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Level 1.8 acre lot, paved private road, 4,000 shared frontage at “The Shores” for those long shoreline walks. 3 miles to village of Northport. Exceptional value. $269,900

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Spectacular hilltop estate with panoramic views of West Bay and Power Island! Includes 90 ft. of deeded West Bay frontage. Custom-built luxury executive home with 4 Private Bedroom Suites, 4.5 Baths, 5 Fireplaces and 6,000 SF of living space. Top quality materials plus many luxurious features and amenities make this beautiful home extraordinary in so many ways! Potential vineyard property and/or equestrian property. 24 acres with splits available. $1,400,000.

Stunning contemporary home with 5 BR’s, 5.5 Baths and nearly 10,000 sq. ft. of luxurious living space. Situated on 24+ acres with panoramic hill top views of the rolling Leelanau countryside. Suburb quality craftsmanship in this unique one of a kind expansive home. Huge great room with abundant windows, maple wide plank flooring, and two custom floor to ceiling fireplaces. Gourmet cook’s kitchen with enormous center island, granite counters and top of the line commercial grade appliances. Numerous features including: sunroom/spa, sauna, steam shower, solid cherry bar and large recreation room. Just 30 minutes west of TC near Lake Michigan beaches and charming coastal towns. $1,495,000.

Mike Mitchell (231) 645-2323

mmitchell@realestateone.com www.grandtraverseproperties.net 521 Randolph Street, Traverse City, MI 49684

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100 Private Waterfront Feet 3bdrm | 2ba | 2234 sq. ft. $597,500 | MLS # 1832824 For More Photos Text: R365698 to 52187

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$1,595,000 MLS 1832644 Private frontage on Long Lake and Extraordinary Craftsmanship combine to make this a one-of-a-kind custom home on 1.2 acres. Spacious main wing, guest quarters and a to-die-for 4 season room. Materials include Hemlock, Oak barn wood, Montana stone, Venetian granite, marble, ceramic tiles, glass walls, 200 feet of premiere shoreline.

$1,300,000 MLS 1821615 Palatial estate on almost 2 fabulous view acres. The two story great room opens to decks, patios and balconies. The “cook’s” kitchen, dining area and family room offer up the perfect gathering oasis. The sweeping staircase lifts you to a stunning catwalk. Guest rooms anchor the north and south wings. Manicured grounds, pool, gourmet outdoor kitchen and 3 1/2 stall garage. The lower level has over 2500 square feet yet-to-be finished.

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Eric 231-883-5221

Sharon 231-933-1616

Renee 231-640-0777

521 Randolph Street, Traverse City www.SharonEdson.com

Peninsula Drive $1,195,000 MLS 1833425 Custom 4 bedroom, 3.5 Bath estate situated on 11acres with 100’ private West Bay frontage. Gorgeous hilltop views of the bay, orchards and chestnut trees. Architecturally designed floor plan with spacious rooms, cook’s kitchen, walls of windows and a timeless design for any taste!

Glen Lake Frontage Architect owner. Home designed for this site! Every element in this house is designed for a purpose, function and high quality! This home planned with beach living in mind! 2 bedroom/2 bath. Hard surface flooring thru out w/ hot water in floor heat entire main floor. 2 car garage with second story. $895,000 MLS 1832822

Lou Okma Cell/Text 231.645.7696 Office 231.946.4040 louokma@realestateone.com

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Home on 62 acres, adjacent to state. 2 master bedroomsuites, fabulous great room with 16’ split ﬁreplace. Insulated pole barn and additional outbuildings. $550,000 MLS 1830921

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3940 Northshore Trail, Kewadin • Custom Built home! • 3 bedroom, 3 bath • Finished Bonus Room • Den & ﬁnished lower level • $410,000 MLS# 1833143

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HOT. GETTING HOTTER.

The winner of the Red Hot Best Realtor voting category, Tom Krause, of Krause Realty Solutions, shares his perspective on the state of Northern Michigan’s real estate market.

