.80738 4.87316 4.93945 5.00624 5.07352 5.14131 5.20959 5.27837 5.34763 5.41738 5.48761 5.55832 5.62951 5.70117 5.77330 5.84590 30 Year 3.21640 3.27413 3.33252 3.39154 3.45120 3.51150 3.57243 3.63400 3.69619 3.75902 3.82246 3.88653 3.95121 4.01651 4.08241 4.14892 4.21604 4.28375 4.35206 4.42096 4.49045 4.56051 4.63116 4.70237 4.77415 4.84650 4.91940 4.99285 5.06685 5.14140 5.21647 5.29208 5.36822 40 Year 2.52856 2.58808 2.64845 2.70967 2.77172 2.83462 2.89834 2.96289 3.02826 3.09444 3.16142 3.22921 3.29778 3.36714 3.43728 3.50818 3.57984 3.65226 3.72541 3.79930 3.87391 3.94923 4.02526 4.10198 4.17938 4.25746 4.33620 4.41559 4.49563 4.57629 4.65758 4.73947 4.82197

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