About Cheboygan County, MI

Burt Lake, Michigan's 4th largest inland lake with 17,120 acres of surface water, boasts crystal clear water, great fishing and boating, and is connected to the rest of the Inland Waterway where you can boat to the Great Lakes. The shoreline is dotted with cottages, old and new, quaint and grand, and old majestic trees and sandy beaches. Burt Lake is a gem in the North, and so many people have yet to discover it's beauty.

Enjoy some of my photos taken from one of our trips in the RE/MAX hot air balloon. Enjoy!

Here are some links with information on Burt Lake:

http://www.wunderground.com/US/MI/Burt_Lake.html?bannertypeclick=big2

http://www.michiganvacations.com/regions/Burt-Lake-Michigan.html

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http://blpa.org/news.htm

And for Local Real Estate for Sale on Burt Lake:

www.InlandWaterwayRealEstate.com

Brought to you by Matt Stahl, RE/MAX Lake Country, Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-4820

It's time again. The Indian River Michigan Top O'Michigan Marathon Boat Races are going on as I post this blog, bringing in people from all over to race and watch as the small power boats race up and down the Inland Waterway.

Seems to be a good group of people in town, definitely more traffic than was around last weekend. The weather is perfect, low 80's and sunny. Still some great weather to be had up here, so come on, what are you waiting for!

If you've never experienced it, make plans next year to stop by and see for yourself! you can also see my blog post with a video about the races, just scroll through the list and you'll see it.

And stop by my website anytime to browse the Indian River, Michigan area real estate listings. www.InlandWaterwayRealEstate.com

Have a great rest of your summer,

Matt Stahl, RE/MAX Lake Country 231-2238-4820

It's hard to believe its summer here in Northern Michigan, with the wave of cooler air hitting and the lack of traffic. This has been a trend over the last few summers, where the month of June is quite slow in regards to real estate activity here in the Indian River area. One can make a whole lot of assumptions and point a lot of fingers, but the fact is our summers are even shorter now for the "prime selling season".

July and August rank highest in our area for volume of visitors, and volume of transactions written. Last year there was a terrific 6 week period where it was as if the bad economy didn't matter, and many homes were under contract. And then, like a switch was turned off, the frenzy ceased and people went back home.

This year there are more homes for sale, and appears to be better pricing as well. If there are people ready, willing, and able to purchase real estate, they can expect a large selection and overall good pricing, whether it is waterfront, acreage, in town or out of town.

Take some time and browse my real estate website for some beautiful deals and let me know how I can help you take advantage of this market.

www.InlandWaterwayRealEstate.com

Matt Stahl, RE/MAX Lake Country Indian River, MI 49749 231-238-4820

FOUND! A BLUE DIAMOND IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN. A shimmering inland sea ten miles long and four miles wide, Mullett Lake is truly a gem in the Northern Michigan community of Cheboygan.

Located off of I-75 approximately four hours north of Detroit, Mullett Lake is a favorite destination for many visitors who wish to leave the hustle and bustle of the big cities behind.

A boater's dream, this beautiful all-sports lake is part of the 40 mile (give or take a mile or two) inland waterway, from Lake Huron to Crooked Lake near Petoskey. The lake is wonderful for all types of watercraft, swimming, fishing, or just relaxing and taking in the views.

Michigan, of course, has four seasons and the lake takes on the beauty of those seasons. Since Cheboygan is surrounded by lakes, rivers and forests, the fall is exceptionally beautiful. The leaves turn red and gold, the air turns crisp and smells of wood smoke. Then the north wind starts to blow, the boats take cover, and winter lays its icy fingers on the lake, and she falls asleep under a blanket of snow and frozen white caps.

Quietness drifts across; even the muffled sound of an occasional snowmobile taking a hardy fisherman out to test the ice doen't wake her.

A long awaited spring finally comes, the snow melts, and ice breaks up and slowly moves down the river and without fanfare sinks beneath the surface, and the song birds can be heard again.

Now summer is here, she awakes with almost an arousing cheer of waves washing ashore. She welcomes her family back, those that locked up tight for the winter and left for warmer climates and those of us who stay to listen to her on a cold, clear winter's night.

Summer places are being opened up, docks are out and the sounds have changed to boat motors, jet skis and people laughing. Parties and picnicking are in full swing with the lake as the gorgeous backdrop for its show.

We celebrate our lakes, without thinking really. When was it that you gave out a great big laugh, ran down a dock and jumped in the cool refreshing waters? You just couldn't wait, not anything was going to make you happier at that one instance, but the lake. I'd call that a huge celebration wouldn't you?

IT'S TIME AGAIN TO CELEBRATE THE LAKE. TO TAKE THE PLUNGE. COME NORTH TO CHEBOYGAN MICHIGAN AND VISIT MULLETT LAKE AND OUR OTHER BEAUTIFUL LAKES AND RIVERS. WE HAVE MANY LAKEFRONT PROPERTIES TO SATISFY ALMOST EVERY BUYER.

SWEET, COZY YEAR AROUND COTTAGE ON THE SHORES OF MULLETT LAKE

70 FT LAKE FRONTAGE WITH SAND LAKE BOTTOM, 2 BEDS, 1 BATH, & ONE CAR GARAGE. THIS CHARMING COTTAGE IS A WONDERFUL GET-AWAY OR A GREAT SUMMER RENTAL. $410,000.00

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BEAUTIFUL SANDY BEACH MULLETT LAKEFRONT HOME - MADE FOR ENTERTAINING

100 FT FRONTAGE, RECENTLY UP-DATED 2300 SQ. FT. 3 BEDROOM HOME WITH 3.5 BATHS, MASTER SUITE, APPLIANCES, LARGE LAKESIDE DECK, AND 2.5 ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE IN A LOVELY NEIGHBORHOOD.

$825,000

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GIVE ME A CALL I'D LOVE TO SHOW YOU OUR NORTHERN LAKES

JACQUELINE TOLSTYKA

800-235-9959 OR 231-420-6277

NORTHERN LAKES

10667 NORTH STRAITS HWY.

CHEBOYGAN, MICHIGAN 49721

For those of you who would like to know more about the real estate market in Indian River, Michigan, including information on Burt Lake, Mullett Lake, Crooked Lake, Pickerel Lake, Crooked River, the Indian River, Black Lake, Black River, Cheboygan River, and Lake Huron and Lake Michigan, please visit my real estate website, www.InlandWaterwayRealEstate.com

There you can search the entire MLS listings for waterfront, residential , commercial, vacant land and now specifically for the Foreclosure market listings! The site offers many photographs of the featured listings, many with virtual tours, and is very user friendly. Now you can search for your dream real estate by Map, highlighting the area(s) in which you want to purchase, and then be automatically notified of New listings in your designated search areas!

It's a great time to purchase, as the market has seen prices falling, and a good selection of listings to choose from. Morel mushroom hunting will be in season within a week, as we are finally receiving much needed rain, which will make those delicious natural gems pop up. Enjoy some scenic hikes while you search for the mushrooms, and you may even stumble across some elk antlers that have dropped through the winter.

And the steelhead are running good now too in the Sturgeon River among other rivers. Spring in Northern Michigan is a great time of year, and the Memorial Weekend holiday is just around the corner, setting up the kickoff to a beautiful summer. Hope to see you here!

Matt Stahl

RE/MAX Lake Country, 3948 S. Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749

231-238-4820