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[Crain’s Grand Rapids Business] Traverse City airport expansion fuels Northern Michigan vacation homes market

[Crain's Grand Rapids Business] Traverse City airport expansion fuels Northern Michigan vacation homes market

By Rachel Kramer – originally posted to Flickr as Lake Michigan / Sleeping Bear Dunes, CC BY 2.0 Real estate brokers report that the growth of Traverse City airport has contributed to a fourfold increase in waterfront home sales over the past seven years. This upward trend is anticipated to continue as the airport prepares for a […]

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Florida’s City National Bank Partnering With NSI to Offer Insurance Products

Florida’s City National Bank Partnering With NSI to Offer Insurance Products

Miami-based City National Bank of Florida, known as Florida’s second-largest bank, has stepped into the property insurance market, offering coverage options at loan closings through a partnership with NSI Insurance Group. “Insurance is a critical part of every loan we close, yet it has become a growing obstacle for companies and residents in Florida,” City

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The ‘Mamdani Effect’ in New York: Can the City Afford a Millionaire Tax?

Bayonne New Jersey - April 24, 2023: View of the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building with the late afternoon light shining down.

Wherever you live, how large a tax increase would you tolerate before you would consider leaving for another state? That’s where things stand for some people right now in New York. Starting in 2026, the state’s top 5% income earners will be subject to a temporary personal income tax on top of the state’s general

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Leonardo Denies Liability for Helicopter Crash That Killed Leicester City Owner

Leonardo Denies Liability for Helicopter Crash That Killed Leicester City Owner

Italy’s Leonardo has denied liability for the 2018 helicopter crash which killed Thai businessman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, saying in its defense to a lawsuit that its AW169 model is safe. The family of Srivaddhanaprabha, who founded duty-free retailer King Power and owned English soccer club Leicester City, are suing Leonardo for up to 2.15 billion pounds

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Why This Harbor City Is the Ultimate Destination for Travel-Loving Retirees to Relax

Why This Harbor City Is the Ultimate Destination for Travel-Loving Retirees to Relax

Key Takeaways Cape Coral is a travel-friendly retirement destination close to Southwest Florida International Airport, which serves 71 destinations globally. The city has over 400 miles of navigable canals, making water travel and recreation highly accessible. In addition to its travel appeal, Lee County is home to 440 art centers and 1,816 health care establishments.

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[The Alexander City Outlook] Building a National Waterfront Real Estate Empire Through Data and Specialization

[The Alexander City Outlook] Building a National Waterfront Real Estate Empire Through Data and Specialization

Photo by Alex Staudinger The U.S. waterfront real estate market is highly fragmented yet immensely valuable, and instead of chasing growth through large agent rosters and high transaction volume, Lake Homes Realty has become a leading lake-focused brokerage by cultivating a smaller, highly skilled agent network supported by deep market expertise. CEO and Lead Economic

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This Massachusetts City Stands Out for Retirees on a Budget

This Massachusetts City Stands Out for Retirees on a Budget

Key Takeaways Springfield ranks among the top U.S. retirement destinations, offering a mix of affordability, culture, and healthcare access. Retirees can enjoy diverse activities—from museums and live events to outdoor recreation. Massachusetts sate tax breaks for seniors and Springfield’s relatively low housing costs can help make retirement more budget-friendly. Springfield, Massachusetts, nestled in the western

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The Hartford CEO Takes Lead in Shaping the City of Hartford’s Future

The Hartford CEO Takes Lead in Shaping the City of Hartford’s Future

The Hartford Chairman and CEO Christopher Swift has convened a group of corporate and community leaders in greater Hartford to develop a unifying vision for the city. According to the announcement from the namesake insurer based in the city, the Vision Committee will work with a range of stakeholders on a plan that Swift hopes

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[The Alexander City Outlook] Inside the Strategy Driving Growth in Lake and Lifestyle-Focused Property Markets

[The Alexander City Outlook] Inside the Strategy Driving Growth in Lake and Lifestyle-Focused Property Markets

Photo by Alex Staudinger The world of real estate is changing — and nowhere is that more evident than in the specialized niche of lake- and lifestyle-focused properties. In a recent piece from KeyCrew Media, Lake Homes Realty, the country’s largest brokerage dedicated to waterfront living, reveals how it’s disrupting the traditional real estate model.

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