Jen Edson Rife Traverse City Realtor

01/14/2026

A local legend. A winter tradition.

Dominic Fortuna returns to the Bay Bar at Hotel Indigo for his Winter Wednesday residency, and tonight is the perfect night to experience him live. Join us from 6pm-8pm.

Settle in with dinner, sip a cocktail, and enjoy an evening of unforgettable music from one of Traverse City’s most beloved performers.

🎙️ Live Music | 🍸 Cocktails | 🍽️ Dinner
Tonight | Winter Wednesdays | Bay Bar

01/14/2026

Garfield Township planning commissioners will hold public hearings Wednesday on a proposed 10-unit duplex development on Boardman Lake and a master plan amendment to create an “airport gateway” district. They’ll also consider a rezoning request on Duell Road to create a two-unit duplex in a bu...

01/14/2026

How a Fireplace Really Works (And Why It Sometimes Smokes) 🔥

1️⃣⬆️ Hot air goes up
Fire heats the air, hot air gets lighter, and up it goes. That rising column is what pulls everything else along.

2️⃣⬇️ Cold air sneaks in
For smoke to go up, fresh air has to come in below. No air coming in = smoke coming back out. Classic mistake: super tight windows 😅

3️⃣🫁 Shape matters inside
Good fireplaces guide the airflow smoothly. Bad shapes cause swirls, backdrafts, and that “why does my living room smell like a campfire?” moment.

4️⃣🌬️ Why smoke comes inside
Cold chimney, wet wood, not enough airflow, or weird wind outside. It’s rarely the fire’s fault… usually ours.

5️⃣✅ How to make it work better
Use dry wood, make sure fresh air can enter, and warm the chimney quickly when starting. Once the draft kicks in, everything behaves.

Little reminder 🔥
Fireplaces aren’t magic — they’re physics. When air, heat, and design cooperate, the fire stays cozy and the smoke stays gone.

01/13/2026

01/01/2026

12/29/2025

New rules for home sales with septic systems if you live by water in Grand Traverse County!

12/24/2025

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/bipartisan-housing-for-the-21st-century-act-advances-in-house-committee-markup

NAR strongly supports the bill, which focuses on modernizing outdated housing programs, reducing regulatory barriers and increasing flexibility for local communities.

12/23/2025

Your New Year, Your New Home: Get a Head Start. Let's Unlock It Now!

12/14/2025

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/nar-2026-forecast-summit-predicts-positive-recovery-with-regional-affordability-hurdles

Lower mortgage rates and inventory gains are expected to attract more buyers back to the market in 2026. With local variations in mind, NAR forecasts an overall 14% increase in existing home sales. Here’s how to get ready.

12/10/2025

https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/7-warning-signs-the-roof-is-at-risk-this-winter

The colder months can make a roof vulnerable and lead to costly damage. Here’s what to watch out for.