Category: Leelanau County
Waiting for Lower Interest Rates in Northern Michigan: Is It Worth It?
Many buyers are waiting for interest rates to fall before making a move. But in Northern Michigan, rates are only part of the story. Inventory, competition, and timing often matter just as much and sometimes more. Read More
Northern Michigan Housing Market
Northern Michigan Housing Market: Looking Back at 2025, Looking Ahead to 2026 Every year, our market reminds us it doesn’t behave like “Anywhere, USA.” Northern Michigan has its own gravity; water, woods, lifestyle, second-home demand, and a steady stream of people who still want to plant roots here. But 2025 did bring a familiar storyline:... Read More
Thanksgiving is Right Around the Corner
This Thanksgiving in Northern Michigan, you can relax and be hosted, pick up a top‐notch meal to enjoy at home, get your morning movement in, and give back in a meaningful way. Read More
Escape to Leelanau
From vineyard views to crystal-clear beaches and charming bike-friendly towns, Leelanau County has quietly become Northern Michigan’s ultimate summer destination. Discover what makes this region so special—and why more people are choosing to call it home. Read More
Summer is Here! And So Are the Farmer’s Markets
Buyers today want more than countertops and square footage—they want connection, convenience, and community. And nothing delivers that quite like living near a thriving farmers market. In Traverse City, local flavor isn’t just a perk—it’s a powerful real estate advantage. Read More
Resolutions for your home
We are just a few days into 2022 so there is still time to make those New Year resolutions. Resolutions to better bodies, minds, and wallets are usually the first that comes to people’s minds. Yet, we often forget about setting goals to better our homes. Here are some resolutions you should think about implementing... Read More
Cedar Lake, Leelanau County
A beautiful all sports lake, Cedar Lake is located just a short distance northwest of downtown Traverse City in Leelanau County. Cedar Lake is just over 250 acres as compared to larger Lake Leelanau which is 8,600 acres. When West Grand Traverse Bay or the larger inland lakes in the area are rough, Cedar Lake... Read More
13500 S Lautner Road, Traverse City, Michigan 49684
Private Equestrian Estate $995,000 Listed by Matt Dakoske, 231.590.7722, Matt.HousesTraverseCity.com Click here to view the listing for 13500 S Lautner Road, Traverse City, MI 49684 Click here to view virtual tour Gorgeous horse farm just 5 miles from West Grand Traverse Bay and all that Traverse City has to offer. Property boasts 40 acres of... Read More
Whaleback Nature Area and Clay Cliffs Nature Area
Who doesn’t love a beautiful hike to a gorgeous view of Lake Michigan, the Manitou Islands, and Leland?! Whale Back Nature Area and Clay Cliffs Nature Area each offer the perfect trails for many to enjoy a relatively easy hike. The Leelanau Conservancy oversees these sites, as well as more than a dozen other nature... Read More