02/16/2026
The water - it’s the reason this area was founded, why we live here, and why this area is so dang popular.
And if you asked most people in Traverse City what they would do if they won the lottery, I’m sure a “house on the water” - be it a lake or river - would be high on the list.
If you’re ready to take the leap and live the dream, there’s a lot to consider before you dive into lakefront living: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Your transaction education goes well beyond a landlocked home purchase.
I’ve personally basked in private water ownership, and have also been terrified by the power of waves eroding the shore and rattling the windows.
And I’m ready to lay it all out for you.
Catch me in my DMs when you’re ready to chat, and we’ll make your best lakefront match come true!
— Nan Ray
A Traverse City Realtor, native, and former waterfront owner, showing you how to live like a local.