Traverse City Area Real Estate

Home Remodeling: Go Green without Breaking the Bank(ARA) - If you're planning any type of remodeling project, keep in mind that it's easier than ever to go green in the world of home improvement. Not only is it hip to be green but environmentally responsible building practices can save you money in a number of ways, including your energy ...

Many consumers consider selling their home directly but eventually turn to REALTORS®. Smart home sellers realize they need the expertise in pricing their home, making connections with REALTORS® working with buyers, arranging and staffing open houses, and coordinating with other professionals in the sales process. Only about half of all ...

Are you behind on your house payments?   Think you will be foreclosed on and that you have no options?  Think again.... In today's economic times there are more and more people who are unfortunately falling behind on their mortgage payments for a variety of reasons ( loss of job, illness, divorce, increased living costs ...

Public Act 6 of 2008 (Senate Bill 577) will become effective August 10, 2008. It attempts to curtail the practice by individuals who are not licensed builders, but who build new residences and immediately resell them. Supposedly, many individuals have essentially made a living by doing this without ever being licensed as residential builders. ...

What's the best way to lower your heating bills this winter? Stop trying to squeeze a few more years out of that old, inefficient heating system you've been living with. In today's economy, where heating fuel prices are the highest they've ever been, sticking with an older, repair-prone, energy inefficient furnace is ...

Greetings from Old Town in Traverse City,The Grand Vision Decision is underway! The first of several presentations scheduled took place last night at a packed State Theatre. Senator Carl Levin, MDOT Director Kirk Steudel and other organizers including TART Trails’ Bob Otwell as chair of TC-TALUS spoke and then ...

Census shows more leaving Michigan than arriving, with a few exceptionsPosted by Ted Roelofs | The Grand Rapids Press August 11, 2008 06:30AMCategories: Breaking News, Statewide News, Top StoriesIn a state where most traffic goes one way -- out of Michigan -- Grand Traverse County is a notable exception. In contrast to counties in West Michigan ...

Home sweet homeownership tax breaks By Kay Bell • Bankrate.com Congratulations, you've just taken another step up the American-dream ladder and are a homeowner. Along with the joy of painting, plumbing and yardwork, you now have some new tax considerations.The good news is you can deduct many home-related expenses. These tax breaks ...

HI Everyone,  Attached to this post is a Field & Stream Article about the top 10 Fishing Cities in the USA.  Traverse City, Mi. was voted #3 in the USA of best place to live and fish.  Unfortunatly I can't copy and paste into the body but I have attached it for your viewing!  Have a wonderful day! Jon Becker

I received information on this "Do Not Email" protection through the Grand Traverse County grapevine.  I don't think it will hurt to try it.  Actually labeled Protect MI Child Registry, it is designed to protect your minor children from accessing emails of tobacco, gambling, pornography, illegal drugs, and other illegal ...