Brook Walsh Real Estate Blog - Northern Michigan Real Estate

Experience the Best of Northern Michigan Adventures

Posted by Brook Walsh on August 21st, 2020

Northern Michigan has everything you need for nearly any lifestyle. Northern Michigan Escapes vacation rentals can serve as you basecamp as you explore all that our area has to offer.

Local Lakes and Beaches

RELAX ON PRISTINE BEACHES and spend your vacation sunbathing and swimming in Northern Michigan. The best thing about beaches in Michigan is that there are many options to choose from. Whether you’re looking to find a pretty family beach with plenty of facilities or a beach graced with golden sands and ideal conditions for fishing, there is something for everyone. (Click here to see all Northern Michigan Waterfront Lifestyle Homes for Sale)

BEST BEACHES

All over Northern Michigan are incredible beaches, and here are some of the…

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Boyne Golf Courses Recognized by Magazine

Posted by Brook Walsh on August 19th, 2020

Boyne Golf recently announced that its Bay Harbor Golf Club (The Links and The Quarry nines) and The Heather and Arthur Hills courses at Boyne Highlands Resort have achieved 2015-16 “Best In State” recognition from Golf Digest. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of Boyne Mountain vacation rentals)

With about 850 courses in the golf-rich Wolverine State, their rank among Michigan’s best 25 courses places them in the top 3 percent, joining esteemed companies such as private venues Oakland Hills Country Club and Crystal Downs Country Club. Bay Harbor’s The Links / The Quarry 18-hole combination is also rated among the “100 Greatest Public Courses” in the United States by the publication. (Click here to see all Boyne…

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First Timers Guide to Lake Michigan

Posted by Brook Walsh on August 4th, 2020

First Timers Guide to Lake Michigan: 17 Essential Tips for an Unforgettable Trip

Discover essential travel tips, top destinations, best beaches, and activities for an unforgettable lakeside adventure.

Introduction to Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan isn’t just a giant body of water—it’s a lifestyle, a culture, and a Midwest treasure. If it’s your first time planning a trip, congratulations! You’re in for an unforgettable adventure filled with sandy shores, city skylines, charming towns, and pure natural beauty. The First Timers Guide to Lake Michigan is your all-in-one resource to navigate this Great Lake with confidence and excitement.

Whether you're into swimming, hiking, exploring cities, or simply relaxing by the beach, this guide will…

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First-Timers Guide to Lake Charlevoix

Posted by Brook Walsh on July 30th, 2020

Looking for a quintessence experience during your next vacation? Then Northern Michigan is the place to visit for its beautiful scenery coupled with awe-inspiring sunset and sunrise views.

There is a large, sandy shoreline accenting this waterfront community and eye-catching beaches that highlight the vantage area. As you stroll the 60-mile shoreline, you’ll come across the gorgeous sailboats anchored at the busy harbor. Besides, the unique architecture in this Lake Michigan area creates landmarks that highlight the classic vacation points you might want to visit. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of Lake Charlevoix vacation rentals)

Here are some of the vacation ideas for first-time Lake Charlevoix visitors!

Visit Boyne City.…

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First Timers Guide To Walloon Lake, Michigan

Posted by Brook Walsh on July 28th, 2020

Introduction to World-Class Walloon Lake

Feel like basking in a place where Ernest Hemingway spent his summers as a kid? Interested in having a cottage on the Shores on Walloon, with its crystal clear waters and one of the deepest lakes in Michigan? How about staying at Hotel Walloon, where you can step back into 20th-century charm with modern amenities? (Click here to see all Walloon Lake home for sale) Then considering visiting, or even having a summer home at Walloon Lake.

First, Walloon Lake and the Surrounding Village are not huge. There are only 290 locals,

And if you want to reside there permanently or have a summer cottage there, do be prepared to bring your checkbook. Walloon Lake Real Estate in Boyne City,  or even 8.5 miles away in…

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Northern Michigan Condominium Lifestyle Real Estate

Posted by Brook Walsh on July 23rd, 2020

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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Neighborhood Spotlight: The Landings Condominiums

Posted by Brook Walsh on July 6th, 2020

The Landings is a private condominium association of 56 lakefront condominium homes located on the southeast shore of Lake Charlevoix in Boyne City, Michigan.  The association property faces W-SW across the lake and benefits from full sunshine throughout the day and spectacular sunsets in the evening. (Click here to see all The Landings condominiums for sale in Boyne City, MI.)

The Landings condominiums neighborhood is well known for its private marina, similar to the Harborage neighborhood, and each owner has a 24ft boat slip. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

The Landings neighborhood has aged well and some of the condominiums have been fully updated. Others await a new owner to take them to…

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Hemmingway Pointe Club Condominiums

Posted by Brook Walsh on May 25th, 2020

Hemingway Point Club is a 68 unit condominium development with 62 slip private marina located on beautiful Lake Charlevoix in Northwest Michigan.  The club has over 100 acres of nature preserve and nearly a mile of shoreline on the point where the South Arm joins the main body of the Lake. It located just minutes from the towns of Boyne City, Charlevoix, and East Jordan. (Click here to see all East Jordan, Michigan Homes for Sale)

Enjoy all of Hemmingway Point Club's amenities including 4000 feet of shoreline, pool and clubhouse, tennis courts, and nature trails on over 100 acres.  (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of East Jordan, MI vacation rentals)

Many of the condominiums in the prestigious Hemmingway Point…

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Northern Michigan Golf Lifestyle Real Estate

Posted by Brook Walsh on May 22nd, 2020

The Benefits of Living the Golf Lifestyle

Many have never heard the phrase "Golf Lifestyle". It's a fairly new term, referring to a lifestyle that few ever thought possible. Regardless, hundreds of residents overlooking Michigan's enjoyable golf resort market agree; a life of luxury and beautiful sceneries is ideal. Players consider Northern Michigan a treasure among the most nationally acclaimed golf lifestyle locations for real estate options.

Out of a handful of states in the country, it highlights Scottish-style courses with unique taste and quality. However, many well-off tee-shot connoisseurs have not yet had time to "check out" the astounding beauty of Northern Michigan's on and off-course amenities. That's okay, buying residences in the…

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First Timers Guide to Bay Harbor, Michigan

Posted by Brook Walsh on May 21st, 2020

Bay Harbor: The Community You Dreamed of But Didn’t Think Existed!

Ask historians to describe the state of Michigan’s earliest settlements and you can expect a fanciful look at romantic explorers, Native American encampments, and idyllic tales of villages popping up along Lake Michigan. But history didn’t end with the evolution of powerful cities and industries that made the state unique among neighbors: One of the state's most beautiful locations, Bay Harbor, has a unique past.

Once a rough and tumble mining town set up along the lake that also produced some of the Midwest’s constantly-needed cement plants, 1200 acres of pristine land, totaling five miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, were ravaged in the name of progress.

Despite sporadic attempts at…

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