September 18th, 2010 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. John E.N. Howard Band Shell, Port St. Downtown St. Joseph Farewell to Southwestern Michigan's summer with live Blues, refreshing Brews and local BBQ! The John E. N. Howard Bandshell and Port St. play host to the second version of this event. The infamous Bean Bag tourney also returns to the streets of St. Joe! Round Barn Ale.  LOCAL FUN!  It is going to be a blast.  St. Joseph, the Sunset Coast on Lake Michigan ROCKS!!  The Bandshewll has been host to summer concerts three times weekly and I thought I had attended the last one, which happened to also be BLUES with Keith Scotton Labor Day Sunday,  but NO, St. Joseph thrills me again with BLUES BREWS and BBQ on the 18th.  SOOOOOO looking forward to it.  See you there! 09/11/2010

What a privilege to be here!  As Incoming 2011 President Elect of my ASSOCIATION of REALTORS I am so proud to represent Southwestern Michigan.  This conference is AWESOME.  Class act here in Chicago. Reception last might at The Art Institute, AWESOME exposure, in the company of Degas, Dali, Mattisse and Picasso.  Oh and all the dedicated REALTOR Leaders from across the globe!  Today we have shared. learned and been entertained by a wonderful acrobat ensemble.  MORE SOON.  Today I met Lola Audu, an ACTIVE RAIN Celebrity!  I was thrilled and inspired to come straight to the RAIN and REPORT!  More Soon. CARPE DIEM Doreen Johan www.johanrealestate.com  Serving SouthWestern Michigan and the Sunset Coast 2009 REALTOR of the YEAR 2011 President Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS 08/05/2010

Here on the Sunset Coast, autumn has begun and the days seem shorter already.  Real Estate sales and our market have been steady however certainly a different volume. The Bluffside Park in St. Joseph has been making steady progress and the Compass Fountain recently had the Grand Opening and the results are magnificent.  The Farmer's market is still going strong on Saturdays with dozen or more great regional vendors, with the best apples, squash, flowers, honey and assortments that you could ask for.  And service with a smile, ah the joys of my community and home, the Sunset Coast of Southwestern Michigan!  Come and visit, you will find a special place on the Lake, that you will not want to leave.  Doreen Johan 2009 REALTOR of the Year Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors www.jo... 09/23/2009

St, Joseph Michigan does WHAT again?   Provides incredible downton family art sculprures for endless photo opportunities! Breaking News from St. Joseph!! It's a jungle out here! Grab your camera and wander through St. Joseph's wild streets hunting for 29 artistically painted animals in our beautiful Southwestern  Lake Michigan town! You will find lions, tigers, elephants, giraffes and more! Artistic wildlife that leaps from the creative minds of our region's talented artists and represent the people, places and events of St. Joseph and Southwestern Michigan.   Each year for the recent past we have ghad collected sculptures that are tourist and community entertaining collections, that have created corner sculptures including, carousel horse, bears, cars , boats and now Safari Animals.  W... 05/21/2009

•1.            Hire a cleaning service. A spotlessly clean home is essential; dirt will turn off a prospect faster than anything.•2.            Mow your lawn, and be sure toys and yard equipment are put away.•3.            Serve cookies, coffee, and soft drinks. It creates a welcoming touch. But be sure the kitchen has been cleaned up; use disposable cups so the sink doesn't fill up.•4.            Lock up your valuables, jewelry, and money. Although the real estate salesperson will be on site during the open house, it's impossible to watch everyone all the time.•5.            Turn on all the lights. Even in the daytime, incandescent lights add sparkle.•6.            Send your pets to a neighbor or take them outside. If that's not possible, crate them or confine them to one room (a basem... 08/14/2007

CLEMENTINE'SWhile you are in St. Joseph Michigan.  Check out Clementine's.  It has a large menu and you can enjoy the boats going in and out of the marina. That is the stop after the Kid Museum for our family. Even my Grandmother looks forward to a meal there after the museum. Take A2 to Broad Street going north you will turn right. Follow the road a couple blocks and it will be on the left. 03/26/2007