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October 14th, 2009

IT'S THERE - THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL! I can't say that the Door County real estate market suffered the extreme collapse that we witnessed in other markets. We all saw markets where property values plummeted 50% or more, sales came to a virtual standstill, and foreclosed homes could be found on almost every block. We were lucky. Values decreased, but 10% of value would be a worst case scenario. Only a small percentage of the properties on the market are foreclosures. The worst thing we experienced was a dramatic drop in the number of sales as compared to the peak years of 2004 - 2006.

But now, slowly but surely, sales are picking up. What is selling? Moderately priced non-shorefront homes are selling; and in northern Door County, the majority sold this year in the $100,000 to $300,000 price range. Shore home sales were relatively few and not clustered in any price range. Condominium sales are slow, but resale condos in the $150,000 to $300,000 range are selling. Vacant land sales were down dramatically this year, and almost all sale prices have been under $100,000.

If those price ranges seem low to you, they are; and it's good news and bad news. The good news is that contrary to popular opinion, there are moderately-priced vacation properties to be found in Door County. If there ever was a time to buy Door County property, it is now! The bad news is for sellers of the high-end properties that are just not moving. But again, that is good news for buyers who can now find some pretty fabulous properties - especially homes - at great prices. So, there is light at the end of the tunnel. It just shines brighter for some segments of this market than for others. And it is definitely shining brightly for buyers!

April 27th, 2009

IF buying a home or condominium in Door County is one of your goals, why should you do it now? It is really a no-brainer. (1) There are sellers motivated to sell. (2) Interest rates are low and loans are available to qualified buyers. (3) Values overall have held fast and have a solid history of appreciation. How could conditions be any better than that? Even if what you buy now and trade up later, you will be ahead. Homes are a great value and can be found at prices well below building cost. Condominium values are readily available in every price range from the low $100K range to over a million. Land, especially acreage that has future division potential, is a smart investment.

But, you ask, how can there be such great values for sale while at the same time property values are holding strong? It is an idiosyncrasy of a recreational property market. Most sellers in this market are financially stable enough to hold out for the price they want, so they can wait out a bad market until someone buys at the price they want. On the other hand, some sellers are not in such a good position, so in order to sell the property they are reducing asking prices to what is sometimes actually below market value. They need buyers now. A good Realtor (such as those at my company) can help you find those properties.

Five Seasoned Door County Real Estate Professionals Join Forces

Feb 4, 2008. Fish Creek, Wisconsin. Five experienced Door County real estate professionals have announced their new partnership under the name True North Real Estate, located in downtown Fish Creek. The partners, all well known and established in their field, include Jacinda Duffin, Sara Massey, Dan Mortier, Kevin Nordahl and Brian Reinhardt. With over 56 years of combined experience listing and selling area property, the members of this team have built an impressive, long-standing track record in the Door County real estate market.

Locally owned and operated, True North Real Estate was established on the principles of uniting local knowledge and a deep affinity for the area with professional real estate brokerage service. Broker Kevin Nordahl comments, "Our clients appreciate the core values of authenticity and integrity that drive our business culture, as well as our shared reverence for the environment and authentic Door County experience. This is a huge move for all of us. It's a shift in the real estate community that I believe our clients are going to be very impressed with."

True North Real Estate sets itself apart by offering a collaborative customer service approach. Broker Jacinda Duffin explains, "Clients have the benefit of not just one associate, but an entire team of extremely competent professionals working on their behalf. Providing service that surpasses expectation is our on-going mission."

True North clients benefit from specialized real estate service. Because all pertinent information about their listed properties is actively shared among True North partners, each buyer and seller has better/quicker access to the support he or she needs. Additionally, True North Real Estate is committed to developing customized promotional systems to reach target audiences while using state-of-the-art technology to drive results.

Offices are located at 4139 Main Street in downtown Fish Creek, Wisconsin. True North Real Estate was founded in June 2007 by Broker Kevin Nordahl, who created an immediate market presence and an impressive sales record. Office hours are Monday-Saturday 8:30-5:00pm CST and by appointment. Property inquiries may be directed to any of the partners at their primary office phone number 920/868-2828 or on the web at http://www.truedoorcounty.com