Christopher Germain, REALTOR

10/19/2026

🍁 THIS WEEK IN OUR AREA! | October 19–25, 2026 🎃

Fall fun continues here in the Bay de Noc area! With Halloween just around the corner, our communities have a busy week ahead, filled with activities, entertainment, and opportunities to get out and support local businesses and organizations!

Whether you're looking for live music, arts and activities, Halloween festivities, or something fun for the whole family, there's plenty happening this week!

❤️ Support Our Community: There are also opportunities to support local organizations, including the OSF Heart of Gold Dinner on Thursday. It's always great to see our communities come together for a good cause!

📅 Check out the two attached calendars for the full lineup of events, dates, times, and locations!

As always, I encourage you to get out, explore, support our local businesses and organizations, and enjoy everything our area has to offer!

👇 Did I miss an event? Feel free to share it in the comments so others can check it out, too!

**Please note: Some events may have an admission charge or limited capacity. They could also be weather dependent. If you're interested in attending, I recommend contacting the hosting establishment for details on pricing and availability.

10/16/2026

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If you're an Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) customer, you may qualify for a FREE Energy Efficiency Care Package!

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10/13/2026

📊 Bay de Noc Market Pulse | September 2026 🏡

September's numbers are in, and the Delta County real estate market continues to show some interesting trends as we head into fall!

🏡 Inventory sits at 4.41 months, down slightly from August. While our market continues to favor sellers, inventory remains higher than it was a year ago, giving buyers more options than they've had in the recent past.

📈 The median sold price rebounded to $215,000, up from $180,000 in August. Homes sold for an average of 98.3% of their list price, while the median time on market increased from 16 to 35 days.

🔎 Intel to Watch: Asking prices are climbing, but homes are also taking longer to sell. With affordability, interest rates, and everyday living expenses influencing purchasing decisions, buyers appear to be becoming more selective. We're seeing some buyers pass on homes that need significant repairs or updates. It will be interesting to see how both buyers and sellers respond to these changing conditions in the coming months.

🎥 Watch this month's Bay de Noc Market Pulse for a closer look at September's numbers and the trends shaping our local market!

Have questions about your home's value or what these numbers mean for you? I'd be happy to help!

10/12/2026

🍁 THIS WEEK IN OUR AREA! | October 12–18, 2026 🍂

Fall is in full swing here in the Bay de Noc area! The leaves are changing, the temperatures are cooling, and there's still plenty happening around our communities to keep us busy!

Whether you're looking for live music, arts and activities, family fun, or a chance to support a local fundraiser, there's plenty happening this week! From the Magical Market and local entertainment to Saturday's family festivals and Sunday's Spooktacular Trunk-or-Treat, there's something for just about everyone!

❤️ Sunday is a great day to support a good cause (or two)! Sunday has several fundraisers, including the Ford River Firefighters Association Breakfast, the Escanaba Elks Brunch, and the Jil VanDamme Co****le Tournament.

📅 Check out the two attached calendars for the full lineup of events, dates, times, and locations!

As always, I encourage you to get out, explore, support our local businesses and organizations, and enjoy everything our area has to offer!

👇 Did I miss an event? Feel free to share it in the comments so others can check it out, too!

Please note: Some events may have an admission charge or limited capacity. They could also be weather dependent. If you're interested in attending, I recommend contacting the hosting establishment for details on pricing and availability.

10/08/2026

A fantastic program. Reach out to Code Enforcement if you are in need of one.

Escanaba Public Safety has a limited amount of smoke alarms available to Escanaba residents free of charge.
Please contact code enforcement at 906-786-6121 for more information.

10/05/2026

🍂 THIS WEEK IN OUR AREA | OCTOBER 5–11 🍂

October is here, the colors are changing, and there’s another full week of things to do around the Bay de Noc area!

This week brings a little bit of everything, including art and creative classes, jam sessions, open mic night, live music, comedy, live theater, and plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy our local businesses and community.

Then Saturday brings one of the bigger events of the week with UPtoberfest in Ludington Park, along with even more live music and entertainment throughout the area. 🎶🍻🍁

And if the fall colors keep cooperating, this might be a pretty good week to add a drive, hike, or walk along the waterfront to the agenda too. Sometimes the best local event is simply getting outside and enjoying where we live. 🍂

👉 Check out both images for the full list, and let me know what you’re planning to check out this week!

As always, if you know of an event I missed, drop it in the comments. I’m always happy to help spread the word!

📌 Please note: Some events may have an admission charge, require advance registration, be weather dependant, or have limited capacity. If you’re interested in attending, I recommend contacting the hosting establishment for details on pricing and availability.

09/28/2026

🍂 THIS WEEK IN OUR AREA | SEPT. 28 – OCT. 4 🍂

October arrives this week, and the calendar is definitely starting to look a little more like fall! 🍁

There’s a great mix happening around the Bay de Noc area this week so you have plenty to choose from!

👉 Take a look through both images and let me know what’s making your weekend list!

And, as always, if I missed an event, feel free to add it in the comments. There is a lot happening around our area, and I’m always happy to help spread the word!

📌 Please note: Some events may have an admission charge, require advance registration, be weather dependant, or have limited capacity. If you’re interested in attending, I recommend contacting the hosting establishment for details on pricing and availability.

09/27/2026

I’m not going to complain about this Sunday. 😎☀️

The Lions got the win. 🦁💙 Picked up a late lunch from Eleven 10 Bistro, and now I’m enjoying this beautiful weather on my front porch while putting together this upcoming week’s Bay de Noc events calendar.

Work seems considerably less offensive when this is the office. 😂

Hopefully Mother Nature forgets to flip the switch to October for a little while longer!
Hope everyone is enjoying the day!

09/22/2026

Love seeing this! 💛 Cancer has touched my family, as it has far too many families, so it's great to see a local business stepping up for such an important cause.

Plus, I can personally attest that the fries are delicious! 🍟😋 Stop by Friday, grab some lunch, and help them sell a whole lot of taters for a great cause!

09/21/2026

🍂 THIS WEEK IN OUR AREA! 🎶
September 21–27, 2026

I’m coming in a little late with this week’s calendar, but better late than never! 😅 There’s still plenty happening around the Bay de Noc area this week, so let’s get to it!

We’ve got live music, classes, community events, comedy, a car show, Downtown Day in Gladstone, Youth National Hunting & Fishing Day, and plenty more to choose from. 🎶🎨🎣🚗

And yes... I see the “End of Summer Bash” on Friday. I’m choosing to interpret that as a celebration of summer and NOT an official declaration that it’s over. 😂☀️

I came up a little empty-handed again for organized events on Sunday, so I’m turning it over to you:

🌲 Make your own Bay de Noc Adventure!

Take a drive, hit a trail, grab some takeout, visit a local shop, get out on the water, catch a sunset, or discover someplace around the area you haven’t visited in a while. Then come back and tell me what you did in the comments! 👇

As always, check out both images for the full lineup, and if you know of an event I missed, please add it in the comments so others can find it too!

Please note: Some events may have an admission charge or limited capacity. If you’re interested in attending, I recommend contacting the hosting establishment for details on pricing and availability.