At Michigan Lifestyle Properties, we specialize in bringing together buyers and sellers of lifestyle properties throughout Michigan, including premier properties, Great Lake waterfront and other lake properties, country homes, small farms, log homes, horse properties, acreage and other recreational properties.
Based in the Lake Michigan resort town of South Haven, Michigan Lifestyle Properties and its agents represent properties throughout the state of Michigan. Michigan Lifestyle Properties is committed to serving sellers and buyers of properties that fulfill their dreams and support their lifestyles.
For sellers of Michigan lifestyle properties, we are committed to using creative and unique marketing methods in order to bring maximum exposure to the properties we’re privileged to represent.
We know that it takes more than a ‘For Sale’ sign and an MLS listing to attract buyers to exceptional Michigan properties. So we employ a comprehensive marketing strategy that includes extensive internet marketing, unique national and regional print advertising, direct mail and e-mail to a database of interested buyers, as well as social network marketing methods in order to reach as many likely buyers as possible.
For buyers, we offer a comprehensive knowledge of the wide variety of Michigan properties that draw people to Michigan. We are also committed to providing exceptional client service and operating according to high professional standards. The professionals below specialize in a wide variety of Michigan lifestyle properties in their local areas. They know the local history, understand the issues, have longstanding relationships, and devote the time and energy necessary to help their clients buy and sell the properties of their dreams.
Meet Our Team
Our team of professionals has a significant breadth of experience and expertise. Though our clients may work primarily with one member of our team, their needs are often served by other staff members who are consulted behind the scenes to serve our clients best interests. Feel free to contact any of us to discuss your real estate needs or questions. We look forward to serving you.
David S. Kreager, Managing Broker/Partner
Property Type Specialty: Premier, Great Lakes, Waterfront
Cell: (269) 352-1381
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Dave is a native Michigander, originally from the metro Detroit area. He started Michigan Lifestyle Properties, the only company of its kind that specializes in serving buyers and sellers of Michigan waterfront, recreational, equine and other lifestyle properties, in 2009. Dave has 30 years of sales management, marketing and real estate development experience, having spent the majority of his career with American Express Financial Corporation. Since 1984, he has been a Certified Financial Planner ®, and is qualified to work with IRA investors who invest tax-qualified money in real estate. In 2001, he stepped out of a senior sales management position to devote more time to his family, community involvement, and to manage a number of business interests. He is a Past President of the Gull Lake Community Schools Board of Trustees, as well as the Gull Lake Area Rotary Club, and is a graduate of Michigan State University and the University of Minnesota Executive Development Program. Dave and his wife live in South Haven, on the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Rebecca Zwar, Marketing & Technical Support
Office: (269) 629-4947
Fax: (269) 629-4968
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Originally from Chicago, Rebecca now lives in Southwest Michigan, near the Lake Michigan shoreline. She and her family have a passion for Michigan’s great outdoors, and they enjoy it all, from the woods to the beach. Prior to joining United Country – Michigan Lifestyle Properties, Rebecca ran an online marketing agency, specializing in real estate, and spent eight years with a property management company. Her background and experience give her the experience to serve the Michigan Lifestyle Properties team as the point person for marketing and administrative activities.
418 Broadway
South Haven, MI 49090
(800) 643-2909
Steve Sprengel, Realtor®
Property Type Specialty: Waterfront, Premier, Development
Office: (800) 643-2909
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Steve has been involved in Southwest Michigan lake homes for over ten years, and has experience in the reconstruction and marketing of lakefront cottages, as well as the purchase and development of vacant land, including roles in design and that of general contractor. Being hands-on familiar with all the essential aspects of fine residential building, Steve has been able to spearhead the development of communities sought after by discerning second home buyers.
Prior to this, Steve has had over 20 years of sales, marketing, and executive sales management experience for companies in the midwest. His most recent role was regional vice president at a large national telecommunications company. Here he was responsible for all aspects of the ongoing and long term planning for the region, with a staff of over 200 and annual revenues of over $100 million. Steve and his wife live on an all-sports inland lake in Southwest Michigan.
