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 …

I Was Wrong About Zillow

Which Is Exactly Why You Should Be Paying Attention

In 2024, I wrote a piece arguing that Zillow was evolving from a real estate search portal into something far more powerful: a vertically integrated machine capable of reshaping the entire housing industry.

A few parts …

Short-Term Rental Investing in Southwest Michigan

What Buyers Need to Know Before They Buy in Harbor Country

About 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 …

Things I’ve Done

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 …

Market Conditions Are Only One Piece of the Puzzle

While it’s true that market conditions, such as pricing and buyer demand, play a critical role in the successful sale of a property, they are not the only factors. Intangible elements, such as the behavior of your agent, showing restrictions, and …

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.

Key Factors Driving the Market

• Vacation Home …