Gretta Huffman

Michigan native, trained in journalism, with a deep love for camping and outdoor life.

Real Estate

Drive It Before You Buy It: 7 Northern Michigan Routes That Tell You What the Listing Photos Won't

Oct 5, 2026

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6 min read

Drive It Before You Buy It: 7 Northern Michigan Routes That Tell You What the Listing Photos Won't

Seven test drives that reveal winter access, shoreline direction, and village proximity before you make an offer

Matthew William, +1

Tax

The Pop-Up Tax: Why the Seller’s Property Tax Bill Is Not the One You Will Pay

Sep 28, 2026

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5 min read

The Pop-Up Tax: Why the Seller’s Property Tax Bill Is Not the One You Will Pay

Why your Northern Michigan tax bill won't match the seller's: a plain-English guide to Michigan's property tax uncapping rule

Gretta Huffman

Mortgages

What 6.95 Percent Really Costs on a Northern Michigan Second Home

Sep 21, 2026

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6 min read

What 6.95 Percent Really Costs on a Northern Michigan Second Home

And the three moves that beat waiting for rates to fall

Matthew William, +1

Real Estate

Northern Michigan STR Demand Forecast: Summer 2026 Booking Trends and What They Mean for Your Pricing

May 11, 2026

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5 min read

Northern Michigan STR Demand Forecast: Summer 2026 Booking Trends and What They Mean for Your Pricing

Summer 2026 Is Booking Faster Than Last Year. Here's What Your Nightly Rate Should Do About It.

Gretta Huffman

Real Estate

The Out-of-State Owner's Home Improvement ROI Guide: What Upgrades Actually Pay Off at Your Northern Michigan Property

Apr 28, 2026

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5 min read

The Out-of-State Owner's Home Improvement ROI Guide: What Upgrades Actually Pay Off at Your Northern Michigan Property

A Northern Michigan contractor pricing guide for second homeowners: which upgrades protect your asset, which boost rental income, and which are just expensive personal preferences.

Matthew William, +1

Rentals

New Airbnb vs. VRBO vs. Full-Service PM: The Honest Northern Michigan Comparison (With Real Numbers)post

Apr 13, 2026

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8 min read

New Airbnb vs. VRBO vs. Full-Service PM: The Honest Northern Michigan Comparison (With Real Numbers)post

Airbnb vs VRBO which is better for Northern Michigan rentals

Gretta Huffman

Lifestyle

We Asked 5 Northern Michigan Property Managers the Same 6 Questions. The Answers Were Surprising.

Mar 30, 2026

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7 min read

We Asked 5 Northern Michigan Property Managers the Same 6 Questions. The Answers Were Surprising.

What we learned could save you thousands — or help you finally hold your PM accountable.

Gretta Huffman