From our experience, there are plenty of compelling reasons to work with a local lender when financing the purchase of an up-north property. Crystal Mountain Realty is not affiliated with any lending institutions, but we do maintain a short list of area lenders who have good programs, competitive rates and stellar service. These lenders have a hands-on approach, and they offer personalized Continue Reading
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The Importance of Professional Real Estate Photography
We have all heard the old saying: “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Well, in real estate, pictures can make a huge difference in how quickly you sell your home and ultimately, can impact how much you sell it for. You may be old enough to remember the days when you walked into a real estate office and asked, “What’s for sale around here?” The agent would then pull out this bound book, full of Continue Reading
Kinlochen & Hamlet Renovations
Fall 2017 was extreme makeover time for two of Crystal’s lodging favorites, the one-, two-, and three-bedroom Kinlochen residences and the Hamlet hotel condos. Within Kinlochen, new quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances have heightened the quality of the full kitchens in this stately building. Built in 2002, each Kinlochen unit is named after a Scottish castle as a tribute to golf’s Continue Reading