Looking to buy? HAVE YOU TRIED to buy a house lately? A dearth of homes on the market and intense competition for anything livable and affordable has made home buying in Marquette County as challenging as it is rewarding. A real battle. There’s only a finite number of existing homes for sale and according to Stephanie ... Continue Reading
The Marquette County Real Estate Market: How Does It Look?
THE LAST THREE months have posed serious problems for realtors. Until recently, they couldn't conduct face-to-face meetings with their clients and they couldn't show properties. They were virtually stuck at home with their phones and computers. And yet, surprisingly enough, the market here hasn't died. As of last ... Continue Reading
The Marq’s (Partial) Revival, the Sale of the Birchmont, and Praise for the Mountain
Not the full menu IT'S NOT WHAT many of The Marq's loyal customers would prefer but it's better than nothing. The highly respected farm-to-table restaurant that closed down last year is expected to reopen soon on a very limited basis, according to George Stien, one of the owners. "I do intend to reopen The Marq as ... Continue Reading
Valle’s, The Crib, the Winter Forecast, and the Third Best Ski Resort in the Nation
The future of the Valle's property uncertain IT'S BEEN A year now since Valle's supermarket on Third Street closed down and the For Sale sign went up. Still no takers for this building on a prime piece of property on Third Street. "We've had a lot showings," says realtor Steve Pelto, "some of them with multiple ... Continue Reading
“Duke” LifePoint Questions, Jazz Club Delays, Panera Rumors!!!, the Cruelty of a Stroke, Marquette’s Two Energy Dinosaurs, the View from Abroad, and Our Phenomenal Wildlife Photographer
QUESTIONS WERE RAISED last week when it was announced that LifePoint Health (the parent of UPHS) was being sold to or merged with RCCH HealthCare Partners. The press release announcing the transaction made no mention of "Duke" as in "Duke LifePoint", so did that mean Duke University was out of the deal? No, says DLP ... Continue Reading