# Aimee Smith > Hillman Real Estate is a locally owned independent brokerage in Hillman, MI, specializing in lakefront, acreage and rural residential properties across Montmorency County and nearby UpNorth communities. Led by a broker-appraiser, it offers hands-on, MLS-backed listing and buyer services. UpNorth lake & acreage specialist, broker-appraiser leadership, MLS & portal exposure, community stewardship, buyers & sellers, second-home, land/build, hunting/recreational parcels ## Agent Bios - [Angie Reid - Your Local Real Estate Agent in MI](https://hillmanmi.com/agent/angie-reid): Hillman, Michigan agent Angie Reid's profile highlights her nursing background, construction knowledge, and land-and-build guidance. - [Heidi Garrison - Your Local Real Estate Agent in MI](https://hillmanmi.com/agent/heidi-garrison): Profile page for Hillman, Michigan real estate agent Heidi Garrison with contact details and a placeholder bio. - [Jenny Vogelaar - Your Local Real Estate Agent in MI](https://hillmanmi.com/agent/jenny-vogelaar): Hillman, Michigan agent Jenny Vogelaar's profile highlights her farming background, acreage and farm expertise, and dedication to clients. - [Dana Welch - Your Local Real Estate Agent in MI](https://hillmanmi.com/agent/dana-welch): Profile of Hillman, Michigan real estate agent Dana Welch, with bio, license details, and contact information. - [Patti Cohoon - Your Local Real Estate Agent in MI](https://hillmanmi.com/agent/patti-cohoon): Agent profile for Patti Cohoon of Hillman Real Estate in Hillman, Michigan, with contact details and a placeholder bio. - [Aimee Smith - Your Local Real Estate Owner in MI](https://hillmanmi.com/agent/aimee-smith): Hillman, Michigan profile for broker/owner and licensed appraiser Aimee Smith at Hillman Real Estate. - [Matt Smith - Your Local Real Estate Agent in MI](https://hillmanmi.com/agent/matt-smith): Profile page for Hillman, Michigan real estate agent Matt Smith with contact details and a placeholder bio. ## Neighborhood Guides - [Lewiston, MI Real Estate & Neighborhoods | Aimee Smith](https://hillmanmi.com/neighborhoods/lewiston): Lewiston, MI neighborhood page lists local homes, census demographics, nearby businesses, and school information. - [Otsego County Real Estate | Neighborhood Guide & Homes](https://hillmanmi.com/neighborhoods/otsego-county): Otsego County, MI real estate listing page with property search tools, local market stats, and nearby businesses. - [Presque Isle, MI | Neighborhood Guide | Aimee Smith](https://hillmanmi.com/neighborhoods/presque-isle): Hillman Real Estate's Presque Isle, MI neighborhood page lists homes for sale and local demographic and points-of-interest data. - [Hawks MI Neighborhoods | Homes & Guide | Aimee Smith](https://hillmanmi.com/neighborhoods/hawks): Hawks, MI neighborhood page listing homes, local demographics, nearby businesses, and school search placeholders. - [Atlanta, MI Real Estate | Neighborhood & Homes](https://hillmanmi.com/neighborhoods/atlanta): Hillman Real Estate's Atlanta, MI neighborhood page pairs local listings with census, walkability, and nearby-business data. - [Explore Montmorency County, MI Real Estate Listings](https://hillmanmi.com/neighborhoods/montmorency-county): Montmorency County, MI real estate listing page with local homes, census demographics, and nearby points of interest. - [Alpena, MI Real Estate | Neighborhood Guide | Aimee Smith](https://hillmanmi.com/neighborhoods/alpena): Neighborhood guide for Alpena, MI featuring property listings, local demographics, schools, and nearby places of interest. - [Cheboygan County, MI Real Estate | Luxury Homes Guide](https://hillmanmi.com/neighborhoods/cheboygan-county): Cheboygan County, MI property listing page with local demographics, nearby points of interest, and luxury-home results. - [Lachine MI Real Estate & Homes for Sale | Aimee Smith](https://hillmanmi.com/neighborhoods/lachine): Hillman Real Estate's Lachine, MI neighborhood page lists local homes, demographic stats, and nearby points of interest. - [Presque Isle County MI Real Estate | Neighborhood Guide](https://hillmanmi.com/neighborhoods/presque-county): Presque Isle County, MI real estate listing page with homes for sale and a census-based area snapshot. - [Ossineke, MI Real Estate | Hillman Neighborhood Guide](https://hillmanmi.com/neighborhoods/ossineke): Hillman Real Estate lists Ossineke, MI homes and neighborhood data, including demographics, walkability, schools, and local points of interest. - [Rogers City, MI Real Estate & Homes | Aimee Smith](https://hillmanmi.com/neighborhoods/rogers-city): Rogers City, MI neighborhood guide with active listings, Census