Debbie Jean (DJ) Artrip's (debbiejean) Blog

This charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath home sits in the heart of the quaint town of Leslie, Michigan.Leslie is conveniently located between Lansing and Jackson. The home offers many updates, new furnace, carpeting throughout, paint interior and exterior, new deck off back, R60 insulation in the attic, t...

I, like many grandparents across the country don't live next door to my grandchildren.  When they come to visit during holidays, sometimes they leave their finger prints on the door wall facing the lake. I can honestly say there's been times I wouldn't wash that door wall for months, just being a...

This poor real estate agent had a full head of hair before he started working on his first Short Sale. Now he's hairless, can't eat and is about to blow the deal, all because he had no idea how to deal with a Short Sale. Business is NOT as usual, anymore.  I've found an incredible real estate too...

Affordable Northern Michigan Home Check this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home out, only $33,915 in the heart of Alpena, Michigan. If you're looking for affordable living in Northern Michigan, this home fits the bill.  It offers a 2 car detached garage, 66 x 148 lot size, full basement with lots of storage ...

Needless to say, this home isn't in my neck of the woods, Northern Michigan. Do you know where it is? It's really rather amazing. It's construction is concrete. The concrete fencing around the home actually has 1000's of sea shells inlaid into the wall. Tropical plants decorate the yard and a con...

Do you know where this clever deer resides? Have you seen this uniquely carved deer in your travels, as you traverse our picturesque Northern Michgian.  This is one deer you won't have to worry about ending up as a hood orniment. Northern Michigan is full of hidden surpises, be it a cleverly craf...

Starting April 11, 2011, Michigan State will have a NO Burn Barrel Ban. Michigan has been one of only a few states that actually still allowed burning household garbare in burn barrels. “This is not a novel idea,” said Jim Ostrowski, an environmental analyst with the Department of Natural Resourc...

Check out this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 story home in Atlanta, Michigan. It's located on a cul-de-sac, with a balcony veiw of Lake 15.  The lower lever offers a large family room, 1/2 bath and bedroom. The upper lever offers 2 bedroom, a full bath and a great room concept kitchen, dining room, living...

  This custom built Northern Michigan home, sits on 10 heavily wooded acres, in the heart of Gods Country. If it's seclusion and privacy you're looking for, you have to check out this Northern Michigan gem.           Some of the homes features include:   MLS # 271413               Loft overlookin...

Yes, this is not a photo of the Ocqueoc Falls...They are soooo frozen over that I found this photo was much more impressive.  This past weekend I decided to walk back to the Falls and take an inspirational photo of the Falls in the winter.  When making any plans, you should always have a back up ...