REAL ESTATE CLASSIFIEDS: 3D
House
To Home
THURSDAY AUGUST 10, 2017
1D
Check out current
MORTGAGE RATES 2D
Gardening apps are constantly getting better
By DEAN FOSDICK Associated Press Gardening apps are getting better all the time, supplanting manuals and textbooks as the way people dig for information. Many university Extension services are developing the digital aids to extend outreach to clients. “Extension apps provide reliable, research-based information,” said Christopher Enroth, an Extension educator with the University of Illinois, who evaluates gardening apps for their relevancy, customization and ease of use. “I’ve examined a few apps developed by various companies that are simply another gateway to their products. “Other various interest groups have apps that give ‘all natural’ advice that is based more on opinion or beliefs,” Enroth said. “It always helps to have a critical eye.” The word “app” is short for application — software designed for use on smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices. Purdue University Exten-
sion specialists, for example, have created a series of diagnostic apps for gardeners that provide solutions to dozens of problems for hundreds of plants. This low-cost Plant Doctor app suite focuses on perennial and annual flowers, tomatoes, turf grass and trees. (https://www.purdueplantdoctor.com ) “Every year, homeowners invest millions of dollars in their landscaping materials, and due to insect diseases and sometimes a lack of experience, problems come up,” said Janna Beckerman, a Purdue Extension plant disease specialist and content specialist for the apps. “This is an affordable way to fix those problems. You just pull it (mobile device) out of your pocket and have answers right away.” A new app from Toca Boca called “Toca Lab: Plants” aims to plant seeds of interest in gardening for children. It features a digital botanical laboratory that helps kids discover scores of plants with differing perSee Apps p. 2D
FALL HOMES SPECIAL
Curtain’s up: Fall decor takes the style stage
By KIM COOK Associated Press Theatrical silhouettes. Stirring colors. Compelling patterns. This fall, we’re seeing decor that confidently takes the spotlight, and the story’s got something for everyone. “It’s like midcentury modern has met Sophia Loren,” laughs New York-based interior designer Elaine Griffin, describing some of the season’s hottest styles. “French and Italian Art Deco influences abound in decor that’s soulful, shapely and voluptuous.” TEXTURES AND LAYERS At Manhattan’s Kip’s Bay Show House in late spring, Joan Dineen combined luxe textural platinum, honey and mink tones with flashes of mineral hues. She played with scale, placing a hefty, cream-colored sofa laden with pillows and faux fur next to an iceberg-shaped metallic coffee table and a delicate rattan bistro chair. (www.dineenarchitecture.co m) Other designers, like Richard Mishaan and Kirsten Kelli, layered their rooms with a melange of pattern, texture and color.
This April photo provided by Stephen Kent Johnson shows Neal Beckstedt's space at the Kip's Bay Show House in New York. This spring Beckstedt clad his space in oak veneer, but brought it within about a foot of the ceiling, then applied a thick band of teal lacquer the rest of the way. Bold hues and warm textures set the stage for home decor that's got drama, yet is very livable. (AP photo) (www.richardmishaan.com; www.kirstenkelli.com ) Hammered metals, glossy lacquers and polished glass shared space with plush wools and interesting woods, all punctuated by eye-catching wall art or coverings, and statement lighting. The minimalism of past seasons has given some ground to this new “maximalist” style characterized
by layers of pattern, color and texture. In its more casual iteration, it exudes a boho vibe that’s welcoming and lived-in — piles of books; patterned throws; curated accessory collections and gallery walls. “Say hello to homes that are full of life,” says Claire Bingham about the look she explores in her new book “A Beautiful Mess: Celebrating the New Eclecticism”
(teNeues, 2017). Christian Lacroix’s Au Theatre Ce Soir wallpaper collection includes a dreamlike collage of fanciful creatures and flora, and another pattern features a digital rendering of decoupaged vintage Aztec prints. (www.designersguild.com ) Griffin notes that “the simpler silhouettes become, the See Decor p. 2D
2D The Mining Journal
Thursday, August 10, 2017
House to Home Mortgage Index 30-YEAR Rate-Fee/Pts.
