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Local’s Summer List

Local’s Summer List

Local's List for Summer FunBy Jeff Wellman Locals always know the best things to do. Here’s our locally sourced summer bucket list for the best things to do in Northern Michigan. If you know, you know! Jump off the break wall in Petoskey - This is a rite of passage...

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Buying Vs. Renting

Buying Vs. Renting

Buying vs. RentingBy Jeff Wellman When looking for a new home many people find themselves wondering if they should buy or rent. Both are serious financial commitments, yet they’re very different. Many factors go into deciding whether buying or renting is best for...

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All About Title Insurance

All About Title Insurance

Title Insurance: What You Need to KnowBy Jeff Wellman Title insurance is one of the many elements you’ll hear your mortgage lender talk about if you are shopping for a new home. But what is title insurance, and why do you need it? When you close on your new home,...

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Advantages of a Cash Offer

Advantages of a Cash Offer

Considering a cash offer can be an advantage By Jeff Wellman Making a cash offer on a home gives buyers an advantage in a competitive real estate market.   What is a cash offer? When a home buyer purchases a home with a cash offer, it means they offer to buy the...

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Staging Your Home

Staging Your Home

Staging Your Home for Sale By Jeff Wellman Staging your home for sale will help it sell faster and bring in the best offer possible. What is home staging? If you look through real estate ads, you might notice photos of beautifully decorated homes void of clutter...

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Northern Michigan Day Trips

Northern Michigan Day Trips

Five Northern Michigan Day Trips to Take This Spring By Jeff Wellman  Are you looking for a little adventure now that the snow has melted? Here are five Northern Michigan day trips you can take this spring to help you kick cabin fever to the curb! Mackinac Island ...

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Selling “As Is”

Selling “As Is”

2 Things to consider when selling your home "AS IS"   By Beth Flynn You may have heard of homes being listed and sold in “as-is” condition. Sellers will often put their homes on the market in as-is condition when they lack time or simply don’t want to do repairs...

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Top 5 Sales of 2021

Top 5 Sales of 2021

Top Sales of 2021 By Jeff Wellman  Wow! What a year 2021 has been. It's no secret that the state of the real estate market has been willd this year. Multiple-offer scenarios, bidding wars and cash offers have become the norm, and are the result of tight inventory,...

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Area Art Galleries

Area Art Galleries

Area Art Galleries By Jeff Wellman  Art galleries are fantastic places to reflect, gather inspiration, and look at life from a different perspective. Michigan artists and artisans are incredibly diverse, and we’re lucky to live in a place with so many galleries and...

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Dog Friendly Activities

Dog Friendly Activities

Dog Friendly Activities In Petoskey & Beyond By Jeff Wellman When you plan your visit to Petoskey and the surrounding communities, you don’t have to worry about who’s going to watch the dog while you’re away, or about leaving them home for long periods of time...

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Fall Color Tour

Fall Color Tour

Must-Visit Places for Amazing Michigan Fall Colors By Jeff Wellman There is no better place on earth to see the dynamic and vibrant fall colors than in Northern Michigan. With our dense, old-growth forests, scenic great lakes, and rolling hills, the landscape...

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Lighthouse Getaways

Lighthouse Getaways

Lighthouse Getaways By Jeff Wellman  Though not as necessary as they once were for guiding ships through the Great Lakes, Michigan’s lighthouses are still destinations for travelers, history buffs, and locals alike. Their historic pasts, grand architecture, and the...

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Sunsets

Sunsets

Best Places to Watch the Sun Set Over Lake Michigan By Jeff Wellman One thing is for certain - the sun sets every single day, no matter where you are. But, when is the last time you took the time to watch one? With Lake Michigan and many other beautiful lakes in...

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Boyne Thunder

Boyne Thunder

Photo courtesy of Boyne Thunder Speed, Excitement and Fun! By Jeff Wellman What could be a better way to spend a beautiful summer day than watching high-powered boats speed across some of Michigan’s most beautiful bodies of water? Boyne Thunder is a highly...

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Hiking in Emmet County

Hiking in Emmet County

Hiking in Emmet County By Jeff Wellman  Life in Northern Michigan is all about easy access to the outdoors. What better way to get out and experience the beauty of the area than going out for a hike? Emmet County has miles of trails that are a great way to immerse...

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Golfing Up North

Golfing Up North

Must-try Northern Michigan Golf Courses By Jeff Wellman The state of Michigan has nearly 800 golf courses, so picking one to play could be a shot in the dark. Fortunately, we’ve made some of those tough decisions a bit easier on you by outlining some of our...

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