Benzie and Leelanau Real Estate News

Wow!  Empire was blooming with daffodills!  Thanks to all along the main street and some on M-22 for this spectacular show!  It was beautiful and I'm sure as the daffodills grow and spred this annual show will continue to impress!  Thank You Participants. For all you flower people the time is coming soon for the Iris Farm ...

Amazing Colors and a visits to Sleeping Bear Dunes is in order!  Plan now as leaves are beginning to fall to the ground.  Color around the Sleeping Bear Dunes sould reach peak in about a week!.  This is a great year for color!  Lots of reds, orange and yellows. Yes not all fall color are as spectacular as this year.  This ...

Water temperatures are warming up nicely.  Big Glen in the 70's, Little Glen in the high 70's to low 80's and Lake Michigan is warm enough where there are swimmers in the water!  Beautiful weather last week..RAIN on Monday..like a sauna! Weather is going to get better next week..make the trip!  

Your source for waterfront properties in Leelanau and Benzie Counties is www.leelanauandbenzierealestate.com search by lake! If your looking for waterfront foreclosures I can set you up for notification on your lake.  I need your email and the lake of interest. email me at mary@marydewitt.com and make the request.  Don't miss ...

Leelanau Real Estate for Sale / Acreage 60A / waterviews Want to be Envied? Looking for the best of the best? This picturesque setting has few rivals in the state of Michigan! A pleasure that you'll treasure for a lifetime.  A triumph of beauty offering splendid, captivating sunsets and unsurpassed waterviews, all apart of the magic ...

The snow is gone after 6 in of snow dropped on the Northern Michgan Counties last week.  Trees are budding and soon the cherry trees will blossom. It's Garage Sale time and Memorial Day weekend is the best time to have one.  I'm considering one myself this year. Benzie Counties has a County wide garage sale.  For details ...

www.whatsupsleepingbear.com was created for you so when you make a road trip up north to visit or get away you know what to do or what is going on in the sleeping bear area!  This site lets you know about the Sleeping Bear Area, whether it's where to eat, what festival or event is taking place, maybe there will be a suggestion for ...

Coming soon a website/blog about the Sleeping Bear Area.  A place to go and learn about the area and what's going on. Helpful for those visiting the area or local business who want to spread the word about what's up with them and what they offer in the region. Endless opportunities and endless options.  The Why of Sleeping Bear ...

Buyers who have owned their current homes at least five years would be eligible, subject to income limits, for tax credits of up to $6,500. First-time home buyers — or people who haven't owned a home in the previous three years — could get up to $8,000. To qualify, buyers have to sign purchase agreements before May 1 and close ...

Holiday hike begins at the Visitors Center in Empire on M-72. Call 231-356-5134 ext 328 for detail and reservations. Hikes take place at 1:00 pm  every Saturday in the months of January and February. If there is no snow the Rangers will plan a hike...please come prepared for the weather. Snowshoes are provided.   Courtesy of ...