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Thank you for visiting us, here we will share with you our story. We began sharing our thoughts here with you many years ago, and we will continue sharing our story with you as you return again and again. 

Coldwell Banker Fairbairn Realty has been here for you since 2008. We’re your neighbors sharing our take on our area neighborhoods, the market, and general insight into the real estate experience. 

Please make yourself at home and take part in the conversation. We welcome your thoughts. 

Coldwell Banker Fairbairn Realty est. 2008.
Coldwell Banker Fairbairn Realty est. 2008.

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  • Agent MoxiEngage Training

    Agents: MoxiEngage 30 minute live virtual trainings with Q & A: MoxiEngage 101 on Wednesday, April 12th at 11:30 AM – Maximize Your SOI is the first in a series of courses that are designed to teach you how to receive the most benefit from this powerful CRM. This introductory course showcases an overview of the…

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  • Coldwell Banker Way Tools of Value

    From impactful, business-building products to an arsenal of unmatched programs, Coldwell Banker provides all the tools of value needed for agents to be productive (Download flyer below). Register for the April Agent VIP Experience on April 13th at 1 PM. The Agent VIP Experience is a monthly, live 30-minute virtual Zoom session where you can…

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  • Marketing Update

    – Move Meter & CB Estimate Last year, we debuted the Move Meter and CB Estimate as part of the Brand’s Seller Strategy. This year, you can embed these innovative tools on your Moxi website. View instructions on how to begin showcasing these tools. To complement the Move Meter and CB Estimate widgets, we created short…

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  • Target the Exact Luxury Buyer Type with Wealth Engine

    The Wealth Engine platform provides Luxury Property Specialists with more than 1,600 wealth and lifestyle attributes to choose from when creating targeted prospecting lists, meaning Luxury Property Specialists can target the exact luxury buyer type they are looking for in their marketing efforts. Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property Specialists should view the Wealth Engine agreement and then can join…

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  • Fairbairn – A History

    The Fairbairn business remains in Alanson and the focus on service has been handed down throughout the generations of Fairbairns.

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  • Historical Lodging Along the Inland Waterway

    It is said that you can still see the pilings from the dock that once stood waiting for the guests to arrive.

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  • Alanson Swing Bridge

    The world’s shortest swinging bridge is just one of the “feathers” in Alanson’s “cap”! The original swing bridge was built in 1901. A manual key was used to turn the one-lane bridge from 1901 until the mid1960s. The newer version of the bridge now uses a hydraulic motor to turn. The Inland Waterway spans 87…

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  • Oden – State Fish Hatchery

    “Many men go fishing all of theirlives without knowing that itis not fish they are after.” Henry David Thoreau Driving along Crooked Lake’s shoreline on US-31 you’ll note the Michigan Fisheries Visitor Center sign welcoming travelers to visit. The driveway intersects the North Western State bike trail which was once a part of the railway…

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  • Checklist: Getting Licensed in Michigan

    Complete your real estate prelicensure course. Your school will submit your certificate of completion to the State of Michigan on your behalf. There are many wonderful in person and on-line courses to help prepare you for the licensing exam. A list of courses can be found here. Submit an application to the State of Michigan…

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  • Enhanced life estate deeds (Lady Bird Deed)

    The life tenant has the right to mortgage or sell the real estate without the consent of their beneficiaries named in the deed because they haven’t actually given the home to them yet.

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  • Coldwell Banker Commercial National Real Estate Outlook 2021

    On the local level, the below data provided by the Northern Michigan MLS shows year over year comparisons from 2019 to 2020 and beginning of 1st quarter 2021.

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  • A Look at Wealth 2020: New Affluent Trailblazers

    Filtering for homes listed above $500,000, the Northern Michigan MLS data (MLS, 2021) shows that there were 183 residential sales. Of those, 113 sales took place within an association.

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  • Congratulations to our Award-Winning Agents!

    Coldwell Banker has unveiled their 2020 International Award Winners and we’re so proud of our four! Please join us in a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to – Paul Fairbairn, Owner/ BrokerKaren Petrimoulx, Associate BrokerCraig Wilson Jr., RealtorJim Bell, Realtor NEWS RELEASE                              FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Murphy, Office Manager & Associate Broker 231.548.9336 PAUL FAIRBAIRN, KAREN PETRIMOULX, CRAIG…

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  • 24/7 Free Flowing Artesian Water

    “Flowing wells (along with springs and geysers) symbolize the presence and mystery of subsurface water, and as such they have always evoked considerable public interest”.

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  • What is the MLS anyway?

    You’ll hear Realtors talk about the MLS often. It’s probably one of the first things a Realtor mentions when talking about a marketing plan to sell your home or when they’re helping you to look for a home to purchase. So what is it? The MLS or multiple listing service, is an online portal that…

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  • Great Lakes Water Levels

    Great Lakes Water Levels are rising to a record high since record lows of 2012 and 2013.

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  • Boost – Digital Ad Campaigns Made Easy

    Have you utilized Boost for your digital ad campaigns? Boost, powered by Lone Wolf, automates digital advertising campaigns, allowing you to create ads that promote you and your listings within minutes. Ads run on Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor, and over 1,000 websites across the web. The ads are visually compelling, automatically populate with listing details, and are powered…

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  • Business Advantage Program

    Update: March 2023 The Coldwell Banker Business Advantage program gives you VIP access to an assortment of products and services designed to assist you in taking your real estate business to the next level. See the latest discounts and benefits from the Coldwell Banker Business Advantage program below: Download the Business Advantage Resource Consumer Guide below by…

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