Realtors in Northern Michigan saw residential property sales increase in 2012 compared to 2011.  According to statistics reported by Emmet Association of Realtors, 1,288 residential sales took place regionally in 2012 compared to 1,097 the previous year.   Emmet, Charlevoix and Antrim counties were included in the report along with a few sales completed by local Realtors in nearby counties.  To read more visit:  http://www.petoskeynews.com/news/featured/pnr-area-realtors-saw-more-home-sales-in-2012-but-prices-trended-down-20130123,0,15500.story

On Thursday, January 3, 2013 Boyne City’s central historic district was added to the National Register of Historic Places.  The downtown Boyne City area joins 250 districts throughout the state listed on the register.  The process began in October 2011 and the final application was submitted in June of last year, which was approved by the state and the National Park Service conducted the final approval.  To read more visit:  http://www.petoskeynews.com/news/featured/pnr-boyne-city-recognized-for-its-history-district-placed-on-the-national-historic-register-20130108,0,5250639.story

Charlevoix is bringing in the New Year with a new tradition, the Charlevoix Bridge Drop, which will take place beginning at 11:30pm on December, 31.  The town will celebrate 2013 by dropping Charlevoix’s drawbridge at midnight to ring in the New Year.  To learn more visit:  http://www.minews26.com/content/?p=21912

Prudential Preferred Properties Network would like to congratulate Larry Rochon ~ 2012 Breakfast For Champions Chairman’s Award Winner!  

Petoskey Chamber of Commerce recently held their 21st Annual Breakfast for Champions at the Odawa Casino Resort where Larry Rochon, an agent with Prudential Preferred Properties Network Petoskey office, was presented with the Chairman’s Award.  The Chairman’s Award is given in recognition and appreciation of long-standing accomplishments, significant investment, and extraordinary efforts that have helped to shape our community. This award symbolizes the vision, commitment to excellence, and hard work that has made the Petoskey Region a great place to live, work, and play.  Congratulations Larry!

Click here to view Larry’s profile page.

The snow has landed in Northern Michigan and ski resorts are scheduled to open!  For all of you ski lovers check out the local resorts scheduled to open this weekend by visiting:  http://www.mynorth.com/My-North/November-2012/Northern-Michigan-Ski-Resort-Openings/

We would like to congratulate Kelly Combs on her election to the Water Wonderland Board of REALTORS® Directors.  This is great to have Prudential Preferred Properties Network represented.  Congratulations!

Over 25 businesses will be open Thursday, November 15 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm in downtown Harbor Springs so you can shop locally and have a night out on the town.  There will also be dinner specials at local restaurants including:  The New York, Turkey’s Café and Stafford’s Pier.  To learn more visit:  http://www.harborspringschamber.com/events/11/2012/1092/#.UKVah-T7KnY

Solace Spa at Boyne Mountain is the winner of the 2012 Best for Outdoor Adventure by SpaFinder Wellness.  Petoskey Hot Stone, Zen Trilogy with bamboo massage, life enrichment programming and personal training are some of the services offered at Solace Spa.  To read more visit:  http://www.mynorth.com/My-North/November-2012/Northern-Michigan-News-Boynes-Spa-Wins-Best-for-Outdoor-Adventure/

AT PRUDENTIAL PREFERRED PROPERTIES, WE ARE PROUD TO CARRY ON THE TRADITION OF THE MITTEN TREE. EVERY YEAR, SOFT WARM MITTENS, AND GLOVES ADORN THE 6 FOOT CHRISTMAS TREE, VISIBLE WHEN YOU ENTER THE OFFICE OF PRUDENTIAL PREFERRED PROPERTIES.

SOME ARE HANDMADE, OTHERS BROUGHT AS GIFTS BY CARING SHOPPERS, WITHOUT KNOWING WHO’LL BE WEARING THEM THIS WINTER, JUST HOPING SOMEONE WILL.

THE MITTEN TREE IS AN ANNUAL PROJECT FOR THE BUSY REAL ESTATE OFFICE OF PRUDENTIAL PREFERRED PROPERTIES AT 11506 NORTH STRAITS HIGHWAY, JUST SOUTH OF THE CHEBOYGAN CITY LIMITS.

ALL THE MITTENS AND GLOVES THAT FIND THEIR WAY HERE WILL BE GIVEN TO THE LOCAL SALVATION ARMY TO HELP FILL CHRISTMAS BASKETS.

ALL SIZES OF WARM WINTER HAND WARE ARE NEEDED.  PLEASE BRING YOUR NEW MITTENS AND GLOVES, STARTING NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 16, 2012.  ITEMS FOR THE MITTEN TREE ARE ALSO BEING ACCEPTED AT THE MAIN BRANCH OF CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK, BLACK SHEEP BAA, AND K-MART IN CHEBOYGAN.

THE GOAL FOR THIS CHRISTMAS IS 25 DOZEN PAIR OF MITTENS OR GLOVES!  PLEASE HELP!

Please join us in welcoming Susan Finley to the Prudential Preferred Properties Network Petoskey office!

To learn more about Susan, visit her profile page on PPRMI.com.