⟩⟩ Traverse: Let’s start with a flyover. What’s the short take on what you are seeing now in the field? The market is very hot right now. We are seeing anything below $250,000 selling in weeks, sometimes within just a couple days. And there are multiple offers on almost every home.

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⟩⟩ That sounds intense for buyers. Yes. It is tough on buyers, especially if they don’t know their realtor well and they are looking for advice on how far above asking price do they go—it takes a lot of trust. No fun for them. For one recent property I was involved in, there were four realtors lined up in the parking lot at one time to tour the property. There was a house yesterday that had five showings in one day and sold immediately. ⟩⟩ Buyers be ready ... Buyers have to come prepared. Be preapproved, know what they want, and when they see it, move. This is not a time to wheel and deal and think you are going to steal a property. Since the first of the year, in Grand Traverse County, 420 homes were listed in the $100,000 to $250,000 range and 281 have already closed. In the $200,000 to $400,000 range, there have been 279 home listings and 160 have closed. The inventory is very low.

⟩⟩ Is the main driver so many buyers or just that the inventory is low? The inventory is very low, yes. But the world has discovered our little part of the world, and now I’m getting calls from both coasts—California and New York. In some cases we are doing everything over the phone. They will fly in for one visit to check out the property and that’s it, buy it and fly out the same day. The Pure Michigan campaign is giving national exposure to this place. And the Good Morning America vote [Most Beautiful Place in America, August 2011] a few years back is what really set it all off. You have the airport, the dunes, the freshwater, great restaurants and very low crime. ⟩⟩ America is having its ah-ha moment about our area. The number one comment I get is, “I was flying in on the plane, and I was in shock at the beautiful water. I had no idea.” People do not know about the Great Lakes in the rest of America. It’s unbelievable. They are picturing some kind of dirty brown lake. So they are blown away. And they get to swim in freshwater, not saltwater. ⟩⟩ What other types of demographics are shaping the market? One thing we are seeing is, as people get older, like in Leelanau County, they are selling their homes in the CONTINUES ON PG. 7

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country and moving into town. So that is adding even more pressure to the in-town properties. They don’t want to fight the snow and just want to just live closer to town. There’s a great deal of desire to live in town, in Traverse City.

foot, you just can’t make the numbers work. I used to be a builder, believe me, if you could make money building affordable houses, people would be building them. They’d sell like hotcakes. But you can’t get your money back.

⟩⟩ We keep hearing of how well the various new downtown condos are selling. We are starting our project on Grandview, by the Candle Factory, and it will have 12 residential units in the first phase. People are fighting for spots. And you can see why. It’s downtown, but you have a water view, look over the marina, can walk to the movies and restaurants.

⟩⟩ So it might take tax-financed land or something like that? Yeah, maybe. It’s complicated.

⟩⟩ If older people are moving out of countryside settings like Leelanau, is that making room for families there? You don’t really see that so much, unless they have family connections out there or if they are farmers or something like that. Most families want to be close to town because kids are so busy these days. There’s sports and dance and the Y, and kids want to be part of that. I see families wanting to be within five miles of town, 10 miles at the most. The people buying the countryside homes tend to be more 50-somethings, late 40s, with grown kids. ⟩⟩ The big topic of conversation in Traverse City and other Northern Michigan towns is affordable housing. Do you see any solutions coming there? The problem is with the land costs and the fees to connect to water and sewer, and construction costs at $150 a square

⟩⟩ Traverse City’s granny flats didn’t help? The planning commission put a limit of 10 per year on those, but of the 10, only three got built. Some people asked that the quota be raised to 20 a year, but the commission said they had to study it more. It’s too bad because these units are really cool, and people could live there and walk to work and not have to add cars to the city streets. ⟩⟩ What about some of the outlying small towns, like Kalkaska or Elk Rapids? What kind of activity are you seeing there? Elk Rapids is doing great. We just opened up an office there, actually. Kalkaska is also picking up momentum. It’s in a kind of sweet spot there. They’re about a half hour from Gaylord, Grayling, Cadillac and Traverse City, so they can tap into jobs in any one of those towns. Kingsley is a little slow right now, so that is a place where you might still be able find some deals. ⟩ ⟩ ⟩ Interview by Jeff Smith, editor of Traverse and MyNorth. smith@traversemagazine.com