demographics, bikeability, and nearby points of interest. - [Oscoda County MI Homes for Sale | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/neighborhoods/oscoda-county): Oscoda County, Michigan real estate page with home listings, census stats, and nearby business data. - [Posen, MI Real Estate & Homes | Aimee Smith Guide](https://hillmanmi.com/neighborhoods/posen): Directory listing of Posen, Michigan homes and neighborhood data from Hillman Real Estate. - [Alpena County, MI Real Estate | Explore Homes & Areas](https://hillmanmi.com/neighborhoods/alpena-county): Alpena County, MI neighborhood guide with local listings, census demographics, and nearby-area snapshots. - [Hillman, MI | Neighborhood Guide | Aimee Smith](https://hillmanmi.com/neighborhoods/hillman): Hillman, MI neighborhood page with listings, census demographics, nearby businesses, and school links. ## Featured Properties - [6885 KLEIN Road](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/6885-klein-road-hillman-mi-49746-20240617195551990293000000): 9-acre hardwood parcel in Rust Township, Hillman, MI ideal for building, hunting, or private retreat; sold. - [Featured Michigan Homes for Sale | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/sale): Listings of homes and properties for sale in Hillman, MI including addresses, beds, baths, and prices. - [Michigan Homes Sold | Notable Sales | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/sold): Listings of recently sold homes and past real estate transactions in Hillman and nearby Northern Michigan towns. - [22141 Lake Avalon Road](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/22141-lake-avalon-road-hillman-mi-49746-20250627122120724668000000): Listing for a 1969 mobile home with addition and large pole barn on 200x400 lot in Hillman, MI. - [22155 Cohoon Road](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/22155-cohoon-road-hillman-mi-49746-20240326154654908158000000): Listing for a 57.75 x 363 lot with rundown cabin in Hillman, Montmorency County, Michigan, sold as-is. - [22525 Landing Road](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/22525-landing-road-hillman-mi-49746-20240715204208151937000000): Sold 1-bed, 1-bath ranch/cabin on 20 acres in Hillman, MI with pond, pole barn, artesian well. - [230 South County Street](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/230-south-county-street-hillman-mi-49746-20241227142345631788000000): Sold five-bedroom, one-bath single-family home at 230 South County Street in Hillman, MI, $156,000. - [23261 Anchor Lake Road](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/23261-anchor-lake-road-hillman-mi-49746-20241127182724788902000000): Sold 2-bed, 1-bath mobile home on 31-acre property with outbuildings and pond in Hillman, MI. - [23350 Coombs Road](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/23350-coombs-road-hillman-mi-49746-20250620235047666696000000): Residential listing: 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,500 sq ft single-family home on Coombs Road, Hillman, MI. - [2355 M65 North](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/2355-m65-north-lachine-mi-49753-20250807200542907094000000): Property listing for a 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch (1,100 sq ft) on 10 acres in Lachine, MI. - [237 Hawks Street](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/237-hawks-street-lachine-mi-49753-20250922192633393254000000): Sold 2-bedroom cabin with attached garage at 237 Hawks Street, Lachine, MI 49753, 800 sq ft. - [24920 E Riverside Drive](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/24920-e-riverside-drive-hillman-mi-49746-20250514151556341256000000): Property listing for a sold vacant land parcel at 24920 E Riverside Drive, Hillman, MI, listed $34,000. - [2505 Eisen Trail](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/2505-eisen-trail-cheboygan-mi-49721-20240715194655589070000000): Listing for a 6bed, 4,306 sq ft lakefront property on Black Lake in Cheboygan, Michigan. - [25537 M-32](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/25537-m-32-hillman-mi-49746-20250102122816029199000000): Real estate listing for a 3-bedroom, 2-bath fixer farmhouse at 25537 M-32 in Hillman, MI. - [2961 Mantz Street](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/2961-mantz-street-lewiston-mi-49756-20230901131250881876000000): Sold 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-story home at 2961 Mantz Street in Lewiston, MI, 1,223 sq ft. - [300 State Street](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/300-state-street-hillman-mi-49746-20210928164243098088000000): Commercial building at 300 State Street in Hillman, MI - 2,073 sq ft retail plus living quarters. - [305 N STATE Street](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/305-n-state-street-hillman-mi-49746-20250125125424905956000000): MLS listing for a sold commercial property at 305 N State Street in Hillman, MI, $27,500. - [3123 Aarons Road](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/3123-aarons-road-lewiston-mi-49756-20240802192757092985000000): Real estate listing for a 2-bedroom, 1-bath cabin on 10 acres in Lewiston, MI, sold. - [441 W Brege Drive](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/441-w-brege-drive-rogers-city-mi-49779-20240628175953294039000000): Property listing for a sold 3-bed, 2-bath ranch home at 441 W Brege Drive, Rogers City. - [452 S 4th Street](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/452-s-4th-street-rogers-city-mi-49779-20250203204416449011000000): Ranch-style 2-bedroom home at 452 S 4th Street in Rogers City, MI; garages, accessible bath, sold. - [4700 Indian Reserve Road](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/4700-indian-reserve-road-alpena-mi-49707-20241114212557812450000000): 2-bed, 1-bath Thunder Bay Riverfront home on 10 acres in Alpena, MI; sold as-is. - [501 W Third Street](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/501-w-third-street-hillman-mi-49746-20250806153812808401000000): Property listing for a 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch home at 501 W Third Street, Hillman, MI. - [520 State Street](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/520-state-street-hillman-mi-49746-20250516133536734709000000): Property listing for an approximately .76-acre vacant commercial lot at 520 State Street, Hillman, Michigan. - [5214 Mt Maria Road](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/5214-mt-maria-road-hubbard-lake-mi-49747-20240807150108520418000000): Lakefront listing of two furnished yearround cottages with dock and 50 ft frontage on Hubbard Lake, MI. - [531 State Street](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/531-state-street-hillman-mi-49746-20230724184140406089000000): Listing for Morrison's Market, a 15,000+ sq ft grocery and commercial property for sale in Hillman, MI. - [5311 Bigras Road](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/5311-bigras-road-lachine-mi-49753-20250117181811877928000000): Property listing for 13-acre wooded lot with gutted mobile home fixer-upper in Lachine, Michigan; sold, MLS details. - [5674 N Red Oak Road](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/5674-n-red-oak-road-lewiston-mi-49756-20240827200826321054000000): Sold 2-bedroom 2-bath Lewiston, MI home on two wooded lots with large 30x40 barn. - [6715 Klein Road](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/6715-klein-road-hillman-mi-49746-20250905202642068615000000): Sold mobile home at 6715 Klein Road in Hillman, MI; 2 bed, 1 bath, 4.75-acre lot. - [6790 Big Wolf Lake Road](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/6790-big-wolf-lake-road-lewiston-mi-49756-20250424152721700005000000): Sold 4-bedroom, 4-bath country home on 4-acre lot at 6790 Big Wolf Lake Road, Lewiston, MI. - [7072 Partridge Place](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/7072-partridge-place-gaylord-mi-49735-20231221191751933487000000): Property listing for a 4-bedroom, 4-bath multi-level chalet in Michaywe, Gaylord, Michigan, 2,335 sqft. - [7845 Farrier Road](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/7845-farrier-road-hillman-mi-49746-20240325140837711248000000): Sold 3-bed manufactured home on 20 wooded acres in Hillman, MI with outbuildings and hunting access. - [8091 Truax Road](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/8091-truax-road-hillman-mi-49746-20250606201602652563000000): Property listing for 3-bed, 2-bath brick ranch on 119 acres at 8091 Truax Road, Hillman, MI. - [8109 M-33](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/8109-m-33-atlanta-mi-49709-20250908211930966766000000): Property listing for a 2-bed, 2-bath ranch home on 4.6 acres in Atlanta, MI. - [811 W Third Street](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/811-w-third-street-hillman-mi-49746-20241230124253081556000000): Sold 2004 ranch-style 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with attached garage and detached shed in Hillman, MI. - [8583 Moore Road](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/8583-moore-road-atlanta-mi-49709-20230831185024646472000000): Residential listing for a 2-bed, 3-bath ranch on 10.36 wooded acres in Atlanta, MI. - [8988 Klein Road](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/8988-klein-road-hillman-mi-49746-20250909182103511854000000): Property