There are dozens of recreational opportunities in Northern Michigan, but only a few chances to turn recreational fun into a thriving business! 

We're really excited about one we're working on, and you might be just the person to take advantage of this unique chance to combine a love of the trails, the region, and a nice small business. 

Northern Michigan is home to a massive network of snowmobile trails that weave together small towns all over the area. From late November to March, sleds cri...

We've already had our first dusting of snow in Northern Michigan! With the temperatures falling and more of the white stuff on the way, we couldn't help but think of Bonaire Lane as we head into November. 

The holidays really kick off this month, and we love this time of the year. Your home provides a place for family and friends to come together, reconnect, and enjoy the special traditions of the season. It's also a wonderful time to include the changing weather in those activities. From sle...

We've been keeping our eyes peeled for this quarter's housing numbers. We're very excited to see national trends matching what we're seeing locally in Northern Michigan. Experts around the country confirm the whispered housing bubble isn't about to burst; in fact, there doesn't seem to be any reason to expect one anytime soon! 

As pointed out in The Housing and Mortgage Market Review, there's just a 4% chance that median home prices will drop over the next two years. That's a historically low...

Northern Michigan is home to the largest one-day mountain bike race in the the country, and you can watch it all happen in your backyard! 

The Iceman Cometh Challenge, a point-to-point mountain bike race of roughly 30 miles from Kalkaska to Traverse City, is a staple for outdoor enthusiasts all over the region. A stape amongst locals, the event draws people from all over the United States and a few from Europe, Australia, Asia and even South America. Five thousand racers make the fast, sandy...

Who doesn't love waking up on the water? For many people that have lived in Northern Michigan for years, and certainly for folks moving from other regions, the allure of freshwater lakes is an attractive feature and a real treat. Of course, finding properties on the water can be tough; with so many buyers, homes on the shoreline can get especially fast. 

Luckily, we have a number of experienced and talented realtors that have a deft hand in finding and moving these beautiful homes. Richard ha...

We wanted to make sure this 15 acre parcel near Ellsworth didn't slip past you! 

Northern Michigan is home to so many lakes, rivers, and streams that there's always a great opportunity to find a slice of something! While some parcels are certainly more expensive than others, often just by the name of the lake, there are some absolute gems out there that offer incredible lake access without an inhibiting or restrictive price tag. Maryanne is one of our parcel specialists, and she's always got...

We're very excited to hear of more commercial development coming to Kalkaska! 

EXIT Northern Shores has offices in two small towns in Northern Michigan. One, located in downtown Kalkaska, gives us a great opportunity to stay in touch with the community businesses and families to hear what they want to see and where they want Kalkaska to go in the future. More local opportunities has always been a big goal, and the renewed efforts of developers have brought some great news. 

As reported in th...