Shared Goals

All the agents at Coldwell Banker A.L.M. Realty & Associates,Inc feel the same. They are sharp, progressive and dedicated to staying one step ahead with continuous education and complete commitment to anticipating their clients’ needs. By offering only experienced and proven full-time agents, Coldwell Banker A.L.M. Realty & associates,Inc have become leaders in the area.

Manistee Leadership.

World Record Brown Trout Caught In Manistee County

On Wednesday, September 9th, 2009, Tom Healy of Rockford, Michigan caught a 41 pound World Record Brown Trout right here in Manistee County!

The state record German brown trout until last Wednesday weighed 36.81 pounds and was caught in Lake Michigan in Benzie County in 2007. The next three places in the state record books were held by Lake Michigan browns caught in Manistee.

Manistee County proves to have fabulous fishing in the area, so grab your rod and reel and try your luck. You may just have the next World Record!

Coldwell Banker A.L.M.

Realty & Associates, Inc.

(Monte's Visions Photography)

Coldwell Banker A.L.M. of Manistee recently had the opportunity to meet Jim Gillespie, the President and CEO of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC right at their own office, located at 1121 Parkdale Avenue.

This was truly one opportunity they will never forget!

Now is the right time

IT'S CUT: Jim Gillespie, president and chief executive officer of Coldwell Banker Real Estate handles the ribbon after it is cut by developer Greg Gust. They were celebrating the opening of Arcadia Highlands, a residential development on Lake Michigan just south of Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club. (Dave Yarnell/News Advocate)

ARCADIA - "It's the right time" was the message the speakers delivered Friday at noon at the ribbon cutting for the new residential development Arcadia Highlands, located between M-22 and Lake Michigan just south of Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club.

"This is an absolutely fabulous project," said Jim Gillespie, president and chief executive officer of Coldwell Banker Real Estate, who was in Manistee County from his office in New Jersey. "The timing of this project is perfect. We've been in the doldrums for the past four years, but we are seeing things turn around."

The development is a project of the local Coldwell Banker office, A.L.M. Realty and Associates of Manistee.

"We've seen some very positive signs," Gillespie said of the national real estate market. "When real estate moves, the economy comes right after it."

"In these trying times, Manistee County is standing out on its own," said Renee Ihlenfeldt, executive director of the Alliance for Economic Success. She pointed to the successes of MasTech Manufacturing, Glen's Market, and 10-West Studios. "I know people out there are struggling, but Manistee County is truly standing above the crowd."

"I would like to recognize the Millers and Bradfords, since this is their property we are developing," said Gust. "We want to introduce this project as a community. This really is our vision, a community built on preservation, using green principles and preserving the grounds and resources."

Plans call for single family homes and townhouse condominiums; a clubhouse with an outdoor pool, recreation facilities, and meeting rooms; and a three-hole practice golf course.

"We're not the west coase most people know, but we're West Michigan and we're proud to be here," Gust continued. "This has been a fantastic opportunity for my partner and I."

Further information on the project is available at the website www.arcadiahighlands.com.

PRIVATE GRAND OPENING EVENT

SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009

SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE APPOINTMENT

ONLY 15 OPENINGS AVAILABLE!

- Located in Arcadia, Michigan minutes from golf and Lake Michigan

- Several cottages and condos along with single family home lots available

- Place your reservation during the Grand Opening Event and receive a golf cart

(a $5,000 discount option is also available)

OFFERED BY

SANDY LARSON

800.279.1468

WWW.ARCADIAHIGHLANDS.COM

Rosie's Place: Car Show

Rosie's Place at 9567 Chippewa Highway, Bear Lake, MI will be hosting a Car Show this Sunday, June 14th, 2009 from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Regristration starts at 11:00 a.m. and is totally free!

There will be trophys given out for the Top 20 cars, Dash Plaques for the first 50 entrants, as well as door prizes, music, and food & drink specials. All alcoholic beverages must be purchased from Rosie's Place.

For more information call Mike Howard @ (231) 794-0006

Manistee Recognized by OUTDOOR LIFE Magazine

Manistee is ranked #1 in the lower Peninsula of Michigan among the 200 Best Towns for Sportsmen in the U.S, with an overall rank of #71 out of 200.

Don’t take my word for it. Credit for this ranking goes to OUTDOOR LIFE, June/July 2009 issue for their research on the 200 BEST towns for Sportsmen.. Now in fairness to our other half, the UPPER Peninsula, Marquette, Mi. ranked an AWESOME #2. However, the population of Michigan clearly sits below the bridge and MANISTEE has everything to be proud of.

This is the 2nd survey OUTDOOR LIFE has done, and they wanted to provide sportsmen and women, with the top 200 affordable, thriving, and perfectly wild towns in America. Written by John Taranto, it is a must read for anyone considering their next move, especially if you are nearing retirement. On the other hand, why not work where you love to vacation?

