Showing posts with label Lake Michigan Shoreline Real Estate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lake Michigan Shoreline Real Estate. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

3 Easy, Inexpensive Outdoor Projects for Your Harbor Country Home!

Harbor Country has long been renowned as a desirable Midwestern location for secondary homes, vacation getaways and both seasonal and full-time residency. Each picturesque town throughout Harbor Country, including Union Pier, Lakeside, Harbert, New Buffalo, Grand Beach, Michiana, Three Oaks and Sawyer, offer their own unique characteristics and benefits to home buyers. A quaint, relaxed lifestyle and welcoming atmosphere help residents to feel as though they are truly getting away from it all. As a professional Harbor Country real estate agent, I’ve helped many discover their unique slice of peace and quiet in the area while introducing them to all of the restaurants, shops, galleries and wineries that the region has to offer. One of the many reasons that Harbor Country is so desirable is because both seasonal and full-time residents take great pride in their home – Curb appeal goes a long way in letting visitors, neighbors and potential buyers know that you care about your home and keep it very well-maintained. 

Given the extensive experience that our Prudential Rubloff real estate agents have under their belts, we would like to suggest a few easy and inexpensive outdoor projects that can add a special touch to your Harbor Country home
  • Use Stone or Brick to Edge Gardens, Driveways or Patios. An inexpensive way to add character to your yard, paver stones and bricks are easily available at nearly all home improvement stores and simple to install too! Be sure to tamp down soil to ensure a solid base and evenly place your paver stones or bricks in a chosen pattern. Tamp down the stones or bricks so that they are sturdy in the soil and add as many layers as you’d like. Small details such as this will make your outdoor area attractive and well-maintained. 
  • Dwarf Fruit Trees in Pots are Mobile AND Unique. Don’t have the time or green thumb to plant and maintain fruit trees in your yard? Here’s an easier option with the same great benefits! Dwarf fruit trees are inexpensive and can be purchased at many greenhouses and certain home improvement stores. You don’t need to live in Florida or California to have a beautiful citrus tree in your yard – Simply wet down a clay pot (to avoid it drying out its soil), plant your tree inside the pot with plenty of soil and place it in an area of your yard that gets an abundance of sunshine! Because they’re contained in pots, they can also be easily moved throughout your yard.  
  • Outdoor Lighting Adds Ambience. Whether you opt for cost-effective solar lighting or installed lighting, there is a wide array of choices for your outdoor space. From string lights and hanging lanterns to lamp posts and motion lights, outdoor lighting will add both ambience and security to your Harbor Country property
Contact our Prudential Rubloff real estate agents today for more information on buying a vacation property or full-time home. Our Harbor Country real estate agents offer the experience and expertise to seamlessly navigate both the buying and selling process, from our initial meeting through your closing date. We look forward to working with you to find both the Harbor Country home and community that suits your needs!


Shoreline Property Advisors
@ Prudential Rubloff

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Don't Miss 4th of July in Harbor Country!

If you’re one of the many that regularly travel during the warm summer months to Harbor Country, including the scenic towns of Union Pier, Harbert, Lakeside, New Buffalo, Michiana, Grand Beach, Three Oaks or Sawyer, then chances are that you’re already familiar with this unique community. From independent book stores to locally owned art galleries and a plethora of wineries and restaurants sure to satisfy any palette, Harbor Country is a centrally-located spot to unwind, relax and enjoy the best of what the Midwest has to offer. 

As Prudential Rubloff real estate agents with extensive professional experience and local expertise when it comes to the Harbor Country real estate market, we wanted to share some of the exciting happenings for this year’s 4th of July holiday. 

New Buffalo Fireworks Spectacular. Get your spot ready at the Lions Park Pavilion in downtown New Buffalo to watch as a colorful fireworks show lights up the skies over New Buffalo’s lakefront beach! Scheduled to begin at 10 P.M., this patriotic display has long been a favorite among both permanent and seasonal residents throughout Harbor Country. 

Lakeside Independence Day Parade. Join friends and neighbors at 12 P.M. sharp at Lakeside Park (at Red Arrow Highway) for its annual celebratory Independence Day parade. Whether you plan to decorate your bicycle and ride in the procession or you prefer to watch it all from the sidelines, the Lakeside Independence Day Parade is a family-friendly event full of patriotic cheer!

New Buffalo 4th of July Celebration. New Buffalo’s renowned 4th of July beach celebration is not to be missed. Going through July 7th, this week-long party is sure to have something for everyone! From live music on the beach and free outdoor family movie screenings to volleyball tournaments and stand-up paddle-boarding demonstrations, a variety of activities will appeal to a wide range of tastes and interests. 

Whether you’re buying a vacation property or you plan to stay year-round, it is imperative to work with an experienced Harbor Country real estate agent. With so much to offer its residents and so many fascinating towns, such as Union Pier, New Buffalo and Three Oaks, it is just as important to find the community, as well as the property, that is home. By working with Prudential Rubloff real estate agents, you’re ensuring professionalism, experience, undivided attention and Harbor Country real estate market expertise. 

We hope that you are able to enjoy some of the many 4th of July activities that Harbor Country has to offer. As always, our Harbor Country real estate agents are always ready and available for you!