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Collom Living Trust, Petitioner V Township Of Arthur, Respondent · 24-003358-TT

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Donald J Collom Living Trust 

RECEIVED 

Michigan Tax Tribunal 

MAR 

1 8 2025 

Small Claims Division 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

611 W. Ottawa Street 

Lansing, MI 48933 

March 14, 2025 

Additional Evidence By Petitioner: Collom Living Trust 

1- Enclosed are six purchase offers for parcel 012-030-100-01 showing valid offers from 

2022 through 2024, significantly lower than the appraised market value of the parcel. 

2 - Also enclosed are photos that support the conclusion submitted by independent 

appraiser Kelly W. Karbowski, included with the original petition. 

3 - An image from Arthur Twp. Plat map with the parcel marked; the parcel has no road 

access, and is divided into three logical sub-parcels for discussion purposes, as follows: 

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A-accessible only from WC Cornwell ranch to the north or Collom Living Trust to 

the west. Estimated to be 40 acres or so. 

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B-south of the Middle Branch of the Tobacco River with no access from Collom 

Living Trust because the river is too wide and too deep to cross. 

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C-Bounded onthe west by said river at the south end and Clear Creek, that is also 

too wide and too deep to cross, for the balance of the sub-parcel. 

We do not believe that the other properties provided by the township as evidence of 

equivalent value have such limitations for residential or agricultural use. 

Respectfully submitted, 

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Attached are six purchase-offers forthe 80-acre parcelidentified inthe docket 24-003358. 

Offer by 

Amount 

Expiration Date 

LandOffers, LLC. 

$129,600 

10/23/2022 

$31,736 to $63,471 depending 

BrownRE LLC 

upon inspection 

3/3/2024 

Patriot Land Properties LLC 

$95,051.20 

3/3/2024 

Canada Inc. 

$114,942 

5/4/2024 

Blueland Ventures 

$84,020.35 

5/17/2024 

Whitestone Land Offers 

$86,757.80 

8/16/2024 

EX) 

EX J

Reference # 1111232778 

Purchase Agreement 

APN: 

012-0530-100-01 

County: 

Clare County, MI 

Acreage: 

80.00 

Legal Description: 

T18n R3w Sec 30. FE 1/2 OF Nw 1/4 A 80. 

The purchase price of $129,600 will be paid in full at the time of closing. 

This offer is contingent upon the following terms: 

I. 

Buyer's confirmation, in its sole discretion, of the legal and physical aspects of the property. 

2. 

Buyer confirmation that the entity and/or person(s) signing this agreement have the authority to 

bind any and al! title holders/owners of the property: 

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Seller agrees to provide Buyer with good and marketable title. Property is to be sold free and 

clear of all encumbrances. 

4. 

Possession of the Property will be conveyed to the Buyer at closing. 

5. 

Buyer shall have 30 business days from acceptance of offer, confirmation of signatory authority 

and receipt of a title binder to complete its property review and inspection. 

Upon the end of the 

inspection period, Buyer, in'its sole discretion, will advise Seller of the decision to proceed to 

closing or to terminate. Should Buyer approve, in its sole discretion, closing shall occur within 

15 days from the end of the inspection period. 

6. 

Seller agrees that this Purchase Agreement may be assigned by Buyer without notice or approval 

of Seller, 

7. 

This offer shall remain open until 10/23/2022 and if not accepted by then, the offer shall bie 

rescinded. unless otherwise discussed and agreed to in writing, 

8. 

This contract, once signed, is enforceable and binding on both parties. 

Accepted and agreed to on this date: 

LandOffers, LEC 

SELLER or Selling Entity 

BUYER or Buying Entity 

Owner (sigh): 

Owner (sign): 

ee 

Owner (print): 

Owner (print): 

Address: 

625 BE. Twiggs St Ste 110 

City, State, Zip 

Tampa, FL 33602 

Email 

offers@landoffers.com

PURCHASE AGREEMENT 

Seller 

Collom Donald J Trust 

Buyer 

BrowneRE LLC 

22674 Heatherbrae Way 

Suite: #97061 5830 East 2nd 

Novi 

St 

MI 48375-4322 

Casper WY, 82609 

This is a contract for the purchase and sale of the following property located in Clare County, Michigan. 

The Buyer and Seller agree to the following terms: 

1. PARCEL NUMBER: 012-030-100~01 

2. ACREAGE: 80.0 

3. BUYER'S PRICE RANGE: Buyer is prepared to offer a price in the range of $31,736 to $63,471 USD. 

4. PAYMENT: Buyer will pay the purchase price in cash. Seller will not accept any financing contingencies. 

5. TITLE AND CONVEYANCE: Seller will transfer marketable title with full possession to the Property by 

Warranty Deed. Seller will clear any outstanding liens and encumbrances from the title, with the exception of 

unpaid property taxes. 