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Crystal Downs Country Club

The moment you enter this inviting home you are awed by the views of Lake Michigan from every room. Situated on the bluff overlooking the lake your senses are overwhelmed by the sound of the waves, the refreshing breeze and the panorama before you. Expansive views of Lake Michigan, the Sleeping Bear Dunes and Manitou Islands in one direction and the serenity of a golf course view in the other are yours to enjoy in this home. Built on two lots in Crystal Downs Country Club this custom home offers a lifestyle to be envied. Visit our Virtual Open House www.830crystaldownsdrive.com. $1,849,000 MLS#1827933

An Architectural Stunner! This beautiful 3300 sq ft. home 3bd, 2.5bath located in the prestigious Crystal Downs Country Club Community has everything you are looking to find for an up north getaway. Beautiful views of Crystal Lake and vistas of the world renown Alister MacKenzie golf course. Big open concept of the main living area with cherry cabinets, gas fireplace in living room, Another gas fireplace between the spacious master bedroom and bath, includes a jacuzzi tub, walk-in shower and large walk-in closet. A charming four-seasons porch that leads you outside to the well-designed deck that is expansive. This home sits on 2 lots of CDCC, providing a sanctuary of privacy. A must see! $1,300,000 MLS#1824077

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Charlevoix Country Club

Privately located home situated on a large lot with pond, waterfall, and fairway views. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 4,650 sq ft, and 4+ garage. Master suite features spa inspired bath w/sauna, fireplace and 2-person hot tub. The finished walkout basement has a full kitchen, huge workshop /3-car garage, & wine cellar. Lower level is handicap accessible, wonderful for mother-in-law quarters. $449,000 MLS#451232

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Northern Michiganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Finest Luxury. This masterpiece can be found on Old Mission Peninsula prominently situated on 3 acres with outstanding views of East Bay and shared waterfrontage. Spanning over 8400 SF of living area, 5 large bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, and a 5-car garage. If you want space and elegance you just found it. Specialty rooms include movie theater, concession parlor, full gym, large bonus room, library, knowledge nook, wine cellar, butlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pantry, and four-season room with fireplace. This leads you to an exceptional outdoor lifestyle, the perfect place to entertain family and friends with a full outdoor kitchen, warm and cozy fireplace plus a large heated pool. An extraordinary home with a grand lifestyle and a prominent address. Take a look: 7799Underwoodridge.com. $3,395,000 MLS# 1816561

Peacefulness, Tranquility & Privacy is what this 1998 custom built home offers in this private 640 acre subdivision of LakeView Orchards with only 24 lots. This is a nature lovers paradise, situated on 18 acres of high ground with magnificent views of Lake Michigan that offer amazing sunsets. Beautiful nature paths and fire pit area complete this outdoor oasis that borders the Sleeping Bear National Park. The contemporary open floor plan with abundant windows allows in the beautiful views. The house is designed to blend into the woods using local products, such as, white birch floors on main level to a unique local white cedar shake exterior. A charming screened porch beckons you for your morning coffee or a breezy summer overnight sleep. In the lower walk out is a great family room with 3 bedrooms, full bathroom and laundry room. Pride of ownership has kept it well maintained. This property and home is a must see! Close to Empire beach and less than 25 minutes to Traverse City. $590,000 MLS#1830335

