3G Network in Traverse City

EDIT: As of about 2:30p.m. on 8/31/09 Traverse City now has an active 3G network.

I heard a rumor the other day that 3G cellular networks will soon be coming to Traverse City (sometime between August and September). After a quick Google search I stumbled upon this article by the Record Eagle (CLICK HERE). 3G networks are the next generation of wide-area cellular telephone networks that evolved to incorporate high-speed Internet access and video telephony straight to your mobile phone! When I am out showing property with a client I will be able to instantly look up listing information on any home, along with photos, disclosures, surveys, and anything available online using my iPhone.

Google Street View, Traverse City

Very cool technology news to announce today. Downtown Traverse City has been added to Google Maps Street View. This feature provides 360 degree horizontal and vertical street level views of all streets north of S Airport, east of Division, and west of 3 Mile Rd. This is a nice tool that lets you check out neighborhoods throughout Traverse City from anywhere in the world. You can view our tri-plex listing located at 224 W 8th Street (corner of 8th and Pine) and play around with the mapping by CLICKING HERE. This is a neat technology that is similar to the 360 degree real estate tours that we also provide of some of our listings. Large metropolitan areas have been mapped for years but I am extremely surprised to see it in small communities such as Traverse City.

-Jonathan Oltersdorf