15-YEAR Rate-Fee/Pt.
High rate
4.00
1
3.25
1
Low rate
3.625
1
2.875
1
Average rate
3.875
1
3.125
1
De cor
from 1D
more details become important.” “Look for dense textures like heavy velvets,” she says, “and modern elements like channel and square tufting. Extravagant combinations of materials and finishes within one piece, and an emphasis on the circle and curve.” “Moroccan and Moroccan-inspired rugs are becoming part of the rug vernacular, inspiring sleeker versions in streamlined flat weaves and overdyed patchworks,” Griffin says. (www.elainegriffin.com ) GLOBAL TO GLAM Asian, African and Middle Eastern motifs remain popular, evoking the well-traveled lifestyle. But you’ll see lots of glamour, too. Facets, highly-polished metals, tropical motifs, faux fur, velvet and Deco patterning bring sophistication into a space, especially when color is used thoughtfully. Modern Scandinavian and farmhouse styles still have sturdy legs, with their focus on comfort and easy living. Layla Faye’s ‘60s-era wallpaper and fabric prints are fresh and fun. Target’s Modern by Dwell Magazine collection includes a round, blond-wood coffee table with white metal trim, and several mod rugs. IKEA’s new Veberod storage collection features pieces made of steel, plywood and canvas. (www.laylafaye.com ; www.target.com ; www.ikea.com ) Traditionalists will be pleased to see the return of small florals as an alternative to contemporary oversize blooms. Pottery Barn’s got a
dinnerware and glassware collection in vintage prints, and Morris & Co. has introduced updated versions of William Morris’ iconic patterns. (www.william-morris.co.uk ) Warm woods like walnut and oak are main players in virtually every furniture collection, and are also being used as paneling. Look for trims in warm metals, especially brass. Neal Beckstedt clad his space at Kip’s Bay in oak veneer, bringing it to within about a foot of the ceiling. Then he applied a thick band of teal lacquer the rest of the way, to show-stopping effect. (www.nbeckstedtstudio.com ) THRILL-SEEKING “We’re experimenting with dynamic motion, layering and sculptural elements to animate our textiles,” says Tamalyn Shea of Modra Studio in La Jolla, California. Artists there depicted South Pacific sea life, Amazonian plant formations, and wave patterns on Kenya’s Lake Turkana, printing them in mineral hues, atmospheric colors, and dusty tones on velvet and linen. It’s a wallcovering and textile collection balancing the organic with the avant-garde. (www.modrastudio.com ) Dramatic forms are being explored by furniture designers, too. At this spring’s Architectural Digest Design Show in New York, Brooklyn studio MFGR showed a pierced, blackened steel screen depicting the constellations over the equator, and an ebonized ash credenza with natural ash doors honed into a fractal pattern. (www.mfgrdesigns.com ) Patrick Weder showed a beefy, marble-topped table
EXPERIENCE COUNTS
Since 1936
228-9297
47 YEARS
Sam Elder CRS, ABR Cell: 361-9297
500 S. Third St., Marquette
This graphic represents a Tuesday survey of regional lending institutions. Figures are based on rates at Range Bank, Northern Michigan Bank, mBank, Marquette Community Federal Credit Union and TruNorth Credit Union.
on a stack of steel and bronze triangles, while This Lexik had a brutalist woven cube made of strips of resinwrapped cotton. (www.patrickweder.com ; www.thislexik.com ) J.M. Szymanski forged blackened steel into playful side tables that had one balled foot, or a section of a leg missing. He’s made a coffee table with a heavy, ultra-clear glass top filled with fine iron powder; place magnetic objects on top, and the powder shifts about like a black desert in the wind. Theater for the living room. (www.jmszymanski.com ) BOLD, EARTHY COLOR “Emerald is definitely the ‘it’ color of the season,” says Griffin. “It’s a perfect anchor for the other jewel tones that are trending.” Look for greens and blues, from moss to teal, peacock to ink. Also mustard, chartreuse, chrome yellow and cream, and fruity hues, like deep plum, cherry and berry. Dark walls are returning, say designers — slate blue, navy, even brown. They’re being contrasted with jewel tones — rather than white or ivory — in trims and furnishings.