Angela DiLorenzo 231-632-5105

Tamara Vomastek 231-620-2275

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Black Lake

Mullett Lake

4840 Co. Road 489, Onaway, MI This is an amazing Custom Home with sandy shoreline and architecturally designed chalet home located on the East shore of Black Lake. The open living room with vaulted ceiling has stone from floor to ceiling with a clean and easy gas fireplace with sliding doors on either side of the fireplace for expansive views backup generator on natural gas and so much more. The house is loaded with storage and has a well thought out floor plan with a master bedroom on the main floor walk in closet, and nothing spared or forgotten with, tile showers, granite vanities, loft overlooking living area. This home features 3 bedrooms 2 baths with detached 2 car garage with an amazing sand shoreline, a must see! $329,900

9600 Central Miles Road, Onaway, MI Exclusive Privacy and scenic beauty is found in every direction at this private Black Lake Estate. It’s a stunning setting with gated entrance to 38 acres with over 800+/- feet on the lakeshore of Black Lake. The bottom is hard packed sand is one feature to this memorizing property with complete privacy. The Home Features a great room with pool table and lounge area with 5 bedrooms and 3 baths there is room to invite guest to enjoy this getaway. This property would fit for a Family Retreat, Up North lodge, or just the Cottage on the lake. If privacy is your priority this can’t be beat. $499,000

781 Parrotts Point Drive, Indian River, MI Mullett Lake home or cottage on 115’ of frontage. 3 Bedroom, 2 bath large open living area with a beautiful kitchen. This home is virtually maintenance free giving you more time to enjoy your great views of Mullett Lake from your wrap around deck and sandy beach right out your doorstep Also features a dettached 2 car garage and pole building for all your storage needs. $495,900

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Burt Lake

Custom Log Home

6923 Barbara Street, Indian River, MI The setting is breathtaking with panoramic views and a lake level view up the entire length of Burt Lake with nothing obscuring your view. There is a seawall and a docking around the peninsula at the back of this property in the marina to dock your boat. The house is a ranch style home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, fireplace, and 200’ of frontage. There is so much this property has a lot to offer with updates in the Kitchen and a newer seawall. This is an amazing setting and has to be seen to understand how amazing this property is. $545,000

10428 Hamilton Road, Burt Lake, MI Simplistic beauty and functionality with no detail spared on this completely renovated custom home located on the West Shore of Burt Lake with close proximity to Petoskey and Indian River. The detail starts with the function of this home with an amazing open floor plan in the kitchen and living room to the en suite bedrooms in each of the 4 bedrooms. It doesn’t stop there with outdoor entertaining space with fireplace is the ultimate entertainment setting. The features include 4 fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, attached 2 car garage, and detached heated 4 car garage. The privacy is amazing with 182’ of frontage and mature pines and oaks surrounding the property for a truly serene setting. $1,300,000

600 Plymouth Beach Road , Indian River , MI Exceptional ‘’Maple Island’’ log home sitting on a hill of 4.25 acres. This home is like no other. 4 large bedrooms with 3 full baths. Master has a whirlpool soaking tub. Maple hardwood floor with ‘’radiant heat’’ on main level with baseboard heat in the entire basement. Open plan layout with vaulted ceilings. Open kitchen with island counter and custom Cherry Cabinets. Wood burning stove (Jobul Brand), Bose speakers system in main living area. Wine/Food cellar in basement. Full insulated throughout. Large Pole barn (30x64) with overhang for RV car port. Work shop, all building have metal roof. $339,000

Darren M. Vizina • 231-445-0354 darrenvizina@bhhsmi.com

Dan O’Hare • 859-380-6844 danohare@bhhsmi.com

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BOARDWALK

When was the last time you’ve been to Manistee County? Have you ever? Great Prices and Incredible Properties to invest in. Stop in to our offices in Onekama and Manistee or stay in one of our Vacation Rental Properties to EXPERIENCE what this area is all about. 4868 Main St., Onekama, 231-889-0341 113 Maple St., Manistee, 231-723-6100

