Living in Northern Michigan is all about water. Having access to lakes and having beaches close by is a huge perk to living Up North, and this new location on Jonathan Drive offers both! 

Nestled between Torch Lake and Elk Lake, this four bedroom and 2.75 bath home is a gem of a property, even if you didn't look beyond its immediate footprint. At 1,700 square feet, it has a neat floor plan that balances openness with private little nooks. Finish the basement and this home is palatial! It also...

This winter started off frigid and has since eased off for more temperate weather. Don't look now, but there's a deep freeze on the way and a rather unusual way to celebrate it. 

Back for another year, the Traverse City Polar Plunge dives into February for a very deserving cause. Located at North Peak and Kilkenney's in Downtown Traverse City, you'll have the chace to raise money for the Special Olympics by taking a dip in a pool right on Front Street! 

The event is just one of 28 similar pl...

Outdoor recreation is a big reason we love living in Northern Michigan, and one of the favorite activities is revving up the sleds in Kalkaska County!

You don't have to travel to have access to well-marked and well-maintained ORV trails near Kalkaska. The village just east of Traverse City has the reputation has a true mecca for sledheads, and with plenty of snow on the ground and more in the forecast, we're seeing (and hearing!) more and more enthusiasts hitting the trails. For many, getting...

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...

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...

While spring is the hottest home buying season, things don't just cool off in summer and autumn. 

There are a number of very positive things about starting your home search in September or October. Many of the people we work with find summer too busy a time to look for houses, and find the more structured evenings of autumn to be much more productive. Make the most of that time and let us help you find the perfect place to call your own this autumn. 

One advantage of fall is that sellers are...