The Jon Zickert Group at Real Estate One

10/30/2026

💙 LOCAL LOVE - BOO! 🧛‍♂️ While vampires might be on the hunt for blood this season, we’re encouraging our community to donate some for a much better reason!

🩸 As we head into the cooler months, blood donations remain important. If you’re able, please consider donating for a simple way to help someone in need. ❤️

Want to donate? Schedule an appointment at the Versiti Traverse City Blood Donation Center at 2575 Aero Park Drive by visiting the website below and choosing a time that works for you!

https://versiti.org/blood-donation-locations/michigan/traverse-city-blood-donation-center

10/30/2026

10/28/2026

Take a peek inside this charming cottage tucked away on five wooded acres in Benzie County! With a beautifully updated interior, private trails and room to enjoy the North Woods in every season, it’s a place worth exploring. 🌲

See the listing at jonzickert.com

10/28/2026

LOCAL LOVE - Halloween Style! 💙🎃

Our latest Local Love spotlights Watson Benzie's Trunk or Treat event, coming up this Saturday! Free to all, stop by Saturday, October 31, from 12–2 PM for some Halloween fun and community spirit. 👻🍬

Thanks Watson Bezie for hosting this fun event!

10/27/2026

Pending home sales just dropped 11.3% compared to last year. But what if that slowdown could actually help you get a better deal on a brand-new home?
Here's why that matters.

When the market slows, homeowners and builders don't always react the same way.

A homeowner who isn't getting the offers they want can decide to stay put and wait. But builders? They've already invested in houses they need to sell. And every completed home that sits unsold costs them money.

That can make builders more motivated to negotiate. And the numbers prove they're already making moves.

According to the National Association of Home Builders, 65% of builders are offering incentives, and 43% are cutting prices. The typical reduction? 6%.
For buyers, that could mean serious savings. Think lower prices, help with closing costs, or even a better mortgage rate.

And the biggest opportunities may be hiding in brand-new homes that are already built and waiting for buyers.

So, before you rule out new construction, let’s see which builders in our area may be ready to negotiate.

10/26/2026

Bill, Ziva, and I spent some time exploring our newest listing—6.77 wooded acres with an incredible 200 feet of private Lake Michigan bluff frontage!

There’s something special about blazing your own trail through the woods and discovering views like THESE! 🌊

Imagine the possibilities of creating your very own Up North retreat on this beautiful property. 🏡

10/25/2026

We’re LIVE at our Open House at 8505 Fairway Drive in Beulah! Located right on the Crystal Lake Golf Course, this spacious home offers over 3,300 square feet of finished living space, a walkout lower level, and views of Crystal Lake from the upper floors. Stop by today from 10 AM to noon, say hello, and take a tour! Offered at $575,000.

10/23/2026

NEW LISTING: Enjoy golf course views, spacious living across three levels and a prime Beulah location with this 5BR home along Crystal Lake Golf Course. With downtown Beulah, Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan all nearby, it’s a great home base for enjoying everything Northern Michigan has to offer.

▶ See the listing here: https://jonzickert.com/properties/8505-fairway-drive-beulah-mi-us-49617-97f5bbf6087c4cbb178a342e6c50c66c

▶ Call or DM for more info: 231-882-6996
▶ MLS #1951868

10/23/2026

PRICE REDUCED! Built in 2022, this 3BR/2BA home features contemporary vibes, oversized windows, and walkability to downtown Beulah.

👉 Check it out here: https://jonzickert.com/properties/7323-clark-street-beulah-mi-us-49617-78426ec71fd2d6872d843c9dcf1621d0

▶ Call or DM for more info: 231-882-6996
▶ MLS #1947710