7002 Lakeshore Road, Manistee

260 ft of pristine, private LAKE MICHIGAN beach frontage! TWO DISTINCT HOMES: one, original turn-of-the-century charm; the other, luxurious and loaded with current conveniences. 9 BRs, 6 BAs total. TURN-KEY! Huge 2-car garage. Decking galore. This complete yr-round lifestyle and daily adventure will create yrs of enjoyment for you, your family, friends and/or a corporate retreat. NO NEIGHBORS. TOTAL TRANQUILITY. You’ll be immediately intrigued by this captivating property nestled in among the virgin timberwoods. Views up and down the coast for 25 miles. Two gazebos rest along the bluff. Significant historical pedigree exudes and nature reigns as you explore and experience the compelling solitude of these hills. One-of-a-kind location! Minutes to Manistee, casino & airport. $929,000 c21boardwalk.com

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100 ft of Lake MI frontage! Nestled in the woods of Manistee, this 4-5 bedroom, 3-bath cottage/home offers over 3,000 sq ft of living space, a gas fireplace, A/C, laundry rm, 2-car garage and an enormous deck overlooking LK MI with stairs and easy access to the beach. 135 acres of hiking trails included! $509,000 Seems crazy, right? But this home is in great condition. And the Sellers will look at all offers!

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Suttons Bay & Northport Fine Homes

North Lake Leelanau Stunning Custom Home On 173’ Frontage-12+ Acres Stony Point Sunset Views, 243' direct sandy Gather family & friends - there is room for everyone in this large frontage... Entertaining paradise, waterfront home! Hard sand gourmet kitchen, lavish master frontage, exquisite views, quality suite, high ceilings. Main house features 3 bd, 3.5 ba over 4000 built home in 1993 & extensively sq ft, + guest apt + addl "Light- updated & remodeled! Plus acreage across the road. Just outside house" cottage. Unbelievable setting & amenities! $1,999,000 Lake Leelanau with sunrise views. $975,000 (1828592) (1827920)

Cory Beuerle

Northport’s most well-known landmark! Located next to Dame Marina water views & parks all around. Fieldstone Train Depot (circa 1920) & Caboose have been richly remodeled & re-purposed, now a private residence with caboose guest quarters- This property is zoned com/res $675,000 (1831202 & 1830441)

Leelanau & GT Counties 325 N. St. Joseph St., Suttons Bay

231-631-7653 corybeuerle@gmail.com www.coryb.com

THREE SPECTACULAR HOMES ON OLD MISSION PENINSULA MLS 1831832 | $459,000 • 160’ of shared East Bay frontage • Large open floor plan • 4 bed, 3.5 bath • Lots of windows for wonderful natural light • Cathedral ceilings, wood floors • Finished lower level family room • Geothermal heating & cooling system MLS 1833008 | $549,000 • The Enclave - A Condominium Community • Craftsmen style home • 3 bed, 3.5 bath • Large family room with wetbar • Den with built-ins • Brazilian cherry floors, cherry cabinetry, Corian countertops, gas fireplace

VIEWS OF SUTTONS BAY

MLS 1831683 | $639,000 • Bay Views and 700’ of shared West Bay frontage • Cape Cod style home • 3 bed, 3.5 bath • All bedrooms have private baths • Two fireplaces • Custom kitchen with granite

AND THE VILLAGE OF SUTTONS BAY

100 feet of frontage. 5 bedrooms/5.5 baths. $1,575,000 MLS#1832229

Ron Williamson, Realtor®

231-620-0452 CherieRobinson.net cherie@c21northland.com

ABR, SRS, Green

231.929.7900 office 231.645.0358 cell RonWilliamson.net

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Northern Michigan Waterfront for all Budgets Quiet Mornings Fly Fishing the Boardman 250 feet direct frontage on the Boardman River, just 10 minutes to Traverse City.

MLS 1827938 $275,000 3201 S Garfield

Rare, very private waterfront setting for this custom built home w/160 ft frontage on Little Platte Lake. Featuring two stone FP, cathedral ceilings, cork flooring & hardwood cabinets. Kitchen newly remodeled for the cook with gorgeous granite tops. Plus, the metal roof & boiler heat/boiler mate keep you warm & comfy with no worries overhead for decades to come. Stunning views from almost every room along with a huge, lakeside outdoor patio! All this sits on over 1 1/2 acres, near Lake MI, Sleeping Bear Nat’l Park and just outside the historic village of Honor.

