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May 3, 2017

Chamber Small Business Celibration

2017-05-03T15:31:58-04:00May 3rd, 2017|Local News|

The Top 10 finalists in the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce 2017 Small Business Celebration have been named. Professional services firms, contractors, food and beverage makers and entertainment facilities are among the finalists in the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce 2017 Small Business Celebration. The Top 10 SBC finalists in the running [...]

Apr 1, 2017

Whale Watching In Northern Michigan?

2017-04-01T01:03:04-04:00April 1st, 2017|Local News|

It seems whale watching is becoming quite a thing here in northern Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dune's National Lake shore Many people, both tourist and local's alike do not realize that large whale populations migrate through the great lakes every year, including our vary own Grand Traverse Bay's. (See images at bottom of [...]

Mar 29, 2017

Michigan Eliminates Dower Rights

2017-03-29T10:24:30-04:00March 29th, 2017|Industry News, Local News|

Effective April 7, 2017 Dower Rights will no longer effect real estate in Michigan. What is a Dower Right? Dower rights have historically allowed a widow to use her deceased husband’s real property during her lifetime.  The justification for these dower rights dates back to when a woman was unable to own property.  Essential [...]

Feb 28, 2017

Wire & Computer Fraud Coming to a Market Near You

2017-02-28T16:20:39-05:00February 28th, 2017|Industry News, Local News, Real Estate Tips|

If you have been paying attention to the national, or local industry news you would have seen that fraud is on the rise; primarily Wire Fraud.  This process is usually done by either spoofing, or breaking into an agents/sellers e-mail and sending out updated wire instructions on the day of closing. Another common attack [...]

Feb 20, 2017

A Little Presidents Day History

2017-02-20T13:42:07-05:00February 20th, 2017|Local News, Real Estate Tips|

Did you know that the very system we use for locating property in Real Estate was founded by former President Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson was not only our 3rd president, but was also a land surveyor.  With his knowledge of surveying he created the Public Land Survey System.  This system broke land down into Sections, [...]

Jan 17, 2017

East Front Street: Next Downtown Hot Spot

2017-02-04T23:03:01-05:00January 17th, 2017|Local News|

We are very pleased to be featured in today's ticker.  Great article about the growth and changes going on for East Front Street. "A new bakery and café is the latest in a series of businesses flocking to East Front Street, part of a pattern of neighborhood revitalization extending foot traffic – and dollars – [...]

Nov 14, 2016

Tiny House Living

2017-02-04T23:03:01-05:00November 14th, 2016|Industry News, Local News|

Last year we posted an article about tiny houses in the Acme Township area.  The movement does not seem to have slowed down. You’ve heard about the “tiny house” movement. Now there are small signs of a growing interest locally in 200-500 square foot structures that can serve as cabins, writers and artists studios, summer [...]

Oct 17, 2016

How Much Does a Home Inspection Cost (and How Much Can It Save You)?

2017-02-04T23:03:02-05:00October 17th, 2016|Home Tips, Tricks, & Ideas, Industry News, Real Estate Tips|

Buying a home is a huge investment—and you can’t exactly read Amazon reviews to get a sense of any problems that might crop up after you’ve plunked down your money. That’s why it’s smart to get a home inspection before you close the deal. But since home inspections aren’t free and that cash comes out of your pocket, you might be [...]

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