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3 BR, 2 full bath home offers stunning views and gorgeous sunsets. With 100’ of sandy beachfront on All Sports Wolf Lake the whole family is sure to enjoy. The home offers an open floor plan, large panoramic windows, large master suite with a patio that opens to the lake, 2nd bedroom with patio that opens to the lake, quality construction throughout, a/c, eat up bar, and so much more.
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Remodeled 3 bedroom cottage offers deeded access to sandy beach front on all sports Rose Lake. This charming cottage offers new carpet & durable LVT wood flooring, butcher block kitchen island, all new paint throughout, lots of natural daylight, lake views from the large picture window, covered front porch, and lots of storage for all your water toys/fishing gear.
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Rare opportunity to own this 75+/- acres with Lincoln Creek and another small creek both meandering throughout. 18’ wide bridge allows you access to a private setting where your 36x48 new pole barn sits with 12’ side walls, & 18x10 door. (Generator included) 40+/- acres wooded (includes apple trees), 35+/- acres is tiled, tilled and seeded with hay. Property is partially fenced and is surveyed.
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Historical 10,000 sq.ft building, presents itself with huge face lift over the last few years. Profitable Feed Mill operation offers high traffic counts with easy access. Building offers a working elevator, unloading/bulk load out auger, unloading pit and rotary, 2 loading docks, 8 bays, plenty of dry storage and a rustic/chic storefront. Business, Real Estate and equipment are included in the sale price. A 9 toncapacity feed truck, skid steer w/ forks and bucket are just a few items included on the equipment list.
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start? Commercial Building offers multiple uses! Sports Shop? Bait Shop? Repair Shop? Hair Salon? Accounting Office? Insurance Office? 800 sq ft building is just 1 block off of US-10, offering great traffic potential and easy access points to compliment the location, also near rails to trail. Building offers a new roof, new well, new septic, 100 amp electric on a nice sized lot for only $44,900!
#20048182
Historical 5,100sq ft commercial building in Reed City’s downtown business district. Two fantastic retail, office, or professional office spaces. This building allows an amazing opportunity for a new business to get started in one of the units while having the second unit bringing in lease income to offset any overhead. Come be a part of Reed City’s growing community.
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Well maintained duplex close to FSU offers superb rental history. This home consists of a 5/6 bedroom, 2 bath unit and a 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Home offers newer windows, roof, vinyl siding, hot water heaters and added insulation. Outstanding income potential awaits the new investor/owner.
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3 BR, 2 full BA home is situated on a quaint corner lot offering a spacious yard, attached 1+ stall garage, full basement, open concept floor plan, lots of natural light throughout, master bedroom includes master bath, kitchen offers plenty of counter space and oodles of cupboards with plenty of storage, additional updates included are new paint throughout, doors, and light fixtures. All appliances are included with the sale of the home.
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3BR ranch style home located just a few miles outside of the city limits offers a peaceful country setting w/conveniences of a quick drive to schools and/or shopping. Home also includes a full basement and storage shed for added space, large decks on the front and the back for entertaining, new flooring and paint throughout, updated bathroom, tongue/groove pine for added character and warmth in the living room and a spacious, open floor plan.
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#21004220
This well maintained, spacious 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath home close to the schools offers newer paint, carpet, and light fixtures throughout. All windows have been replaced, updated electrical, all new LED lighting, brand new washer and dryer on the main level, oversized master bedroom also on the main level, completely fenced back yard, 1+ stall garage, and an enclosed front porch.
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#20033191 Beautiful 40 acres with 2 gated entrances at each end of the property would make a perfect walkout building site. This property includes a barn, deer blind, pasture land, rolling hills, and fruit trees
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$34,900 • leroy #21008886 Land Contract Terms!!! This building site is a diamond in the rough! Sits on top of a hill over looking a beautiful pond on a paved road, well and septic with electric. With a little clean up this could be an incredible 2 acre site for your new home!