1900 Presque Isle Ave.
228-7255
FEATURED PROPERTY
621 Craig St, Mqt This 4 bedroom 3 bath custom built home has curb appeal, spacious eat in kitchen with deck access, large window in living room and family room with a bar in the basement. Plenty of storage, laundry room, workshop and attached garage! (1103518) $199,500 136 W Prospect, Mqt Desirable location! New windows, custom leaded glass and Birdseye Maple door, refinished Maple floors and fireplace. 3 bedroom, 2 baths. 1 car detached garage. (1100750) Reduced! $212,900 255 Silver St, Ish View this remodeled 3 bedroom home with beautiful wood floors, vinyl windows, includes all the appliances and sauna. Plenty of storage in the heated garage and storage building. (1103034) Reduced! $118,900 1020 Wabash Ave, Ish Located in a more updated neighborhood, this home has all 3 bedrooms on the main floor. Needs TLC, there is potential here! (1098975) $59,900 170 Co Rd. 492, Mqt This 5 acre parcel is in the perfect location behind US 41 to build your business and is zoned General Business. (1098115) $500,000
www.lookrealtyinc.com
In this Aug. 3 photo, a gardener in Langley, Wash., is shown holding a mobile phone with app called “Like That Garden,” which is one of the many entries in the expanding field of apps designed to instantly identify unknown plants or butterflies from a photo taken by the phone camera. (AP photo)
Apps
from 1D
sonalities. It also enables them to create new species. (https://tocaboca.com/app/toca-lab-plants ) “We wanted to create something that would be fun,” said Bjorn Jeffery, Toca Boca chief executive officer. “We hope that the mystery, science and humor in the app combine to ignite kids’ joy of discovery and empower them to seek out other resources to learn more about botany.” PlantSnap is a recent entry in the expanding field of apps intended to identify unknown plants and flowers. (See also Plantifier, NatureGate, Leafsnap, Like That Garden, PlantNet, ID Weeds.) It instantly iden-
tifies plants and weeds from a photo, and along the way is producing what its creators claim is the world’s largest plant database. “It works well for gardeners and academics and anyone,” said Eric Ralls, chief executive officer of PlantSnap. “We want anyone on the planet to be able to recognize any plant on the planet. So far, we have 315,000 in our database.” (http://plantsnap.net ) Other gardening-related apps worth considering (all those listed below are free): — For landscaping: iScape, Rain Harvest. — For diagnosis: Garden Compass, Plant Health, My Garden Answers. — For plant guides: GKH Gardening Companion, GardenMinder, GrowIt! — For naturalists: Audubon Bird Guide app, Insect Encyclopedia, Bee Smart Pollinator Gardener.
BIG C REALTY (906) 387-3074 321 E. Munising Ave., Munising www.bigcrealty.com office@bigcrealty.com
1102381 This 2 BR, 1 Bath older home has original hardwood flooring, wood trim, and handmade cabinetry in the kitchen. Kitchen and bathroom are spacious and allow room to design and update to your own likeness if desired. New shingles on rear addition were replaced last year. This home has a large yard for kids to play or add a new garage. $49,000 1102029 Nestled up on the hill in the woods in the City of Munising, enjoy this stunning view of Munising Bay from each level of this home. This home features cathedral ceilings with loft, natural lighting with tall windows and 2 sliding doors to create an amazing view, bedrooms on both levels, family room and walkout basement, sauna, garage and wrap around deck. This won’t last long! $189,000 1101939 Just what you have been waiting for - secluded, wooded, private, and ready to build on 9+ acres with well, septic, underground power, storage shed and circle drive!!!! $49,900 1101703 What a deal - 10 acres of beautifully wooded property just minutes from town. 330’ frontage on blacktopped county maintained road just waiting for your new home! $29,000 1101701 Close to town and lots of privacy on this blacktop county maintained road. The 20 acre parcel has some lowland adjacent to the road so let your imagination go!! Priced to sell. $35,000 1101392 Looking for the perfect place to set up camp, take a look at this lot. 125’ on Hovey Lake, great for kayaking, fishing, or just relaxing next to a camp fire. $35,000
Now Is The Time To Build The Home Of Your Dreams Wisconsin Homes Qualify for 4% APR Bank Loans On your lot, with well & septic, we do it all, start to finish!
