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. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

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. (Click here to see all Northern Michigan Waterfront Lifestyle Homes for Sale)

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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. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

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. (Click here to see all Northern Michigan Waterfront Lifestyle Homes for Sale)

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

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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. (Click here to see all Northern…

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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. (Click here to see all Northern Michigan Commercial real estate listings)

ABOUT 1420 S-M75 HIGHWAY IN BOYNE CITY, MI

Pristine condition commercial building located on…

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From telecommuting to freelancing, more people are working from home than ever before. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the first areas to get neglected in terms of décor and upkeep. Regardless if you’re working remotely or just occasionally paying some bills and checking the internet, you deserve to have a home office that’s both pretty and productive – and you don’t have to break the bank to get it. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

Here are some tips to help create the perfect home office:

LOCATION IS KEY

Location is the foundation for success. If you’re easily distracted, try setting up in a room that’s away from the main living area. If you’re going to have the client’s coming by, it…

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Last Thursday marked the end of the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and like many years prior, this year was filled with big news and exciting developments – especially for the home. For the past two weeks, the conference highlighted some of the most exciting up-and-coming products in consumer technology, from virtual reality and wearable tech to advances in health and science. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

Aside from self-driving cars and audio equipment, smart home accessories were among the most common exhibits this year at the event, so if this is a glimpse at the year ahead, there’s certainly a lot to look forward to.

Here’s a quick recap of the hottest smart home…

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SOLD: 02212 Boyneland Dr Boyne Falls, MI 49713 - $450,000
MLS: 450426 - Ski In/Ski Out DIsciples Village condo at Boyne Mountain Resort Sold

Brook Walsh's Client Purchases A Ski In/Ski Out Condo At Boyne Mountain Resort Within A Week Of Listing For $450,000!

It was a very challenging situation for Brook Walsh, NorthernMichiganEscapes.com founder, and Associate 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. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's…

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It was a very challenging situation 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. (Click here to see all Boyne Mountain Homes for Sale)

ABOUT 02212 BOYNELAND DR IN BOYNE MOUNTAIN RESORTS DISCIPLES VILLAGE COMMUNITY

Disciples Village Condominiums are one of a kind in Northern Michigan. Where else can you find a condo with a 3 BD/3BA upper unit and a separate 1BD /1BA w/full kitchen lower unit? You can…

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Pricewaterhouse Cooper (PwC), in partnership with the Urban Land Institute, recently released the annual Emerging Trends in Real Estate® report to highlight what investors and developers can anticipate in the year to come. Last year, the report predicted that more Millennials would be looking to suburbs for homes and there would be a large push for more urban agriculture and alternative housing projects. This year's predictions build on the previous ones and look to the future for the next phase of real estate. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

1. A KINDER REAL ESTATE MARKET

Several markets across the country, especially Colorado Springs, experienced record-breaking transactions this year in…

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It was a very challenging negotiation for Brook Walsh, Northern Michigan Escapes founder and Broker. His client is always looking for a great deal and had to have this Petoskey, Michigan home. 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. (Click here to see all Petoskey, Michigan Homes for Sale)

ABOUT 615 HARBOR VIEW HILLS IN PETOSKEY'S EXCLUSIVE HARBOR VIEW HILLS COMMUNITY

Stunning custom built home with panoramic views of Lake Michigan's Little Traverse Bay! From the moment you walk inside you will know this is a one of a kind home where every detail has…

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