Incredible campsite or home site near Lower Evans Lake. Annual permit allows for camping year round on this site. 3 lots a little over 1 acre. Chippewa creek meanders through property. Well, septic and electric are installed on this site. Lower Evans lake boat launch just 2 minutes away, part of the Martiny Chain of Lakes. Boat from one lake to the next. Excellent fishing, swimming, skiing and tubing! Nature at its finest! EndlEss oPPoRtunitiEs
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$94,900 • Reed City #20008548
Studio Apartment. Adorable Riverside Commercial Building for Sale, Lease or Rent. Endless opportunities with this building such as Beauty Shop, Coffee Shop, Office Space. Added convenience with studio apartment above work space & full basement for storage. The all in one building for that first start small business. Conveniently Located on the Hersey River with Rails to Trails access right out the backdoor.
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$299,900 • Cadillac #21006517
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Incredible commercial location on Cadillac’s North end that has all the potential... 60x80 steel building with office area/ show room & heated work area with 2 large doors 14’x24,10’x12 with 12-18 foot ceilings, Handicap bathroom, crushed asphalt paved lot, fenced storage yard. This building is ready to be your next business location. Seller will look at all reasonable offers.
$399,900 • Reed City #21009055
$32,900 • Rodney #21001706
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Very successful up and running restaurant/bar/event center. Restaurant features family friendly casual dining with 130 seats. (168 Max. Capacity). Business includes, liquor license, all furniture, kitchen equipment and a 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1985 manufactured house with a large 2 stall detached garage. Home may be used as a rental (currently rented, month to month), or for your personal use. Located on busy highway M-55, the East West corridor between Lake Michigan and Lake Huron and between Grand Rapids and the UP.Missaukee county is not zoned. This is a must see, because the possibilities are endless! Daycare, convenient store, use half rent the other half.
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231-527-5769
Honey! Stop the Car! Custom log sided home features a great room with cathedral ceilings, master suite, large kitchen to remodel your way and a brand new master bath. With a little creativity this could be your dream home. This incredible property also features a 28x68 commercial machine shop that will make any man drool! Office and apartment included (additional details in supplemental remarks). This amazing property is completely set up as a hobby farm. Horse stables, paddocks, goat/pig barn with wash rack and fenced for all your animals needs.12 acres, 2 ponds, fire-pit. and numerous food plots.
Serene, 1.8 acre lot full of opportunity in Canadian Lakes. This property is stocked full of nature’s finest and provides a gorgeous building spot across the road from a quiet marsh. The amenities include a beach area, campground, golf membership, indoor/ outdoor pool, fitness center, and more.
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231-287-0410
Hailey Brock Realtor
www.RivertownRealEstate.org
Many possibilities. Property is zoned Commercial/Residential, so the possibilities are endless. Some uses may be a used car lot, grow facility or nursery. Home could also be used as a store front. The potential is only as limited as your imagination. 3 out buildings/ cabins. One used as a nightly rental. This could also be a mother-inlaw quarters. Second one is under construction/could be used as a rental, third can be turned into a rental/used as a storage unit. The useable cabin has it’s own well and septic. Yard is fenced in with chain link and privacy fencing. Home has 200 amp electric service and a 10,000 watt stand by generator.
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$299,000 • leroy #20048153
NOW! is the time to pursue your dream of owning a one of a kind restaurant. The establishment is custom designed to make you feel like you’ve stepped back into time. Period decor throughout creates an extraordinary experience for customers with furnishes that are of the utmost in quality. It is an incredibly beautiful eatery. The restaurant includes a large banquet room to host all varieties of events. The kitchen houses brand, new state of the art commercial stainless steel equipment. This property also includes upstairs apartments that with some finishing touches could add even more earning potential. More remodeling is being done- So much potential with this property.
