Buying a Pre-1978 House Near Traverse City? Read the Lead Paint Form First
Buyers of pre-1978 houses get a federal lead paint disclosure and a 10-day testing window unless they waive it. What the rule covers, and what it doesn't.
The Northern Michigan Storage Paradox: Where Do I Put the Boat?
Most Northern Michigan townships won’t let you build a barn before a house. Why storage condominiums, deeded units from $150K, are filling the gap for boats, RVs, and snowmobiles.
The Death of the Budget Build, A Boots on the Ground Guide to Construction in Northern Michigan
Custom builds in Grand Traverse and Leelanau now start at $400 a square foot, not $250. What’s driving the jump, what a baseline $1M build gets you, and where the real cost hides.