Red-hot real estate

The party keeps getting louder for the Leelanau County housing market.

Home sales last month reached new highs for total volume, average price and median price — and the records weren’t even close to previous marks.

When will the party end? “I’m very optimistic for the spring and summer in Leelanau,” said Tom Alflen, a real estate agent with Exit Realty Paramount who maintains a boutique office in downtown Leland. “Beyond that, I’m as confused as the next person. But I’m very upbeat on spring and summer.”