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Cost Segregation for Vacation Rentals: What Property Owners Should Know in 2026 Owning a vacation rental is not only an investment in real estate. It is also an operating business with furnishings, appliances, outdoor improvements and building components that may have different tax lives. Normally, the residential portion of a rental property is depreciated over 27.5 years. A cost-segregation study takes a closer look at the property and identifies components that may qualify for shorter depreciation periods—often five, seven or 15 years. For some vacation-rental owners, this can produce significantly

  Labor Day Weekend in South Haven: A 3-Day Lake Michigan Itinerary Labor Day weekend in South Haven is an easy way to enjoy one more Lake Michigan escape before the pace of fall begins. Spend the long weekend between South Haven’s sandy beaches, walkable downtown, local restaurants, trails and sunset views—then return to a vacation home where your entire group can relax together. For 2026, Labor Day falls on Monday, September 7. That makes Friday through Monday a natural three-night getaway, but travelers with flexibility can often create a

Fall 2026 on Lake Michigan: The Season Locals Secretly Love Most Summer may be what first brings people to South Haven. But ask a local which season they love most, and many will quietly smile before giving the same answer: Fall. The beaches become peaceful. The sunsets seem even more colorful. The orchards are overflowing with fresh apples and pumpkins. The wineries become cozy gathering places. Downtown takes on a slower rhythm, inviting visitors to linger a little longer. While much of Michigan begins preparing for winter, the Lake Michigan

There’s a moment that happens every summer. A family finds the perfect vacation home. The kids claim their favorite bedrooms before the suitcases are even unpacked. Coffee becomes a morning tradition on the porch. Sunsets are watched from the same deck every evening. By the time checkout arrives, someone inevitably says: “Let’s book this again next year.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Every year, many of our returning guests begin planning their Summer 2027 South Haven vacation long before the first signs of spring. Why? Because the most

Summer has a way of moving faster than we expect. One moment you’re making plans for Memorial Day, and before you know it, the sun is setting a little earlier, the beach towels have become a familiar sight, and everyone is wondering where the season went. The good news? There is still time to experience everything that makes South Haven one of the most beloved destinations on Lake Michigan. Whether you’re looking for a last-minute family vacation, a long weekend with friends, or a quiet escape near the water, Summer

Some Beach Towns Are Beautiful. The Best Ones Become Traditions. Every summer, families across the Midwest begin asking the same question: “Where should we go this year?” Some choose destinations they’ve visited before. Others search for somewhere new—somewhere that feels relaxing without being remote, charming without being crowded, and memorable without needing an endless itinerary. That’s exactly where South Haven quietly stands apart. Perched along the southeastern shoreline of Lake Michigan, South Haven has earned its reputation as one of Michigan’s best beach towns by offering something many destinations struggle

The Best Vacations Begin When You Park the Car—and Forget About It. Some vacations are measured by how many miles you drive. The best ones are measured by how little you need to. Imagine arriving at your vacation home on a warm summer afternoon. You unpack once. Pour a drink. Open the windows to let the Lake Michigan breeze drift through the house. And then… You don’t get back in the car until it’s time to go home. Instead, your days unfold naturally. A short walk to the beach with

Some Vacations Are Remembered for Where You Went. The Best Ones Are Remembered for Where Everyone Gathered. Ask a family about their favorite vacation, and they rarely begin with the destination. Instead, they remember the little moments. Children laughing until their fingers wrinkle in the pool. Grandparents relaxing beneath an umbrella with a good book. Someone firing up the grill while music drifts across the backyard. Friends lingering around the fire pit long after dinner, saying, “Just one more story.” More often than not, the place everyone gathers isn’t the

Luxury Destination Guide Some Summers Are Measured in Days. The Best Ones Are Measured in Moments. There’s a reason families return to Lake Michigan year after year. It isn’t just the beaches. Or the sunsets. Or the charming harbor towns scattered along the shoreline. It’s the feeling that settles in the moment you arrive. Morning walks to the beach before the town wakes up. Fresh coffee enjoyed on the porch while the lake breeze drifts through the trees. Children racing toward the shoreline with towels over their shoulders. Ice cream

Some Vacations Become Traditions. Others Become Family History. There are vacations you’ll remember. Then there are vacations your family talks about for years. The kind where children race barefoot across the sand until sunset. Where grandparents gather around a long dinner table after a day at the beach. Where fireworks reflect across Lake Michigan while everyone pauses—just for a moment—to take it all in. In 2026, those moments become even more meaningful as America celebrates its 250th Birthday, one of the most significant national milestones in our country’s history. Communities