West Michigan real estate market at a ‘logjam’ as peak buying season looms MLive Homes for sale will be in high demand this spring. (File Photo | Mlive Media Group) By Jim Harger | jharger@mlive.com on March 06, 2018 at 1:51 PM, updated March 06, 2018 at 5:04 PM GRAND RAPIDS, MI – As the peak…
Tech Features Coveted by Baby Boomer Buyers Realtor.org Mag DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2014 Access to high-speed Internet, nearby grocery stores, and hospital/medical centers were the top three community features desired by Baby Boomers in a recent survey. Philips and the Global Social Enterprise Initiative (GSEI) at Georgetown University’s McDonough School…
Kitchens Dethroned as Top Remodeling Project Realtor.org Mag DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | WEDNESDAY, MAY 02, 2018 Bathrooms have overtaken kitchens as the most popular remodeling project, according to a newly released survey by the National Association of Home Builders. Home Improvement Projects by the Numbers: NAR’s Remodeling Impact Report “Small-scale renovations are slowly becoming just…
Your HomeActions News for Thursday, April 26, 2018 Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser . Kurt Jacobs Broker (989) 390-3939 kurt.jacobs@alpine45.com Alpine Realty Group 314 Howard St. Petoskey, MI 49770 Our Website Sold Listings Blog Client Reviews My Profile About Us Hi Kurt, Your HomeActions News for Thursday, April…
Hi Kurt, Your HomeActions News for Thursday, April 26, 2018 Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser . Kurt Jacobs Broker (989) 390-3939 kurt.jacobs@alpine45.com Alpine Realty Group 314 Howard St. Petoskey, MI 49770 Our Website Sold Listings Blog Client Reviews My Profile About Us Share Save 8 Organizing…
Trending Strong: Realtors Share Thoughts on Northern Michigan Real Estate Market MyNorth.com By ROSS BOISSONEAU on April 27, 2017 Tagged Home & Cottage, Live Here, Real Estate Photo by Pat O’Brien & Associates Real Estate Northern Michigan Realtors talk trends in lakefront, small towns and countryside living. This story is featured in the April 2017 issue of Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine. Get…
National Morel Mushroom Festival http://bcmorelfestival.com/ May 17-20, 2018 Boyne City MI Each May, on the weekend after Mother’s Day, Boyne City, Michigan fills with hundreds of mushroom lovers from around the country who come seeking that elusive delicacy-the marvelous morel. Found in nearby woods and clearings, morels are favored by those who know their ‘shrooms.…
58th Annual Morel Mushroom Festival PetoskeyArea.com Thursday, May 17, 2018 – May 20, 2018 Boyne City – Downtown Contact & More Info http://bcmorelfestival.com/ Contact: Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce Phone: 231.582.6222 This fun-filled festival is the ultimate signal that spring is here….Carnival, Mushroom Hunting, Cooking Demonstrations and lots of Morels! Come share in the fun…
Freshwater Concert Series Freshwater Art Gallery Saturday, May 5, 2018 8:00 pm Freshwater Art Gallery & Concert Venue 217 South Lake Street Boyne City, MI 49712 Cost: $30 advance Contact & More Info http://www.freshwaterartgallery.com Phone: 231.582.2588 Every time The Mammals take the stage there is something real at stake. Maybe it’s the risk-hungry spirit that the band’s…
Red Sky Stage for Performing Arts in Petoskey Red Sky Stage is a coffee house style performing arts venue in Downtown Petoskey’s Gaslight District featuring live music, poetry, comedy, drama, painting, and other arts. Red Sky Stage Website WELCOME TO RED SKY STAGE! Buy Tickets Online Red Sky Stage Radio is On the “Air” Red Sky Stage is growing! We…
Blissfest Folk and Roots Mini-Concert Series ~ Petoskey Red Sky Stage Friday, May 4, 2018 7:00 pm Red Sky Stage 445 East Mitchell Street Petoskey, MI 49770 Cost: $5 – $15 Contact & More Info http://www.redskystage.com Phone: 231.487.0000 “Áithes” means “joy” in Old Irish, and this quartet takes great joy in sharing music with our…
How to Paint the Exterior of Your Home (the Easy Way!) Zillow Porchlight BY STEVE ASBELL ON 21 MAR 2018 YOUR HOME Refresh your home’s exterior for spring with a new paint job. Our step-by-step approach divides the work so you won’t feel overwhelmed. With the cost to paint a house’s exterior averaging about $2,500 nationally, homeowners longing…
9 Waterfront Homes Under $300,000 Zillow Porchlight From island retreats to beachfront cottages, these homes make water access both appealing and affordable. There’s nothing quite like the flamingo pink sunrise over a river — unless you compare it with the lilac sunset next to a lake or the crystal blue skies of an all-day ocean view.…
