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09/11/2026

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09/03/2026

🏡 Thinking About Adding On? Think About the VALUE, Too!

Before you invest in a home addition or major remodel, it pays to ask one important question:

How much of that investment will you actually get back when you sell?

Here’s a look at some common home improvement projects and their average cost recovery:

🔨 Garage Door Replacement — 83.9%
🛁 Bathroom Remodel — 64.1%
🍳 Major Kitchen Remodel — 68.7%
🏠 Basement Remodel — 70%
🪟 Window Replacement — 72.4%
🏡 Siding Replacement — 72.4%
🛏️ Attic Bedroom — 72.2%
🌲 Deck Addition — 72.8%
🏠 Two-Story Addition — 65%
🛋️ Family Room Addition — 62.5%
☀️ Sunroom Addition — 48.6%
💻 Home Office Remodel — 45.8%

One of the biggest takeaways?

The most expensive project isn't necessarily the one that adds the most value.

Some improvements can make your home dramatically more enjoyable while others may have a stronger return when it comes time to sell. The right decision depends on your home, your neighborhood, current buyer preferences, and how long you plan to stay.

That's where knowing the local market really matters.

Thinking about remodeling before you sell?

Talk to Gamble & Sharp before you spend the money. We can help you look at the improvement through a seller's eyes and determine which projects are most likely to make sense for your home and the Northern Michigan market.

Marty Gamble & Michele Sharp
Your Seller Representation Specialists
📍 Traverse City, Michigan
📞 231-633-1604

Gamble & Sharp Realtors — We Know Homes.

08/31/2026

🏡 PHEASANT MANOR — BUCKLEY, MI
Your New Home. Your Choices. Your Style.

This to-be-built 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch with a garage in Pheasant Manor Subdivision offers modern style, easy one-level living, and the opportunity to choose finishes to fit your taste.

🌿 New Construction
🛏️ 2 Bedrooms
🛁 1 Bath
🚗 Garage
🎨 Choose Your Finishes
📍 Buckley, MI
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Fresh start in a home designed around you.
Gamble & Sharp Realtors | We Know Homes.

08/31/2026

The foundation is in and this 2-bedroom, 1-bath new construction home with a garage is ready to take shape! 🔨🏠

Your New Home. Your Choices. Your Style.

This to-be-built 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch with a garage in Pheasant Manor Subdivision offers modern style, easy one-level living, and the opportunity to choose finishes to fit your taste.
And here’s the big one…
👉 You won’t find a new build at this price anywhere near Grand Traverse County!
🌿 New Construction
🛏️ 2 Bedrooms
🛁 1 Bath
🚗 Garage
🎨 Choose Your Finishes
📍 Buckley, MI

A fresh start in a home designed around you.
Gamble & Sharp Realtors | We Know Homes. 231-633-1604

08/31/2026

🌲 Picture yourself here!

Nearly 10 private acres just 5 minutes from downtown Traverse City, with spacious rooms, a finished heated 30' x 30' garage, and plenty of room to enjoy the Northern Michigan lifestyle.

We’ve added virtual staging to help you envision the possibilities.

📍 9190 Cedar Run Road | Traverse City

Come see the property and imagine what you could do with nearly 10 acres this close to town!

📲 Message Gamble & Sharp to schedule your private showing.
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08/27/2026

Country Living Without Giving Up Traverse City

What if you could have the privacy and breathing room of Northern Michigan countryside without giving up the convenience of Traverse City?

9190 Cedar Run Road offers nearly 9.94 acres tucked back from the road, giving you space, privacy, and peaceful surroundings while keeping downtown Traverse City, Munson Medical Center, Grand Traverse Bay, shopping, dining and recreation just minutes away.

Inside, this spacious ranch offers:

🏡 3 bedrooms | 2 baths
🌲 9.94 private acres
🔥 30' x 30' finished & heated garage
✨ Fresh interior paint & updated flooring
🍽 Granite countertops & butcher block island
🛁 Primary suite with enclosed jetted shower
🐾 Fenced area for pets
🌙 Peaceful setting & dark Northern Michigan skies

The house offers comfortable living, but the land and location are what make this property truly special.

Nearly 10 acres this close to Traverse City is a rare find.

💲 Now offered at $575,000

📍 9190 Cedar Run Road, Traverse City, MI

👉 Take a closer look at the property and full photo gallery:
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📞 Ready to experience the property for yourself? Contact Gamble & Sharp to schedule your private showing.

Marty Gamble & Michele Sharp | Gamble & Sharp Realtors
We Know Homes

08/23/2026

A few of the homes we’ve helped buyers and sellers with in 2026! 🏡
From finding the right home and negotiating the deal to connecting our clients with trusted lenders, inspectors, title companies and other professionals, we’re here to help from start to finish.
Buying or selling in Northern Michigan? Let’s talk!
Gamble & Sharp | We Know Homes.

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08/23/2026

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08/18/2026

A few of the homes we’ve helped buyers and sellers with in 2026!
From finding the right home and negotiating the deal to connecting you with trusted lenders, inspectors, title companies and other professionals, we help make the process easier from start to finish.
Thinking about buying or selling? Let’s talk. 231-633-1604
Gamble & Sharp — We Know Homes.
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08/17/2026

Country Living Without Giving Up Traverse City

Rare opportunity to enjoy nearly 10 acres of privacy while being just 5 minutes from downtown Traverse City, Munson Medical Center, Grand Traverse Bay, shopping, dining, and recreation. Tucked well off Cedar Run Road, this spacious stick-built ranch offers a peaceful Northern Michigan setting with over 2,000 square feet of living space, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and large comfortable rooms.

The home features fresh interior paint, updated flooring, granite countertops, and a butcher block kitchen island. The kitchen opens to multiple living and gathering spaces, providing plenty of room for everyday living and entertaining. The spacious primary suite includes an enclosed jetted shower system.

A standout feature is the 30' x 30' finished and heated oversized garage, offering excellent space for vehicles, storage, hobbies, or a workshop. The property also includes a fenced area near the garage for pets.

Enjoy the quiet setting from the front porch and take advantage of the privacy, open space, and dark Northern Michigan skies that come with nearly 10 acres. Electrical service is available at the rear deck for a future hot tub, and both gas and electric hookups are available for the stove and dryer.

The seller will replace the damaged garage door panel prior to closing.

If you've been searching for Traverse City acreage, a private country setting close to town, or a home with room to spread out, 9190 Cedar Run Road deserves a look.