Benzie and Leelanau Real Estate News

Ranch For Sale in Elberta Village

Mary DeWitt — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:22:00 GMT

• 2 bath, 2 bdrm ranch - MLS $144,900 - Great Location

Elberta Village, Benzie County

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Leland Food and Wine Festival

Mary DeWitt — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:27:00 GMT

Leland Wine & Food Festival ~ June 8, 2013 Down by the Fishtown Harbour Daytime...

When/Where: June 8th

Downtown Art Walk - Traverse City

Mary DeWitt — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:22:00 GMT

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Explore art from sculpture and oil paintings to glass and watercolors in downtown business venues. downtowntc.com for details

When/Where: May 3

Chocolate Festival in Traverse City

Mary DeWitt — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:17:00 GMT

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This sweet weekend servies up countless demonstrations, lectures and SAMPLES! AT the historic City Oera House cityoperahouse.org or 941-8082

When/Where: May 5th

Michigan Beer and Brat Festival

Mary DeWitt — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:13:00 GMT

Thompsonville Michigan, Gather at the base of the ski hill at Crystal Mountain Resort for one of the premier summer beer festivals . Details @ Crystal mountain.com

When/Where: May 25

Mesick Mushroom Festival

Mary DeWitt — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:11:00 GMT

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Mesick isn't the only place to find morels! All over Leelanau, Benzie and Grand Traverse Counties!.. Check out mesick-mushroomfest.org for details

When/Where: Mary 9-11

Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore 2013

Mary DeWitt — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 23:43:00 GMT

It's March 27th and Easter is this Sunday. Snow is in the forecast! Hard to believe but this has been a long winter, at least longer than last year. The buzz around town...remember last year it was in the 80's! Oh how we do remember last year and the huge storm that hit the area and brought the counties to a stand still. Hot temperatures in March with a late winter storm that ruined most of the fruit crops in the area for the entire year. So far so good looks like the cherries will be a bumper...(read more)

Antique Vehicleand Muscle Car Show 6/15/13

Mary DeWitt — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:13:00 GMT

Downtown Frankfort

When/Where: Frankfort, MI

Frankfort Mi June Festivities

Mary DeWitt — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:10:00 GMT

June 12th Carnival 15th Frankfort Craft Show 21st Night Crawler Hunt - bring flashlight and container 10-10:30 pm @ mineral springs park 22nd Take a Kid Fishing @ mineral springs park 8Am - 3 PM

When/Where: Downtown Frankfor and Mineral Springs Park

Anchor Days in Empire July 20th

Mary DeWitt — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:06:00 GMT

Lots of activities. downtown Empire

When/Where: Empire, MI

Leelanau Sip and Savor

Mary DeWitt — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:01:00 GMT

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Leelanau Winery Spring Event. Food and Wine at 22 different wineries. http://lpwines.com/spring/ for tickets! This is the weekend before Mother's Day!

When/Where: May 4th and 5th

Winter Comedy Festival in Traverse City

Mary DeWitt — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:55:00 GMT

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http://wintercomedy.org for details

When/Where: Febuary 14th - 17th

Cherry Capital Winter Festival

Mary DeWitt — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 02:19:00 GMT

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Cherry Capital Winter WOW! Fest 2/15-17 Filed under Activities, Festivals, MI, Northern Michigan Wine, Restuarant, things to do, A winter tradition held throughout the town. Activities, Music, Food and Fireworks 800-748-0303 or visit www.winterwowfest.com

When/Where: February 15-17

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Mary DeWitt — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 14:49:00 GMT

In 2012 Good Morning America gave the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore the designation of the most beautiful place in America. The Park recorded record numbers that season. All in All a good boom for business. Can't wait to see what next summer is like....(read more)

Sleeping Bear Dunes Specialist in Real Estate.

Mary DeWitt — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:20:00 GMT

http://www.sleepingbearlakes4sale.com/Search_by_Lake_and_County/page_2251930.html Search the lake, any lake in and around the Sleeping Bear Area. Available 24/7 This website was designed to meet the needs of the buyer's who knows where and what Lake they want to invest in. I have the easy button! Always a pleasure to hear from you 231-357-3000...(read more)

Winterfest 2013 in Benzie

Mary DeWitt — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:56:00 GMT

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Winterfest in Beulah/Benzonia This is an awesome fun filled day of winter activities that begin with a Breakfast Buffet, ice fishing derby, Snowmobile Poker Run, Co-ed softball tournament (yes, we mean 'softball' in the snow!), horse drawn hay rides, frozen fish toss, frozen turkey bowling, rubber duck race, Outhouse sprint, chili cook off, Parade, bonfire on the beach and fireworks, plus more!. Sponsored by The Crystal Lake Community Business Association. See Benzie County Chamber for details of events

When/Where: Downtown Beulah Feb 9th

Free Fishing in Michigan Feb 16-17

Mary DeWitt — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:44:00 GMT

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Michigan Free Fishing Weekend Residents and non-residents alike can fish without a license, though all other fishing regulations still apply. Michigan has celebrated Winter Free Fishing Weekend every year since 1994 as a way to promote awareness of the state's vast aquatic resources and many fishing opportunities. Many organized Free Fishing Weekend activities are scheduled in communities across the state. A full list of events can be found online at www.michigan.gov/freefishing.

When/Where: Michigan

NAR Predicts

Mary DeWitt — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:16:00 GMT

U.S gross domestic product on a steading increase to predicted 3 % growth by 2014. Existing -home sales and new homes sales to have significate gains this year inspite of gradual rise in Interest rates up to 4.8% for 30 year mortgage. NAR research estimates payroll jobs will grow by 2 million in 2013 and 2.6 million in 2014. Foreclosure still have about 25% of the market and expected to decline to single digits by 2014. Interesting and optimistic!...(read more)

NAR Predicts National Market

Mary DeWitt — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:16:00 GMT

Free Days At the National Park

Mary DeWitt — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:29:00 GMT

Jan 21 Martin Luther King - Day April 22-26 National Park Week Aug 25 National Park Service Birthday Sept 28 National Park Lands Day Nov 9-11 Vererans Day Weekend

When/Where: Sleeping Bear National Park Free Days

Restaurant Week in Traverse City

Mary DeWitt — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:18:00 GMT

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Feb. 14- Mar 2 Dinner $25 visit www.whatsupsleepingbear.com for more details

When/Where: Traverse City Area Restaurants

Saturdays at the Lakeshore

Mary DeWitt — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:16:00 GMT

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hiking and snowshoeing every Saturdays January - March @ the Sleeping Bear National Park. 1-3pm

When/Where: Visitor Center in Empire

Shiver By the River

Mary DeWitt — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 04:11:00 GMT

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Feburary 16-17th Check out www.whatsupsleepingbear.com for details.

When/Where: Frankfort, MI

Glen Arbor land for sale in Leelanau County, MI

Mary DeWitt — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:18:00 GMT

2 lots available on Dunns Farm rd. Beautiful trees and a great location near the park and Glen Lake Access. 20 min to Traverse City. A recreational paradise! www.leelanauandbenzierealestate.com Search Glen Arbor link in Leelanau and see the featured listing!...(read more)

Real Estate Market in Sleeping Bear Dunes Area

Mary DeWitt — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:51:00 GMT

The number of sales are up in every price range. Prices remain somewhat stable with some foreclosures still coming on the market. National Park recorded record number of visitors this year as a result of Good Morning America giving the "Most Beautiful Place in America" designation to the Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. I predict that prices will go up in the area as demand grows. Great Time to Buy!...(read more)