3 Ways to Beat Your Competition Realtor.org DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2018 With a tight market this spring, competition for listings and buyers will be fiercer among real estate professionals. So how can you show clients you’d be the best representative for their housing needs? Forbes.com recently featured tips for salespeople…
CFPB Fixes ‘Black Hole’ in Mortgage Rules DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2018 Realtor.org The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says it has fixed what’s become known as an information “black hole” in the Know Before You Owe mortgage rules, and the agency is attempting to provide greater clarity to borrowers when it comes…
Stafford’s Top of Michigan Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Top of Michigan Trails Council Stafford’s Top of Michigan Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Saturday, May 26, 2018 Marathon – 7:30 am (Charlevoix to Harbor Springs) Half Marathon – 8:00 am (Bay Harbor to Harbor Springs) 10K Run / Walk – 8:30 am (Petoskey to…
Hotel Walloon Presents The Last Good Country: Walloon Lake, An Ernest Hemingway Occasion MyNorth.com By MYNORTH NEWS SERVICE on March 14, 2018 Tagged Books, Events, Travel Ideas, Charlevoix County, Emmet County, Petoskey, Walloon Lake Photo by Hotel Walloon Hotel Walloon is pleased to present The Last Good Country: Walloon Lake, an Ernest Hemingway Occasion. This third annual event celebrating Ernest Hemingway’s connection to the Northern…
33rd Annual Leland Wine and Food Festival Kicks Off Summer Early on June 9 MyNorth By MYNORTH NEWS SERVICE on March 28, 2018 Tagged Events, Wine, Leelanau County, Leland Michigan’s oldest wine festival, the Leland Wine and Food Festival, celebrates its 33rd year with live entertainment, amazing local food, and of course some of Michigan’s finest wine. Started in 1985 as a way to promote and…
Experiencing Northern Michigan: Investing in Community as a First-Time Homeowner 9 and 10 News January 30, 2018 Allison Peters For many in Northern Michigan, this area is already the perfect place to call home. With freshwater lakes all around, cute downtowns, farmland galore, gorgeous scenery every season, and more, properties up north have a bit of…
Your HomeActions News for Thursday, March 15, 2018 Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser . Kurt Jacobs Broker (989) 390-3939 kurt.jacobs@alpine45.com Alpine Realty Group 314 Howard St. Petoskey, MI 49770 Our Website Sold Listings Blog Client Reviews My Profile About Us Hi Kurt, Your HomeActions News for Thursday,…
Your HomeActions News for Thursday, March 29, 2018 Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser . Kurt Jacobs Broker (989) 390-3939 kurt.jacobs@alpine45.com Alpine Realty Group 314 Howard St. Petoskey, MI 49770 Our Website Sold Listings Blog Client Reviews My Profile About Us Hi Kurt, Your HomeActions News for Thursday,…
How Much Does It Cost to Move? Zillow PorchLight The dollars and cents that go into moving vary greatly depending on a number of factors. Making the decision to move can be an exciting time, whether you’re moving across town or across the country. But it can also be a milestone surrounded by uncertainty: am…
Tax Reform and the Marketplace RealtorMag.Realtor.org Why you need to be cautious when discussing the new law with buyers and sellers. MARCH 2018 | BY GRAHAM WOOD It may seem natural for home buyers and sellers to come to you with questions about how recent changes in the federal tax code will affect their transactions.…
Banks Help Qualify Self-Employed Buyers realtormag.realtor.org DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | TUESDAY, APRIL 03, 2018 Self-employed borrowers have struggled to qualify for mortgages with tightened lending rules over the last few years. This has made a lot of people unable to qualify. As lenders face an overall decrease in refinancing originations due to higher interest…
Pending Home Sales Reverse Course in February, Rise 3.1 Percent Realtor.org WASHINGTON (March 28, 2018) — Pending home sales snapped back in much of the country in February, but weakening affordability and not enough inventory on the market restricted overall activity compared to a year ago, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home…
Mushroom House Tours Charlevoix mushroomhousetours.com The Mushroom Houses Designed and built by Charlevoix native and legend Earl Young, the Mushroom Houses are 28 of the most fascinating stone structures ever built. An avid nature lover, Young constructed each house from the stones and boulders that line the miles of shoreline in Northern Michigan. We have…
