Snow Country Real Estate is the area leader in selling and listing recreational properties, whether ski chalets, vacation homes, lake cottages, snowmobile week-end escape places or premier 2nd homes in the northwoods. Not only do we specialize in recreational properties, but we always work with residential or vacant land buyers and sellers. If you're looking for a move up to a larger home, to downsize your space, to find a place for a new hunting camp or just ready for a change, please give me a call.

I'm licensed in both Michigan and Wisconsin. The following list of towns are in the area I am very familar with and can help you find the right property:

Michigan: Ironwood, Bessemer, Ramsay, Wakefield, Marenisco, Bergland
Wisconsin: Hurley, Montreal, Gile, Pence, Upson, Iron Belt, Saxon, Gurney

See more about the Ironwood and the surrounding communities here!

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What you can expect from me:

• Prompt response
  ... and if for some reason I can't be reached, we have a great licensed administrative assistant on staff who usually has the answers! All sales agents at SCRE work as a team; we communicate with one another on a regular basis, so don't be afraid to ask questions of any agent available when you call the office.
  
• Great customer service
  ... having been through a recent home buying and big remodeling project myself, I understand how stressful the process of selling or buying property can be! My professional life has revolved around providing the best customer service possible.
  
• Attention to detail
  ... my professional background as a programmer and business owner taught me to look for all the little details! The process is really not as simple as "put up a sign and get the listing onto the MLS." There are numerous steps to follow and the usual array of paperwork to be filled out - that's where your real estate agent is of the most importance.
  
• Follow up
  ... I won't disappear after your property is listed with us! You'll get regular feedback on what's happening with your listing.

My background:

I grew up in Ironwood, graduated from Gogebic Community College and then moved to Minneapolis. My professional background is as a computer programmer providing top-level customer support. I was a partner for 15 years in a small software company. I've independently supported several clients via internet access since 2003.

After deciding that my software support business truly allowed me to live where I wanted to, I decided to escape big city traffic and enjoy small town life again by moving back to my hometown.

My interest in real estate started a long time ago, while acting as a general contractor on my own vacation home. I finally decided to act upon that interest and went through the educational requirements to become licensed in both Michigan and Wisconsin. I've taken several sales education classes since becoming licensed; including e-Pro and ABR (Accredited Buyers Reprentative). I've earned the e-Pro designation and have just recently completed the requirements for ABR.

About the community and real estate in Ironwood

Ironwood , Michigan is a community of approximately 6000 people, located in Gogebic County, Michigan.

Local neighborhoods and subdivisions include Ironwood Township, Erwin Township, Jessieville, Bessemer, Wakefield, Ramsay, Anvil, Norrie, Hurley, WI, Montreal, WI, and Gile, WI. Local zip codes in this community include: 49938, 49911, 49968, 49959, 54534, 54550, 54565, 49947.

The following types of housing are readily available in and around Ironwood, MI and Hurley, WI:

Single Family Homes	$30000 to $100000
Unimproved lots	$4000 to $15000
Hunting / Buildable land	$8000 to $75000
Ski homes	$75000 to $250000

In 2007, there were approximately 400 real estate and property transactions in the Ironwood, Michigan area. Prices for property in this community are expected to remain stable over the next 12 months.

Our area has been attracting a fair number of retirees - some truly at retirement age and many taking "early retirement." Because the cost of home ownership is less than in many parts of the country, retirees can purchase a nice home here and still have plenty of money left to travel to warmer climates for a month or longer during the winter.

Public school systems serving families in the area include Ironwood, Bessemer, Wakefield/Marenisco, and Hurley. There are several private schools here too. The community was founded in approximately 1889 and enjoyed an economy driven by the logging and mining industries. The primary source of the region's economy now is tourism - mostly winter sports - snowmobiling, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing. Spring and Fall brings ATV riders to the area. Bessemer Plywood, Ironwood Plastics, Extreme Tool, Grandview Health Systems and newly arrived Walmart are the largest employers in the area.

There is a wide variety of dining options ranging from breakfast/lunch diners, casual dining, to fine dining. Local events and activities include Sled Fest, Copper Peak Hill Climb, Festival Ironwood, Bessemer 4th of July, Pumpkin Fest, and the Paavo Nurmi Marathon.

Exceptional recreational opportunities in and around the region include 4 major downhill ski resorts, snowmobiling, ATV riding, snowshoeing, fishing, boating, kayaking, and golf. Other notable features of the area are we are only 20 minutes to Lake Superior and there are an abundance of waterfalls to hike into.

Come for a visit and you'll be tempted to stay!

Search the Ironwood , Michigan MLS (Multiple Listing Service) for current property for sale listings HERE!

Contact: Colleen A Sachs by phone at 906-932-1411 (office) or 906-364-1445 (cell),
or by email at colleen@snowcountryhomes.com