New Listing! $284,900 - 9733 W Jennings Rd., Lake City
New Listing! $284,900 - 9733 W Jennings Rd., Lake City - Please contact Sara Crawford Martinez at 231-878-5749 for your private tour and more information.Nestled on 1.26 beautifully wooded acres, this well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and convenience. The open-concept floor plan features stunning cherry hardwood floors, custom hickory cabinets, and spacious living areas designed for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy the convenience of a 2-car attached
New Listing! $257,000 - 170 Kleehammer Club Dr. Kalkaska
New Listing! $257,000 - 170 Kleehammer Club Dr. Kalkaska- Please contact Carol Karas at 231-342-3794 or Stephen Karas at 231-342-4686 for your private tour and more information.Nestled on over 7 wooded acres, this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers privacy, beauty, and room to enjoy the outdoors. Designed for comfortable living, the home features convenient main-floor laundry and a welcoming layout perfect for year-round living or a northern Michigan getaway. Enjoy the quiet and solitude from the
River Club Run & Hole-In-One Brings Racing, Music and Fun to Glen Arbor This Fall
GLEN ARBOR, MI, River Club is inviting runners and families to enjoy a unique fall event at the inaugural River Club Run & Hole-In-One on September 12th in Glen Arbor.Participants can choose between a scenic 5K or 10K race beginning at 9:00 a.m., followed by a festive post-race celebration featuring live music, food, awards, and family-friendly activities.Race registration includes:A complimentary meal Live music by The Ampersands Commemorative event T-shirt Finisher medal Awards for top overall and
New Listing! $999,990 - 14792 Peninsula Dr., Traverse City
New Listing! $999,990 - 14792 Peninsula Dr., Traverse City - Please contact Northern Roots Real Estate Holly Hack & Anita Crisman at 231-492-0072 for your personal tour and more information.Turnkey Farm Estate-Not Part of the PDR | 23+ Acres | Completely Remodeled Home | Income & Development Potential Rarely does a property this special come to market. Set against a breathtaking backdrop of rolling hills and ponds, this stunning farm estate offers the perfect marriage of refined country living and working
New Listing! $380,000 - 00 Aero Park Dr., Bellaire
New Listing! $380,000 - 00 Aero Park Dr., Bellaire - Please contact Scott Moore at 231-883-8977 for your personal tour and more information.Beautiful 80 acre wooded parcel just outside of Bellaire. Property is full of wildlife and seclusion. Also has direct frontage on Cedar River.
Granger Group of Companies to Host Open House at The Flats of Acme Village on
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Granger Group of Companies to Host Open House at The Flats of Acme Village on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 WILLIAMSBURG, Mich. — Granger Group invites community members and prospective residents to attend an Open House at The Flats of Acme Village on Wednesday, June 24, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 5541 Foothills Drive in Williamsburg. The event will provide guests with the opportunity to tour available condominium homes, learn more about the community, and connect with local
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Registration Open for Annual Northern Lights 5K Set for Sept. 11 in New Location
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 8, 2026 Registration Open for Annual Northern Lights 5K Set for Sept. 11 in New Location Registration is now open for Thomas Judd Care Center’s Northern Lights Fun Run held at 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11. The event aims to raise awareness about the center’s vital services and role in HIV care and prevention. The nighttime 5K fun run and walk begins and finishes at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center track – new this year – featuring a fun, fast, triple-loop course with
Northwest Education Services Adult Education Program Will Honor 49 Student Achievements at Graduation Ceremony
TRAVERSE CITY, MI — Northwest Education Services Adult Education program will celebrate the accomplishments of 49 adult learners during a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, June 10, at 7:00 p.m. in Milliken Auditorium in Traverse City.The ceremony will honor eleven students earning their high school diplomas and thirty-eight students who have successfully completed the GED and earned their High School Equivalency (HSE) certificates. Through inspiring speeches, four graduates will reflect on the obstacles
New Listing! $99,000 - Lot 4 E John Michael Dr., Suttons Bay
New Listing! $99,000 - Lot 4 E John Michael Dr., Suttons Bay - Please contact Kyle Jean at 231-633-3933 or Tom Alflen at 231-649-6797 for your personal tour and more information.are opportunity to build in desirable Bayscape Hills. This beautiful 2.2-acre homesite offers a peaceful setting with a small glimpse of Grand Traverse Bay paired with sweeping west-facing orchard and countryside views that capture Leelanau County’s unforgettable sunsets. Surrounded by quality homes and rolling open space, the
New Trail Running Series at Mt. Holiday!