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231-629-2680
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Because of the great response from this area, we are running this SALE again. Don’t miss out on some great savings and very competitive pricing. Ron Gardner - 616-540-3143 Remodeling • Gutters • Windows • Doors • Roofing • Insulation • Siding
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Ron Gardner with his family Bob, Blake and Luann have been remodeling homes and businesses in the Western Michigan and Grand Rapids area for over 50 years. They complete over 1,500 jobs per year. They try hard to make everyone happy. Honest prices, good workmanship and low pressure selling using excellent materials has been the secret to the Gardner’s long career in the business. Honesty is the key say Ron Gardner. Customers that are treated honestly will almost always return for more work or refer someone else. It’s been proven and it works says Gardner. There is a lot of high pressure selling going on out in the marketplace, but that’s not our way. When people get estimates from contractors, they should always call the Grand Rapids Better Business Bureau. Get the report from the BBB and make a decision not forced or pressured by a salesman or sign now in hurry contracts are usually not to the customers benefit says Ron. Be smart and look at all the facts. The Gardner Family plans on being around another 50 years to serve its customers. They thank all its past customers and clients for their trust and confidence in Professional Home Improvement - Ron Gardner and Staff
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Helpful Homeowner Tips THE GREEN, GREEN GRASS OF HOME
With the outdoor season upon us, there are a few simple ways to help your lawn stay lush and green and become the pride and joy of your neighborhood. You can start by giving your lawn a good raking to create a de-thatching effect and “wake up” the lawn for the season. Cutting Regular cutting of the lawn is important because it thickens the grass. Cutting it little and often is better than all in one go. Switch directions and patterns so the grass blades aren’t pressed in the same direction each time. In the middle of summer, you might want to keep the grass a little longer so it withstands periods of drought. Fertilizing Cutting the grass removes nutrients that need to be replaced to achieve healthy growth. From the beginning of spring, you should fertilize the lawn every four or five weeks. Nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous are important ingredients for a healthy lawn. Application amounts and instructions are available on most fertilizer packaging. Watering If you want a lawn that is lush and green all summer, watering is important. How often you need to water your lawn depends on temperature and humidity. When a lawn needs water, the grass will begin to take on a blue-gray tint, and the older grass blades will begin to curl up and wilt. New lawns should be watered once a day so seeds can germinate and a solid root system can form. You can water your lawn by hand or select from a variety of sprinkler options or automated irrigation systems.
With persistence, you can win the battle against weeds using the right tools, herbicides or weed-n-feed products. Also, the grass roots need air in order to grow, therefore it is important to occasionally aerate your lawn to clear away dead roots and thatch to create more breathing space for the lower parts of the grass plus help stems grow better. View it online at www.homefinderguide.com
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$550,000 • # 20039732 Delightful Chippewa Lake waterfront home. Best sandy 50’ swimming beaches on the lake. Well appointed home offers three bedrooms, two full baths, a large sunroom, lower level living, deck/patio. Many extras that go with this home. Boathouse at the water for storage, play house in the yard, whole house generator, air compressor, builtin wench for pulling shore stations, underground sprinklers and more. Hardwood floors, ceramic tile floors, granite bath, solid surface kitchen with custom cabinets. Beautiful gas fireplace in living area. Large flat screen television. Master suite large walk-in closet/laundry. Lower level storage, new roof, furnaces, hot water heater, smoke detectors. Attic space and partial crawl space. Large gun safe stays with home. Loading bench stays with home. Roof in 2013 with 40 year shingles. Chippewa Lake sewer system. Well insulated. Garage has extra range that will stay. Cabinets in garage stay.
$129,900 • # 20047015 Great ranch style home with access to Horsehead Lake in Mecosta County. This home is move in ready with new flooring and a fresh look. Floor plan has a master suite with full-bath, two additional bedrooms with a second full bath. Separate laundry/mudroom. Two sheds with one large enough for a small boat. Big yard with views of the lake from the front deck. Walking distance to the lake access area. Bring your boat and enjoy this lovely home on one of the areas nicest lakes! Call for your tour today.
