Brandon Ball- Realtor

06/15/2026

✅ NEW PRICE! ✅
Seller is being relocated out of state.
🛏 3 bed | 🛁 3 bath | 2,094 sq ft | $409,000

06/13/2026

✅ NEW PRICE! ✅
Seller is being relocated out of state.
🛏 3 bed | 🛁 3 bath | 2,094 sq ft | $409,000

Vaulted ceilings, maple hardwood floors, a wall of windows with views of Bear Lake, and two private decks — one off the living room, one off the primary suite. Main-floor living done right, with a fully finished lower level for guests or extra space. Two-car garage, fenced backyard, quiet dead-end street. Public lake access less than a half a mile away.

06/03/2026

IN THE NATION…

🌊 BIG NEWS for Manistee! 🏖️

We're thrilled to share that First Street Beach has been named "Best Lake Beach" in the nation by USA Today!

This incredible honor belongs to our entire community. Thank you to everyone who voted, shared the news, and continues to show their love for .

💙 Thank you for making Manistee a place worth celebrating!

USA TODAY 10Best

06/01/2026

The doors are open Saturday. Come see what lake life actually looks like up close.
🏡 Open House — 13200 Hopkins Forest Dr, Bear Lake
📅 Saturday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🛏 3 bed | 🛁 3 bath | 2,094 sq ft | $429,000
Vaulted ceilings, maple hardwood floors, a wall of windows with peekaboo views of Bear Lake, and two private decks — one off the living room, one off the primary suite. Main-floor living done right, with a fully finished lower level for guests or extra space. Two-car garage, fenced backyard, quiet dead-end street. Public lake access less than a half a mile away.
I'll be there the whole time. Come walk through, ask questions, bring a friend who's been thinking about making a move to Northern Michigan.
📍 13200 Hopkins Forest Dr, Bear Lake, MI 49614

05/22/2026

Good reminder for all my REALTOR friends! Also for anyone having yard sales this weekend.

As the unofficial start of summer, this weekend also kicks off yard sale season - yay!

Before you post those signs, remember: it matters where they’re placed! Please follow local sign regulations and avoid placing signs in prohibited areas to help keep our City safe, clean, and clutter-free.

Thank you for doing your part, and happy bargain hunting!

05/19/2026

Great place to get all of the info. This will be a large undertaking and I am looking forward to hearing the details.

🔔 A reminder that the US-31 Project Information Session is this Wednesday, May 20! 🔔

Join us to hear updates, connect with the MDOT team, and stay informed on what’s ahead. We encourage community members and local businesses to take part in the conversation.

Have a question? Share it here: https://forms.gle/3SceJmhY6aNzsq5t8

05/11/2026

Pretty cool video of our downtown when a ship comes in 🚢⚓️⚓️

05/06/2026

They don't build them like this anymore. 🏛️
339 2nd Street in Manistee is a 125-year-old Victorian time capsule — and that aerial shot tells the whole story. Downtown Manistee? Steps away. Lake Michigan on the horizon? That's just Tuesday. 🌊
✨ Original hardwood floors throughout
🪵 Grand carved staircase with ornate newel post
🔑 Antique skeleton key hardware
🔥 Decorative fireplace with stunning mantel
🪟 Curved bay windows + charming diamond-pane windows
🏠 2,298 sq ft | 4 bed | 1 bath | Detached garage
🛠️ Full rehab opportunity — priced to move at $105,000
🆕 New roof (2 years old!)
📍 Walking distance to Downtown Manistee, the Riverwalk & practically Lake Michigan
This is the kind of craftsmanship that makes This Old House fans stop scrolling. Whether you're a renovator, investor, or someone with a vision — the bones AND the location are extraordinary.
Sold as-is. Seller leaving personal property behind.
⏰ Highest & best offers due by 5:00 PM on May 15th.
📲 DM me or text 231-690-4981

04/30/2026

🚨 PRICE REDUCED — Now $429,000 🚨
Lake life just got more affordable — and this one is NOT going to last long at this price.
13200 Hopkins Forest Drive, Bear Lake, MI is ready for its new owner. Are you it? 👀
✅ 3 bed | 3 bath ranch — main-floor living
✅ Steps from Bear Lake public lake access 🌊
✅ Vaulted ceilings + maple hardwood floors
✅ Wall of windows with peekaboo lake views
✅ Primary suite with its own private deck ☕
✅ Finished lower level — perfect for guests
✅ Fully fenced backyard on a quiet dead-end street
✅ Turnkey & move-in ready — just bring your lake toys 🚤
Buyers have been sleeping on this one. Don't be that person. 😄
👇 Comment "BEAR LAKE" below or send me a DM to book your private tour before someone else does!