listing for a 1 bed, 1 bath 960 sq ft home on a 2.38-acre lot in Hillman, MI. - [9260 Fitzpatrick Road](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/9260-fitzpatrick-road-alpena-mi-49707-20230928113707980215000000): 36-acre hunting property near Alpena, Michigan with older mobile home, well on site, no septic, sold. - [9339 Blue Horizon Road](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/9339-blue-horizon-road-presque-isle-mi-49777-20230913190435996534000000): Lakefront 2-bed cottage on Grand Lake at 9339 Blue Horizon Road, Presque Isle, MI, dock included. - [L 136&139 Ess Lake Drive](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/l-136-139-ess-lake-drive-hillman-mi-49746-20250617132834690387000000): Property listing for two adjoining vacant lots in Ess Lake Association, Hillman, Montmorency County, Michigan. - [Long Lake Road, Lot 9](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/long-lake-road-lot-9-hillman-mi-49746-20250324171309335415000000): Listing for a sold 100-foot waterfront building lot on All-Sport Long Lake in Hillman, MI. - [Lot 1 Pine Court](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/lot-1-pine-court-hillman-mi-49746-20240524130015271802000000): Listing for a sold vacant wooded lot on Badour Lake with 100 feet of frontage in Hillman, MI. - [Richardson Trail](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/richardson-trail-west-branch-mi-48661-20231011181217253578000000): Sold 4.9-acre wooded land parcel on Richardson Trail in West Branch, MI listed for $20,000. - [Salina Road, 40 Acres](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/salina-road-40-acres-lachine-mi-49753-20240618194351495667000000): 40-acre wooded hunting property with mobile home, pond, blinds, and storage in Lachine, Michigan. - [Sorensen Road, Parcel M](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/sorensen-road-parcel-m-hillman-mi-49746-20240326150817258515000000): 0.96-acre wooded lot on Sorensen Road in Hillman, MI with Grass Lake views and shared boat launch. - [V/L Pine Court, Lot 2](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/v-l-pine-court-lot-2-hillman-mi-49746-20240724195341929796000000): MLS listing for a 1-acre vacant lot in Hillman, MI (Montmorency County), listed as sold for $25,000. - [V/L Wheeler Road](https://hillmanmi.com/properties/v-l-wheeler-road-johannesburg-mi-49751-20250701133903952684000000): Real estate listing for a 19.27-acre wooded vacant land parcel on Wheeler Road in Johannesburg, MI. ## Buyer Guides - [Buyer's Guide for Michigan Homes | Start Your Search](https://hillmanmi.com/buyers): A first-time home buyer's guide outlines research, budgeting, prequalification, home search, offers, inspections, financing, appraisal, and closing. ## Seller Guides - [Seller's Guide to Selling Your Michigan Home | Hillman](https://hillmanmi.com/sellers): Hillman Real Estate publishes a Michigan homeowner seller's guide outlining the home-selling process from pricing through closing. ## Tools - [Michigan Home Valuation | Free Report by Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/home-valuation): A Michigan home valuation landing page offering an instant property valuation and free valuation request. ## Featured Blog Posts - [Montmorency County Summer 2026: Bandshell, Fair Week, V-J Day](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/hillman-bandshell-fair-week-and-v-j-day-a-montmorency-county-summer-calendar): A Montmorency County summer-event roundup centered on Hillman Bandshell concerts, Fair Week, and V-J Day. - [The Alpena Bi-Path Turns 50: New Sculptures & Hidden Markers](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/the-bi-path-turns-50-a-summer-tour-of-alpenas-new-sculptures-and-overlooked-markers): Hillman Real Estate covers Alpena's Bi-Path anniversary, new sculptures, and the trail's overlooked historical markers. - [Fletcher Pond Summer in Hillman: What Locals Know Now](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/what-locals-know-about-fletcher-pond-in-july): A local guide to Fletcher Pond's shallow-water ecology, fishing, access points, lodging, wildlife, and July activities near Hillman, Michigan. - [Downsizing to a Smaller Home in Montmorency County](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/downsizing-to-a-smaller-home-in-montmorency-county): Guide to downsizing to a smaller home in Montmorency County, comparing Atlanta, Hillman, and Lewiston options and Michigan tax steps. - [Appraisal Expertise for Montmorency County Sellers](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/how-appraisal-expertise-helps-montmorency-county-sellers): Blog post on appraisal