Video gives potential home buyers a much richer online experience than pictures alone. The movement created by video brings still shots to life, giving viewers a feeling of walking through the home themselves. Are sure you the value in marketing videos, well here's some data to back it up:

• Does video really sell houses? The stats all point towards ‘yes’. Videos attract 300% more traffic for nurturing leads.

• Real estate listings with video receive 403% more inquiries than their videoless counterparts.

• 86% of homebuyers use video to research a particular community.

• 70% of homebuyers watch video house tours.

If you haven’t already, it’s time to get on the video bandwagon.

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With the rising cost of rent in Northern Michigan, you might be thinking this year is finally the year you’re going to buy a home. This is an exciting time for anyone, but there’s one big thing that stands between you and your dream of owning: a mortgage.

While you might feel financially ready to take on a mortgage, it’s ultimately up to the lender to deem you responsible and financially stable. One of the ways they do that is to take a peek into your credit history. Maxing out your credit card in college or forgetting to pay a bill here and there might not seem like a big deal at the time, but it could come back to haunt you later in life when trying to apply for a large loan.

If you've been informed you have imperfect credit and need

It was a very busy and exciting time for Brook Walsh, NorthernMichiganEscapes.com founder and Broker. Brook toured a wonderful family around Boyne City and East Jordan as they looked for Lake Charlevoix waterfront property.

The clients were somewhat hesitant to take on a second home as they led quite busy lives and wouldn't be using for the next few years. Brook explained the lifecycle of ownership based services Northern Michigan Escapes provides for their clients and that gave them the peace of mind to make such a considerable investment. How did it turn out after a little more than a year, read their heartwarming client testimonial?

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