Builder of Wisconsin Homes 3111 N. Lincoln, Escanaba
906.786.2779 WisconsinHomesInc.com
Built To Last 100 Years!
REDUCED PRICE! 780 Mather, Ishpeming
3 bedroom ranch in Ishpeming’s 8th Addition a short walk from Birchview School or Al Quaal and still just a hop to the highway. You can be settled by school start. MLS#1102333 $134,900
Frida Waara
REALTOR® Cell: 906-360.9765 Frida@fridawaara.com www.callfrida.com
®
1st Realty
Each office independently owned and operated
The Mining Journal 3D
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Real Estate Classifieds
This is
MAX. He found his very own bachelor pad. He found it fast in the Classifieds. People like Max, People like you, People like…
Call The Classifieds 228-2500!
CLASSIFEDS
906-228-2500 906-486-4401 906-562-7811
Open Houses Saturday, August 12, Noon-2:00 PM 264 Shot Point Dr., Marquette Directions: M-28 East, 10 Miles To Shot Point, Across From Lakenenland!
Don’t wait to check out this stunning, architecturally unique 3 bedroom home on 1.5 acres with 150’ of Lake Superior shoreline. Only 14 miles from the City of Marquette, welcome home to privacy at the end of a paved driveway, where beautiful perennial gardens and fruit trees await. Solid wood cabinetry and plenty of countertops flank the kitchen. Conveniently, the attached garage and laundry room sit right beside the kitchen. A large master suite is situated on the second floor, featuring a private patio overlooking Lake Superior. A large living room featuring exposed beams and high ceilings overlooks the lake as well. To boot, there’s a sun room with picturesque views. This property is a must see! $279,900
1901 W. Ridge St. Marquette
906-361-0589
Shown by: Alana Carrott
OPEN HOUSE Saturday, August 12, 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, August 12, 12-3pm 500 North Road, Negaunee
7 Stonegate Dr., Sands Township
Directions: Take M-553 from Marquette. Turn left onto Stonegate Dr. House is on the left.
Directions: US 41 to Baldwin, follow onto North Road. Stay on North Road to property.
You simply have to see this spacious log home in Negaunee, located only 7 minutes from Lakeview Elementary School and 15 minutes from Marquette. This home offers a serene, private setting and 11 wooded acres, with the convenience of town just minutes away. The main floor of the home includes an open concept floor plan and massive great room and kitchen area, perfect for cooking, dining and entertaining. Large energy efficient windows throughout the home, (including the dining area bay window) let in plenty of sunlight. Other features include in-floor heating for the basement and main level, a remarkably roomy two car garage, with a second level for storage, a wrap around deck surrounding three sides of the home, a high efficiency heating system and plumbing done by Hudson Mechanical, a full walk-out basement and a bathroom on every level. The master bedroom is a highlight, with his and hers walk-in closets and French patio doors, allowing access to the deck. Many materials are on-site to finish this home to your family’s expectations. $224,900
Darren Wilbee Associate Broker (906)250-0263 626 Palms Ave. Ishpeming, (906)204-2606
This home is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast with quick access to trails of all types as well as downhill skiing at Marquette Mountain. The home itself sits on three lots, each on their own tax bill taxed as HOMESTEAD EXEMPT. The main level of the home features the master bedroom, open floor plan, gas fireplace in the living room, and main level laundry. Upstairs there are two more nice sized bedrooms and an additional bath. There’s also a large, two-car detached garage. The yard itself is nicely fenced, but note that the property does extend beyond the fence. You can even pick blueberries on your property. Home is vacant and ready for a buyer to move right in. $169,500
