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Uncategorized Luxury Staging? Team Popp Answers Do luxury homes need staging if they’re already beautiful?Yes—because “beautiful” doesn’t always translate online. Staging ensures the home reads premium in photos/video and presents a clear lifestyle. Is it better to stage or leave vacant?Vacant luxury homes often feel cold and smaller. Minimal, high-scale staging usually performs better than empty—especially in primary suites, living areas, […]
Uncategorized How do I evaluate erosion and flood risk when buying near Lake Michigan? How do I evaluate erosion and flood risk when buying near Lake Michigan? Use a two-layer model: (1) mapped flood risk + (2) bluff/shoreline erosion dynamics. FEMA maps are necessary—but not sufficient—because a lot of costly risk lives outside a neat little “flood zone” box. Step-by-step (fast, practical) Pull FEMA flood data for the address […]
Uncategorized How do Chicago buyers navigate financing and commuting when buying a second home here? How do Chicago buyers navigate financing and commuting when buying a second home here? They win by treating it like a project, not a weekend impulse: lock financing early, build reserves, and pick a location that matches their commute tolerance. Financing playbook (what works) Second-home underwriting is stricter: expect higher down payments and reserve requirements […]
Uncategorized Is buying a vacation home here smarter than continuing to rent Airbnbs? Is buying a vacation home here smarter than continuing to rent Airbnbs? Usually yes if your usage is consistent and you’ll hold long enough—because you’re converting rent checks into equity and locking in a scarce asset. But if you’re only coming a couple weekends a year, renting can be the smarter, lower-friction move. The decision […]
Uncategorized Which Harbor Country town is right for us: New Buffalo vs Union Pier vs Lakeside vs Sawyer vs Three Oaks? Which Harbor Country town is right for us: New Buffalo vs Union Pier vs Lakeside vs Sawyer vs Three Oaks? Pick the town based on how you actually live, not how you vacation for two days. Each one optimizes for a different buyer persona. New Buffalo Best for: walkability, harbor/dining energy, and frequent Chicago-weekend usage. […]
Uncategorized What’s the difference between lakefront, lake access, deeded beach, and association beach? What’s the difference between lakefront, lake access, deeded beach, and association beach? These labels are not vibes—they’re legal rights. Two homes can look identical on Instagram and have radically different real-world value because of what the deed actually grants. Plain-English definitions Lakefront: your parcel touches the lake (but your use of beach area can still […]
Uncategorized How do short-term rental rules work in Harbor Country and Northwest Indiana? How do short-term rental rules work in Harbor Country and Northwest Indiana? They’re hyper-local: each city/township can set licensing, caps, inspections, fees, and “good neighbor” rules. Translation: an STR can be an asset—or a compliance trap—depending on the exact jurisdiction. Harbor Country examples (real-world) City of New Buffalo: has an STR program with published fees/forms […]
Uncategorized What are the rules and risks of building or renovating on a Lake Michigan bluff? What are the rules and risks of building or renovating on a Lake Michigan bluff? Bluff work is high-stakes: permits + geology + water are the boss. In Michigan, if the parcel is in a High Risk Erosion Area, a permit can be required for structures and major work—even if you’re not right at the […]
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Uncategorized What’s the average price for Lake Michigan homes vs homes a few blocks inland? What’s the average price for Lake Michigan homes vs homes a few blocks inland? Lake-adjacent pricing is a different asset class. Inland homes trade like normal housing; true lakefront/deeded-beach/lake-view inventory trades like scarcity-driven luxury—the premium can be huge depending on beach rights, view corridor, bluff condition, and setback limits. Market context (inland baseline) Berrien County […]
