" Where a HOUSE is a HOME When it SHELTERS the BODY,and COMFORTS the SOUL"
We provide a superior level of informed, professional real estate services to buyers and to sellers in northwest Michigan. We specialize in the Grand Traverse area, Leelanau County, Benzie County, Wexford County, Antrim County, Kalkaska County, Manistee County and all of the northwestern lower peninsula of Michigan. Our real estate offerings include lake and bayfront, riverfront and other waterfront properties, Single Family Homes, Vacant Acreage, Lots, Development and Commercial properties....so stay with us awhile and explore our website!
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A Little Bit About Deb. . .
Put my EXPERIENCE to work for You. First licensed in 1972 in Rochester, Michigan. Managed Sterling Heights/Utica office while listing & selling several millions of dollars worth of real estate annually and this was before the big development of the area that has since taken place. Moved to Traverse City, Michigan in 1978 and opened my own Brokerage, Home Port Network, Inc. in 1987. By getting in on the ground floor of the Traverse City boom, I have sold millions of dollars in residential, condominiums, and commercial properties, developed acres of raw land into subdivisions, and own a property management company.
My Continuing EDUCATION keeps me on top of current trends. . .Graduated from Rochester Adams High School in 1971, continuing my education at Michigan State University, Russell Real Estate Institute, Northwestern Michigan College, Holloways Real Estate Institute, and Graduate Realtor Institute as well as annual continuing education classes.
I believe in COMMITMENT to the community and its' people. . . with memberships in the Traverse Area Association of Realtors, Michigan Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, Past Board President and Chaplain at Unity Church of Traverse City, Global Renaissance Alliance, A Course in Miracles Facilitator, Parent Advocate for Munson Medical Center's Oral Cleft Clinic, Michigan Dept. of Public Health Task Force member and current President of the NW Michigan Oral Cleft Parent Association. In the past I have served as President of the Traverse City Jaycees, Chapter President of March of Dimes,Traverse City Tax Board of Review, Board of Directors of Traverse Area Association of Realtors, President of Wordsworth Toastmasters Club, and membership in the Home Builders Association.
We SPECIALIZE in. . .
We specialize in representing clients in the purchase and sales of single-family residences,waterfront, vacant land,resorts & campgrounds, condominium developments,income and investment properties around the Traverse City, Suttons Bay, Glen Arbor, Elk Rapids, Torch Lake, Charlevoix, Bellaire, Interlochen, Manistee, and Kingsley areas. We keep current on all transactions in the area, and we are also very knowledgeable in mortgage lending programs, title insurance, home inspections, and area schools. We are totally dedicated to our clients and their real estate needs and strive to develop lifetime relationships with them. We want to be your and your family's real estate consultants for life!
RENEWABLE ENERGY has been a major focus for our company since 2006. We have played an important part in leasing land for utility grade wind farms throughout our Country. We diversified about 17 years ago through site acquisition efforts in telecommunication sites in most all of our western and mid-western states. We naturally became a well trained force available to manage the intricate details of identifing and leasing lands for large 300+ MW wind farms. No matter how large the wind energy or cell site project, our experienced agents are motivated self-starters with comprehensive management, team-building, and marketing skills. They have detailed knowledge of data systems and technical proficiency in numerous platforms. Exceptional leadership abilities with the demonstrated capacity to build, train, and mentor highly productive and motivated teams.
Our agents are creative, with high energy and the ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines with in client centered service and confidentiality. They offer outstanding organizational skills, which have proven to be a critical asset in developing, maintaining and supporting systems for land leasing and renewable energy projects. These qualities, combined with a tireless work ethic will enable us to make a positive impact at your company project.