If you love to tinker, this home in Kalkaska might be the perfect spot for you! 

1535 Thomas Road sits just a little ways south of the village of Kalkaska. It's a quiet place, set away from busy roads and with friendly neighbors a short walk away. The home itself is instantly inviting, especially for a young family. It offers four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, with a spacious kitchen and room for everyone around the table. The layout is unique, balancing space with efficient planning to provide...

Northern Michigan might be home to a number of small towns and cities, but that doesn't mean for a second that there is nothing going on. Far from it! We're lucky to be home to dozens of world-class events all year long. One of the absolute favorites, of course, is the Traverse City Film Festival. Since 2006, the festival has grown into an absolutely landmark for Northern Michigan, turning the eyes of the film industry north for five days each summer. 

From July 25-30, over 100 features and 1...

Your home is a safe and loving space, but there's also an economic side that certainly needs to be considered. A Northern Michigan home is an investment, and it's looking more and more like a strong one. 

Sites like Zillow and the Michigan Housing Department show that values are trending upwards. Sustainable growth is an encouraging sign to people in the market or recent buyers, and that encouragement only helps to reinforce further investment. Michigan's home value has seen an increase of 7....