Northern Michigan Real Estate Insights

Market updates, local guides, and expert advice from Holly & Zoe Clouthier.

May 26, 2026

Kalkaska County: Northern Michigan's Most Affordable Gateway to Up North Living

Kalkaska County offers one of the most affordable entry points into Northern Michigan — median prices around $259,000, a buyer-friendly market, and just 30 minutes from Traverse City. Here's what buyers and sellers need to know heading into summer 2026.

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May 19, 2026

Elk Rapids & the Antrim County Chain of Lakes: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know in 2026

Elk Rapids is one of Northern Michigan's best-kept real estate secrets — a walkable village at the gateway to the Elk-Antrim Chain of Lakes. Here's what buyers and sellers need to know about Antrim County real estate heading into summer 2026.

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May 12, 2026

Michigan's Zoning Reform Bills 2026: What ADUs, Duplexes & Housing Supply Changes Mean for Buyers and Sellers

Michigan's bipartisan HB 5581–5585 package would allow ADUs and duplexes in single-family zones, eliminate excessive parking minimums, and reduce lot-size mandates statewide. Here's what the proposed zoning overhaul means for homeowners, buyers, and investors across Michigan.

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May 5, 2026

Petoskey & Boyne City Real Estate in 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know

Petoskey and Boyne City are two of Northern Michigan's most sought-after markets — and heading into summer 2026, both are moving at their own pace. Here's what buyers, sellers, and investors need to know about pricing, inventory, and what to expect this season.

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