This video is all about LIVING IN TRAVERSE CITY. What it’s like. What to expect. The full inside scoop on what there is to know based on a lifetime in Michigan.
We’ll go over the cost of living in Traverse City, things to do in Traverse City, the National Cherry Fesitval, and much much more. Hope you enjoy.
C A L L M E :
People call me all the time to ask about real estate investment opportunities as well as when moving. I love helping people in this way, so don't hestitate to reach out!
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T I M E S T A M P S + H E L P F U L I N F O
0:00 Intro
► Traverse City is the #1 Lake Town in America (as of June 2021)
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0:58 Traverse City Basics
► Traverse City is in Northern Michigan
► Southern end of Grand Traverse Bay
► 2 hr from Grand Rapids
► 4 hr from from Detroit
► 6 hr from Milwaukee
► 4 seasons in Traverse City
► Skiing in winter, water skiing in summer
► Munson Hospital: world renowned for cancer and heart centers (located in Downtown Traverse City)
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1:54 Schools in Traverse City
► Quality schools!
► High schools here include TC Central and TC West, both rated well by niche.com
2:14 Things to Do in Traverse City
► Lots of tourism here, and for good reason!
Skiing
► Hickory Hills: west side of Traverse City
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► Mt. Holiday: east side just outside of Traverse City
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► Crystal Mountain: hour south of Traverse City
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Hiking and Biking Trails:
► TART Trail: runs throughout Traverse City
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► These trails are good areas to purchase investment properties, since people enjoy being able to be right on the trail
► Sleeping Bear Dunes
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Golf
► Grand Traverse Resort
► A-Ga-Mind Gold Resort
► Traverse City Country Club
4:04 Retail in Traverse City
Downtown Traverse City
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► Plenty of shops and restaurants that are all walking distance
► Sam’s favorite restaurants in Traverse City: Amical, Red Ginger, The Flying Noodle, The Little Fleet (food trucks)
► Plenty of microbreweries here as well
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
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► An indoor shopping center with boutiques clothiers, bookstores, and more
► Hiking trails all around
► Right near Munson Hospital
Grand Traverse Mall
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► More traditional mall experience, with the typical mall retailers you would expect
► Not for the average tourist
Wineries
► Old Mission Wine Trail: 10 wineries right on the Old Mission peninsula
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► Closest Old Mission Wineries are minutes from Downtown Traverse City
► Tons of wineries nearby Traverse City because Northern Michigan soils and climate are ideal for growing grapes, and more
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National Cherry Festival
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► Busiest time of the year in Traverse City
► First week in July
► Carnivals, fireworks during the Fourth of July, a beer tent, concerts with “nostalgic” artists
► Great fireworks at the end
Traverse City Film Festival
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► Kicks off with a party
► Goes for several days at end of July-early August
► Right in Downtown Traverse City
► Screenings all over Downtown Traverse City
► Free movie every night in the open
6:53 Cost of Living in Traverse City
► Cost of living in Traverse City is on par with national average
Housing Comparisons to Traverse City Real Estate
► Grand Rapids: 30% cheaper
► Detroit: 50% cheaper
► Minneapolis: 10% more expensive
► Chicago: 20% more expensive
Comparisons to Other Lake Towns
► Folsom, CA: 100% more expensive
► Redmond, WA: 150% more expensive
► Mercer Island, WA: 300% more expensive
► Cornelius Island, NC: 30% more expensive
Appreciate of Real Estate
► Tremendous real estate appreciation over past several years
► Currently some phenomenal opportunities to invest
Traverse City Real Estate Investment Opportunities
► Short term rental properties
► Urban infill
► Mixed use developments
► Apartment buildings
► Let me know if you’re interested in this. Great opportunities here in TC.
A B O U T M E :
My name is Sam Flamont, and my YouTube channel is all about helping people who are interested in investing in Traverse City or moving to Traverse City. My goal is to use my knowledge in the Traverse City real estate market to make videos that valuable to you. Let me know what would be most valuable!
If my video did not cover what you were curious about, feel free to leave a comment or give me a call, and I can give you the scoop.
Contact me:
☎️231-633-8326 ☎️
📧sam@mittenrealestategroup.com 📧