Joshua Croff, Realtor 231.342.8777

Josh.Croff@CBGreatLakes.com

Enjoy sweeping views of Suttons Bay 110’ ft of private frontage, meticulously maintained home, over an acre of land!

MLS 1822605 $740,000 11146 S Shore Dr

Stunning Silver Lake Direct Waterfront Home Open floor plan, completely renovated in 2015 to include a Mother in Law suite!

MLS 1833633 $975,000 1044 N W Silver Lk Rd

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210 ft. Elk Lake Private Frontage Gracious Home, Peaceful Location Up North Luxury

231-944-9385 camilleycampbell@gmail.com Office 231-922-2350

Stunning Custom Home

$1,540,000

Specializing in Lake Front Property Torch • Elk • Skegemog • GT Bay

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MNRE 13

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262’ private frontage on all sports Lake Mitchell, Cadillac, MI Nestled in on its own point, the views are amazing & very private. The cove belongs to National forest and you will never see it developed any more than the few homes that are currently there. The foot print of this home sets just off the lake, you will never get a closer variance than what is in play here. This was once the famous Sunset Point Resort! Main home, detached garage & a small guest house. Beautifully landscaped yard many mature trees. Rock retaining wall with a sandy hard bottom and small beach area. Dock & two boat hoists included also. MLS# 1831961 $375,000.

Daniella Bell, Branch Manager

c: 231.920.3264 | o: 231.775.1737 daniella.bell@cbgreatlakes.com www.DBellSells.com

100’ Torch Lake

Impeccable Torch Lake home with spectacular vistas & 100’ private frontage. Significant upgrades throughout, including kitchen. $560,000

100’ Lake Skegemog

Open floor plan w/ 3BD/1.5BA. Enclosed sun porch. Detached garage features a second level to be finished as guest suite. $524,900

Torch Lake Views

3306sf 3BD/4BA Custom Deltec home features private master suite. 50x28 detached garage. Torch Lake views from both levels. $369,900

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100’ Torch Lake

Outstanding custom 3BD/3.5BA home on 100’ of Torch Lake sandy frontage. Expansive decking w/ hot tub. Guest cottage & 3 car garage. $1,450,000

231-322-6000

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Shanty Creek Resort

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 534 E Front St. Traverse City MI 49686

Lake Bellaire Views and Access 150’ FRONTAGE ON S. LAKE LEELANAU. Updated 1 ½ story home offering 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, fireplace, updated kitchen with granite counters, attached garage, and includes dock and shore station. Successful 6 year weekly rental history. Priced to sell at $599,999.

Magnificent Maple Island Log Home on 7.6 ac. Furnishings available! $749,000

100’ LAKE MICHIGAN PURE SANDY BEACH! Totally renovated 2 story home offering 2 master suites: total of 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2400 sq. ft. Fabulous sunset views. $595,000.

Looking For Waterfront Property? Visit AntrimShoresRealty.com Your Link to Antrim County’s Chain-of-Lakes

Exquisitely remodeled 4BR 4.5BA condo in gated area. Move-in Ready! $309,000

HISTORIC LEELANAU COUNTY FARMHOUSE with idyllic 23 acre setting (suitable for fruit, hops and vines). 5-6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, wrap around decking. 3 car detached garage plus 2 story old fashioned barn and large pole building. $399,999.

OLD MISSION PENINSULA LOCATION with superlative views of East Bay and shared water frontage. 2 ½ story home plus finished walkout lower level. Featuring enormous master suite with private bathroom and spacious walk in closets; 3 fireplaces; guest apartment over garage; total of 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3+ car attached garage, and fenced in yard. $850,000.