$450,000 • # 21000213
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Developers look here! Prime 57 Acres with over 800’ of waterfront on the Muskegon River. City water and sewer. Located next to the Bluffs - a Single Family Residential Development. This would also be suitable for farming or hunting. Riverfront with partial wooded land. About 70% tillable. Located just south of downtown Big Rapids and near Ferris State University for easy access to shopping, dining and health care. This is a great opportunity! Call today for more details.
Vacant lot in the Highland Woods area of Canadian Lakes. Perfect lot for using Canadian Lakes amenities or build a home in this peaceful location. Canadian Lakes amenities include golf, pools, fitness center, tennis, restaurants and more. HOA $695.00/annual. Buyer to pay closing costs. It’s a good life in Canadian Lakes!
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8520 100th Ave. Canadian Lakes, MI 49346
231.972.8300
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Helpful Homeowner Tips ENERGY EFFICIENCY There are many ways to reduce a household’s energy use from simple adjustments in behavior to comprehensive home improvements. The main reasons to conserve energy are to save on utility bills and protect the environment. Some of the more common ways to conserve energy are: Replace your light bulbs • Traditional incandescent light bulbs consume an excessive amount of electricity and need replacing more often than energy efficient bulbs. • Halogen incandescent bulbs, CFLs and LEDs use 25-80% less electricity and last 3-25 times longer than traditional bulbs. Install a programmable or smart thermostat • Automatically turn off or reduce heating and cooling during times when you’re away or sleeping. • Depending on the model, programmable thermostats can save you $180 per year. Install energy efficient windows • To prevent heat loss through your windows, replace single-pane windows with double-pane ones. • In warmer climates, heat gain through your windows may be a problem. • Window shades, shutters, screens and awnings can also provide an extra layer of insulation between your home and external temperatures. Weatherize your home • Sealing air leaks around your home is a great way to reduce your heating and cooling expenses. • Apply caulk or weather stripping to seal air leaks or cracks Purchase energy efficient appliances • On average, appliances are take up about 13% of your total household energy use. • Energy efficient appliances may have higher purchase prices but cost less to operate Consider a new water heater • Purchasing an energy efficient water heater will reduce your water heating expenses. Use smart power strips • Advanced power strips can shut off the power to electronics when not in use. • Can be turned off at an assigned time, during inactivity or through remote switches. Adjust your day-to-day behavior • Energy conservation is as simple as turning off lights or appliances when not in use. • On occasion, to save energy hang dry clothes, wash dishes by hand, turn down the heat and use your air conditioner less in the summer as heating and cooling expenses constitute nearly have of an average home’s utility bill. 10
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Helpful Homeowner Tips UPDATE YOUR KITCHEN Adding value to your home doesn’t mean you have to put a lot of money into it. Doing some little things such as updating a faucet or cabinet hardware can make a large impact, especially when you’re indoors more during the winter months. NEW CABINET HARDWARE: It’s faster than cabinet re-facing and can drastically change the look of your cabinets without spending a large amount of money. There are many different options available to find the right look for your kitchen. INSTALL A NEW BACKSPLASH: Most kitchens require only a few boxes of tile to create a backsplash and give the room a new, more dramatic look. A tile backsplash doesn’t require taking down cabinets or redoing countertops which makes it an easy and inexpensive kitchen update. ADD A COAT OF PAINT: Painting walls will give you a great do-it-yourself project and add to your home’s appeal. Color options create an instantaneous new look for any room in your house. UPDATE YOUR LIGHTING: Distinctive lighting fixtures are an easy and fun way to put a little accent in your kitchen. Under cabinet lighting, track light systems and pendant lights are a great way to add personality to your kitchen, pleasant accent light, illuminate task areas, spotlight an island or special cabinet. UPDATE YOUR FAUCET: This is one of the easiest ways to update your kitchen without spending a lot of time or money. There are several styles and finishes to choose from that range in price to fit anyone’s budget. NEW APPLIANCES: Though a more expensive update, consider an investment in new appliances that will provide great benefit in the long run. The kitchen’s primary function is for preparing and cooking meals, so the room is only as good as its appliances. A variety of styles and models will not only help fulfill your basic needs, but also provide a look and feel to make your kitchen look impressive. These are just a few examples of small things you can do to enhance the look of your home whether you plan to put it on the market or not. View it online at www.homefinderguide.com
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Our mission is to retain and create a vibrant, attractive and cohesive center for the City of Newaygo with a variety of quality places to work, live, shop, learn, recreate, and be entertained. As you explore our community, meet our local businesses and enjoy everything our lovely town has to offer, we hope you’ll be proud to visit the City of Newaygo more often all year round. Here in Newaygo it is our goal to capitalize on our heritage and create a city that is appealing for its rich historical values and culture.
