Mark Mitchell and Mike and Marcy Riddle had worked together building homes for years before they decided to pool their efforts. When they finally did, the residents of Ortonville and the surrounding areas stood to benefit.
Thus, North Oakland Real Estate was born on Jan. 1, 2003.
‘We were building together anyway, so it only seemed sensible,? Mitchell said.
North Oakland Real Estate is not only there to help clients buy or sell existing homes, they specialize in build-to-suit homes and vacant land.
‘Beginning a real estate business gives us the opportunity to make our knowledge of building available to clients who are looking to build on vacant land,? Mitchell said.
‘Most builders are not real estate agents, and most real estate agents are not builders,? Mike Riddle said. ‘We are both, so we can really be there for our clients for every step, from start to finish.?
Both Mitchell and the Riddles have a network of experienced real estate agents and are builder approved with Standard Federal, National City, Bank One and Oxford Bank, among others.
‘Having expertise in building has really helped in the real estate business,? Riddle said. ‘It’s nice to be able to know all the steps. Instead of having seven different people working on the project, you get the same amount of expertise in one person, and everybody is on the same page.?
The company’s owners chose to begin their business in the north Oakland area for several reasons.
‘When you look at the places that are growing, and have grown, this is really the last frontier,? Mitchell said. ‘It was a logical choice.?
‘Plus, having grown up in North Oakland County, we have connections throughout the area,? Riddle added.
Among the properties offered by North Oakland Real Estate are lots in Woodlands of Groveland in Groveland Township. Here North Oakland Real Estate has build jobs and custom spec houses available on rolling and wooded one acre parcels which back up to the nature preserve. The business also offers development property in Lapeer County.
In the long run, North Oakland Real Estate is looking forward to building and growing in the community and to helping people benefit from the sale of their home, and get the most new home they can afford.
Along with Mitchell and the Riddles, agents Sandra L. Malone and Gale Koster are available seven days a week to help meet all their clients needs.
North Oakland Real Estate is located at 910 S. Ortonville Road (M-15) in Ortonville. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Telephone is (248) 627-9119. Fax is (248) 627-9120. Agents are also available 24 hours a day for emergencies or problems.