Smig's Real Estate

09/09/2026

You don't need a huge salary to become a millionaire. These three money habits can help you quietly build wealth over time.

08/10/2026

As inflation persists, the June 2027 Social Security COLA forecast remains unchanged from May's estimate at 3.8%.

08/08/2026

A 200-acre Upper Peninsula retreat that has remained in one family for nearly 50 years and started as a remote hunting camp.

08/03/2026

Selling investments at a profit can be rewarding for some — until tax season arrives. And federal taxes are just one part of the equation.

06/02/2026

Just in time to enjoy the Summer on the water... contact my great friend & fellow NRC realtor; Kathy Malczynski on 248-709-6288... the listing agent regarding this incredible home!

View property details for home for sale at 10368 SAINT JOHN DRIVE, ALGONAC, MI 48001 in the Algonac Community School District school district on lake st. clair north chan.

06/02/2026

The IRS capital gains home sales tax exclusion can be a valuable tool if you're eligible.

05/29/2026

🌲🏕️ 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸: Michigan’s ultimate wilderness escape!

Located in 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿, this remote archipelago is made up of one large island and over 200 smaller ones — a true haven for hikers, paddlers, and wildlife lovers. 🐾

🚤 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:

𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆: Isle Royale Queen IV (3.5 hrs from Copper Harbor)

𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲: Under 1 hour from Hancock

𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Ranger III ferry from Houghton, or Grand Portage vessels from Minnesota

🥾 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼:

Hike 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹 (42 miles of rugged beauty!)

Explore 𝗦𝘂𝘇𝘆’𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝘃𝗲, 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻, or 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲

Canoe or kayak to 𝗥𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 or along calm bays

Spot moose, wolves, and tons of other wildlife

🍴 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 & 𝗹𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴:

𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗲: Lakeside rooms, cabins, and two restaurants

𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗿: Harbor Haus for fresh local fish & veggies

💡 𝗣𝗿𝗼 𝗧𝗶𝗽: Visit in 𝗠𝗮𝘆 or 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 to enjoy fewer crowds but still mild weather.

A true 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 — one ferry ride and you’re in a whole new world. 🌊

05/29/2026

Tucked away in Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula, the Les Cheneaux Islands are a hidden paradise.
✅ Kayaking channels
✅ Maritime museums
✅ Craft vodka & fresh whitefish
Start planning your perfect summer day → https://www.awesomemitten.com/les-cheneaux-islands/

03/20/2026

The national median payment applied for by purchase applicants rose from $2,025 in December to $2,070 last month, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

03/20/2026

The housing supply gap hit an estimated 4.03 million, an increase from 3.8 million in 2024, as new construction fell short again, according to Realtor.com.