Mt. Holiday is Launching a New Thursday Night Trail Running Series for Summer 2026 Traverse City, MI – Mt. Holiday is inviting the Northern Michigan community to hit the trails this summer with the launch of its brand-new Thursday Night Trail Running Series, beginning June 18, 2026. The weekly series will take place every Thursday evening throughout the summer, featuring a rotating 5K trail course across Mt. Holiday’s scenic property. Whether participants are competitive runners chasing a podium finish,
Celebrate the Longest Day of the Year at Mt. Holiday’s Summer Solstice Sunset Slip-n-Slide Party
Celebrate the Longest Day of the Year at Mt. Holiday’s Summer Solstice Sunset Slip-n-Slide Party Traverse City, MI – Mt. Holiday invites the community to soak up every second of daylight at its Summer Solstice Sunset Slip-n-Slide Party on Saturday, June 20, 2026 — a one-night-only event combining family fun, live music, sunset views, and summer adventure. The evening kicks off at 5 PM with a giant 180-foot Slip-n-Slide running until 8 PM, perfect for kids and kids-at-heart. A $20 suggested donation per
Northern Michigan Employers: Discover Proven Strategies to Strengthen Workforce Retention at the June 25 Business Resource Network Information Session
NORTHWEST, MI- Northern Michigan employers seeking effective strategies to improve employee retention, increase productivity, and strengthen workforce engagement are invited to attend a Business Resource Network (BRN) Information Session on June 25 in Petoskey. Hosted by Northwest Michigan Works!, a program of Networks Northwest, the session will provide an overview of the BRN model and highlight how the program helps businesses address workforce challenges by connecting employees with resources and support
New Listing! $999,000 - 4648 Truax Lake Rd., Williamsburg
New Listing! $999,000 - 4648 Truax Lake Rd., Williamsburg - Please contact Scott Moore at 231-883-8977 for your personal tour and more information.Enjoy your own private turn-key retreat on picturesque Truax Lake. White Cedar Holland Log Home with spectacular sunsets views over quiet non-motoring spring-fed 30 acre Truax Lake. This home boasts numerous upgrades and improvements including: landscaping, quartz countertops, carpeting, appliances, and Trex decking to name a few. Lake is private for association
New Listing! 1,399,000 - 2810 Holiday Village Ct., Traverse City
New Listing! 1,399,000 - 2810 Holiday Village Ct., Traverse City - Please contact Audra Jackson at 231-835-1650 for your personal tour and more information.Custom-built by Asher Park Custom Homes and ideally situated on 2.19 private acres adjacent to public land, this exceptional estate offers the perfect blend of luxury, flexibility, and location. Featuring a 3,700-square-foot main residence and a 1,700-square-foot detached ADU, the property includes 7 bedrooms and 6 full and 2 half baths designed for
New Listing! Servers Dr., Central Lake
New Listing! Servers Dr., Central Lake - Please contact Terry Starr at 231-313-5228 for your personal tour and more information.Vacant land that could be your dream-come-true! These lots come with Torch Lake access!! You will enjoy the shared pleasure of one of the finest bodies of water in Northern Michigan! While you are less than 15 minutes from Elk Rapids, roughly 45 minutes to Traverse City and about the same if you wish to head north to Charlevoix or Petoskey! Come check these out! The preference is
New Listing! $2,500,000 - P-5 World Cup Lane, Grand Prix Village North, Williamsburg
New Listing! $2,500,000 - P-5 World Cup Lane, Grand Prix Village North, Williamsburg - Please contact Audra Jackson at 231-835-1650 for your personal tour and more information.Opportunity to own one of the remaining vacant parcels in Grand Prix Village North, Northern Michigan’s premier gated equestrian community. This exceptional 10.22-acre site in the back of the development offers privacy and easy access to the horse show via private bridle path. Paved roads, natural gas, electric, and high-speed
New Listing! $1,500,000 - P-5A World Cup Lane, Grand Prix Village North, Williamsburg
New Listing! $1,500,000 - P-5A World Cup Lane, Grand Prix Village North, Williamsburg - Please contact Audra Jackson at 231-835-1650 for your personal tour and more information.Opportunity to own one of the remaining vacant parcels in Grand Prix Village North, Northern Michigan’s premier gated equestrian community. This exceptional 5.46-acre site in the back corner of the development offers privacy and easy access to the horse show via private bridle paths. Paved roads, natural gas, electric, and high-speed