Uncategorized Is now a good time to buy in Harbor Country or Northwest Indiana? Is now a good time to buy in Harbor Country or Northwest Indiana? Yes—if you’re strategic. Prices in Berrien County and Porter County have been basically flat to slightly down year-over-year, and mortgage rates are hovering a bit above 6%, which means less frenzy and more leverage than peak chaos. What “good time” actually means […]
Uncategorized Building on Lake Michigan: What You MUST Know Before You Break Ground Building on Lake Michigan: What You MUST Know Before You Break Ground (Harbor Country Michigan & Northwest Indiana Edition) By Carlos Pagan & Scott Popp, Team Popp – Live Lake Michigan Thinking about building a home on Lake Michigan in Harbor Country or Northwest Indiana? Wondering what zoning rules might stop your dream house before […]
Uncategorized Lake Michigan Pricing Playbook Lake Michigan Pricing Playbook By Carlos Pagan & Scott Popp – Team Popp | Live Lake Michigan When people ask, “What does a Lake Michigan house actually cost in your market?” they’re really asking a deeper question: “Where do I fit on this shoreline?” So we break it down the same way we do with […]
Uncategorized Top Features to Look For in Lake Michigan Waterfront Homes Top Features to Look For in Lake Michigan Waterfront Homes By Carlos Pagan & Scott Popp – Team Popp | Live Lake Michigan If you’re shopping for a Lake Michigan waterfront home in Harbor Country, Michigan or Northwest Indiana, you’re not just buying a property—you’re acquiring a lifestyle asset. The right home gives you sunsets, […]
Uncategorized Boating & Fishing Living in Harbor Country Michigan and Northwest Indiana Boating & Fishing Living in Harbor Country Michigan and Northwest Indiana By Carlos Pagan & Scott Popp – Team Popp | Live Lake Michigan When you’re shopping Lake Michigan property in Harbor Country Michigan or Northwest Indiana, the question isn’t just, “Can I see the lake?” The real question is: “How fast can I get […]
Uncategorized Home Inspections in Northwest Indiana Home Inspections in Northwest Indiana: Which Companies Should You Call? By Carlos Pagan & Scott Popp – Team Popp | Live Lake Michigan Quick Answer: Who Does Home Inspections in Northwest Indiana? If you’re buying or selling a home in Northwest Indiana and wondering “Which home inspection companies serve this area?”, here are examples of […]
Uncategorized Country Clubs in Northwest Indiana & Harbor Country Michigan Country Clubs in Northwest Indiana & Harbor Country Michigan By Carlos Pagan & Scott Popp – Team Popp | Live Lake Michigan When buyers tell us, “We want the full Lake Michigan lifestyle,” country clubs are often part of that picture – golf in the morning, the beach in the afternoon, dinner on the patio […]
Uncategorized Sawyer, Michigan 2025 Real Estate Market Analysis Sawyer, Michigan 2025 Real Estate Market Analysis Prepared for Team Popp – Live Lake Michigan By Carlos Pagan & Scott Popp 1. Snapshot of the 2025 Sawyer Market Sawyer sits in the heart of Harbor Country, but its market behaves more like a boutique resort micro-market than a typical Midwestern town. In 2025, that’s even […]
Uncategorized Three Oaks, Michigan 2025 Real Estate Market Analysis Three Oaks, Michigan 2025 Real Estate Market Analysis Prepared for Team Popp – Carlos Pagan & Scott Popp | Live Lake Michigan 1. Market Snapshot: Three Oaks in 2025 Three Oaks has shifted from “hidden gem” to “must-watch” submarket in Harbor Country. The village sits just a few miles east of Lake Michigan and roughly […]
Uncategorized Northwest Indiana Luxury Real Estate Market Analysis 2025 Northwest Indiana Luxury Real Estate Market Analysis Prepared by Carlos Pagán & Scott Popp – Team Popp | Live Lake Michigan Big picture: 2025 is a strategy year for luxury Northwest Indiana’s luxury market (roughly $750,000+ and especially $1M+) is maturing, not overheating. Statewide, prices are up around 5% over 2024, with Indiana’s median […]
Uncategorized Union Pier, Michigan 2025 Real Estate Market Analysis Union Pier, Michigan 2025 Real Estate Market Analysis Written by Carlos Pagan & Scott Popp – Team Popp | Live Lake Michigan 1. Big picture: 2025 in Union Pier Union Pier is acting like what it is: a small, luxury, lifestyle market tied to Lake Michigan, vineyards, and trails – not to metro Detroit or […]
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CARLOS PAGAN

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SCOTT POPP

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New Buffalo MI 49117

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