Geoff Cripe, Realtor®
Property Type Specialty: Land, Country
Cell: (269) 483-6439
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Geoffrey Cripe joined United Country’s staff of Michigan agents in 2015 and brings 11 years of experience as a specialist working with large acreage property owners brokering conveyances, land contracts and conservation instruments. Geoffrey holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Public Management from Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs, with a focus in urban and regional planning. After several years employed in land use planning, Geoffrey pivoted to a career in land conservation working with landowners to help them protect land and evaluating land from a natural resource perspective. In this capacity, Geoffrey has met with hundreds of large acreage landowners across southern Michigan and has an intimate knowledge of the territory. In recent years, he has focused on listing naturally significant properties to seek buyers in specialized markets and connect parties who share similar values. Geoff resides in south central Michigan with his wife Sarah and son Lyndon.
Don Fulton, Realtor®
Property Type Specialty: Country, Lakefront, Log, In-Town
Cell: (269) 208-1976
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Your Go2 Realtor, Don Fulton’s #1 goal is to make every client a client for life. As a successful, full-time realtor, he has extensive knowledge of the Southwest Michigan Market and has seen the ups and downs of the market for the past 26 years. A background in business for the last 28 years has provided a strong foundation to properly evaluate market conditions and to determine the right course of action for both the buyer and seller. Don’s Marketing is very aggressive and cutting Edge.
He Offers Sellers and Buyers a better view of the properties, By Marketing using Areal Drone Video, 3-D virtual Tours, Professional Photos and Target Marketing
Don acts as an advocate for his clients and takes the trust they place in him very seriously. Clients receive added value at every turn and strong negotiating skills deliver better outcomes on both sides of the table.
As a result of his professionalism and high quality of service he gives to his clients, Don maintains a strong referral base. Clients receive an exceptional level of personal attention, including consistent communication on listings activities with sellers, and status updates with buyers. An integrated network of long-standing relationships with Affiliated Real Estate Service Providers, such as Home Inspectors and Mortgage Representatives, deliver any assistance that clients may need throughout the entire process.
Don is a member of the Southwest Michigan Association of Realtors & National Board of Realtors.
Don places great importance on giving back to his community. He regularly dedicates his time and money toward many different projects throughout Southwest Michigan (F.O.P.) & (Lions Club)
Dennis Gebben, Realtor®
Property Type Specialty: Horse, Land, Commercial
Cell: (616) 510-1046
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A native of west Michigan, Dennis enjoyed a successful career as an environmental geologist for 30 years, and has experience in civil engineering, hydrogeology, environmental restoration, and land use policy. In 2004, he began to apply his vast knowledge and experience to a career in real estate, focusing primarily on equestrian properties, vacant land, rural residential and farms, hunting and recreational properties. Dennis enjoys applying his knowledge of Michigan’s glacial geology and land use to finding the ideal property for buyers. When clients specify the size, natural setting, and potential uses they have in mind, Dennis identifies some interesting property choices and helps his clients to evaluate the properties’ features and potential uses. Dennis is extremely well qualified to work with buyers and sellers of a wide variety of unique properties. He and his wife live on a horse farm in Ottawa County.
Evan Kreager Realtor®
Property Type Specialty: Lake, Log, Country
Cell: (269) 217-0507
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With a passion that grows year after year for everything the coastline and countryside of southwest Michigan have to offer, and a desire to share that interest and help others reach their lifestyle goals and dreams, Evan is a natural fit to be your dedicated Realtor for buying and selling lifestyle properties in Berrien County and beyond.
After graduating from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental and Science Journalism, focusing primarily on the Great Lakes Watershed, Evan went back to school to study Brewing Technology. He spent the beginning of his professional career brewing beer in Ohio and Michigan, following product from farm to table, grain to glass, and meeting a lot of cool people along the way; fruit farmers, cattle farmers, hop growers, vintners, artists, musicians, chefs, maltsters, and distillers, just to name a few, all right here in southwest Michigan, utilizing the unique and wonderful resources that the area has to offer.
Evan can help you buy or sell your real property, no matter what stage of life you find yourself. Whether it’s your first real estate transaction or you’re a well-seasoned investor, a home on a vineyard or a luxury lake home, Evan can do it all and is eager to help you find what it is you’re looking for.
When Evan isn’t busy selling real estate, you’re likely to find him in one of a few places: The kitchen, where he’s likely working on a new recipe or fermentation project, or tasting through any number of delicious foods or beverages; with friends and family, enjoying the beach or a hike, live music or bonfire; or travelling – whether that be within the mitten-shaped border of the Great Lakes state, hiking through parts of Appalachia or the American southwest, or exploring outside the boundaries of the U.S.