expertise for Montmorency County sellers in a rural lake-and-woods market. - [Handling Multiple Offers in Alpena County Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/handling-multiple-offers-in-alpena-county-real-estate): Guide to handling multiple offers in Alpena County real estate, with buyer tactics, seller review steps, and Michigan contract basics. - [Montmorency vs Alpena County Cottage: Which Fits You?](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/montmorency-or-alpena-county-for-your-first-cottage): A guide comparing Montmorency County and Alpena County for first-cottage buyers in northeastern Michigan. - [How to Find the Right Mortgage Lender? | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/how-to-find-the-right-mortgage-lender): Hillman Real Estate offers a checklist-style guide for choosing a mortgage lender and preparing for preapproval. - [Selling a House: What You Should Know | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/what-you-should-know-when-selling-a-house): Hillman Real Estate offers a seller's guide on timing a home sale and pricing correctly for the market. - [Things Should Know About Investing | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/10-things-everyone-should-know-about-real-estate-investing): Hillman Real Estate outlines ten beginner tips for real estate investing. - [4 Tips For Assessing Your Home's Value | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/4-tips-for-assessing-your-homes-value): Hillman Real Estate outlines practical ways homeowners can estimate a property's value before listing it. - [10 Ways To Make Home Energy-Efficient | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/10-ways-to-make-your-home-energy-efficient): Hillman Real Estate offers practical tips for making a home more energy-efficient and lowering utility costs. - [Steps Before Investing In Real Estate | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/5-financial-steps-to-take-before-investing-in-real-estate): Hillman Real Estate outlines financial prep steps for aspiring real estate investors. - [5 People You Need In Homeowner Network | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/5-people-you-need-in-your-homeowner-network): Blog post outlining five essential people homeowners should keep on call for insurance, cleaning, repairs, roofing, and future home sales. - [6 Home Renovation Mistakes To Avoid | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/6-home-renovation-mistakes-to-avoid): Hillman Real Estate lists six common home renovation mistakes to avoid. - [7 Tips For Moving With Kids Or Pets | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/7-tips-for-moving-with-kids-or-pets): Hillman Real Estate offers tips for moving with kids or pets, from timing and planning to securing animals on moving day. - [Deep-Cleaning Tips For Homeowners | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/deep-cleaning-tips-for-homeowners): Hillman Real Estate offers a homeowner guide to deep-cleaning, with advice on decluttering, cleaning windows, appliances, and exteriors. - [Guide To Preparing For Showings | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/home-sellers-step-by-step-guide-to-preparing-for-showings): A home-selling guide outlines staging and cleaning steps to prepare rooms for showings. - [Manage Stress Dealing Home Financing | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/how-to-manage-stress-when-dealing-with-home-financing): Hillman Real Estate outlines ways buyers can reduce stress when navigating home financing and mortgage decisions. - [Is It The Right Time To Sell Your Home? | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/is-it-the-right-time-to-sell-your-home): Hillman Real Estate explains seasonal, weekly, and pricing factors that affect the best time to sell a home. - [Responsible Business | Blog | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/responsible-business): Hillman Real Estate's responsible business page outlines environmental practices, community cleanups, and scholarship fundraising. - [Factors Can Keep House From Selling? | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/what-factors-can-keep-your-house-from-selling): Hillman Real Estate outlines common reasons a house lingers on the market and how sellers can address them. - [What Your Agent Should Do For You? | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/what-your-agent-should-do-for-you): Blog post outlining what a good real estate agent should do for buyers and sellers. - [Where Would You Like to Live? | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/where-would-you-like-to-live): Hillman Real Estate outlines