Julia Pietrowicz, Associate Broker 231.360.0739 juliap@kw.com | www.AntrimShoresRealty.com Associated with Keller Williams – Greater Grand Traverse: 231-947-8200

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MNRE 15

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SFR, SRS, BBA, US Army Veteran

231-570-1111 I have been serving the Northern Michigan Counties of Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Antrim, Benzie, Manistee and Wexford since 2002.

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HOUSE IN THE CLOUDS Beautiful lodge-like home sits high on the hill with panoramic views of the vast countryside and both Big & Little Platte Lakes; unbelievable sunsets! Tucked away on a paved road, but very close to Platte River, lakes, state land, golf, etc. Over 4000 sq ft with 4 bedrooms & 3.5 baths. Stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling, skylights, wood floors, open kitchen w/ stainless appliances, formal dining, main floor laundry, gathering places on each floor, and views from every room! An extra bonus is the beautiful in-ground pool. MLS# 1822406 $350,000

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Marty Siklich Norm Clark Michael Hanson 231.932.9486 231.409.3800 231.735.1313 NMLS #137305

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57 N. Michigan Ave., Beulah MI

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NMLS #1583870

This is not an offer to make a loan or to make a loan on any particular terms. All loan applicants must qualify under the underwriting requirements and satisfy all contingencies of loan approval. GSF Mortgage Corp. NMLS# 1018. 15430 W. Capitol Drive | Brookfield, WI 53005. Equal Housing Lender.

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Independent Bank offers over 50 customizable mortgage programs, including construction loans, so you can enjoy your ideal home-away-from-home in beautiful Northern Michigan!

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MNRE 17

First Time Offered.... Mackinac Island Waterfront!

Exceptional high-end details are present throughout. This like new home features 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, and granite surfaces. This property has been home to only one owner.

DRUMBEAT Custom built. Designed by Jeff Visser Architect. Its prime location on the south side of the island combined with its breathtaking attention to detail makes it one of the Islands most beautiful homes. 100 foot private dock. Property includes bottom land and riparian rights. Truly one of a kind opportunity. $3,450,000

4362 Cascade Rd SE Suite 208 Grand Rapids, MI 49546 616-975-5623 Direct johnpostma.com

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Christian Nelson Associate Broker O: 231.264.5400 | C: 231.534.4512

of Elk Rapids

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614 US 31 S., PO Box 36, Elk Rapids, MI 49629

STUNNING PANORAMIC VIEWS of West Grand Traverse Bay & the Boardman River from this freshly renovated 4th floor condo at the Rivers Edge. Elegant appointments & clean lines welcome you into this open & spacious unit, enhanced with porcelain & ceramic tile, granite & stainless steel. Start & end your day in the master suite with the calming effects of the views of the Bay. The balcony will become the focal point during the summer for you and your guests to observe the air show and fireworks displays of 4th of July and Cherry Festival. In the heart of Traverse City for walk-ability to all your favorite amenities. Nothing was spared in the remodel and compares to no other unit in the development. MLS 1824650. $698,000

THE BEST 250’ PURE SAND BEACH with 1.74 acres you will find on West Grand Traverse Bay. Excellence abounds in this 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath estate. From the real cedar shake siding, custom milled trim, Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, to the Caledonia cut and polished natural stone counter tops, ceramic tile and numerous built-ins. Sprawling Bay views from most rooms, cathedral ceiling, 9’ ceilings throughout, den/ study and oversized 3-car garage. Whether sipping your morning coffee under the covered porch watching the sunrise over Power Island or gathering with family & friends on the expansive pure sand beach to enjoy the gentle lapping waves upon the shore, you are sure to be transported to your own paradise. MLS 1833038. $1,600,000

