Steve Parafin's Blog Posts

Selling a Home in Torch Lake Township? What You Need to Know About TOT

If you're thinking about selling your home in Torch Lake Township, there's an important step I want you to know about before you put your property on the market: the Time-of-Transfer evaluation, or

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Riverfront Living in Central Lake: A Rare Northern Michigan Waterfront Opportunity

Riverfront Living in Central Lake: A Rare Northern Michigan Waterfront OpportunityThere’s something special about Northern Michigan waterfront living—and 7774 E State Street in Central

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Should Sellers Use Audio & Video Monitoring During a Home Sale?

Should Sellers Use Audio & Video Monitoring During a Home Sale?By Steve ParafinTechnology has changed the way homes are bought and sold. Today, many homeowners have Ring doorbells, interior

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How Native Plants Help Protect Northern Michigan Lakefront Property From Erosion

How Native Plants Help Protect Northern Michigan Lakefront Property From Erosion                                ; &

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Why Point-of-Sale Septic Inspections Matter — and Why They’re Good for the Environment

If you are buying or selling property in Antrim County, it is important to understand that some local communities require a Time-of-Transfer, or point-of-sale, septic evaluation before a property

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Why I Believe It Matters to Work With a Local Real Estate Agent

When you are buying or selling real estate, you have a lot of choices when it comes to who you hire. My belief has always been simple: real estate is local, and the agent you choose should truly

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Why is my home not selling?

                If your home has been on the market longer than expected, it may simply need a few strategic adjustments to help it stand out. One of the

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Understanding the Stepped-Up Basis Tax Benefit for Inherited Real Estate.

An Example Every Family Should Understand:When a family home has been owned for many years, one of the biggest financial questions is often: What happens if the kids inherit it and later sell it

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Outdoor Activities Near Eastport MI | Beaches, Boating, Hiking & Golf

Best Outdoor Activities Within About 15 Miles of Eastport, MIEastport, Michigan is one of those special Northern Michigan places where outdoor recreation feels built into everyday life. Set between

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Torch Lake, Northern Michigan: Protecting the Blue That Brings Us Here

If you’ve ever rounded a corner up north and caught your first glimpse of Torch Lake, you get it instantly. The color stops you in your tracks—clear, electric blue shifting into

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Spring Home Maintenance Tips for Northern Michigan Homeowners

 Spring in Northern Michigan is a welcome change. As the snow melts and longer days return, it is the perfect time for homeowners to check in on their property and take care of seasonal

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