factors to consider when choosing a home, from lifestyle and priorities to long-term plans. - [Home Inspections: Answers to Your Top Questions | Hillman](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/answers-to-your-questions-about-home-inspections): Hillman Real Estate explains home inspection basics, common inspection areas, typical costs, and what buyers should do when problems appear. - [How to Choose the Right Suburban Neighborhood | Hillman](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-suburban-neighborhood): Hillman Real Estate offers guidance on choosing a suburban neighborhood by weighing schools, traffic, development, safety, and emergency access. - [5 Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Make | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/5-common-mistakes-first-time-homebuyers-make): Hillman Real Estate explains five common first-time homebuyer mistakes and how to avoid them. - [7 Tips For Buying A New Home | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/7-tips-for-buying-a-new-home): Hillman Real Estate offers practical advice for buyers on credit, costs, dealbreakers, MLS searches, and competitive offers. - [Cottage or YearRound Home in Montmorency County: Guide](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/cottage-vs-yearround-home-in-montmorency-county): Guide comparing cottages and year-round homes in Montmorency County, including winter access, utilities, financing, insurance, and conversion considerations. - [How to Market a Luxury Home Right | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/how-to-market-a-luxury-home): Article advises luxury-home sellers to use pocket listings, staging, professional visuals, feature-driven storytelling, and careful pricing. - [How To Maximize A Small Living Space? | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/how-to-maximize-a-small-living-space): Hillman Real Estate shares storage and design tips for maximizing small living spaces in compact homes. - [Open House Prep Guide Ready In 5 Steps | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/open-house-prep-guide-get-ready-in-5-steps): Hillman Real Estate outlines five steps for preparing and marketing an open house. - [Retiring Up North in Alpena County: A Practical Guide](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/retiring-up-north-in-alpena-county): Guide to retiring in Alpena County, covering housing, healthcare, taxes, travel, internet, winter living, and long-term care planning. - [Summer in Alpena County: Lakes, Towns, and Homes Guide](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/summer-in-alpena-county-lakes-towns-and-homes): Guide to summer living, lakeside homes, permits, and buying considerations in Alpena County, Michigan. - [Alpena County Lakefront Prices: What Drives Value?](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/what-drives-alpena-county-lakefront-prices): Hillman Real Estate explains what drives Alpena County lakefront prices, from shoreline usability and erosion risk to amenities, comps, and seasonality. - [Year-Round Living in Montmorency County's Lake Country](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/year-round-living-in-montmorency-countys-lake-country): Guide to year-round living in Montmorency County's lake country, covering winter roads, schools, health care, broadband, and housing. - [Montmorency County Lakefront Lot Buying Guide](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/what-to-look-for-in-a-montmorency-county-lakefront-lot): Buyer's guide for Montmorency County lakefront lots covering frontage, wetlands, septic, zoning, and shoreline checks. - [Hillman Atlanta Lewiston Comparison: Find Your Fit](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/hillman-atlanta-or-lewiston-choosing-your-montmorency-home-base): A Montmorency County guide compares Hillman, Atlanta, and Lewiston for housing, lake access, schools, commute times, and lifestyle fit. - [Alpena Ossineke Lachine Housing: Which Area Fits You?](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/alpena-ossineke-or-lachine-comparing-home-areas): Blog compares Alpena, Ossineke, and Lachine homebuying options in Alpena County, emphasizing convenience, beaches, and rural land. - [Alpena County Lake Lifestyle Guide | Find Your Fit](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/living-the-lake-lifestyle-in-alpena-county): A local guide to Alpena County lake living compares Alpena, Ossineke, and Lachine for waterfront, cottage, and inland lifestyles. - [Cottage Life in Montmorency County: What to Expect](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/cottage-life-in-montmorency-county-what-to-expect): Guide