It was a very busy and exciting weekend for Brook Walsh, Northern Michigan Escapes founder and Broker for BrookWalsh.com. The listing for 02957 Saalbach St in Boyne Mountain Resorts exclusive Edelweiss Club gated community was introduced to the market on Friday night, and by Saturday afternoon there was already serious interest brewing in the beautiful property. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of Boyne Mountain vacation rentals)

The home went under contact on Monday morning, less than 48 hours after it was listed and the seller was thrilled, click here to read their client testimonial. 

ABOUT 02957 SAALBACH ST IN BOYNE MOUNTAIN RESORTS EXCLUSIVE EDELWEISS GATED COMMUNITY

The home itself is one of a kind Boyne…

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SOLD: 7606 Indian Trails Charlevoix, MI 49720 - $2,270,000
MLS #445667 - Lake Charlevoix Estate in Charlevoix, Michigan Sells Before Listed

Brook Walsh Real Estate sold this Lake Charlevoix estate before it was listed for the full asking price. This gorgeous home has four bedrooms, a two-bedroom guest house, and 202ft of frontage. For help selling your Lake Charlevoix estate contact, Brook Walsh - brook@aboderealestate.com, www.brookwalsh.com, or (231) 459-3179 today! (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of Lake Charlevoix vacation rentals)

It was a very challenging situation for Brook Walsh, the BrookWalsh.com founder. His clients from Colorado's Vail Valley had been looking for a needle in the haystack Lake Charlevoix…

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Homeowners should know what is generally covered before submitting a claim. However, all too often a claim is denied or homeowners find out that coverage is surprisingly lacking. Those that have been subject to floods have often found far too late that food damage is not covered in a standard policy. This is why it is important to learn more about home insurance. Depending on the area and typical weather conditions, homeowners may want to expand their coverage to avoid a potential issue. What are some of the common home insurance issues? (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

For informational purposes only. Always consult with a financial advisor before proceeding with any real estate transaction.

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Chances are good that robotics, drone imagery, and digitized collaboration will play a large part in the design and construction of future homes and business structures, and a variety of other construction improvements may not be far behind. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

Already, there is some evidence that buildings of the future may be constructed of "self-healing materials" and that plant-based component will create new design and energy flexibility. Tomorrow's built environment may not resemble today's buildings any more than the great stone structures of the past have anything in common with today's steel and glass high-rises. (Click here to see all Northern Michigan Waterfront Lifestyle…

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It was a very challenging negotiation for Brook Walsh, Northern Michigan Escapes founder and Broker. His client wanted to get top dollar on their Petoskey, Michigan sale and the buyer wasn't comfortable with that price. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

Eventually, Brook used his real estate investment expertise to successfully negotiate the sale with the buyer through their agent. (Click here to see all Northern Michigan Waterfront Lifestyle 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…

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SOLD: 615 Harbor View Lane Petoskey, MI 49770 - $840,000
MLS# 453709 - Gorgeous Home in Petoskey, Michigan Sold

Brook Walsh's Client Sells Petoskey Estate in Exclusive Harbor View Hills for $840,000!

It was a very challenging negotiation for Brook Walsh, NorthernMichiganEscapes.com founder, and Associate Broker for BrookWalsh.com. His client wanted to get top dollar on their sale and the buyer wasn't comfortable with that price. Eventually, Brook used his real estate investment expertise to successfully negotiate the sale with the buyer through their agent.  (Click here to see all Petoskey, Michigan Homes for Sale)

Gorgeous custom-built 7,400 sq ft home with panoramic views of Little Traverse Bay. It of a kind home with many high-end finishes…

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Wildwood on Walloon Condominiums is located at Walloon Lake, Michigan. (Click here to see all Walloon Lake, Michigan Homes for Sale)

This quiet association features 562 feet of Walloon Lake frontage, tennis courts, and acres of land for hiking. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

Wildwood on Walloon condominiums come in two, three, and four-bedroom configurations and the size varies between 1,232-2,600 square feet. The Wildwood on Walloon neighborhood condominiums tends to be older with the mature natural landscape around them.

Condos typically sell in the $185,000-$375,000 range. These condominiums are the perfect Up North getaways and good investment properties as well!  

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You finally found the perfect Northern Michigan home.

The house checks all your boxes: it is the right style and size, has an entertaining kitchen, and even boasts an awesome master bedroom. To make things even better, your offer was accepted by the homeowner. Congratulations!

You’re one step closer to owning your first home. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

The next step in your home buying journey is the home inspection. The job of a home inspector is to provide interested homebuyers an unbiased report about the utility and safety of the home they are preparing to purchase. (Click here to see all Northern Michigan Waterfront Lifestyle Homes for Sale)

While a home inspection is not required, it is highly…

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This was a fantastic transaction for Brook Walsh, Northern Michigan Escapes and Broker. Brooks's client originally bought at Boyne Mountain Resort to spend time with his son and because of the tremendous timing in the real estate market. (Click here to see all Boyne Mountain Homes for Sale)

With Brooks' advice, he purchased his condo for $180,000. Several years later, after his son graduated from high school and moved to Colorado he decided to sell and invest in other things. Brook listed the condo and shortly thereafter he negotiated the sale. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of Boyne Mountain vacation rentals)

Also, the new client was so impressed with the team at Northern Michigan Escapes that they remained clients…

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Compared to previous generations, millennials have been cautious to enter the real estate market. Coming of age right at the most spectacular housing boom and bust in modern history—the 2008 Recession—made for a generation of observant and media-savvy homebuyers. But the tide is finally turning. (Click here to see all Northern Michigan Waterfront Lifestyle Homes for Sale)

Based on recent data from Nationwide Mortgages, 66.1% of Millennials report that they plan to buy a home in the next 5 years. Are you ready for this dynamic demographic of a homebuyer?

It’s good news for the real estate world that 65.3% of millennials associate home buying with achieving the American Dream. That’s more than any other generation! Millennials put a high…

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