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March 1, 2021
“This is one of the most extraordinary custom built log homes with amazing detail, intricate carvings right from the front door, all the way through,” said Chris Etienne associate broker for Harbor Sotheby’s International Realty. “Amazing gathering areas and it sits on over 200 feet of frontage and five acres on Lake Charlevoix.”
From the moment you cross the stream and step through the front door, there is no denying that this incredible custom log home is the definition of rustic luxury.
A sizeable portion of the home’s 9,000 plus square feet is designated to the spacious master suite with its relaxing soaking tub, fireplace, and plenty of privacy.
Northern Michigan real estate booms as builders struggle to meet demand
Zholdas Orisbayev
Lansing Michigan builders are prioritizing the construction of higher value homes to gain more profit, a market driven in part by the pandemic.
But the state lacks housing for moderate-income buyers, such as the workers who build the high-end homes, experts say.
“Some homebuilders in resort areas of Michigan, such as Emmet, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Otsego and Grand Traverse (counties), are booked for two years ahead and they are not talking with new clients to create projects,” said Janet Chambers, the executive officer of the Home Builders Association of Northern Michigan.