Celebrate Mushrooms at the Morel Festival in Boyne City Visit Boyne City Michigan May 17-20, 2018 Spring in Northern Michigan means plants and wildflowers popping up from the ground–and of course, it means morel mushroom time. Northern Michigan is a fabulous place to hunt for morels and many conversations during this time of year revolve around the…
Is This Your Situation: Is It Time to Put My Home on the Market? Moving is never easy, but sometimes it is necessary. If you think you may be on the cusp of a move, take a look at these telltale signs it’s time to put your home on the market and move to a…
How to Easily Transform Your Outdoor Space Into an Entertainment Paradise Expanding your living space beyond the walls of your home can give you additional room to spread out and connect with the world around you. Here are some easy ways you can decorate your outdoor space to make it an inviting extension of your home. Entertainment: A covered…
6 Simple Life Changes That Will Help You Save for a Home It is easy to get discouraged when trying to save for a home. Even if you secure a mortgage that allows you to put as little as 3 percent down, this is most likely one of the biggest purchases you will ever make.…
Household Net Worth Reaches Record High Realtor.org DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, MARCH 09, 2018 Americans are feeling richer. Household net worth neared $100 trillion in the final quarter of last year, falling into record territory, according to new data released by the Federal Reserve on Thursday. Rising stock markets and property prices were…
Mortgage Rates Tick Up for 9th Straight Week Realtor.org DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, MARCH 09, 2018 Borrowers were once again faced with rising mortgage rates this week. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage continues to be at its highest average in four years. “The 10-year Treasury yield has been bouncing around in a narrow 15…
Get Buyers Ready for a Breakneck Spring Realtor.org DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, MARCH 09, 2018 The spring selling season is upon us, and while it’s traditionally the busiest time of year for real estate, this spring promises to be even more competitive than usual—particularly for first-time home buyers. With ultra-tight inventory and continually…
It’s the Best Time to Sell in a Decade DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 02, 2018 Prices are rising and homeowners are staying put longer, and that means more homeowners can cash in when they go to sell. Home seller profits surged to a 10-year high in the fourth quarter of 2017. Sellers…
Kurt Jacobs Broker (989) 390-3939 kurt.jacobs@alpine45.com Alpine Realty Group 314 Howard St. Petoskey, MI 49770 Our Website Sold Listings Blog Client Reviews My Profile About Us Share Save Is Going Green at Home Saving You Green in Your Wallet? A hot topic these days is transforming your home so that it saves…
Kurt Jacobs Broker (989) 390-3939 kurt.jacobs@alpine45.com Alpine Realty Group 314 Howard St. Petoskey, MI 49770 Our Website Sold Listings Blog Client Reviews My Profile About Us Share Save Is This Your Situation: What Questions Should I Ask a Listing Agent Before Hiring One? The majority of homeowners choose to use a listing…
Kurt Jacobs Broker (989) 390-3939 kurt.jacobs@alpine45.com Alpine Realty Group 314 Howard St. Petoskey, MI 49770 Our Website Sold Listings Blog Client Reviews My Profile About Us Share Save Budget-Friendly Curb Appeal Upgrades Curb appeal is the first impression that any potential buyer receives, so you should ensure that the front of your…
SKIABLE FEAST – 2018! Saturday, January 6, 2018 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Treetops Resort 3962 Wilkinson Road Gaylord, MI 49735 Contact & More Info http://treetops.com/general-information/event/skiable-feast/?eID=2456 Contact: Treetops Resort Email: info@treetops.com Phone: (877) 386-9535 Skiable Feast ~ Jan 6th ~ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Another event from Treetops Culinary Adventure Series! Don’t miss our Skiable Feast…
WILDERNESS SLEIGH RIDE DINNER GaylordMichigan.net Saturday, January 6, 2018 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Wilderness Sleigh Ride Dinner Treetops Resort 3962 Wilkinson Road Gaylord, MI 49735 (877) 386-9535 Contact & More Info http://treetops.com/general-information/event/wilderness-sleigh-ride-dinner/?eID=2464 Contact: Treetops Resort Email: info@treetops.com Phone: (877) 386-9535 Jan 6th 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm The Wilderness Sleigh Ride Dinner is a…
Kurt Jacobs Broker (989) 390-3939 kurt.jacobs@alpine45.com Alpine Realty Group 314 Howard St. Petoskey, MI 49770 Our Website Sold Listings Blog Client Reviews My Profile About Us Is This Your Situation: You Want to Save for a House? Make the conscious effort to start saving for a down payment and you’ll be surprised at…