Wally Kidd Real Estate Blog

One Water Street in Boyne City

It may be snowing, but we are already thinking about summer here in Boyne City. The remaining cottages are currently being finished (check out the finishes below) and will be ready for occupancy in late Spring 2018!

it’s the perfect time to buy and be in your new Lake Charlevoix cottage before summer arrives! There are docks still available to purchase in 3 different slip sizes. Walk to anything Boyne City - restaurants, shopping, one of the area’s BEST farmers markets, and unlimited outdoor recreations spots! In the winter, you’re a short drive to Boyne Mountain and all it has to offer. There are only four units left. Be a part o this downtown Boyne City, Lake Charlevoix waterfront community and truly enjoy everything Northern Michigan has to offer!

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5 Lakes in Northern Michigan You Have to Visit This Summer

Northern Michigan in the summer is one of the most desirable spots in the entire country. The combination of sunshine, heat, and freshwater is unmatched. Fortunately, Northern Michigan is covered with inland lakes, making summer the best time to head up north for vacation. We’ve highlighted five of our favorite lakes that feature something for everyone.

Lake Charlevoix

With a surface area of over 17,200 acres, Lake Charlevoix is the third largest inland lake in Michigan. In 2012 USA Today announced that Lake Charlevoix was the second-best lake in America behind only Lake Tahoe. The area encompassing Lake Charlevoix plays host to quaint and charming towns that include: East Jordan, Boyne City, and, of course, Charlevoix. Shallow ledges surround the…

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Notable Waterfront Log Homes for Sale in Michigan

An Up North Home, conjures thoughts of a cabin in the woods or a cottage on the lake. It may be a home that has been in the family for generations or simply, just a daydream. Northern Michigan offers many lakefront log homes for sale that are scaled to host large families and plenty of guests. I have two such waterfront log homes for sale right now. Each of these homes, are one-of-a-kind and carefully crafted to take full advantage of their breathtaking water views.

02503 Mountain Road, East Jordan, MI 49727 • MLS# 449665

In Northern Michigan sits a truly one-of-a-kind estate. In the small town of East Jordan, located just east of Petoskey, sits a 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4,420 square foot home with just over 3,000 feet of waterfront property.…

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Wally Kidd: Walloon Properties-to know is a big deal

  My father-in-law, Jerry McDermott, was an executive with the Rouse Company in Baltimore. Over his desk, he had a sign that read: “To know is a big deal!” He was a very successful, no-nonsense kind of guy.

In real estate today some base their knowledge on fact, while others hope that what they’ve heard is accurate and relay it as fact. I pride myself in offering my clientele credible facts, and like Jerry McDermott, I pride myself as a no-nonsense kind of guy.

Real estate is a serious business. Properties on Walloon Lake sell for millions of dollars. If you are looking for an articulate, knowledgeable broker, with over 100 years of family history on the lake, please give me a call. I look forward to helping you with the sale or purchase of your…

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Amazing Northern Michigan Homes: Round Lake Boat House

Amazing Northern Michigan Homes and 9 & 10 News present a Round lake Boathouse with Wally Kidd.

Having a garage is always nice, but how many people can say they can pull a 40-foot boat in underneath their home?

“We have what I would call kind of a loft feel almost like a loft downtown somewhere. We’re in a boathouse, also really kind of neat that it has the ability to put a 40-foot slip down there to put your boat in,” explains realtor Wally Kidd, Kidd & Leavy Real Estate.

This week’s Amazing Northern Michigan Home sits along the south shore of Round Lake in Charlevoix.

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Amazing Northern Michigan Homes: Modern Home on Walloon Lake

Amazing Northern Michigan Homes and 9 & 10 News present a Modern Walloon Lake home with Wally Kidd.

Part of what makes a home have a beautiful feel is a cohesive design from room to room.

“We have open floor plans, we have use of natural materials, very clean, simple lines. We have lots of glass – floor to ceiling. We have hardwood floors, something that is very simple and yet elegant,” explains Wally Kidd, Kidd & Leavy Real Estate.

This week’s Amazing Northern Michigan Home takes us to Walloon Lake and a home with a beautiful design that flows throughout the entire space, inside and out.

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Amazing Northern Michigan Homes: Adirondack Style Home on Walloon Lake

Standing on a gentle bluff along the pristine waters of Walloon Lake is where you’ll find tonight’s Amazing Northern Michigan Home.

“We’re on Lake Grove Road on Walloon Lake just off of the West arm on the main body of the lake. It’s a four bedroom, five and a half bathroom home situated on about 230 feet of frontage,” explains realtor Wally Kidd, Kidd & Leavy Real Estate.

Katie Boomgaard and Erin Malone take you to a gorgeous Adirondack style home with an interior design to match the beautiful views. 

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FOR SALE: 00920 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, WALLOON LAKE, MI

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Every so often a North Shore cottage comes to market on beautiful Walloon and that time is now. Here is your chance to own a cottage with 149 feet of choice, classic Walloon frontage. Known for its rolling hills, this North Shore cottage sits virtually at lake level! Drive your car to the front door and enjoy life without lots of stairs! The property features a deep lot with plenty of room for expansion, kitchen, dining room, living room, five bedrooms, three and a half baths, and a large deck.

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Amazing Northern Michigan Homes: Bay Harbor Marina Condo

Bay Harbor, hugging the shores of Lake Michigan on Little Traverse Bay, is well known for its marina district.

“If there was ever a perfect example of location location location, this would be it. We are on the East end of Bay Harbor overlooking beautiful Little Traverse Bay. Sunsets, sunrises, we have restaurants, shops, the swimming club, the marina. Everything right at your doorstep,” explains realtor Wally Kidd, Kidd & Leavy Real Estate.

In tonight’s Amazing Northern Michigan Home, Katie and Erin take us to a condominium in this nautical center of the Great Lakes.

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Amazing Northern Michigan Homes: Walloon Lake Cottage

  Walloon Lake is known for its beautiful azure waters and fun in the sun.

“The house is kind of tilted along the waterfront to take advantage of the longest view. It’s right up against the sandy shore, lots of porches, lots of deck, great outdoor space,” says realtor Wally Kidd, Kidd & Leavy Real Estate.

In this week’s Amazing Northern Michigan Homes, Veronica Meadows takes us to a resort home on the shores of Walloon.

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