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Condominiums are the property type of choice for many homebuyers who are opting for a low-maintenance lifestyle. The Resort Cottage condos are all three-bedroom condos, overlook Lake Charlevoix, and many have a 45ft boat slip. There are nine units at The Resort Cottages. (Click here to see all The Resort Cottage condominiums for sale)

Units 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, and 9 all have the same floor plan as follows:

The garage and third bedroom along with its ensuite bathroom are located on the main level. The living room and its patio overlooking the water, kitchen, dining room are all on the upper level of the home. The master bedroom and its patio overlooking the water and ensuite bathroom is on the third level of the condo. Also, the second bedroom…

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Condominiums are the property type of choice for many homebuyers who are opting for a low-maintenance lifestyle. With these properties, the upkeep of the shared amenities such as the pool, gym, and tennis courts is taken care of, along with the building’s exterior maintenance and the landscaping of the grounds. This means you’ll spend less time looking after your property, and more time enjoying it. (Click here to see all Harborage Condominiums for Sale)

Harborage condos can be two, three, four, and even five bedrooms, overlook Lake Charlevoix, and can be an upper or lower unit. Upper units have vaulted ceilings and command top dollar while lower-level units offer direct access to the beach.  (Click here to see all Lake Charlevoix Homes for Sale)

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It was a very busy and exciting time for Brook Walsh, NorthernMichiganEscapes.com founder and Broker. Brook toured a wonderful family around Boyne City and East Jordan as they looked for Lake Charlevoix waterfront property. (Click here to see all Lake Charlevoix Homes for Sale)

The clients were somewhat hesitant to take on a second home as they led quite busy lives and wouldn't be using for the next few years. Brook explained the lifecycle of ownership based services Northern Michigan Escapes provides for their clients and that gave them the peace of mind to make such a considerable investment. How did it turn out after a little more than a year, read their heartwarming client testimonial? (Click here to see all Northern Michigan Waterfront…

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It was a very busy and exciting time for Brook Walsh, Northern Michigan Escapes founder, and Broker. Brook toured a wonderful family around Boyne City and East Jordan as they looked for Lake Charlevoix waterfront property. The clients were somewhat hesitant to take on a second home as they led quite busy lives and wouldn't be using the home for the next few years. Brook explained the lifecycle of ownership-based services Northern Michigan Escapes provides for their clients and that gave them the peace of mind to make such a considerable investment. How did it turn out after a little more than a year, read their heartwarming client testimonial? (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

SOLD: 1 Water Street #9…

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It was a very long and tough negotiation for Brook Walsh, Northern Michigan Escapes and Broker. The listing for 549 Bay St in Boyne City on Lake Charlevoix was introduced to the market in 2015. After years of working tirelessly for his client, Brook was able to finally negotiate a close on this contemporary home. (Click here to see all Lake Charlevoix Homes for Sale)

ABOUT 549 BAY ST IN BOYNE CITY ON LAKE CHARLEVOIX

This Lake Charlevoix contemporary exemplifies the Northern Michigan Lifestyle: Soaring windows overlooking the lake, gourmet kitchen, great entertaining indoors & out, wet bar, 3 fireplaces, wine cellar, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, expansive vinyl decking & an outdoor kitchen /grilling.

Enjoy a midnight rendezvous at the…

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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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SOLD: 246 E Main Harbor Springs, MI 49740 - $204,000
MLS: 449526 Downtown Harbor Springs Commercial Real Estate Sale

It 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 commercial building. 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 Harbor Springs, Michigan Homes for Sale)

ABOUT 246 EAST MAIN ST IN HARBOR SPRINGS, MI

Newer street-level retail Harbor Springs building, right downtown on Main…

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SOLD: 246 E Main St #1 Harbor Springs, MI 49740 - $204,000

MLS: 449526 - Harbor Springs Commercial Real Estate Sale

Newer street-level retail condo, right downtown on Main Street with the new restaurants and new Lyric Theatre offering plenty of foot traffic. Great street frontage and windows give a great opportunity to display the wares. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of Harbor Springs, MI vacation rentals)

Historic ambiance with 10 ft ceilings, crown molding, ceiling fans, and white oak floors, but with elevator to 600 sq ft lower level storage with high ceilings. Fire suppression system. (Click here to see all Harbor Springs, Michigan Homes for Sale)

For help selling your Harbor Springs Commercial real estate or…

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