Whether it be a waterfront vacation home, a log cabin in the country, a wooded recreational property, a commercial property, or a hop farm, Evan would love to help you achieve your real estate goals and dreams.
12173 East D Avenue
Richland, MI, 49083
(269) 629-4947
Kelley Blacken, ABR®, Realtor®
Property Type Specialty: Waterfront, Log, Country
Cell: (269) 806-4231
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Kelley is a native of southwest Michigan and knows very well the unique qualities that make the area a great place to live and vacation. A veteran of the real estate business, Kelley has extensive knowledge of the neighborhoods and lakes of the region. For over 20 years, she published The Condominium & Apartment Guide, an invaluable resource for apartment dwellers throughout southwest Michigan. The marketing experience that Kelley gained from that endeavor, combined with United Country Real Estate’s unique marketing resources and capabilities, enable Kelley to serve her clients extremely well. She particularly enjoys working with buyers and sellers of Gull Lake, Gun Lake, Wall Lake, Pine Lake and other lakefront properties, as well as log, golf, and unique country homes. And as an Accredited Buyer’s Representative®, Kelley is well-qualified to work with buyers throughout the entire process of purchasing their dream properties. Kelley and her family live in Barry County.
Jenni Hoeksema, Realtor®
Property Type Specialty: In-Town, Executive, Country
Cell: (269) 217-9550
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A native Michigander, Jenni is a graduate of Central Michigan University, and worked for a number of years as the Small Business/Marketing Director for both the Ypsilanti and Battle Creek Chamber of Commerces. Jenni and her husband have since lived in southwest Michigan for almost 20 years, where they raised three children, all graduates of Gull Lake High School. Jenni is very community-focused, having devoted time and energy to a wide variety of organizations, including the Gull Lake Community Schools, the Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center, and others. She is an experienced Realtor®, and is very well qualified to work with both buyers and sellers of a variety of property types, including Gull Lake executive homes, Gull Lake and other lakefront homes, country homes, and other residential properties. Jenni enjoys spending time with her children and pets, reading, bird watching (nature), photography, walking and traveling.
Ryan Johnson, Partner/Appraiser
Property Type Specialty: Land, Premier
Cell: (269) 720-1345
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Ryan is a native of the Gull Lake community in Richland, Michigan. He graduated from Colorado State University in 1999 with a Natural Resource degree in Commercial Recreation & Tourism. Ryan started his real estate career 19 years ago working for a web based marketing firm, where he was responsible for developing national real estate relationships. Later in 2001, Ryan moved back to Michigan and co-founded a Lansing based real estate appraisal company where he actively appraised both residential and agricultural type properties with an emphasis on partial interest full narrative type appraisals for local units of government, government agencies, private landowners and conservation groups. Ryan is currently a licensed Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser & Real Estate Agent. He joined United Country Michigan Lifestyle Properties as a full time agent in 2012. Ryan represents properties all over the State of Michigan working with buyers and sellers of a variety of property types including, residential, land & farm, lakefront and country estates. Ryan has recently partnered with David Kreager, Broker/Owner and founder of the Richland office. Ryan and his wife and 3 children live in the Gull Lake Community.
Will Howson, Realtor®
Property Type Specialty: Country, Log, In-Town Homes
Cell: (269) 615-5660
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Will Howson has been involved in renovating and investing in real estate since the age of 20. After graduating from Michigan State University he attained his real estate license and got to work implementing innovative marketing plans for his sellers and offering first class service to buyers.
Since 2015 Will has successfully closed over 104 transactions for buyers and sellers. He’s dedicated to superior customer service and unmatched expertise in all segments of the market. Michigan Lifestyle Properties’ marketing programs, family environment, and long-term relationships with clients are also company hallmarks.
A company is only as good as its people. Striving for excellence has become a tradition for Michigan Lifestyle Properties. It shows in the performance of every MLP realtor and each member of the support staff. With a strong and experienced support staff, Michigan Lifestyle Properties assists with every facet of a sale or purchase. Will Howson knows the real estate business inside and out and has unmatched in knowledge of the residential market in the Southwest Michigan.