All of these towns offer affordable housing, low unemployment and the potential to earn a decent living within a short drive of FIRST RATE hunting and fishing.

Not news to me! The researcher measured “population percentage growth, median household income, median home value, cost of living, unemployment rate, mean commune time”. And a measurement of outdoors categories, such as, “gun-friendliness, huntable and fishable species nearby, town’s proximity to public hunting”…..the list goes on.

Pick up a copy and read all about it.

Manistee Shoreline Showcase Summer 2009

A World Class Jazz Production

Tuesday Night Concert Series

7-9 PM

For the 7th straight season, Manistee's First Street Beach will be the destination for friends, neighbors, and visitors on Tuesday nights when World Class Jazz Productions sets up the Rotary Gazebo state. Outstading professional musicians from all over the country will perform against a backdrop of Lake Michigan sunsets, lawn chairs, picnic baskets, and coolers, while the audience smiles, chats, and enjoys the sounds of superb jazz, blues, and variety music. People of all ages are praising the quality of Manistee ShoreLine ShowCase!

All Concerts are FREE, donation buckets are available to help defray the cost.

2009 Schedule

June 23

Rick Hicks Soul-Jazz-Blues Persuasion

June 30

Root Doctor

July 7

NYC All Stars - Jerry Weldon, John Hart, Hill Hyde, and Rudy Petshaurer

July 14

Petra van Nuis and The Andy Brown Quartet

July 21

Tom Hagen - Cherie Lynn Trio with Rick Reuther

July 28

Mary Rademacher and the Rad Pack

August 4

Alberta Adams, "Queen of Detroit Blues"

August 11

Freddie Cunningham wiht Organissimo

August 18

Nichole Pasternak and Ralph Lalama with The Steve Sandner Band

August 25

New York City Teachers Jazz Band featuring: SIDE-ORDER and SAX APPEAL

PLEASE CONSIDER BECOMING A SPONSOR

These successful concerts are the result of generous contributions by both businesses and individuals. Please consider helping sponsor the 2009 season.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or would like more information contact:

Tom Amor - Phone: 231-723-7825 Email: tom@amorsign.com

or

Kasey Briske - Phone: 231-723-2349

Support Habitat for Humanity

Come on out and support Manistee County Habitat for Humanity on Wednesday, March 18th, from 5 to 8 p.m. 25% of the proceeds will go directly to Habitat for Humanity right here in Manistee! See you there!

Mail your contribution to:

Manistee County Habitat for Humanity

P.O. Box 495, Manistee, MI 49660

For further information phone 723-7458

A Successful Celebration

The staff at Coldwell Banker A.L.M. would like to thank everybody who came out to help us celebrate our 25th Anniversary and Customer Appreciation Day. From 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. on Saturday we saw a steady flow of loyal customers and supporters whom all enjoyed great food and plenty of laughs!

Sloppy joes, chips, cookies, brownies & more were on the menu, and nobody left with an empty stomach. Thank you to everybody who contributed!

Updates about the next celebration will be coming soon, so stay tuned for more information. Here are a few photos taken throughout the day!! Thanks again!

25th Anniversary & Customer Appreciation

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

11 A.M. to 3 P.M.

1121 Parkdale Ave.

Manistee, MI 49990

231.723.3555

Coldwell Banker A.L.M. Realty is celebrating their 25th year in business and would like to thank all their loyal customers by offering FREE Sloppy Joe's and refreshments to everyone.

Come on out and see what we're all about!!

UPS Drop Box now at Coldwell Banker

Recently Coldwell Banker has become a new UPS Drop Box location in Manistee County. The drop box located at Coldwell can be used to ship letters and small packages, both throughout the United States and Internationally.

Each drop box contains many of the necessary supplies for shipping your package, such as small envelopes and address labels. Drop offs can be made 24/7, but there are specific pickup hours.

Pickup hours at Coldwell Banker are as follows:

Air

Monday-Friday: 4:00 p.m.

Saturday: No Air Pickup

Ground

Monday-Friday: 4:00 p.m.

Christmas Party 2008

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Although the New Year has already snuck upon us, Coldwell Banker A.L.M. ended their 2008 year with the annual Christmas Party.

Sunday, December 21st, owner Mike Cnudde, along with all the agents and staff of Coldwell Banker gathered together at The Bungalow Inn for a night of great food and fun. After being served a wonderful dinner by the Bungalow staff, everyone took part in the Chinese auction, which is a Coldwell tradition. Each and every person gave and received a gift, and shared a lot of laughter while doing so.

Coldwell Banker A.L.M.'s 2008 Christmas party was a huge success! Thank you to The Bungalow Inn for allowing us to use your facilities and for such a tasty dinner. Here are a few pictures taken throughout the night.

Jane Gunia, Larry & Sandy Larson

Frank English & the rest of the Gang

Best of luck to all in 2009!