Traverse City Horse Shows Launches Hilltop Market During Great Lakes Equestrian Festival
Traverse City Horse Shows will introduce the new Hilltop Market this summer during the six weeks of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by B&D Builders, at Flintfields Horse Park in Williamsburg.Held Sundays from July 5 through August 9, the Hilltop Market will feature local vendors, makers, artisans, nonprofits, and specialty businesses alongside international equestrian competition during one of Northern Michigan’s busiest summer event seasons.Designed as a community-focused gathering space
News Release: 5/27/2026
Lunch + inspiration + action: gain clarity, dream boldly, and create momentum toward your goals and dream life. Join A Life You Love founder Abby Lynn Taylor, Certified DreamBuilder Coach and Life Mastery Consultant, for an inspiring and transformational Vision Workshop designed to help you reconnect with what you truly want in life and create a clear path forward. In this interactive workshop, you’ll gain clarity on where you are today, explore what you would truly love your life to look like, and
New Listing! $195,000 - 1801 E Old Mountain Rd., Cedar
New Listing! $195,000 - 1801 E Old Mountain Rd., Cedar - Please contact Kyle Jean at 231-633-3933 for your personal tour and more information. Rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully improved 1.8-acre parcel in the heart of Leelanau County, just 5 minutes from Good Harbor Beach and surrounded by some of the area’s most iconic destinations. This highly desirable Old Mountain Road setting features an installed driveway, cleared and build-ready homesite, and existing well and septic infrastructure already in
New Listing! $549,000 - 6066 S West Bay Shore Dr., Traverse City
New Listing! $549,000 - 6066 S West Bay Shore Dr., Traverse City - Please contact Kyle Jean at 231-633-3933 or Tom Alflen at 231-649-6797 for your personal tour and more information.Perfectly positioned along iconic M-22, this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home captures the essence of Leelanau County living with seasonal peek-a-boo views of Grand Traverse Bay and an unbeatable location between Traverse City and Suttons Bay. Surrounded by wineries, farm stands, beaches, and scenic beauty, this is an ideal
New Listing! $649,000 - 810 Cottageview Dr 302, Traverse City
New Listing! $649,000 - 810 Cottageview Dr 302, Traverse City - Please contact Holly Hack at 231409-0771 or Anita Crisman at 231-620-0440 for your personal tour and more information.Located within The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, one of Northern Michigan’s most iconic and architecturally significant destinations, this beautifully appointed residence offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Traverse City history, while enjoying the ease of modern luxury living. Thoughtfully designed and offered
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GRAND TRAVERSE PAVILIONS ANNOUNCES 2026 ''CONCERTS ON THE LAWN'' SERIES
Free Thursday Evening Performances Run June 18 Through August 20 on the Grand Lawn TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Grand Traverse Pavilions is proud to announce the return of our Concerts on the Lawn series, bringing another season of live music, community connection, and meaningful moments to residents, families, and neighbors throughout the region. The free concert series will take place every Thursday evening on the Grand Lawn at Grand Traverse Pavilions, running from June 18 through August 20. The outdoor
8834 Cedar St., Rapid City
New Listing! $890,000 - 8834 Cedar St., Rapid City - Please contact Scott Moore at 231-883-8977 for your private tour and more information. Beautiful, peaceful setting at The Cedars on Elk Lake. This charming cottage built in the 1940's has retained its period charm. The seasonal cottage is set on 50 feet of private frontage with an amazing view. The cozy cottage features numerous recent improvements throughout including: septic improvements, loft bedroom/bath, granite countertops, outdoor shower, deck,
2856 Valley Rd. NW, Kalkaska
New Listing! $275,000 - 2856 Valley Rd. NW, Kalkaska - Please contact Carol Karas at 231-342-3794 or Stephen Karas at 231-342-4686 for your private tour and more information. Pole barn/barndominium-style home set on 6.85 gently rolling acres, offering a perfect blend of open space and privacy with approximately 50% wooded terrain. This unique property features 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, with the main living area located on the upper level to take advantage of elevated views. The main floor includes
