THE STATE OF THE MARKET UP NORTH Northern Express LIMITED INVENTORY, HUNGRY BUYERS BY ROSS BOISSONEAU | MAY 5, 2018 Back in the early 2000s, the real estate market was exploding. Lenders were eager to provide money to buyers and property values were appreciating yearly. Then the recession hit, the bubble burst, and the values started to…
Take care of your home’s hot-weather needs now, and you’ll have more time for fun in the sun. Summer will be here before you know it, and you know what that means: Heat, hornets and yard work. If you’re starting to miss spring already, fear not. Here are some quick projects to make your home…
Staged to Sell: Peek Inside This Essex County, N.J. Home Posted in Staging, Staging Tips, by Melissa Tracey on June 11, 2018 Home stagers: Amy Burke & Katie Miedler, real estate pros and owners of Ambiance Decorators LLC The home: A single-family home located in Upper Montclair in Essex County, N.J. The home was staged by Amy Burke and Katie Miedler,…
Memorial Weekend Start of Summer Kickoff! ~ Bay Harbor Bay Harbor Events May 24, 2018 6:00 PM to May 28, 2018 5:00 PM Kick off the start of summer with these very special Memorial Day weekend events in the Village at Bay Harbor! It all begins on Thursday, May 24 with the first “Music on Main” of the season. The Real Ingredients will be…
After April Hikes, Mortgage Rates Slide in May Realror.org Mag DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, MAY 04, 2018 After mortgage rates rose for most of April, they dropped slightly in the kickoff to May. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped three basis points to average 4.55 percent. “While mortgage rates have increased by one-half of…
MICHIGAN HOUSING STATISTICS Realror.org Research Residential Sales Statistics YTD March 2018
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…
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…
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…
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…
3 Easy, Clever Thanksgiving Decoration DIYs. From Zillow Porchlight BY JAMIE BIRDWELL-BRANSON ON 1 NOV 2017 Put your Thanksgiving celebration over the top this year with three simple projects your guests will be sure to remember. Thanksgiving offers so many things to look forward to: the aroma of the turkey roasting in the oven, gathering with friends and…
Do You Really Need to Rake? From Zillow Porchlight BY STEVE ASBELL ON 6 NOV 2017YOUR HOME Your fall chore list might be lighter than you think. Check out these 8 steps for autumn yard cleanup. Bad news: It’s time to get your act together and clean up your garden before winter makes the task more difficult. But the…
Winter Sports Park Petoskey Michigan From Petoskey Parks and Rec. Two Ice Rinks | Ski Area | Sledding Area | Warming House/Concession Free Admission | $5.00 Skate Rental Fee | Free Wireless Internet WSP Rules and Regulations | Live Webcam The Department of Parks and Recreation staff members welcome you to the Winter Sports…