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Helpful Homeowner Tips CHANGING YOUR ROOM A room’s design can literally affect your mood. When you start getting sick of looking at your home décor, or just want to feel different about your home for an upcoming get together, you can instantly transform a room without overspending. We’re not talking about a full makeover mindset, but instead investing in a few statement pieces that will make a large impact.
DIM THE ROOM A room dimmer for all lamps and lighting sources allows for flexibility depending on the time of day, event or mood, plus they provide energy savings. Turning the light level up or down or investing in various lampshades can instantly change the feel of a room. TRANSFORM WITH RUGS Adding an area rug with a pattern or color is a budget-friendly instant statement that can be put over carpet or wood floors to create a new look or warmth. ADD CANDLES Candles are a very inexpensive way to instantly change the space by adding a table centerpiece or strategically placing them around the room for a soothing, mellow effect. REARRANGE THE WALL A gallery wall is a great way to change your decorating strategy. The great thing about them is that every single one of them is different. Family photos or artwork can be hung in several different ways to create a completely different look. USE YOUR MANTELS There are several places throughout your home that can easily be changed. When the mood strikes for a holiday or season, one of the easiest things to change is a mantel. It doesn’t have to be complicated or filled with many things. Usually you can start with one larger item placed in either the center or to one side, then add things to suit your taste. SWITCH UP ACCESSORIES The accessories, knickknacks and table displays you use in a room are all super effective ways to change the vibe of a space. Adding some trim or a band of fabric is great when spicing up curtains. Couch cushions, pillows, or throws can instantly tie together a color scheme. DO SOME REARRANGING Remember that the arrangement of the room’s contents are nearly as important as the contents themselves. Unexpected items placed throughout the home can keep a room fresh View it online at www.homefinderguide.com
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MOVING CHECK-LIST
Simple ideas to keep yourself organized and stay on task.
TWO MONTHS BEFORE MOVING r Sort through your belongings to reduce the number of things you move. r Have a garage sale or donate items you no longer need to charity. r Decide whether to move yourself or hire professionals. Make reservations with a moving company or truck rental company. Tip: Call three companies for estimates to compare.