1901 W. Ridge St. Marquette
250-7138
Shown by: Breck Tonella
4D The Mining Journal
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Northern
PRIVATE LAKES
Michigan
Land Brokers BENGSTON LAKE Republic
CLEAR LAKE
Contact Bob Sullivan Associate Broker/Owner Cell: 906-361-4212 Office: 225-LAND (5263)
BEDSPRING LAKE
LAKE OF THE PLAINS
Associate Broker/Owner Cell: 906-361-4212 Office: 225-LAND (5263)
Michigamme
LandCoach@aol.com
MARQUETTE COUNTY ACREAGE AND LAKE! This large tract of private acreage surrounds a private 20 feet deep lake that can be all yours. The scenic beauty of the lake is something that just woodlands cannot duplicate and is a mixture of aspen regrowth full of wildlife, softwoods, large red pine, thick lowlands and open mar sh with cranberries and pitcher plants. A good interior trail road system accesses the lands and the parcel has insurable access from a county road. Located near Republic and an easy drive to Marquette or Iron Mountain. This is a great hunting and recreation parcel with a lot of privacy. The property is bordered by the Republic Wetland Preserve providing even more privacy. This is a great buy, priced below market value. $119,000 MLS# 1088863
Contact Bob Sullivan LandCoach@aol.com
A true Upper Peninsula waterfront gem. Clear Lake, a 29 acre lake with about 1.2 miles of shoreline, lies within a private 560 acre tract of rolling woodlands and is located in Western Marquette County North of Lake Michigamme and just East of the Peshekee River. The acreage has access roads entering from the North and splitting providing access to both the east and west sides of the lake. The land, lake, and surrounding wilderness area will not disappoint. $1.2 million MLS: 1101525
MOOSEBACK LAKE
640 Acres, Co Road 601, Republic
Squaw Lake Road, Republic
CHAIN OF LAKES ROAD, REPUBLIC
A private trout lake at an affordable price! Bedspring lake is just over 5 acres with depths up to 20 feet. This spring fed lake has been consistently planted with trout by the State and holds a nice stocking of fish. There are several great locations to build on the high ridges surrounding the lake. A good access road runs along the South border of the parcel and there are some internal trail roads that can be developed for driveways. This parcel has so much to offer as an investment, cabin site, or home site. Located in southwestern Marquette County, the property is about an hour drive to either Marquette or Iron Mountain. $129,000 MLS#: 1094057
43 acres including your own private lake! Lake of the Plains is a shallow lake that is about 4.5 acres in size. It is entirely contained on this parcel and provides nice views and wildlife habitat. The property is located near the Michigamme River in Southern Marquette County. There are good access roads leading to the parcel and nice private building sites on a ridge to the North of the lake. A private lake at an affordable price is a neat opportunity. $43,000 MLS#: 1096041
Contact Bob Sullivan
Contact Bob Sullivan
SCOTER LAKE
Associate Broker/Owner Cell: 906-361-4212 Office: 225-LAND (5263) LandCoach@aol.com
640 acres containing a 30-acre private lake in southwestern Marquette County. Mooseback Lake is 30 acres and entirely contained in a 640-acre section of land. Good aspen regeneration will provide significant value in the future There is good gravel road access and power could be brought to the building sites around the lake. This parcel would be great for a private hunt club, or personal outdoor retreat, or could be purchased for investment as there are private small acreage tracts surrounding the parcel. All this can be found withi n an hour’s drive of Marquette and Iron Mountain. Invest in your own part of Pure Michigan today. $980,000 MLS# 1096040
