Recent Press
$2.4M sale of restored 1866 Victorian nears a record in Traverse City
One of Traverse City’s oldest homes has sold at the second-highest recorded price for a single-family home in Northern Michigan’s largest population center.
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Traverse City condo sale breaks a state record before it’s even finished
The developer behind a luxury office-to-residential conversion in Traverse City has sold the first condo unit in the
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Climate Resiliency Drawing New Buyers To Traverse City
We’re going to hear a lot more about climate-resilient cities in the years ahead. Today, many are only just becoming
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Lake Michigan Shores to Global Skylines: Andrew McCarthy of Freshwater Development Reinvents Luxury Living
In Traverse City’s burgeoning waterfront scene, Andrew McCarthy, Founder and CEO of Freshwater Development,
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New Brownstones with Boat Slips Debut in Downtown Traverse City
Freshwater Development in Traverse City has unveiled three waterfront residences at The Brownstones at 100 Park,
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Freshwater Development Brings Luxury Real Estate to Traverse City's Climate-Resilient Market
Michigan’s stable climate and abundant freshwater are turning heads in the real estate world
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He developed billion-dollar skyscrapers in New York. Then came home to build penthouses in Traverse City.
A developer who helped build modern New York City skyscrapers has moved back home to Michigan to fill a gap
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Two New Luxury Condos Under Development in Downtown Traverse City
The real estate development firm Freshwater Development has announced the launch of the Penthouses at 111 State..
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Traverse City luxury condos poised to set new price threshold
The turnkey penthouses would be ideal for second-home buyers, developer Andrew McCarthy said.
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The Ticker: Brownstone Development Planned for Downtown Office Building
A high-profile downtown office building is set to be converted into a new residential brownstone complex.
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FORM: Catching Up with Andrew McCarthy: A Conversation About Design, Inspiration, and His Latest Project
We recently had the chance to sit down with Andrew McCarthy, developer and founder of Freshwater Development...
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Crains: Notable in NYC Real Estate 2021
Crains New York selected Freshwater Founder, Andrew McCarthy...
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Crains: Rising Stars in NYC Real Estate 2019
Throughout his career, Andrew McCarthy has overseen the development, design and construction...
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News
This U.S. Lake Is So Clear and Turquoise It's Nicknamed the 'Caribbean of the North'—and You Can Swim, Snorkel, and Scuba in It
Torch Lake is a place that few outside Michigan have probably heard of, yet its turquoise waters and serene sandbar make
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A Sweet and Savory Road Trip in Northern Michigan
After a drive through this bountiful area of Grand Traverse Bay, your car will overflow
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WSJ: The 10 Best Places to Go in 2025
Are you after a beach all to yourself? Want to revel in a city at its buzziest?
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Crains: Michigan’s third-busiest airport to scale up as business travelers drive record numbers
Business-related air travel is driving record growth at Michigan’s third-busiest airport..
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Condé Nast Traveler: In Northern Michigan, Summertime is Pure Magic
While this sweep of the state has all the throwback charm and epic natural beauty it has always had
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WSJ Travel: For Summer's Best Beach Vacation, Head to... Michigan?
Michigan, and its bustling peninsulas offer travelers in search of places to swim...
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WSJ Real Estate: Luxury House Hunters Raise a Glass to Michigan’s Wine Country
WSJ Luxury Real Estate, Northern Michigan winemakers are setting up shop on...
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MLive: These are the 10 wealthiest counties in Michigan, new study says
Home to popular wineries along the coast of Lake Michigan near Traverse City...
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Travel US: 27 Top Lake Vacations in the U.S.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which is home to some of the...
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Insights & Resources
What It Costs to Build a Custom Home in Traverse City in 2026
The honest answer to “what does it cost to build a custom home...
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Where to Build: A Guide to Traverse City's Best Neighborhoods
The best neighborhood in Traverse City depends entirely on what...
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The Design-Build Process, Explained
Most people hire an architect to design their home,..
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Luxury Home Trends Shaping Northern Michigan
The design trends defining luxury homes in Northern Michigan...
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What You Need to Know About Building on Michigan Waterfront
A waterfront lot is the dream — and it's also the most regulated...
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