Found 110 blog entries tagged as Northern Michigan Real Estate.

SOLD: 02787 Zermatt Lane, Boyne City, MI 49712 - $1,200,000 MLS: 457735 - Brook Walsh sells Boyne Mountain Real Estate With plenty of gathering spaces and seating areas for your entire company, this stunning 4-bedroom private property in Boyne Mountain's gated community is ACTUALLY JUST STEPS away from the Alpine chairlift (the skiway that runs under the lift). The living room is a great place to see the chairlift go by! This home will become a favorite for you and your company due to its convenient access to Boyne Mountain, where you will want to create traditions. Everyone in the group will feel right at home thanks to the private hot tub, ski storage, gas-burning outdoor fire-pit, surround sound throughout the house, bumper pool table,…

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SOLD: 1960 Morning Dove, Door 688, Boyne Falls, MI 49713 - $525,000
MLS: 463596 - Ski in Ski out Disciples Village Condominium in Boyne Mountain Resort

Exceptional unit in excellent condition located in a private corner right by the slopes of Boyneland & Ramshead in the Village of Disciples Ridge. Offering a spacious 1392 SF of living area w/ 3 bedrooms and 3 baths, brand new kitchen remodel, 2 fireplaces, enclosed loft, flat-screen TV's, very well appointed. Enjoy the private wooded patio area and the one of a kind "BONUS owner apartment" in the lower level with over 1000 SF with 1 bedroom, pull down custom trundle bed, and full bath so you can stay anytime. Just 30 steps from the ski hill this is the perfect ski-in / ski-out experience for the…

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Investing in Northern Michigan real estate is one of the smartest money moves you can make. Whether you are investing in a single-family home for yourself or to use as a rental property or buying multi-family residential property, it’s a stable and safe investment. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

It’s a smart move to plan for retirement using a mix of different investments, including real estate.

Unlike investing in the stock market, investing in real estate means you always have the physical asset to show for your expenses. Real estate investing for beginners might seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Keep reading for 7 tips to help get you started.  (Click here to see all…

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21 Critical Michigan Rental Laws Landlords & Tenants Must Know in 2025

Michigan Rental Laws explained! Discover 21 essential rules every landlord and tenant must understand in 2025 to protect their rights and avoid legal trouble.

Introduction to Michigan Rental Laws

Introduction to Michigan Rental Laws

Renting a home or managing a property in Michigan involves more than just exchanging keys and rent checks. Michigan rental laws provide a legal framework to protect the rights of both landlords and tenants. Whether you're a seasoned property owner or a first-time renter, understanding these laws can prevent costly disputes and help maintain a smooth landlord-tenant relationship.

In 2025, Michigan continues to adjust its housing laws to reflect economic changes,…

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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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Triple Net Lease – A Guide to Commercial Leasing: Unbeatable Insights + 10 Tips

Discover everything you need to know about Triple Net Lease terms, costs, benefits, and best practices.

Triple Net Lease agreements are a cornerstone of modern commercial real estate, providing landlords and tenants with clear responsibilities and predictable expenses. In this guide, we’ll explore what a Triple Net Lease entails, its benefits, key considerations, and tips to negotiate favorable terms.

What Is a Triple Net Lease (NNN Lease)?

A Triple Net Lease (often abbreviated as NNN Lease) shifts the major property expenses—property taxes, insurance, and maintenance—onto the tenant. Unlike a gross lease where the landlord covers all operating expenses, under an…

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Blanket Mortgage 101: Unlocking the Secrets to Smarter Real Estate Financing

Introduction to Blanket Mortgages

Introduction to Blanket Mortgages

When it comes to real estate, financing multiple properties individually can be a real headache. Enter the blanket mortgage — a solution designed to simplify the process. A blanket mortgage is a single loan that covers multiple properties. Instead of juggling different loans, payments, and terms for each property, you bundle them under one neat agreement. This structure is particularly popular among investors, developers, and even growing businesses.

If you're exploring ways to manage several properties more efficiently, understanding how a blanket mortgage works could be a game-changer for you!

How a Blanket Mortgage Works…

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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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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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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 cash flow benefits may be even greater.

Investing in a vacation home that’s also a vacation rental can create a best-of-both-world 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 Vacasa make life even easier by booking and communicating with guests while also managing the day-to-day responsibilities of the…

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