Buying a Home in the Upper Thumb

Get Pre-Approved

Talk to a lender before you start looking. A pre-approval tells you what you can actually spend and makes your offer far stronger when something good comes up — which, on the water, happens fast.

Work Out What Matters

Water frontage or water access? Year-round road or seasonal? Well and septic or municipal? These decisions narrow the search more than price does.

See Properties

I will set up showings and tell you what I actually think — including when a property is not right for you. Search current listings any time, or subscribe to alerts and hear about new ones first.

Make an Offer

We look at comparable sales, agree a number and terms, and I negotiate on your behalf. Price is only part of it; closing date, contingencies and inclusions all matter.

Inspection and Closing

Inspection, appraisal, title work and financing all run in parallel. I keep the pieces moving so nothing stalls, and you get the keys.

A Few Things Specific to This Area

Water frontage is not all equal. Sandy beach, rocky shoreline and seawall are very different to own and maintain.
Seasonal roads. Some properties are not plowed in winter. Worth knowing before you buy a year-round home.
Well and septic. Most rural properties here have both. They should be inspected, not assumed.
Short-term rental rules vary by township. If income is part of your plan, check before you commit.