Investment is a term that seizes the attention of even the least business-minded person in a room. When we hear the term, many of us imagine dollar signs, remember our Economics 101 professor, or picture Scrooge McDuck swimming through his sea of gold coins.

In real estate, we toss this term around often. When someone purchases a home, REALTORS® like to communicate every benefit that comes from owning a home. And since real estate investing is such a desirable option in the Northern Michigan market, we find no reason to hold back our enthusiasm about the opportunities we see.

Investment sparks a lot to think about for a family. While you weigh your options about whether to purchase a house or to throw all your extra cash into the stock…

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Everyone dreams about what they’ll look for in a first home. Many Michiganders prefer city living, while others choose a multi-acre property on the outskirts of town. Some consider lavish spaces, and still, others prefer a small house with minimalist furniture and design.

Home preferences can feel as distinct as our fingerprints, but the truth is that our housing preferences aren’t as different from one another as they might feel.

At the end of the day, housing trends exist, even to distinguish generation from generation. Many factors play into generational trends:

  • New ideas and technology
  • Economic booms or burdens
  • Community values
  • Celebrity preferences
  • Lifestyle needs
  • And much, much more

The Wall Street…

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SOLD: 01420 S M-75 Highway Boyne City, MI 49712 - $189,900
MLS: 451806 - Commercial Real Estate building sold in Boyne City, Michigan

This was a very long and tough negotiation for Brook Walsh, NorthernMichiganEscapes.com founder, and Broker for BrookWalsh.com. His client is always looking for prime real estate investment properties and had to have this one. However, the seller wasn't going to budge on the price. After exhausting all of the active listings, Brook used his real estate investment expertise to successfully negotiate the sale with the owner through the listing agent. The property is being transformed into a state-of-the-art boat, RV, and toy storage facility exclusively for Northern Michigan Escapes clients.

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This was a very long and tough negotiation for Brook Walsh, Northern Michigan Escapes founder and Broker. His client is always looking for prime real estate investment properties and had to have this one. However, the seller wasn't going to budge on price. After exhausting all of the active listings, Brook used his real estate investment expertise to successfully negotiate the sale with the owner through the listing agent. The property is being transformed into a state of the art boat, RV, and toy storage facility exclusively for Northern Michigan Escapes clients.

ABOUT 1420 S-M75 HIGHWAY IN BOYNE CITY, MI

Pristine condition commercial building located on an M-75 highway fin Boyne City or easy access. The convenience of ample…

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