7825 S Lake Leelanau Dr., Traverse City
New Listing! $899,000 - 7825 S Lake Leelanau Dr., Traverse City - Please contact Kyle Jean at 231-633-3933 or Tom Alflen at 231-649-6797 for your private tour and more information.Perched atop a scenic hill along the iconic Leelanau TART Trail, this extraordinary 20-acre property offers the rare combination of privacy, recreation, and sustainable country living just minutes from both Traverse City and Suttons Bay. Wake up to breathtaking sunrises and unwind with glowing sunsets as the seasons unfold from
Fairway Ct., Kewadin
Vacant Land Listing! $49,000 - Fairway Ct., Kewadin - Please contact Shane Hollandsworth at 231624-6636for your private tour and more information. Are you ready to call Torch Lk. Twp. home? Here's a great opportunity to build your up north abode on a golf course lot in the heart of it all among nice homes in this quaint little neighborhood. Already cleared parcel perfect for a walkout with unobstructed views of the Torch golf course at A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort. Halfway between Elk Rapids and Charlevoix atop a
Lot 45 Woodwind Dr., Cadillac
Vacant Land Listing! $41,900 - Lot 45 Woodwind Dr., Cadillac - Please contact Sara Crawford Martinez at 231-878-5749 for your personal tour and more information. Bramblewood Estates is close to Cadillac yet feels like being out in the country. This parcel offers a private natural setting with paved roads, underground utilities at the road, access trails to state land, mature woods, and so much more.
Nine Northern Michigan Credit Unions Unite to Launch Flood Relief Micro-Grant Fund for Members
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich.— In response to the flooding that struck Northern Michigan communities this spring, nine area credit unions joined forces to establish the Northern Michigan Flood Relief Fund, a micro-grant program designed to provide direct financial relief to members who experienced hardship as a result of the disaster. The fund was a collaborative effort among the Paul Bunyan Chapter of Credit Unions: 4Front Credit Union, Filer Credit Union, Forest Area Federal Credit Union, Frankfort Community
7736 NW Ladd Dr., Rapid City
New Listing! $464,000 - 7736 NW Ladd Dr., Rapid City - Please contact Scott Moore at 231-883-8977 for your personal tour and more information. Enjoy beautiful Torch Lake with this 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch located at the South end of the lake. 66' of shared sandy beach awaits. A huge lot with mature trees adorn the backyard. Plenty of space to entertain and BBQ after spending the day on the water. Would make a phenomenal vacation rental or year round residence. Air ducts and carpet recently cleaned.
12659 S Marina Village Dr., Traverse City
New Listing! $1,100,000 - 12659 S Marina Village Dr 10, Traverse City - Please contact Tom Alflen at 231-649-6797 or Kyle Jean at 231-633-3933 for your personal tour and more information.
10061 W Cadillac Rd., Cadillac
New Listing! $199,000 - 10061 W Cadillac Rd., Cadillac - Please contact Tish Chase at 231-570-3018 for your private tour and more information.
Available NOW! 1 Bedroom Apartments $708/month
One Bedroom Apartments Available for Immediate Move-In! $708.00/month Rent includes Water, Sewer, Trash, and HEAT!Great Staff, Awesome Maintenance Team, Comfortable Community Living Contact Us: 601 Fitzhugh Drive Traverse City, MI 49684 231-946-6540
News Release: 5/12/2026
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at our Community Car Show! Come check out a variety of classic and unique vehicles while enjoying music and refreshments in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.We are also looking for car enthusiasts to showcase their vehicles—what better way to celebrate Father’s Day weekend than with a car show?This special event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our community and bring joy to the residents at our assisted living home. Vote for your favorite vehicle in our
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HOME Agency Wins Multiple Honors at the 2026 American Advertising Awards
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Mind-Body Cardio (intenSati) Class at Modus+ Studio
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Springfield Commercial Roofing Earns Michigan Platinum Contractor of the Year for the Third Time, Specialty Membrane Project of the Year, Reinforcing Statewide Leadership in Commercial Roofing Excellence
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