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, is charting a new course for high‑end real estate. A Michigan native with 15 years of New York architecture and development pedigree—working on icons like 111 West 57th Street and 432 Park Avenue—McCarthy launched Freshwater in 2021 to fuse design excellence with hands‑on construction.
Today, McCarthy’s team of four is delivering turnkey, fully electrified residences that strike a balance between schedule, budget, and quality in a market ripe for “true luxury.”
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