From our experience, there are plenty of compelling reasons to work with a local lender when financing the purchase of an up-north property. Crystal Mountain Realty is not affiliated with any lending institutions, but we do maintain a short list of area lenders who have good programs, competitive rates and stellar service. These lenders have a hands-on approach, and they offer personalized Continue Reading
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Barr Park Taking Form
It is exciting to have a front row seat to the evolution of Barr Park. This past week, the resort's grounds team planted 2,525 flowers and grasses, 92 shrubs and seven trees. As our master gardener says, "That's a lot of holes to dig!" Future plans call for the addition of waterscaping and more hardscaping. On June 29, Barr Park will be officially dedicated and a sculpture created by the park's Continue Reading
Listing? Don’t Be Afraid of the Seller’s Disclosure
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
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