Contact Bob Sullivan
Squaw Lake Road, Republic
Contact Bob Sullivan
BRADFORD LAKE
DISHAW LAKE
Associate Broker/Owner Cell: 906-361-4212 Office: 225-LAND (5263) LandCoach@aol.com
Private inland lake acreage located in Southwestern Marquette County. 40 acres of rolling terrain containing a private lake that is 4.6 acres in size and over 25 feet deep. Scoter Lake is nestled within this hilly property in a peacefully private, yet very accessible, location. A good gravel road leads to a high ridge on the northern portion of the acreage. There are several options for building sites with one particular, outstanding location on the north side of the lake. MLS# 1100995 $119,000
Peterson Road, Iron Mountain
Fence River Road, Crystal Falls
Bradford Lake Tract is a year-round acreage parcel that fully encompasses Bradford Lake. The lake is fairly shallow and provides fabulous wildlife viewing areas along with many excellent building sites for your cabin in the woods. The land is mostly high ground around the lake with beautiful hardwoods mixed with birch and pine. Access is direct from a county road and power is just down this road so line electric will be possible. This is very beautiful property with your own private lake, great access and close to town. Consider this for your own retreat in the north woods. $299,000 MLS#: 1102136
A private 9 acre lake, trout stream, good road access, and adjacent State lands make this a special opportunity. Dishaw Lake could be your own. The acreage is a scenic mix of rolling aspen regeneration that has many great distant views. The lake is tucked down among the hills and hidden by old growth cedars and hemlocks. There are several pasture fields within 1 mile south of this property that were loaded with deer and the grouse hunting. Numerous inland lakes are within a few miles for fishing and summer fun. This parcel has a good internal road system in place and is just a few miles from highway M95 with paved roads leading most of the way to it. Additional acreage could be added to this as well. $279,000 MLS#: 1091240
Contact Bob Sullivan
Contact Bob Sullivan
FEATURED LISTINGS NEW LISTING
8878 Co Rd 601 Republic MLS #: 1103594 $39,500
NEW PRICE!
MOTIVATED SELLER!
3147 W Maple Ridge 37th Rd Rock
Contact Rob Sullivan Associate Broker, Office Manager Cell: 906-362-3337 Office: 225-LAND (5263)
MLS #: 1103593 $165,000 NATHAN BRABON
RobSullivan39@hotmail.com
CAMP & 370 ACRES
19223 Jack Spur Road Carp Lake Township MLS #: 1103298 $450,000 SUE FELDHAUSER
HELEN LAKE
ESCANABA RIVER
FN 13843 Co Road SG Northland
1890 S Helen Lake Road Republic
10813 S. River Lane, Cornell MLS #: 1098946 $135,000 NATHAN BRABON
MLS #: 1098511 $114,900 SUE FELDHAUSER
FISH LAKE
CAMP & 320 ACRES
20 ACRES
CHOCOLAY TOWNSHIP
MLS #: 1102636 $69,900 BRIAN OLSON
MLS #: 1103445 $39,000 ROB SULLIVAN
150 Olsen Road Gwinn
NEW LISTING
3557 Co Rd FFB Champion
6784 32nd Road Perkins
MLS #: 1102975 $449,000 NATHAN BRABON
Love the Land!
MLS #: 1103686 $250,000 ROB SULLIVAN
Bob Sullivan
Associate Broker/ Owner Cell: 906-361-4212
Rob Sullivan
Associate Broker, Office Manager Cell: 906-362-3337
Brian Olson
Associate Broker Cell: 906-869-6446
245 Maple Grove Skandia MLS #: 1103074 $46,500 BRIAN OLSON
Nathan Brabon Agent Cell: 906-869-8451
Sue Feldhauser Agent Cell: 906-360-2891
6801 S US 41 Marquette
MLS #: 1101373 $150,000 NATHAN BRABON
Charles Drury Agent Cell: 906-235-3198
Nicole Tedder Agent Cell: 906-280-1459
Toll-free • www.northernmichiganlandbrokers.com • 2552 •US Toll-free 1-866-231-LAND 1-866-231-LAND • www.northernmichiganlandbrokers.com • www.premiumupproperties.com 255241USWest, 41 West,Marquette Marquette