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Wally Kidd Walloon LakeThis is my extended interview from the CMU Public Television Production, "Into the North"  from January 2013. My local landmark focus is on the allure and history of Walloon Lake.

Many thanks to WCMU for a chance to collaborate in this story and sharing the rich history and unmatched beauty of Northern Michigan.

“At the turn of the century, Little Traverse Bay area became a key destination for tourism as railroad companies began advertising a pristine haven where one could escape city life and enjoy a "rustic" experience. "Into The North"--a "postcard from the past"-- tells the story of the families who traveled by train and steamship to a summer paradise with opulent hotels, resort communities with famous guests, clean air and million dollar…

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By JEFF SMITH on June 29, 2016, published on MyNorth.com 

This article was originally published in the July 2016 issue of Traverse, Northern Michigan’s Magazine.

With interest rates staying low (for now), and demand outstripping supply, everybody is calling this a seller’s market. To learn more, we checked in with Petoskey-based Realtor Wally Kidd, who garnered the most votes in our Red Hot Best Real Estate Agent category this year. Tapping into his insight and expertise, we asked him to take us to the ground here in Northwest Lower Michigan. What is happening now, and what is likely to happen in the coming year in the real estate market?

When you think trends, what is the first and foremost trend that pops to your mind?
If there’s a trend, it’s…

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