About Gladwin County, MI

A very interesting report came out in the last few days courtesy of Zillow and I'd like to share someinteresting points from Amy Bohutinsky, VP of Communications at Zillow, blog. The results were released from the 4th Quarter Homeowner Confidence Survey and the results are fascinating and encouraging.

As Amy mentions, homeowners finally "get it" that declining home values have affected them.

57% think their home's value has decreased

18% think their home's value has stayed the same over the last year

25% think their home's value has increased over the last year

The reality, according to Zillow, is that over three quarters (76%) of US homes lost value over the lastyear. The misperception gap, meaning the difference from what home owners actually believe to what is actually a reality is narrowing though! The misperception index is now 10, down from 16 in the 3rd Quarter of 2008.

And for the best part....when asked about the future value of their homes, homeowners are very optimistic (or delusional...only time will tell). I'm a home owner too so I choose optimism!!

• 30% of homeowners think their home's value will decrease
• 43% think their home's value will stay the same
• 27% think their home's value will increase

It is uncertain where this optimism is coming from, it sure isn't from the media. Somehow, home owners are feeling better about the future and fate of our housing market....now if all of these glass half full home owners would talk to as many potential home buyers as possible we could really be in for a 2009 that no one was fully expecting....just what would the media talk about then? Lets prove these findings right!

Gladwin County is wonderful place to live, work and play! We offer affordable year round homes and a wide range of vacation homes with beautiful, relaxing lakes to play on. Contact me today to learn more about our affordable home prices! Find me on the web at www.buyorsellwithsonya.com or email me sonya@sonyaloose.comor call 989-429-2600 to speak to me directly!

WELCOME TO ICE FISHING TOURNMENT ON WIXOM LAKE FEBRUARY 21-22, 2009

Wixom Lake is famous for their fishing tournments. I picked up this flyer at the local party store and thought I would get it out on the internet in hopes that someone will see it and come join the fishing fun here at Wixom Lake!

Ralph Haske

Wixom Lake Championship

Ice Fishing Tournment

Feb. 21-22 2009

Adults $10.00 Kids $5.00

CASH AWARDS:

Adult's

$150.00 Most Pan by weight (Champion)

$100.00 Largest Pike

$50.00 Largest Pan

Kid's

$50.00 Accumulative Inches of fish caught

Trophy's

1rst 2nd 3rd Most Pan by Weight

1rst Lg Pike

1rst Lg Pan

Best Fish Tale

Kid's

1rst 2nd 3 rd Acc. Inches

1st Lg Pike

1rst Lg Pan

Best Fish Tale

Pre-Register (Starting February 6 th)

Sandy's Bait and Tackle 989-435-9688

Wixom Lake Bait and Tackle/JP's Pizza 5885 S m-30 989-689-5005

Registration will clse Sat. 21 @ 9:00 AM

"Must have 2009 sticker displayed in visible sight"

*Day 1 weigh-in will be out in front of Sandy's starting at 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

*Final weigh-in 3:00 PM Sharp on Sunday Feb 22nd

Closing Ceremonies at Coach House at 4:30 PM (Good Luck Fishing)

If you like to ice fish, here's your chance to do what you love to do and win a cash prize or a trophy!

Join the fun, dress warm, bring everyone!

QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL RAY OR TERI 989-435-2157

If you are looking for a safe, clean, and fun vacation for your pets you should investigate 2 Cann Dog Boarding, proprietors Evert & LuAnn Cann. The love of animals is evident in the well thought out planning and developing of the resort like home away from home for man's best friend that LuAnn & Evert have built.

'Queen' as our dog Maggie is affectionately called by LuAnn definitely has been treated like a queen by her family of royals here at home as well as away. I must say she gets the royal treatment when she frequents their spa like establishment. From time of arrival to time of departure her stay is one of socializing, exercising (hiking and swimming) and a day of beauty shampoo, shave, and a manicure. Not to mention she has her own private suite for her over night stays.

If you want to relax and rest assured when you vacation and must leave your pets, definitely check into 2 Cann Kennel's
for their vacation stay.

Contact 2 Cann's Dog Boarding

By Mail: 4199 Fitzwater Road Gladwin, Michigan 48624

By Phone: 989-426-8662 or 989-329-4993

By Email: info@2cannsdogboarding.com

Photos by Julie Harrell

The fourth of July is the most famous night for fireworks, yet on beautiful Wixom Lake, they're not just for Independence Day! There are several displays put on by home owners that either live on the lake or came up to their cottage to stay and play for awhile. Fire works can be seen all year round, but not every weekend. News Years is always a great time for a bang!

Being a realtor in the Wixom Lake area has been a challenging and rewarding experience. Working hard comes natural to me. My dad is a work-a-holic as well as a walking phone book, both traits apparently have been inherited from him! Nothing wrong with strong work ethics. Life is all about balance.

I'll be enjoying fireworks throughout the year. Hope you will too.

At least one pic loaded, I'll add more later - I added pictures to the mud bog blog!

February 24 is Paczki day at the Blue Ribbon Bakery in downtown Gladwin. Make sure you put in your order ahead of time to insure you and your family will enjoy your favorite Paczki flavor and not be disappointed when the big day arrives. Phone in your orders to 989-426-1613.

You'll find Paczki's throughout stores and bakeries in Gladwin, but in this person's opinion Blue Ribbon is hands down one of the freshest and best in the area.

In a previous post an announcement was made of their move into town in The Blue Ribbon Bakery Has a New Address. So order your favorite Paczki's or just stop in for lunch and allow yourself a fabulous mouth watering treat. You can tell Beth Heintz and the girls Sue said hello and enjoy Paczki Day with many of our sweet tooth friends in Gladwin.

Blue Ribbon Bakery
121 East Cedar Ave.
Gladwin, MI 48624
989.426.1613