When you sell your home, your Realtor will present you with a federal and/or state-mandated disclosure form called a Seller's Disclosure Statement. State and federal laws are strict in requiring sellers to tell what they know about the condition of their homes that isn't obvious or discernable to potential buyers. Buyers can't see behind walls or under houses, so they rely on truthful information Continue Reading
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Crowd-pleasing paint colors for staging your home
Ignore the instinct to go with white. These colors can show your house in the best possible light. You're listing your home and have been advised by your Realtor to give your walls a fresh coat of paint. Check out these ideas to help put your home's best foot forward from the folks at Houzz. The overall goal of home staging is to make each room feel fresh, inviting and neutral enough so Continue Reading
What is fractional ownership?
We get the question a lot. What is fractional ownership? Well, for starters, we can tell you that fractional ownership is NOT the same as timeshares. The main difference between fractional ownership and a timeshare is that in a fractional ownership arrangement, you have a deeded interest in the property. If the property goes up in value, the fractional owner's share of the pie also becomes more Continue Reading
Curling fun in Northern Michigan
Get your family's Olympic spirit pumping with a curling lesson! Stormcloud Brewery in Frankfort offers learn-to-curl lessons on select Saturdays in January and February. All ages are welcome, though you do need to call ahead and reserve a time. Private lessons are also available. Curling is one of the world's oldest team sports. It originated in the 16th century in Scotland, where games Continue Reading
Happy Holidays from Crystal Mountain Realty
One of the real joys each holiday season is the opportunity to say thank you and wish you the very best for the new year. To all of our friends, Happy Holidays! We hope your days are merry and bright, and that we'll see you at Crystal Mountain soon! The Crystal Mountain Realty Team Karyn, Joan, Jeff, Alexa... and Fisher Continue Reading
Leave it to Crystal
When you own a hotel room, condo or townhome at Crystal Mountain, you may place it on Crystal Mountain’s rental management program, giving you the potential to earn income on your up-north getaway when not enjoying it yourself. With Crystal’s expert revenue management, group sales, and marketing teams on your side, you have professionals who understand our industry and markets, and who work hard Continue Reading