Kim Porta - Keller Williams Northern Michigan Realtor

09/24/2026

How is your office supporting you through this shifting market?

Here's how we're supporting ours: our team is coming together for a training and brainstorming session built specifically for the market we're in right now.

We're bringing in real experience from past market shifts — real lessons, real perspective, and how those insights apply to what we're navigating today.

But this isn't just a training. It's a chance for our team to talk openly about what we're each seeing out there, share ideas, and figure out — together — how we keep serving our clients and growing our businesses through the changes ahead.

That's the kind of office I want to be part of. One where we learn from each other instead of figuring it out alone.

If you're an agent wondering whether your office has your back in a market like this one, let's talk.

Kim Porta
Keller Williams Northern Michigan Horizon
cell - 989.350.8233
office - 231.242.4141

09/22/2026

Myth: Fall Is a Bad Time to Buy

False. Fall buyers face less competition, more motivated sellers, and often better terms. Starting now puts you in a strong position for this season.

Here's what most people don't realize about buying up here in the fall:

🍂 Inventory that lingered all summer often comes with sellers who are ready to make a deal
🍂 You're not competing with the peak-season crowds anymore
🍂 You can actually see the home in its "off-season" light — less curb appeal pressure, more honest assessment
🍂 Closing before winter means you're settled in before the snow flies

If you've been waiting for the "right time," this might be it. Let's talk about what's out there right now.

Kim Porta
Keller Williams Northern Michigan Horizon
cell - 989.350.8233
office - 231.242.4141

09/19/2026

I was walking down a street in Edinburgh, Scotland — thousands of miles from Northern Michigan — and there it was. A Keller Williams sign, hanging outside a shop, just like the ones you'll see around Harbor Springs and Petoskey.

It made me smile, and it made me think about what that actually means for you.

When you work with me, you're not just getting a local agent who knows this area inside and out — you're plugged into the largest real estate network in the world. That's relocation help if your family's moving away from Northern Michigan, referral connections if you're buying a second home somewhere new, and resources most independent agents simply don't have access to.

Local roots. Global reach. That's what you get. 🌍🏡

Kim Porta
Keller Williams Northern Michigan Horizon
cell - 989.350.8233
office - 231.242.4141

09/17/2026

Full circle. 🔑

These buyers searched hard. Lost a home they loved in a multiple-offer situation. Kept going through showings that were close but not quite right. Then they found the one that just felt right.

And now — keys in hand. 🎉

From a lost offer to keys in hand, this is exactly why I love this work. Not the easy stories, the real ones. The ones where people don't give up on the feeling they're looking for, and it pays off.

Congratulations to these buyers on their new home and this next chapter. So happy for you two. 🧡

Kim Porta
Keller Williams Northern Michigan Horizon
cell - 989.350.8233
office - 231.242.4141

09/15/2026

People spend weeks picking the right agent... and then go with whatever lender pops up first online. But the lender you choose can make or break how smoothly you get to the closing table.

A local lender knows how appraisals work in our market. They know which appraisers actually understand Northern Michigan values — waterfront, acreage, ski proximity, all of it.

I've worked with a handful of lenders and appraisers who consistently make this process easy for my clients. If you're starting to think about buying or selling, send me a message and I'll share who I trust.

Kim Porta
Keller Williams Northern Michigan Horizon
cell - 989.350.8233
office - 231.242.4141

09/12/2026

This is from the Night Glow at last year's event.

Hoping to make it over there againt tonight!!

Kim Porta
Keller Williams Northern Michigan Horizon
cell - 989.350.8233
office - 231.242.4141

09/11/2026

One of the most unique Northern Michigan events starts today!!

Balloons Over Bay Harbor - check out the schedule of event below!

Kim Porta
Keller Williams Northern Michigan Horizon
cell - 989.350.8233
office - 231.242.4141

09/10/2026

Backpacks: on. Lunches: packed (mostly). Summer: officially handed the keys over to fall.

My girls started school this week, and just like that, the rhythm of our house changed overnight. New routines, new teachers, that first-day-of-school energy that never really gets old — even when the mornings do.

Here's to a great year ahead for all the students, parents, and teachers up here doing the back-to-school shuffle right alongside us. 🍂

Kim Porta
Keller Williams Northern Michigan Horizon
cell - 989.350.8233
office - 231.242.4141

09/09/2026

Have you seen this listing yet?!

New Price - Great Home in downtown Petoskey.

🏡 PRICE IMPROVEMENT! 🏡

A great opportunity in Petoskey just got even better!

1217 Atkins Rd, Petoskey
Now offered at $499,900

If you’ve been looking for a Northern Michigan property with room to make it your own, this one is worth a look!

Ready to see it for yourself?

Contact Elton Laura to schedule a private showing!

Elton Laura

Cell 734-777-5308
Office 231-242-4141