Middle Bass Island Ecotour: August 15th

Middle Bass Island, Ohio Ecotour

Wednesday, August 15

Contact:Kendra Koehler (419) 341-2725

Location:Middle Bass Island, Ohio

The Put-in-Bay Township Park District is holding its Middle Bass guided Ecotour on August 15.  Highlights of the tour include the new East Point Preserve, the new facilities at the State Park, the bald eagles nest at the Middle Bass Airport across from the Keuhnle State Wildlife Area and Petersen Woods, the historic Payer Estate, and much more. Tickets are $200 per four-person golfcart for non-members and $160 per golfcart for LEIC-BSC members. Call to reserve your golfcart, or bring your own 4-passenger golfcart over to Middle Bass on the Miller Ferry. This fundraiser for the new Park District will help to purchase and maintain fencing, interpretive signs, trails and restoration on their preserved properties. 

Living Along Ohio's Islands, Rivers and Shores

The lovely fishing village of Vermilion, Ohio still retains much of its historic charm.  While there are several newer business areas, the communities "Downtown" is still the quaint 1837 Harbor Town Historic District. There is still some commercial fishing in Lake Erie, however Vermilion now hosts primarily sports fisherman. The waters of Lake Erie are known throughout the world as one of the most fertile fishing spots for anglers.

Vermilion boasts marinas, over 3000 boat slips, galleries, wineries, shopping, and a wide variety of dining opportunities.  Enjoy water and beach access to the Vermilion River and Lake Erie. Vermilion, Ohio is actually divided by both Lorain and Erie Counties.

Housing in Vermilion, Ohio and the surrounding areas can range from million dollar lakefronts to cluster homes and condominiums.  There are both historic homes and newer developments.

Vermilion Shores is a condominium development located on the shores of Lake Erie, just east of the historic village of Vermilion. This resort style community boasts 2000 ft of shore line, tennis courts, a pool, club house, work-out room and nature trail. Currently lake front condominiums and duplex style condos are available. Vermilion Shores is a modern development with traditional charm!  Visit http://www.VermilionShores.com for information and a virtual tour.

Compass Rose is an older condominium community with a lakefront pool, beach area, and a small private marina. The development includes attached units that surround the marina and along the lake, as well as cluster and single ranch units.  Visit http://www.CompassRoseCondos.com for more information and a virtual tour.

Other developments and neighborhoods thrive along Lake Erie's Islands, Rivers and Shores.  Fisherman's Bend and Harbor Walk offer riverfront living opportunities, and St Hazards Condos and East Point Villas offer island lakefront living.  

Considering a move to our region?  Thinking about selling your home or property?  Looking for a second home along our waters?  Call me today - Lee Hisey and the Hisey Group with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, Ohio's largest brokerage, at 440-315-6000 or email at LeeHisey@HowardHanna.com.

Another Week in Real Estate for the Hisey Group with Howard Hanna

It's been a busy week at the Hisey Group Howard Hanna offices. 

• I created 5 virtual tours to help give buyers a look at neighborhoods and homes before they call to make an appointment.  This saves the Sellers the time and trouble of preparing for an unnecessary open or showing and the helps the Buyer not waste their valuable time looking at homes that are not what they are truly looking for.
• My father has been back and forth twice to the islands and mainland filling flier boxes, showing island property, placing maps at the ferry docks and working on projects in the office.
• Brett Hall, one of our new energetic team members from Avon Lake, showed an out of town Buyer homes in Avon Lake in the $350 to $450 thousand range. 
• Our team showed multiple properties in Vermilion.
• We are tracking 6 Pending sales - watching the inspections, deadlines, and closing dates.
• I processed 2 price reductions.
• Sunday I was holding open a house on South Bass Island (Put in Bay) while my father was operating our satellite office on Middle Bass Island.
• I fielded calls regarding our ad in the next Showcase of Homes TV show Howard Hanna broadcasts on Sundays at 10:30 am on Channel 5.
• We printed hundreds of fliers, updated the listing and sales boards in the office, and now I'm making a blog entry.
• More........

And the list could go on.  If you are an agent or plan on becoming an agent in the Vermilion, Huron, or Sandusky areas consider joining our team.  We provide support, handle listing appointments, do much of the paperwork and processing, and most of the marketing.  All you need to do is refer listings to us and help buyers realize their dream of owning a home.  We are a team within Howard Hanna - the number one Real Estate Brokerage in Ohio.  Call me at 440-315-6000 to discuss our program or email me at RealEstate@HiseyGroup.com.