6. CLOSING: Buyer will pay for closing fees, title insurance, transfer taxes, recording 

fees, and reasonable past due 

property taxes for the Property. Seller will pay for any liens or judgments against the Property. This transaction will 

be closed by a reputable notary public, title company, or attorney, as determined by Buyer. 

7. ASSIGNMENT: Buyer has the right 

to assign its rights under this contract to a third party. Any intention to do s6 

will be discussed with and submittedin writing to the seller. 

8. RIGHT TO MARKET: Buyer is granted the non-exclusive right to market the property on non-MLS platforms for 

the purpose of verifying investment potential, 

9. CANCELLATION: Buyer retains the right to cancel this agreement verbally or in writing before the closing date if 

price agreement is not reached. 

10. ACCEPTANCE: This agreement will onlybe valid if Seller signs this agreement and returns to Buyer via email or 

mail by 3/3/2024 at 11:59 PM EST, 

11. CLOSING DATE: Buyer and Seller agree to close as soon as possible, if closing through a title company, within 

two weeks from the date the order is started unless otherwise agreed in writing. 

Sellex(s) Signature: 

Buyer's Signature! 

_ 

Phone: 

Email 

Manager, BrowneRE LLC 

Seller's Asking Price: $ 

0207600000133

PUHCHASE AGREEMENT 

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DATE: 1/3/2024 

SELLER: Collom Donald J Trust 

BUYER: Patriot Land Properties LLC 

This Is a contract for the purchase and sale of the following real estate (Property) located in Clare County, MI. 

Parcel Number(APN): 012-030-100-01 

State: Mi 

County: Clare 

The Buyer and Seller agree to the following terms: 

1. PRICE: Buyer will pay $95,051.20 paid by cashier's check or wire transfer. 

2. PAYMENT: Buyer will pay the purchase price in cash. Seller will not accept any financing contingencies. 

3. TITLE AND CONVEYANCE: Seller will transfer marketable title with full possession to the Property by Warranty 

Deed. Seller will clear any outstanding liens and encumbrances from title, with the exception of unpaid property 

taxes ar HOA liens.If the liens exceed the value of the parcel, it's up to the buyer's discretion to move forward with 

the transaction. 

4. CLOSING: Buyer will pay for closing fees, title insurarice, transfer taxes, and recording fees. Seller will pay for any 

liens/ judgments against the Property. This transaction will be closed by a reputable notary public, tittle company or 

attorney, as determined by Buyer. 

5. CANCELLATION: Buyer retains the right to terminate this agreeiiient by delivering written or electronic notice of 

cancellation fo Seller prior to the closing date. 

6. ASSIGNMENT: Buyer has an unqualified right to assign its rights under this contract to a third party. No notice 

to the Seller of an assignment is necessary. Buyer has the right to market the property on any platform.Such an 

assignment will release the original Buyer from this contract and substitute the assignee in its place. Buyer has the 

right to record a memorandum on the property. 

7. ACCEPTANCE: This agreement will only be valid if Seller signs this agreement and returns to Buyer via mail, 

text, or email by 3/3/2024. If Buyer has not received the executed agreement by that date and time, this offer will 

automatically expire. 

8. CLOSING DATE: Deed and possession will be delivered to Buyer on or before 4/2/2024. If deed and possession 

are not delivered to the Buyer by said Closing Date, this purchase agreement will be null and void, unless an 

extension is agreed upon in writing and signed by all parties. 

Buyer: Patriot Land Properties LLC 

Seller 1: Collom Donald J Trust

PURCHASE AGREEMENT 

Seller 

Collom Donald I Trust 

Buyer 

13884457 Canada Inc. 

22674 Heatherbrae Way 

Novi, M1 48375 

1740 Dell Range Blvd 

Ste H13-80467 

Cheyenne, WY, 82009 

This is an agreement for the purchase and sale of the following real estate (Property) located in Clare County, Michigan: 

Parcel Number: 012-030-100-01, Parcel Size: 80.0 acres 

The Buyer aud Seller agree to the following terms: 

1. 

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PRICE: Buyer will pay $114,942 USD, paid by cashier’s check or wire transfer 

. COUNTER-OFFER: Seller requests Buyer pay § 

USD in place of above amount (will be reviewed, and not 

guaranteed to be accepted). 

. PAYMENT: Buyer will pay the purchase price in cash, paid out:via the title company or attomey at closing to the Seller. 

. TITLE AND CONVEYANCE: Seller will transfer marketable title with full possession to the Property by Warranty Deed. 

