Experience the Bay Harbor Yacht Club Lifestyle

Award-Winning Bay Harbor Yacht Club On Lake Michigan

Nestled into the western shoreline of Bay Harbor Lake stands the renowned Bay Harbor Yacht Club with its signature stone facade, a cascading waterfall, lovely plantings, pillared arches, and white picture-window frames. This gracious, architectural focal point overlooking Lake Michigan is the social center of the Bay Harbor community for boaters and non-boaters alike. The luxury private club offers a beautiful deep-water marina with a wide variety of boating, recreational activities, and extensive year-round family programming. (Click here to see all Bay Harbor, Michigan Homes for Sale)

 Emerald Award Recipient In The Great Lakes Region

Recently named a Distinguished Emerald Award recipient…

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Sommerset Pointe on Lake Charlevoix

Boasting elevated views of Lake Charlevoix and Young State Park, stunning interior finishes, and the convenience of having all community aspects nearby, Sommerset Pointe Condos are optimal homes to enjoy northern Michigan living. (Click here to see all Lake Charlevoix Homes for Sale)

Available in two layouts: 2,195 square-foot, 3-bed, 2-bath single-floor lower unit and a 3,700 square-foot, 2-story upper unit with 4-bed, 4-bath. Both include an attached 2-car garage and spacious walkout patio overlooking Lake Charlevoix. The interior features fantastic attention to detail and high-end finishes including granite countertops, hardwood floors, crown molding, stainless steel appliances, and an open layout. An impressive feature is the folding…

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Trout Creek

Trout Creek Condominiums are located in the northwest section of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Their central location is close to Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Mackinac Island. (Click here to see all Harbor Springs, Michigan Homes for Sale)

On-site amenities include hiking/snowshoe trails, pools, fishing ponds, playgrounds, a fitness center, tennis courts. Close to beaches, golf, bike trails, and Mackinac Island. Nub's Nob and Boyne Highlands ski resorts are just 1 mile away. Free Shuttle to Nub's Nob during the holiday week and weekends in January and February. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of Harbor Springs, MI vacation rentals)

The Trout Creek neighborhood is known for the aforementioned…

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Mountain Cabins at Boyne Mountain Resort

Boyne’s most mountain rustic-themed community, and located close to the Alpine Chair lift, the Mountain Cabins community consists of stand-alone three and four-bedroom condos with wood-burning fireplaces and private hot tubs. (Click here to see all Boyne Mountain Homes for Sale)

The four-bedroom condos are around 2,248 square feet and many feature granite countertops and a professionally designed interior package. Generally speaking, the master bedrooms have a king bed, the second bedroom has a queen bed, the third bedroom has a queen bed, and the fourth bedroom usually has a captain's bunk. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of Boyne Mountain vacation rentals)

The three-bedroom condos are around 1,927 square feet and many…

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5 Simple Ways To Winterize Your Northern Michigan Home On A Budget

We’ve all noticed it; the icy cool breezes, the flecks of snow on the lawn, and the need for an extra layer outside. While we might not like to admit it, Winter is just around the corner. Just like you’d get your vehicle ready for the weather ahead, there are some things that homeowners can do to ensure their home doesn’t turn into an ice palace when the temperatures drop.

Getting your home ready for winter doesn’t have to cost much, and each little improvement can help save expensive fixes and wasted energy, saving you time and money in the long-run.

Here’s how you can get your Northern Michigan home in tip-top condition this Winter:

REVERSE THE CEILING FAN

It’s something incredibly simple but it can make a considerable…

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Don’t Miss Out On These Important Tax Savers For Home Owners

The tax filing deadline is quickly approaching. If you own a home, here are some important residential tax-saving incentives you should not miss:

Residential Energy Tax Credits

• Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit - Taxpayers may take a credit up to 30% of qualified solar, wind, geothermal and fuel cell property improvements. This includes labor costs to assemble, build, and connect the equipment. The credit is capped at $500 per one-half kilowatt of capacity purchased.
   
• Non-Business Energy Property Credit - Taxpayers may take credit for 10% of the qualifying costs to improve energy-efficiency for the non-business property. Qualified improvements include adding insulation, energy-efficient windows/doors, or…

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Financing Your Future Lifestyle Investment Property

A Guide for Getting Started

Vacation rental homes are spiking in popularity and for good reason. A 2016 HomeAway survey showed that 70% of vacation rental homeowners could pay at least half the mortgage on their vacation home from the rental income it generates. For owners who work with professional property managers, the cashflow benefits may be even greater.

Investing in a vacation home that’s also a vacation rental can create a best-of-both-worlds scenario: You get to enjoy downtime in one of your favorite locations while getting an income-generating property that helps pay for itself. Full-service vacation rental management companies like Northern Michigan Escapes make life even easier by booking and communicating with guests while also managing…

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5 Ways To Improve The Safety Of Your Northern Michigan Home

Natural disasters, theft, and other home security problems can arise no matter the technology or attention that you give to your home. But preparing your home with practical safety measures is a powerful way to enhance the safety of your family, and alleviate the problem or damages these incidents cause.

Northern Michigan isn’t exactly the most dangerous place to live in the U.S., but even the safest places on earth are far from perfect. Theft, fire, and weather are a possibility no matter where you turn. Those who desire more safety for their family can easily improve their security with a few intentional investments of time or money.

Here are a few ways to improve the safety of your Northern Michigan home:

1. Always Give The…

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Mountain Club at Boyne Mountain Resort

Estate-size parcels in the wooded hills above Deer Lake. Golf course living enjoyed from a serene and private vantage point. The benefits of Mountain Club ownership are that it's located along the prestigious Monument golf course, close to ski slopes and Village of Boyne Mountain, and it has underground utilities and cable television. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of Boyne Mountain vacation rentals)

Mountain Club is characterized as the most restrictive community within Boyne Mountain as they strictly forbid vacation rentals. As a result, they have the most year-round residents within this carefully planned community. (Click here to see all Boyne Mountain Homes for Sale)

Just like Edelweiss Club, it's quite common to…

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What Is Escrow? 3 Things You Need To Know About Escrow Before Buying A Home

The purchase of your first home can be an exciting and exhilarating process. Homeownership is something that many people dream of. Owning your own home means not being held accountable to a landlord. It means the freedom to paint, remodel, and redecorate your space how you like. It means creating the perfect space for you and your family to build a life together and create memories that will last a lifetime. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

For most people, the purchase of a home is also the largest transaction they will make. This can be daunting. Few buyers have the resources to buy a home outright, and this can make the buying process even more complicated because lenders are involved too. One of…

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