EXQUISITELY CRAFTED ESTATE on the shores of the turquoise & blue waters of Elk Lake. This 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath, well-crafted home with its walls of windows allows for a fluid transition from inside to outside; from the manicured yard, deck & patio to the stunning sunsets. A main floor master suite, study, mud room & waterside dining room. With 3 levels of living; from the 2 story living room, to the upper gaming/ sitting area and the walk-out lower-level family room, this home embodies gathering of friends & family. Whether bbq’ing on the deck, a tranquil summer evening around the fire pit of storytelling or a friendly game of cards in the gazebo - all are sure to embrace and never forget this awesome setting! As for a place for your boats & watercraft, a 28’x40’ stick-built accessory building. MLS 1828445. $1,225,000

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Torch Lake

offered at $2,395,000

Elk Lake

offered at $1,850,000

Torch Lake Elk Lake Lakeat $1,850,000 offered at $2,395,000 Torch offered Elk Lake offered at $1,150,000

Elk Lake GT Bay

offered offered at at $1,150,000 $685,000

offered at $969,900

Torch Lake Elk Lake

offered at $969,900 offered at $575,000

Torch Lake

offered at $1,295,000

Clam Lake

offered at $1,100,000

Torch Lake Clam Lake Torch Lake offered at $1,295,000 Torch Lake offered at $1,100,000 offered at $885,000

Torch Lake Lake Skegemog

offered at $885,000 offered at $549,900

offered at $865,000

Torch Lake Birch Lake

offered at $865,000 offered at $305,000

Quietly selling more real estate in the Grand Traverse Region than any other individual Realtor, EVER.

GT Bay

614 US 31 S., POB 36, Elk Rapids, MI 49629

Elk Lake

231-264-5400 ofďŹ ce 231-218-8400 cell Lake Skegemog

at $685,000don@remaxelkrapids.com Don offered Fedrigon offered at $575,000

Birch Lake

offered at $305,000 www.donfedrigon.com offered at $549,900

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The newest condominiums in The Village. Indoor parking for all units; rooftop terraces for upper floor units.

Historic by nature, modern by design. All new condominiums in the historic warehouse building in The Village at Grand Traverse Commons. With modern features, indoor parking, famous neighborhood amenities and hundreds of acres of park land just outside the door. Celebrating the best of both worlds.

500 S. Union Street Traverse City, MI 49684

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E HENDRYX DRIVE

3BD/1.5BA 2,682sqft home with over 600’ of Private Lake Michigan Frontage

SHOREWOOD DRIVE

4BD/4.5BA 5,121sqft home with 100’ of Private Crystal Lake Frontage

Burnt Mill Road

230 wooded acres with 3000’ of Private Lower Woodcock Lake Frontage.

CABANA SHORES DRIVE 4BD/4.5BA 5,326sqft home with 123’ of Private East Bay Frontage on 5-acres

S LAKEVIEW ROAD 3BD/3.5BA 4,722sqft home with 195’ of Private Lake Leelanau Frontage

WHISPERING TRAIL 4BD/3BA 3,340sqft home with 200’ of Private West Bay Frontage on 6.5-acres

DOWNTOWN TRAVERSE CITY Custom build condos with outstanding West Bay Views

BROWN ISLAND 1BD/3BA 3,000sqft Lodge with 6,216 of Private Grand Lake Frontage

E CHERRY BEND ROAD 47 rolling acres with 1000’ of Private Cedar Creek Frontage

TRAVERSE CITY ISLAND 1BD/1BA 432sqft cottage with 1735’ of Silver Lake Frontage on Trega Island

S WEST BAYSHORE DRIVE 4BD/3BA 3,578sqft home with 100’ of Private West Bay Frontage

S FRENCH ROAD 4BD/2.5BA 3,792sqft home on over 75-acres in Leelanau County

BENTON ROAD 3BD/2.5BA 1,800sqft home with 2640’ of Private Lemon Creek Frontage on 160-acres

GUY ROAD 6BD/4.5BA 3,500sqft home with 1756-acres and 6 miles of Pine River Frontage

BENZONIA STATE ROAD 3BD/3.5BA 2,207sqft home on 3.91-acres with multiple structures on propety

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402 E Front Street Traverse City, MI 49686 (231) 929-7985 / (231) 922-2396 / info@markhagan.com