There are an awful lot of factors that can influence the housing market, but we found two key things that are very encouraging for 2017. With spring the proven time to buy, especially in the Midwest, these two indicators should make everyone excited about April, May, and June right here in Northern Michigan. 

First-time home buyers are in a particularly tough spot when it comes to entering the market, but one indicator of a healthy environment is the continuation of an older policy that looks...