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City to solicit real-estate proposals for historic Nelson House after repairs; reserve price set, staff seek market feedback
Summary
City staff will issue a request for proposals to list and market the Nelson House in the historic district after recent stabilization work; staff expect proposals due July 10 and plan to return to the commission with offers and recommendations.
Jake Eckholm, director of development services for Muskegon City, told commissioners on June 9 that staff will issue a request for proposals (RFP) for a professional real‑estate firm to market and broker sale or redevelopment of the Nelson House, a large historic property the city acquired and relocated for preservation.
Eckholm said staff completed foundation replacement and roof repairs on part of the building and that total city investment on the project will be between $2.5 million and $2.6 million once outstanding roof work is paid. He said the RFP, which closes July 10, requests firms’ qualifications, fee schedules, comparative market analyses and proposed marketing scopes. Staff received few comparables during preliminary outreach and asked…
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