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Northern Michigan Condominium Lifestyle Real Estate

Is The Northern Michigan Condominium Lifestyle Right For You?

Condominiums are one of the most misunderstood types of real estate you can buy. They get a lot of hate when compared to apartments and homes for no reason. Many people are unable to tell you the difference between an apartment and what a condo is. Moreover, condos come in multiple forms and can look like a house, apartment, or townhome. The thing that defines a condo is ownership. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

Our team has an entire list of reasons to buy a condo and reasons not to buy a condo. Living in a condo is different than living in a home. There are always a few things to consider when moving to a condo: finances and social life. A…

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Northern Michigan Luxury Lifestyle Real Estate

What is a luxury lifestyle and what does it look like? What makes a home luxurious? These are all questions that house hunters may ask themselves when shopping for the perfect home to suit their lifestyle needs. These are difficult questions to figure out easily, as the answers can be subjective and unclear. The luxury lifestyle is all about living your best life and spending your valuable time on the things you love. A life where you can pursue your interests and grow your talents with ease of mind, and spend time doing the things you have always wanted to do and doing them with the ones you love. A life where you can treat yourself and indulge in the finer things of life with all the amenities you could dream of at your fingertips. (Click here to…

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Northern Michigan Waterfront Lifestyle Real Estate

There's nothing more dreamy and luxurious than the waterfront lifestyle, and owning your own lake house. Waking up to the sunrise over the water, boat rides with friends on the lake, and cookouts with the family on the shore. This is a lifestyle of luxury and relaxation, as well as socializing and fun.

Whether you are looking for a quiet spot to retire or a vacation home that would be perfect for the kids, Brook Walsh Real Estate offers an abundance of lakefront options in beautiful Northern Michigan to suit your needs.

Michigan is home to the largest and some of the most beautiful lakes in North America, and one of the best areas for boating. Northern Michigan attracts avid fishermen and boat enthusiasts from all around the world due to its…

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Birchwood Farms

Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club is a residential community of distinctive homes, condominiums and building sites (lots). Property ownership is a prerequisite for Full/Golf Membership. (Click here to see all Harbor Springs, Michigan Homes for Sale)

Birchwood Farms is a large country club and resort neighborhood located 3.6 miles north of Harbor Springs off of M-119. Spread across the 1,600-acre development are 27 holes of golf, heated pools, tennis courts, hundreds of homes, and during the winter 8.5 kilometers of ski trails groomed for classic skiing. This is golf course skiing but the rolling nature of the terrain and the woods that surround much of the complex makes the skiing much more interesting than is normally associated with fairway…

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4 Signs That Buying A Ski Vacation Home Might Make Sense

We have all been there:  We enjoy a great vacation in a beautiful destination and are smitten by life there. 

We imagine what it might be like if a vacation home was ours and start picking up local real estate brochures and searching online for sale listings.  Pretty soon, conversations with a realtor could be occurring, and you begin you wonder if this dream is realty or pie in the sky.  The idea of owning your own place in a ski town that your family loves just seems like the perfect next step. (Click here to see all Northern Michigan Ski Lifestyle Homes for Sale)

Ski vacation homes, like in Boyne Mountain Resort, are no different than the pattern we see with other vacation homes.  They tend to be located in great ski towns that are fun in…

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Michigans Most Expensive Lakes

What Are Michigan's Most Expensive Lakes?

With more than 11,000 inland lakes and their entire shape defined by the Great Lakes, Michigan is a hot spot for lakefront real estate. A recent report from LakeHomes.com, a multi-state brokerage, and real estate database, offers some insight into where the priciest lakefront real estate is found in Michigan. To compile its quarterly Lake Market Report, LakeHomes.com pulled MLS data to find the average listing price for all for-sale homes in each market on Sept. 1, 2018. The top 10 most expensive lakes for lakefront homes in Michigan are listed below, ordered from the least expensive lake to the most expensive lake at No. 1.  (Click here to see all Northern Michigan Waterfront Lifestyle Homes for…

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Breakers East Condominiums

Breakers East condos are located on the shore of Little Traverse Bay. This is one of the finest waterfront condo communities in Harbor Springs.

This neighborhood makes one of think of east coast homes with their cedar shake exteriors. However, the waterfront setting is what really makes this environment special.

The Breakers East neighborhood has an estate-type feel to them despite being condominiums.

These condominiums also have spacious lofts which are great for the kids to escape to.

Gourmet kitchens dominate the real estate market in the Breakers East neighborhood.

Master bedrooms typically have waterfront views, walk-in closets, and ensuite bathrooms.

The dining…

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2019/2020 Boyne Highlands Winter Events

Holiday Rail Jam – December 29th, 2019

The Holiday Rail Jam is open to all skiers and snowboarders who want to "lay it on the line" and show us what you got.  This is a judged event and top finishers will walk away with some great prizes like Boyne gift cards and SWAG from Under Armor.  The rail jam will be a fast-moving competition with music, announcer, and various divisions based on the number of entrants.  Spectators are welcome so come on out and get ready for a great show.

Stuff you need to know:

• Registration noon - 1:30 pm in near the entrance to the cafeteria at Boyne Highlands
• The entry Fee is $5.00
• Rail Jam will begin at 2 pm, location to be determined 
• Divisions are dependent upon who signs up but rest assured there will be…

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Sold: 246 E Main St Harbor Springs, MI 49740 - $249,000

SOLD: 246 E Main St #1 Harbor Springs, MI 49740 - $249,000
MLS: 459224 - $249,000

Newer street-level retail condo, right downtown on Habor Springs 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. 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 your Harbor Springs home contact Brook Walsh - brook@nmescapes.com, www.brookwalsh.com or (231) 459-3179 today!

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Harbor Cove Condominiums

Neighborhood Spotlight: Harbor Cove Condominiums – Hidden Gem of Harbor Springs

Introduction to Harbor Cove Condominiums

Tucked along the glistening shores of Little Traverse Bay, Harbor Cove Condominiums in Harbor Springs, Michigan, embody everything you dream of in a Northern Michigan lakefront escape. From its serene woodland surroundings to the pristine private beach, Harbor Cove delivers the perfect blend of peace, play, and property value.

Whether you’re a year-round resident, seasonal vacationer, or savvy investor, these condos offer unmatched lifestyle opportunities. With their warm architectural style, proximity to year-round recreation, and access to first-class amenities, Harbor Cove continues to stand out in the Harbor Springs…

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