About Gladwin County, MI

Wixom Lake is an all sports lake located in Michigan. It offers approximately 2000 acres to boat and fish. There are some great swimming locations in the water... and some of the waterfront homes have awesome sandy beaches......

When I was growing up, our area was always referred to as

"Mid Michigan"

We have Mid Michigan Community college and many area businesses use the term as well.

Now that I'm a realtor, and an adult, I find that this same area is also referred to as

"Northern Michigan"

Whether it's the middle or the North, it really is a great rural area to reside or vacation in.

Check out our local weekly newspaper The Gladwin Record and Beaverton Clarion

http://www.gladwinmi.com/

Gladwin County has a website you may find of interest

http://www.gladwinco.com/

Look for waterfront homes or land on this website!

http://winwithmarilyn.net/

Marilyn Harrell

Realtor in Gladwin County

Beaverton MI 48612

Wixom Lake area

Beautiful brick home on ten open acres with out buildings. Two bedroom one bath with partial unfinished Michigan basement. Small covered patio on the front and an enclosed porch on the back. The kitchen is dated, yet functional. Separte dining room. Fairly busy road that runs between M30 and M18 makes for a convenient location when commuting to school or work. In need of new owners....

Marilyn Harrell

Realtor

Century 21 Smith-Miller, Inc.

Beaverton MI 48612

989-689-4141 Wixom Lake office

989-689-4141 Fax #

http://winwithmarilyn.net

http://www.buysellharrell.com/

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Gladwin County is located in rural Northern Michigan and is conveniently located within 3 hours of Detroit and 2-2.5 hours from Flint and Lansing making it easy to come "Up North" for the weekend. But, we encourage you to stay longer, and after you visit this area you will want to spend much more time here! An area that is popular for its scenic lakes (including Wixom Lake & Secord Lake), plentiful state land, quaint parks, Amish communities and down town shopping. Gladwin County is primarily a second home/resort community. We have real estate to accommodate every buyer from very affordable cabins to luxurious homes. As a life long resident of Gladwin County I know the area well and I know the market even better!

The Real Estate market in this area, along with most areas of Michigan, remains challenging but appears to be improving! Recently we saw home values declining, but that appears to have stabilized. There does remain to be a stagnant economy and a lack of qualified buyers since loan approval criteria has become more restrictive. However, if you are looking to buy your first home, or your vacation home it is a fabulous time to buy! Interest rates are phenomenal for qualified buyers, there is a lot of inventory to choose from and homes are more affordable then they have been in years! For home buyers who haven't owned a home in the last 3 years there is even an up to $8,000 tax credit to take advantage of before November 30th.

Here is the latest real estate market update for Gladwin and Clare County, Michigan which include the surrounding areas of Beaverton, Gladwin, Harrison, Clare, Rhodes, Bentley, Wixom Lake and Secord Lake.

The Clare/Gladwin Board of Realtors currently has 1,029 homes for sale through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and 73 of those were new to the market in October 2009 reflecting our busy selling season winding down. The average asking price of the homes currently on the market is $125,109 and the average days on market for those homes has been 327 days. These stats are virtually unchanged from May, June, July and August figures which helps to clarify my theory of the stabilizing market in Gladwin, Michigan.

During the month of October we saw 43 Clare and Gladwin County homes sell/close. This is approx 20 less sales than September signifying the end of the selling season for 2009. The average asking price was $90323. The average sales price was $77,496 and the average days on market for these homes was 269 days. The sellers received an average of 86% of their asking price.

86 homes expire from the market in October. The main reason homes don't sell during their listing period is they were priced incorrectly for the market and/or condition of the home. In challenging buyers market periods it is imperative that a listing be priced as competitively as possible for its condition in order to have a chance of selling. To learn more about why homes typically expire and what you can do to avoid that fate click here.

$149,095

219 Lakeview, Beaverton, MI 48612

Extra large brick home in city of Beaverton! 3 BR, 2 Bath 1,800 sq ft home is spacious and offers a large kitchen with island, dining room, family and living room with fireplace. Attached 2 car garage and 4+ car detached pole barn with 12' side walls. View of Ross Lake across the street. Home has been well maintained, has built in shelving, drawers and entertainment center. Recent updates complete the package. Move in today!

If you're thinking about selling your home, one very important fact to know about your real estate market is the Absorption Rate. The Absorption Rate will tell you how long it will take for the current inventory of homes in Gladwin and Clare, MI to be absorbed by the market if no other homes come on the market. The absorption rate for October 2009 is 1.99 YEARS! Thisnumber has increased by 6 months from last month proving that the strong buyers market is definitely easing but a stable market still does not exist in Gladwin/Clare County. If you want your Gladwin area home sold, you need to know this number to help you price your home accordingly.

Are you thinking about making Gladwin or Clare County, Michigan your new home? Are you thinking about taking advantage of the great interest rates and affordable prices to buy your own slice of Northern Michigan Heaven? Contact me today and lets gets started! I know the area very well and I know the market even better! You can call me at 989-429-2600, email me at sonya@sonyaloose.com or visit my website at www.BuyorSellWithSonya.com .

HERE IS A LITTLE SOMETHING TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAPPY AT HALLOWEEN THIS YEAR.

HOPE EVERYONE ENJOYS TRICK-OR-TREATING

Carving Pumpkins can be great fun, it can also be dangerous. Make sure children are supervised, and make sure they have no sharp objects. They make SAFE pumpkin carving kits.

TEN TOP SAFETY TIPS FOR HALLOWEEN:

1. Nobody goes alone, always make sure children are supervised.

2. Make sure to check all candy prior to letting children eat it.

3. Make sure that children's costumes fit correctly so that they can see.

4. Children get very excited for Halloween, so make sure you lay out a plan beforehand.

5. Make sure that children stay out of the middle of the street, and look always for traffic.

6. Make sure each child is actively seen: glowsticks, light colors, reflectors can all be used.

7. Make sure to watch the weather report before hand.

8. Be aware of pets: strange costumes can trigger a reaction.

9. Only go to homes that have lights on.

10. And most importantly follow your instincts.

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year! This will allow more time to enjoy the spooky holiday. The rushing on a work and school day and the need to to get the kiddos in bed at a decent time doesn't need to be a concern this year! If you are looking for something to do you might visit the Kids Halloween Party & Costume Contest on Saturday, October 31st at the Beaverton Tavern in downtown Beaverton, Michigan. It is from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm for kids 12 and under. There will be:

• cider and donuts
• games and prizes,
• tricks and treats and
• kids karoke!!

You can finish up the spooktacular day by checking out the Adult Halloween Party and Costume Contest from 9:30 pm to close at the Beaverton Tavern. There will be free pizza and tricks and treats!!