Small towns, quiet nights, close communities...there's a lot of charm to living in a village like Elk Rapids, Kalkaska, Rapid City, or somewhere in between. And in Northern Michigan, you're still never far from the action. 

Twenty-seven minutes. That's all it takes to get from the village of Elk Rapids to the very heart of downtown Traverse City. Entire life dilemmas are solved in sitcoms in less time, if you count commercials, and you'll be able to enjoy views of East Bay. Many families we w...

When you buy a new home, you're welcomed into a new community. New faces, new places, new schools, it's can be overwhelming and even just a little scary. 

Luckily, villages like Elk Rapids are thriving thanks to an inclusive, friendly and small-town atmosphere that's sure to make your new home feel exactly like home in no time at all. Elk Rapids still gives its residents easy access to nightlife, events and a thriving shopping epicenter in Traverse City, but villagers can always tuck away to...