Northern Michigan is a stunning region with a wealth of natural beauty and world-class amenities. Whether you're looking for a vacation home, a second property, or a permanent residence, this region has something to offer everyone. At Brook Walsh Real Estate, we specialize in real estate in Northern Michigan, offering expert guidance and a carefully curated selection of the finest homes and estates in the area.

Whether you're searching for a cozy cabin, a luxurious estate, or something in between, we can help you find the perfect place to call your own. In this blog category, you'll find valuable resources and expert insights on buying and owning real estate in Northern Michigan.

SOLD: 1049 Ridgeline Boyne Falls, MI 49713 - $839,900
MLS: 457981 - Boyne Mountain Estate Sold for $775,000

This custom log home is perfectly located in the Mountain Club at Boyne Mountain Resort and overlooks Deer Lake. The home has been meticulously maintained and no detail was missed when building this beautiful home. The property offers an open floor plan perfect for entertaining family and friends and includes four bedrooms, three and one baths and a finished lower level with a family room and wetbar. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of Boyne Mountain vacation rentals)

The home is perfect for the ski and golf enthusiast. Plenty of storage throughout the home and a 3 car garage. Truly a must see!Measurements believed to be…

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SOLD: Walloon Lake 06310 Red Pine Road Boyne City, MI 49712 - $999,000
MLS# 453571 - Gorgeous Walloon Lake home sells in Boyne City, Michigan.

A great fixer-upper! Here is an opportunity to put the finishing touches on this remodel. House structurally has good bones and upgraded Anderson windows and doors. Great location on Walloon Lake with 140 feet of frontage. Large lakeside deck and expansive dock with great west arm view. Located in a quiet neighborhood setting. (Click here to see all Walloon Lake, Michigan Homes for Sale)
Please contact Brook Walsh for help selling your Walloon Lake property at brook@nmescapes.com, www.brookwalsh.com, or (231) 459-3179 for a showing today!



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When you invest in Northern Michigan real estate, there are several ways you can make money:

  1. Real Estate Appreciation
    It is when the property increases in value due to a change in the real estate market, the land around your property becoming scarcer or busier like when a major shopping center is built next door or upgrades you put into your real estate investment to make it more attractive to potential buyers or renters. Real estate appreciation is a tricky game. It is riskier than investing in cash flow income.

  2. Cash Flow Income
    This type of real estate investment focuses on buying a real estate property, such as an apartment building, and operating it, so you collect a stream of cash from rent, which is the money a…

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Drawing inspiration from majestic Lake Michigan, Bay Harbor Golf Club was designed to prepare you for an experience you'll never forget.  Fondly referred to as "The Pebble Beach of the Midwest" your first connection to Lake Michigan appears along the 1.7-mile journey down Coastal Ridge Drive.  Coastal Ridge Drive was named in honor of Pebble Beach's famed 17 Mile Drive.

Upon your arrival, you will notice many nautical-themed elements are brought in to play around the Clubhouse and golf courses.  
Rather than using traditional flags on The Links, Quarry, and Preserve course, the burgee (a triangular flag flown from the mast of a ship for identification) was chosen to represent Bay Harbor Golf Club along with the traditional nautical colors of red, blue,…

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When you buy a vacation home, you’re making one of the few investments that offer both personal and financial rewards. And you don’t have to be a real estate tycoon to pull it off.

Buy a vacation home to live on your terms

Buying a vacation home allows you to diversify your income, build wealth, plan for retirement, and, of course, take a vacation at no extra cost to you. Some investors weigh one benefit more heavily than the others, but once you’re clear on why you want to buy a vacation home, you can focus your search and match your investment with your priorities.

Diversify your income

When you buy a vacation home and choose to rent it out, it’s possible to create a new, short-term rental revenue stream. This income could supplement…

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Once you have a clear understanding of why to buy a vacation home, the next step is understanding the cost—whether you can afford it.

Budgeting for a vacation home is different than your primary residence, in part because mortgage lenders and the IRS will treat your purchase differently based on whether they categorize it as a second home or an investment property.

Mortgage lenders and the IRS look at different factors to categorize your home (and may define them differently), but generally speaking, an investment property is rented out to generate additional income while a second home is for your own personal use. Taking out a mortgage may be easier for a second home than an investment property, but there are trade-offs when it comes to how you…

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Michigan is loaded with terrific ski and riding areas. No matter where you go in the state, from the southeast corner by Detroit to the northwest corner in the Upper Peninsula, you’ll find outstanding slopes. But the skiing and riding that made Michigan famous for downhill thrills and fun are all located at the top of the mitten in the Petoskey Area. The three Petoskey Area resorts — Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain, and Nub’s Nob — have a total of nearly 170 downhill runs.

No matter what your ability, there are more than enough to keep you coming back for more. When you step off the slopes, the four communities of Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Bay Harbor, and Boyne City beckon with shops, restaurants, music, and warm northern Michigan hospitality. Since all…

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Joining a homeowners’ association can be an added perk of living in certain communities. In essence, a homeowners’ association allows a community to agree to share the costs of the extra benefits of living in said community.

HOAs are common in gated neighborhoods with special accommodations like a pool, tennis courts, regular lawn service, and more. They can also afford greater security and fund neighborhood maintenance problems that may arise.

With shared community amenities, a local body to keep the neighborhood uniform and safe, and a community fund to help with issues around the neighborhood, HOAs provide a kind of safety umbrella for neighborhood members.

HOAs can make a neighborhood more pleasant and livable by allowing for shared…

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Utilizing renewable energy is a great way to both lower your bills and reduce stress on the environment. Through some high and no-so-high-tech methods, there are more and more ways to efficiently save and even create energy.

Residential Solar Panels

As the efficiency of solar power technology increases and costs of installation decrease, more homeowners are adding electricity-producing panels to their roofs. Doing so often allows users to sell their surplus power back to their utility company and recoup their panel investment even faster.

With government entities sweetening the deal with tax credits and subsidized rebates, many homeowners are saying ‘yes’ to producing their power.

Smart Energy

Thanks to technologies like…

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Selling your home requires more than simply sticking a "For Sale" on the front curb and hoping for the best. With a little bit of work and some affordable enhancements, you could be saving yourself loads of time and money in the long run. The last thing any seller wants is for their home to linger in the market for too long and become stale, so here are a few easy ways to get your home in great shape and ready to please prospective buyers.


DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF CURB APPEAL
Before a buyer sets foot in your door, they have to pass through the front yard first. As with many things in life, making a good first impression is the first barrier to successfully showing your home. That initial impression will be hard to change unless…

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