r Gather packing supplies: boxes, packing material, tape, felt markers, and scissors. r If you’re moving a long distance, make travel arrangements with the airline, hotel, and rental car agency. If you’re driving to your new home, get maps and plan your travel route. r Save all moving receipts, because some moving expenses may be tax deductible. Check the current tax code for requirements. r Place your legal, medical, financial, and insurance records in a safe and a accessible place. r Purchase insurance coverage for valuables to be moved. r __________________________________________________ r __________________________________________________ r __________________________________________________ r __________________________________________________ r __________________________________________________
ONE MONTH BEFORE MOVING
r Start packing items that aren’t regularly used such as off-season clothes and decorations and items in storage areas (garage, attic, and closets). r Make travel arrangements for your pets. r If you’re driving, get your car tuned up. r Get medical records from your doctors, dentist, optometrist, and veterinarian. r Send items (rugs, drapes, clothing, quilts, bedding) to the cleaners. r Back up important computer files to floppy disk. r __________________________________________________ r __________________________________________________
TWO WEEKS BEFORE MOVING
r Contact your utility companies (gas, electric, water, cable, trash collector, and local phone service providers) and notify them of your move. r Sign up for services at your new address. r Contact your long distance phone company and notify them of your move. r Call friends and family and recruit help for the moving day if necessary. r Confirm your travel reservations. r Arrange to close or transfer your bank account, if appropriate. Pick up items from safety deposit box. r __________________________________________________ r __________________________________________________
ONE WEEK BEFORE MOVING
r Pick up items from the cleaners, repair shops, or friends. r Pack a survival kit of clothes, medicines, special foods, and so on to carry you through the day after arrival in your new home. r Finish packing all boxes minus what you will need in the final week. r Inform the post office of your upcoming move. Send change-of-address cards with your new address and phone number to: r Friends and family r Banks, insurance companies, credit card companies, and other financial institutions r Magazines and newspapers r Doctors, lawyer, accountant, Realtor, and other service providers
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r State and federal tax authorities and any other government agencies as needed r Workplace, schools, and alma maters r Voter registration office and motor vehicle bureau r __________________________________________________ r __________________________________________________
THE DAY BEFORE
r Set aside moving materials, such as tape measure, pocket knife, and rope. r Pad corners and stairways of house. r Lay down old sheets in the entry and hallways to protect floor coverings. r Remove hanging fixtures. r If moving yourself, pick up the rental truck and a hand truck or dolly to move heavy boxes. r If you’re driving, check oil and gas in your car. r If you’re traveling, make sure you have tickets, charge cards, and other essentials. r __________________________________________________ r __________________________________________________
MOVING DAY
Carry with you: r The keys to your new home. r Map of new town and directions to your house. r The telephone number of the moving company. r Cash or traveler’s checks. r Documentation related to the sale of your home. r Your insurance policies and agent’s phone number. r Your current address book or personal planner. r Prescription and non-prescription medicines. r Enough clothing to get by if the movers are late. r Any important personal records and documents. r Any items of great personal value to you that are virtually irreplaceable (for example, a photo album). r Back-up copies of important computer files. r Sheets and towels for the first night in your new home. r Personal hygiene items (for example, toothpaste, soap, razor) r __________________________________________________ r __________________________________________________
ARRIVAL DAY
r Show movers where to place furniture and boxes. r Check inventory to ensure that everything was delivered before signing delivery papers. Note any damages on the inventory sheet. Tip: It’s helpful to have the movers read off the inventory numbers on boxes and furniture while you check the inventory list.
r Unpack any valuable items, such as silver, art, and jewelry, upon arrival. r __________________________________________________ r __________________________________________________
AFTER THE MOVE
r Walk and drive around your neighborhood and community to orient yourself and your family. r Get new drivers licenses, library cards, voter registration cards, and bus passes. r Enroll children in school. r __________________________________________________ r __________________________________________________ Find it in the Home Finder n APRIL 2021
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REMUS — With family-owned restaurants, opportunities for outdoor recreation, a weekend farmers market and more, Remus offers a little bit of everything to guests and residents of the small town. Dee Powell, president of the Remus Area Downtown Development Authority said this west Michigan community is one people will not want to miss. “I think the small town feel in Remus is something you can’t get anywhere else,” Powell said. She said her favorite part of living in Remus is the appreciation residents and visitors have for the town and the way everyone offers each other a helping hand. “We support our town in ways our businesses and
Mural Artist: Lesley Kimbell and fishing at nearby lakes and rivers. “We have a lot of outdoor activities here,” she said. Powell said people can also enjoy fresh produce, plants and more from area farmers and vendors such as at Remus Farm and Garden, Hearty Harvest, Howard Strawberry Farm and more. Overall, Powell said she enjoys being part of such a welcoming and friendly community, so much so that she moved back to Remus after leaving for a few years. “My favorite part of living here I would say is the genuine appreciation of everyone that lives in this town. We all support each other and give back,” she said. “I love how much this town loves and appreciates itself.”
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