to cottage life in Montmorency County, covering lake properties, seasonal living, zoning, utilities, and community differences in Hillman, Lewiston, and Atlanta. - [Montmorency County Hunting Land: What to Check First](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/buying-hunting-and-recreational-land-in-montmorency-county): A Montmorency County land-buying guide focused on access, wetlands, title details, and buildability for hunting and recreation. - [Building on Alpena County Land: What to Check First](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/building-on-rural-acreage-in-alpena-county): Guide to building on rural acreage in Alpena County, covering zoning, wells, septic approvals, access, utilities, and permit checks. - [Buy Recreational Land in Alpena County | Start Here](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/how-to-buy-recreational-land-in-alpena-county): Hillman Real Estate outlines due diligence steps for buying recreational land in Alpena County. - [Vacant Land in Alpena County: Search to Offer](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/vacant-land-in-alpena-county-from-search-to-offer): Guide to buying vacant land in Alpena County, with advice on parcel details, zoning, utilities, septic, wetlands, and offers. - [Alpena Summer Events: Brown Trout to Maritime Fest](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/brown-trout-week-sidewalk-sales-and-the-maritime-festival-how-alpenas-summer-actually-runs): A local blog maps Alpena's summer festival stretch from Brown Trout Festival to Sidewalk Sales and the Thunder Bay Maritime Festival. - [Lewiston Timberfest 2026: Plan Your Weekend Like a Local](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/timberfest-weekend-in-lewiston-a-residents-playbook-for-august-7-and-8): A resident-focused guide to Timberfest weekend schedules, dining, parking, crafts, and nearby events in Lewiston, Michigan. - [Rockport State Recreation Area Summer 2026: What Alpena Locals Should Know](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/rockport-this-summer-the-draft-plan-the-ghost-village-and-what-alpena-locals-should-actually-walk-before-august): A local guide to Rockport State Recreation Area's proposed 2026 improvements, overlooked attractions, public-comment process, and current summer experiences. - [Selling Lakefront Property in Alpena County? Start Here](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/selling-lakefront-property-in-alpena-county): Guide to selling Alpena County lakefront property, covering disclosures, shoreline permits, wells, septic systems, pricing, and seasonal marketing. - [Elk Rut and Elk Fest 2026: A Montmorency County September Plan](https://hillmanmi.com/blog/bugle-week-then-fest-week-how-montmorencys-september-actually-runs): A local guide explains how to plan around Montmorency County's elk rut, Elk Fest, and Applefest in September and early October. ## Testimonials - [Client Testimonials & Success Stories | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/testimonials): Hillman Real Estate testimonials page compiles brief client praise for Aimee and the agency's helpful, friendly service. ## Core Pages - [Hillman Real Estate | Trusted Michigan Realtors](https://hillmanmi.com/): Hillman, MI landing page for a free home valuation and selling guidance. ## Other Pages - [404 Page Not Found | Hillman Real Estate Michigan](https://hillmanmi.com/404): Templated Hillman MI real estate 404 page with brokerage contact details and generic home-search marketing copy. - [Michigan Real Estate & Community Blog | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/blog): Hillman Real Estate's blog index lists local posts on cottages, acreage, hunting land, and home bases in Montmorency and Alpena counties. - [Contact Hillman Real Estate | Michigan Real Estate Help](https://hillmanmi.com/contact): Hillman Real Estate's contact page lists phone numbers, an email, an office address, and a message form in Hillman, Michigan. - [Hillman Real Estate | Trusted Michigan Real Estate Team](https://hillmanmi.com/team): Hillman Real Estate's team page introduces local agents, client testimonials, and past transactions in Hillman, Michigan. - [Privacy Policy & Terms of Service | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/terms-and-conditions): Hillman Real Estate's privacy policy and terms of use outlines data collection, AI use, sharing, and advertising practices. - [Explore Michigan Neighborhoods | Hillman Real Estate](https://hillmanmi.com/neighborhoods): Hillman Real Estate presents county-level neighborhood coverage for several northern Michigan markets.