From Downtown Detroit to Northern Michigan: My Story

From Downtown Detroit to Northern Michigan: My Story

I just celebrated my third year with Midge & Co. Luxury Lakefront Homes, and I couldn't be happier with where life has taken me.

Before moving north, I worked in downtown Detroit, mostly with townhomes, apartments, and condos. It gave me a well-rounded start in real estate. But I was ready for a slower pace and a chance to get grounded in nature again.

Coming north felt like coming home. My family has always been fortunate to have a cottage here in Houghton Lake. My grandparents retired here, then my parents, and I was soon to follow.

I love doing real estate in northern Michigan because there's never a dull moment. In a single day, I might show a home on the river, one on the largest inland lake in the state, and another tucked deep in the woods. It never gets boring.

My favorite part of the job is helping a family find their first cabin. It takes me right back to being a kid and how much I loved every summer up here. Whether you're after an estate on the lake or a tiny cabin on a small lot, big and small, we do it all. My goal is to find the perfect fit for each and every one of you.

I also love working for a small, independent, local company. It means real relationships and real knowledge of the community.

If you're dreaming of a place up north, I'd love to help you find it.

Jonathan Johnson
Midge & Co. Luxury Lakefront Homes