Navigating Waterfront Laws & Forestry Land in Northern Michigan

About this episode

The episode discusses waterfront laws and vacant land investments in Northern Michigan with expert Christina Roberts.

Hosts Cory Wall and Kristin Janes sit down with Christina Roberts, a seasoned real estate expert and true Northwest Michigan local, to discuss the wild world of waterfront laws and vacant land investments. Christina shares her unique journey into the industry and explains how her background in plant science allows her to evaluate soils, wetlands, and seasonal changes to protect her clients' investments. Christina explains the exact legalities of owning property on the Great Lakes versus inland lakes, why the public has the right to walk in front of your beachfront house, and Michigan's famous "Rule of the Log" for river navigation. She also shares incredible insights into forestry land programs that offer tax discounts, why out-of-state buyers are moving to Michigan in droves, and how she reviews her business every year to check her ego and continue growing. 🎧 Hosted by: Cory Wall & Kristin Janes 🎤 Featuring: Christina Roberts, Real Estate Expert Christina Roberts is the Principal Associate Broker at Keller Williams Northern Michigan and Team Lead for Roberts Real Estate Co. With extensive real estate experience in the Traverse City and Northwest Michigan markets, she…

People in this episode

Hosts: Cory Wall, Kristin Janes

Guest: Christina Roberts

Topics covered

• waterfront laws
• vacant land investments
• real estate
• forestry land programs
• Michigan property laws
• client investment protection

Keywords

• waterfront laws
• vacant land
• real estate expert
• Michigan
• forestry land programs
• Great Lakes
• property ownership
• tax discounts
• client investment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Keller Williams Northern Michigan, Roberts Real Estate Co.

Places: Michigan, Great Lakes, inland lakes, Traverse City, Northwest Michigan

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