It's after Thanksgiving and holiday decorations are popping up all over your neighborhood. Lights, garland, and other festive touches make the season bright, but there can be a big cost associated with the displays. We take a look at a just few ways to still go big, but keep your energy impact small. 

First, replace any of your old lights with LEDs. Most lights available now are LED, but if you have a string that you've used for many seasons, it may be time to upgrade. Old incandescent lights...

It's a wonderful time of year and one that we never take for granted. 

Northern Michigan is a special place. From small towns to big-time events, world famous festivals and quiet family gatherings, we treasure our special place. We are so thankful to call it home! 

We're also very for thankful for everyone we've had the privilege to help navigate the housing market. Whether you're buying or selling, change where you call home can be a big deal. It's exciting, it's stressful, and sometimes, i...

Winter is coming quickly, and we've already seen a few days of snow. Is your home ready for the cold? Here a few things to remember to keep your home a welcoming place for your family and friends, and they'll save you money, too. 

Making these cold months more enjoyable can be as simple as looking at two things. First, make sure there is something out-of-doors that you're excited about. Having a an activity to look forward to that gets you into the snow can make the short days more fun. Wheth...

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...

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...