Michigan Real Estate

Michigan is located in the Great Lakes region of the Midwest and it has the longest freshwater coast of any state in the United States. Because of its proximity to the Great Lakes, it is a destination for recreational boating.

The city of Detroit has many exciting attractions including The Henry Ford Museum, the Detroit Zoo, the Detroit Institute of Art and also the Charles H. Wright Museum. Detroit is also the largest American city offering casino resorts.

Grand Rapids was the home to the 38th President of the United States, Gerald Ford. It is home to the Gerald Ford Museum as well as the neighborhood, Heritage Hill. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908, the Meyer May House is also located there.

The University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor. This world-renowned institution of higher learning was established in 1817. The city also houses the headquarters of Google's AdWords program, which is the company's main revenue stream.

Michigan's Capital city is Lansing located in "Mid-Michigan." In recent years, downtown has experienced significant growth in new retail entities such as restaurants, retail stores and residential developments. One of the oldest continuously operating farmers' markets is in downtown Lansing.Some other hot spots in Michigan are Marquette, Kalamazoo, Mackinac Island and Sault Ste. Marie.

Visitors are flocking to Michigan in record numbers in 2012 and according to a national survey of United States travel volumes, visitor spending in 2011 was up half a billion dollars from 2010. The historic sites, natural wonders, museums and excursions in Michigan have something for everyone.

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is happy to assist you find your dream house in Michigan, whether you're looking for a vacation or a permanent home!