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Construction is on the way for Brand New Luxury Condos in Downtown Traverse City

LUXURY CONDOS FOR SALE IN DOWNTOWN TRAVERSE CITY  These stunning residences will boast West Bay views, modern design, high-end finishes, and an unbeatable location in the heart of the city. Stay tuned for more updates as we bring this project to life!   …
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March 31, 2025
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Fall in love with Traverse City

Why Should you move or vacation to Traverse City Nestled along the shores of Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City is a premier destination for visitors seeking breathtaking scenery, outdoor adventure, and vibrant local culture. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or an…
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Dereck & Sarah Dykes
March 30, 2025
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Construction is on the way for Brand New Luxury Condos in Downtown Traverse City (copy)

LUXURY CONDOS FOR SALE IN DOWNTOWN TRAVERSE CITY  These stunning residences will boast West Bay views, modern design, high-end finishes, and an unbeatable location in the heart of the city. Stay tuned for more updates as we bring this project to life!   …
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Dereck & Sarah Dykes
March 30, 2025
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Ways We Can Assist You During Covid-19 Pandemic

Here in Michigan our governor currently has a stay at home order in place that bans all real estate showings. So how  can we assist you during these times? Well here are a couple ways we are helping our clients through this time. For buyers we are offering virtual…
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Dereck & Sarah Dykes
March 30, 2020
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First Time Homebuyer Q&A

The essential guide to buying your first home!
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March 23, 2020
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The Ultimate Guide To Buying A Waterfront Home In Traverse City

Are you considering buying a waterfront home in the Traverse City area? There are number of options depending on your goals. For starters is it a primary, vacation, or future retirement home? Do you plan to rent it as a vacation rental when you aren't in it? Do you…
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Dereck & Sarah Dykes
January 15, 2020
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Happy New Year!

Happy new year! 2019 is going to be an exciting year in the Traverse City real estate market. Projections are that the market will be similar to both 2018 and 2017, which means it should remain a strong seller’s market. Our current inventory is at 4.1 months with…
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Dereck & Sarah Dykes
January 10, 2019
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The Importance Of Professional Photgraphy

The Importance Of Professional Photography
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Dereck & Sarah Dykes
March 12, 2018
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Dealing with Financing

As the events of the last few years in the real estate industry show, people forget about the tremendous financial responsibility of purchasing a home at their peril. Here are a few tips for dealing with the dollar signs so that you can take down that “for sale” sign on…
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Dereck & Sarah Dykes
November 8, 2015
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Preparing to Sell

Selling your home doesn′t just mean hiring a realtor to stick a sign out front. There are a lot of preparations you should make to ensure you get the best offer possible in the shortest time.Repair. Just because you’ve gotten used to the cracks in the walls and the…
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November 8, 2015
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5 Tips for Buying a Home

Looking to buy a home? Here are five essential tips for making the process as smooth as possible.Get your finances in order.Start by getting a full picture of your credit. Obtain copies of your credit report. Make sure the facts are correct, and fix any problems you find.…
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November 8, 2015
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