Seller will clear any outstanding liens and encumbrances from title, with the exception of unpaid property. taxes. 

. CLOSING: Buyer will pay for closing fees, title insurance, transfer taxes, recording fees and reasonable back due property 

taxes for the Property. Seller will pay for any liens or judgments against the Property. 

. CANCELLATION: Buyer retains the right to terminate this agreement by delivering Seller written notice of cancellation. 

7. ASSIGNMENT/ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Buyer has an unqualified right to assign its rights under this contract to a third 

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party without notice to the Seller. Such an assignment will release the original Buyer from this contract and substitute the 

assignee in lieu. Seller agrees that Buyer may market this property/contract for sale to another buyerand assign all interest. 

. CLOSING DATE: All transactions are closed through title company or an attomey determined by Buyer. If property is found 

to meet Buyer's acquisition criteria then Buyer will open escrow upon receiving signed purchase agreement (a typical closing 

is 4-8 weeks afer paperwork is received, 

I will make every effort to ¢lose as soon as possible). If deed and possession are not 

delivered to Buyer by said Closing Date, this purchase agreement will be null and void, unless an extension is agreed upon in 

wiiting and signed by all parties. This agreement is contingent upon a satisfactory inspection of the propeity by the Buyer or 

potential assignees, and if found unsatisfactory, Buyer may cancel this Agreement, 

9. ACCEPTANCE: This agreement will only be valid if Seller signs this agreement and returns to Buyer via mail, fax or email 

by 5/4/2024 at 11:59 PM EST. Offer expires if Buyer has not received the executed agreement by that date.

BlueLand Ventures 

1985 W Henderson Rd PMB 62148 

Columbus, OH 43220 

. 

Reference #: CL-MI-2714 

Sales Contract to Purchase Real Estate 

This offer is for the purchase of real estate in Clare County, Ml. The purchase price of $84,020.35 

will be paid in full at the time of closing, 

The real estate we are offering to purchase is 80 acres and its parcel number is 012-030-100-01 

This offer is contingent upon the following terms: 

1. 

Buyer's confirmation and acceptance of legal'and physical aspects of the property. 

2. 

This offer shall remain open until 5/17/2024 and if not accepted by then, the offer shall be 

rescinded, unless otherwise discussed, 

3. 

Buyer can take title in any entity of their choosing. 

4. 

Buyer will pay for all closings costs. 

BlueLand Ventures 

Seller 

Buyer Sign: 

Owner Name: 

Owner Signature: 

Address: 

Phone: 

Email: 

0202000010549

REFERENCE ID#: CLAR-0213-M58766 

SALE AGREEMENT 

Parcel Number: 012-030-100-01 

Acreage: 80 acres 

County, State: Clare, Michigan 

Reference YD#: CLAR-0213-M58766 

Purchase Price: $86,757.80 

Closing Date: Under 90 days after executed contract, 

Closing Costs: Buyer to pay Seller Closing Costs (title policy, escrow, and recording fees). 

Attorney/Title/Escrow: Transaction to be completed by a reputable title company of Buyers choosing 

and at Buyer's expense, 

Offer Expiration: 8/16/2024 

Additional terms of this agreement: 

1. 

Said property is to be sold free and clear of all encumbrances, with marketable title and with full 

possession to said property available to Buyer at date of closing. 

2. 

Buyer to confirm parcel size, physical access, and to conduct inspection. IFany discoveries are 

made during due diligence process that buyer does not approve of, buyer may choose not to 

complete this purchase without ramifications. Due Diligence Period to include the entire length 

of the escrow period until the closing has occurred. 

SELLER: 

BUYER: 

Collom Donald J Trust 

Whitestone Land Offer or Assigned Entity 

22674 Heatherbrae Way 

10810'N Tatum Blvd Ste 102804 

Novi, MI 48375-4322 

Phoenix, AZ 85028 

Something not right with our offer? Give us a call 

and we will look into it for you!

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Site looking SW from north property boundary 

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Site looking SE 

from west property boundary

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Redding Township, MI 48625 

Sale Date: s06/27/22 

Sale 

Price: $85,000 

COMPARABLE SALE #2 

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Hope Township, MI 48628 

Sale Date: s01/09/23;c12/20/22 

Sale Price: $ 144,000 

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DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS 

MARLON I. BROWN, DPA 

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LANSING 

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Donald J Collom Living Trust 

, 

MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL 

Petitioner(s) 

v 

MTT Docket No.24-003358 

Arthur Township - William R Strouse 

, 

Respondent(s) 

PROOF OF SERVICE 

Donald J Collom 

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[Name of person serving/mailing petition] 

[date of service] 

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relative to the above-captioned matter upon: 

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