The Southwest Michigan vacation-home market should remain active through the remainder of 2026, but it is becoming more selective, more localized, and less forgiving of mistakes.
Buyers have more properties to consider than they did during …
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I was not surprised this went under contract in less than 30 days.
Listed at just shy of $5,000,000 this Lakeside, MI home went under contract in just a few weeks. This was not a Lake Michigan lakefront estate. No beach frontage. No deeded beach access. Not even …
View MoreAbout 60 to 90 minutes from Chicago, Southwest Michigan has quietly become one of the most sought-after second-home and short-term rental markets in the Midwest.
On the surface, the opportunity looks simple. Buy …
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For a growing number of high net worth families based in Chicago and the Midwest, the answer is not Aspen. Not Palm Beach. Not the …
View MoreHere’s the deal: in Southwest Michigan’s vacation home market, the vast majority of homes aren’t sold directly by listing agents—they’re sold with the help of savvy Buyer’s Brokers. And that’s not just important for buyers—it’s a …
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As a buyer’s agent, I’m working solely for the buyer—no split loyalties here. I do what it takes to protect my clients and get them the best deal possible. These are actions I’ve taken on behalf of buyers that a seller’s agent simply can’t or won’t do …
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The housing market outlook for 2025 in Southwest Michigan, particularly in areas like New Buffalo, Union Pier, Lakeside, Harbert, and Sawyer, remains positive with expectations for continued gradual growth in home prices, driven largely by strong demand for vacation homes and limited inventory.