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ICE FISHING DERBY IN STURGEON BAY

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WALLEYES FOR TOMORROW ICE FISHING DERBY


Location:  Wave Pointe Marina in Sturgeon Bay


Dates:  02/23/13

7 AM - 2 PM


Fun filled day highlighted by our fishing tournament.  Raffles, kids events and live music.  All proceeds used for fish stocking, habitat improvement projects and kids fishing programs.  Call 920.621.7439 for details!
 

 

Housing Sentiment Improves

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Housing Sentiment Improves

According to a February 8, 2013 blog posted by Regina Ludes, a Fannie Mae survey indicates “more Americans say now is a good time to sell a home.”  The blog reported this sentiment is up 12% from a year ago and that “nearly 41 percent believe home prices will increase over the next 12 months…”  43% of those surveyed expect their personal financial situation to improve over the year, while only 19% are concerned about losing their job.  Chief economist at Fannie Mae, Dough Duncan stated, “…the number of homeowners who are underwater is declining, reducing a barrier for those owners who need to sell their home in order to buyer a new one.”

Source:  Council of Residential Specialists

 

REAL ESTATE MARKET HAS TURNED THE CORNER!

by Connie Erickson
google map to real pro systemsTHE REAL ESTATE MARKET HAS TURNED THE CORNER!  According to the National Association of REALTORS chief economist Lawrence Yun, “existing-home sales, new-home sales and housing starts are all recording notable gains (in 2012) in contrast with suppressed activity in the previous four years, and all the major home price measures are showing sustained increases.”

In Door County, we experienced a busier 2012 real estate market than previous years as well.  The number of residential inland home sales in Northern Door County was up 27% over 2011.  We also experienced a large gain in the number of inland lot sales in Northern Door County (up 36%) and commercial sales were up a whopping 59%!

The trend this year is less available properties for sale.  This will keep real estate prices from sliding.  Good news all around!

You can see up to date Door County real estate market statistics on my web site, RIGHT HERE!

 

FIRE & ICE IN STURGEON BAY

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FIRE & ICE


Sturgeon Bay
02/15/13 - 02/17/13


The day is filled with novice and professional carvers turning massive blocks of snow and ice into works of art.  The evening is filled with hot music and a dinner dance at Stone Harbor Resort.  DETAILS!

 

GREAT WAFFLE BREAKFAST IN BAILEYS HARBOR!

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GREAT WAFFLE BREAKFAST
Baileys Harbor Town Hall


02/09/13

9 AM - 11 AM


Start your winter adventures with fresh hot waffles, real maple syrup and Door County cherry topping!  Sponsored by The Ridges Sanctuary.  DETAILS!
 

 

SOUP!

by Connie Erickson
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Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek

Dates:  02/02/13

11 AM - 3 PM

Purchase from a selection of over 500 handcrafted ceramic bowls and enjoy a bountiful soup and bread buffet donated by Door County restaurants.  Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity and the Children's Outreach Program at Peninsula School of Art.  DETAILS!
 

 

WINE & CHERRY FEST AT ORCHARD COUNTRY

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WINE & CHERRY FEST


Location:  Orchard Country Winery & Market in Fish Creek


Dates:  02/02/13

10 AM - 5 PM


Complimentary wine and product tasting featuring the popular tart Montmorency cherry.  Also enjoy Cherry Pit Spit Competition at 1:30 PM, live music, paint-your-own wine glass, horse-drawn sleigh rides, warm food and bakery!  Call John Mayberry to reserve a sleigh ride at: 920.421.1152.  DETAILS!

 

FISH CREEK WINTER FESTIVAL

by Connie Erickson
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Clark Park & throughout Fish Creek

02/01/13 - 02/03/13

Celebrate with us for our 26th Annual Fish Creek Winter Festival.  Play and eat all day Saturday under the heated tent, with music, raffles and a long list of fun and funky games.  Chili cook-off (Door County Realty, Inc.'s own Chuck LeBrun was #1 Chili Chef last year!).  Rock the night away at the Rock 'n Roll Snow Dance.  Then, there's the Third Annual Fruit Loop on Sunday!  The Fruit Loop is a half mile costumed winter fun run that concludes with an actual Fruit Loop breakfast of champions....only in Fish Creek!
  DETAILS!
 

 

Home Buyer Statistics for 2012

by Connie Erickson
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I just read some interesting real estate statistics in the Jan. 2013 edition of the Wisconsin Real Estate Magazine and wanted to share them with you. 

 

According to the National Association of REALTORS, in 2011…

 

  • The typical home buyer was 42 years old.
  • That buyer had a median household income of $78,600 ($61,800 for first-time buyers and $93,100 for repeat buyers).
  • 65% of the buyers were married.
  • 16% of the buyers were single females (lowest share since 2001).
  • 39% of the buyers were buying for the first time and moving into a house that averaged 1,900 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths.
  • 90 % of all buyers nationwide and 96% of buyers under the age of 44 used the Internet in their home search process, with 41% saying it was their first step.
  • The typical home buyer looked at 10 homes over 12 weeks.
     

 

Lake Michigan Water Levels Drop More

by Connie Erickson
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According to the Door County Advocate, Lake Michigan's water level is down nearly 5 feet from its' highest level in 1987!  The lake's level is expected to be 10" to 17" below last year's level over the next 6 months. 

The other Great Lakes levels are down, but not as much as Lake Michigan's. 

READ THE ARTICLE HERE!

 

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