Blue Lakes Real Estate Group

Blue Lakes Real Estate Group Rooted in community. Driven by innovation. Dedicated to helping you move with confidence.

Blue Lakes Real Estate Group thrives on assisting clients like you every single day! Our custom, tailored approach provides the very best service and experience. With the most advanced technology, marketing strategies and analytics; we work with you to create a winning strategy to ensure you reach your real estate goals! You are our priority and we will always strive to provide unparalleled service through transparency, integrity and authenticity.

SIMPLY THE BEST. AND A NEW CHAPTER. This recognition feels especially meaningful this year....Blue Lakes Real Estate Gro...
09/10/2026

SIMPLY THE BEST. AND A NEW CHAPTER.

This recognition feels especially meaningful this year....

Blue Lakes Real Estate Group was voted Simply the Best Real Estate Team and I couldn’t be more proud of the people behind that name. This team works hard, cares deeply about our clients, supports one another, and continues to raise the bar for what real estate service should look like.

And congratulations to Key Realty once again voted Simply the Best Real Estate Brokerage. I’m grateful for the years, relationships, opportunities, and experiences that were part of my time with Key. Which makes this the perfect moment to officially share our next chapter. Blue Lakes Real Estate Group is now an independent real estate brokerage.

We are no longer affiliated with Key Realty, and Blue Lakes is moving forward under its own name, its own brokerage, and the same commitment to our clients and Northern Michigan that brought us here.

This wasn’t about leaving something behind. It was about building toward what was next.

More ownership. More intention. More opportunity for our agents. And an even stronger commitment to the people who trust us with some of the biggest decisions of their lives.

To our clients, friends, families, colleagues, and community who voted for us and continue to support us, thank you.

We’re proud of where we’ve been.

And we’re incredibly excited about where Blue Lakes is going.

Blue Lakes Real Estate Group
Independent. Local. And very proud to be Simply the Best.

OPEN HOUSE | MORGAN FARMS10743 Shrewbury Street, Traverse CitySunday, September 13 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PMIf Morgan Farms has...
09/10/2026

OPEN HOUSE | MORGAN FARMS
10743 Shrewbury Street, Traverse City
Sunday, September 13 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

If Morgan Farms has been on your radar, this is one you need to see in person! Beautifully updated, thoughtfully designed, and tucked into one of Traverse City’s most desirable communities, this home delivers that hard-to-find combination of refined living, a peaceful setting, and incredible access to everything you love about Northern Michigan.

Inside, you’ll find a light-filled open floor plan, extensively updated kitchen with quartz countertops and custom island, and an expanded primary suite that feels like a true retreat, complete with a spa-inspired bath, heated floors, soaking tub, and two walk-in closets.

The finished walkout lower level adds two bedrooms, a family room with a second fireplace, full wet bar, and direct access to a private patio. It’s an ideal setup for entertaining, guests, a home office, or multi-generational living.

And outside? A large deck overlooks beautifully landscaped grounds, giving you a private place to enjoy every Northern Michigan season.

TART Trail. Beaches. Marina. Downtown Traverse City. West Bay. M-22. Leelanau Peninsula. All just minutes away.
This is the kind of home where location and lifestyle come together beautifully.

Contact Christina Ballard-Dunklow for additional information.
231.313-0763

Coming to the Market!8226 Buttermilk | Manton, MI4 Beds | 3.5 Baths2700 sq.ft.Private pondButtermilk Creek FrontageBeaut...
09/09/2026

Coming to the Market!
8226 Buttermilk | Manton, MI

4 Beds | 3.5 Baths
2700 sq.ft.
Private pond
Buttermilk Creek Frontage
Beautiful, private setting

11 acres. Creek frontage. Privacy. And a home that feels unmistakably Northern Michigan.....

For more details, contact Brenna Russell
231.620.3506
[email protected]

OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY!If you’ve been dreaming about a little more space, a little more quiet, and a whole lot more natu...
09/04/2026

OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY!

If you’ve been dreaming about a little more space, a little more quiet, and a whole lot more nature this one is worth the drive!
Come explore this truly unique property on 23+ acres in Fife Lake. Quiet mornings, starry nights, and plenty of room to roam this is where adventure begins.

📍 6287 Ingersoll Rd SW, Fife Lake
📅 Sunday, September 6th
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM

Come see it for yourself!
For additional information, contact:
Karen Lueck Blue Lakes Real Estate | 248-642-9758

Congratulations to our own Melissa Brady on the closing of 8082 Skye Hill, in Leelanau Highlands. And this one is espec...
09/01/2026

Congratulations to our own Melissa Brady on the closing of 8082 Skye Hill, in Leelanau Highlands. And this one is especially meaningful because Melissa knows this home from the ground up. She and her husband, Tom Brady, of Sage Homes, built it!

Set on 1.34 acres, this beautifully designed home offers 4 bedrooms and approximately 3,200 square feet. The architecture strikes that difficult balance between timeless and current, with clean modern farmhouse lines, dramatic rooflines, warm wood accents, expansive windows and thoughtful details throughout.

Leelanau Highlands continues to distinguish itself as one of the area's beautiful newer communities, offering generous homesites, newer construction and the space and setting that make Leelanau County so desirable.

Melissa brings a perspective to real estate that few agents can. She understands not only how to sell a home, but what goes into creating one that buyers truly connect with. For more information about another new build coming to Leelanau Highlands, reach out to Melissa directly: 231.492.2538

O P E N H O U S E | You're Invited!720 S East Silver Lake Road Sunday, August 3012:00pm - 1:30pmSurrounded by toweri...
08/29/2026

O P E N H O U S E | You're Invited!

720 S East Silver Lake Road
Sunday, August 30
12:00pm - 1:30pm

Surrounded by towering hardwoods and commanding breathtaking water views, the setting offers a rare sense of privacy while providing effortless access to the lake's open waters. Inside, five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths unfold within an architectural masterpiece where every detail has been specifically curated.

Christina Ballard-Dunklow will be available to answer all of your questions.

Wake up to a life that feels like a permanent Up-North vacation. This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom condo at 4241 Mitchell Cre...
08/26/2026

Wake up to a life that feels like a permanent Up-North vacation. This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom condo at 4241 Mitchell Creek places you at the center of everything Traverse City is loved for - the TART Trail at your doorstep, beaches minutes away, and downtown's best restaurants and breweries a
short ride from your door. Step out and the paved TART Trail is right there and rolling straight into downtown - perfect for morning rides, sunset walks, and weekend adventures. When you want sand and sun, the Traverse City State Park's 700-foot stretch of sandy East Bay shoreline is close by. And when the day winds down, the area's renowned restaurants, wineries waiting.

Coming soon!
4241 Mitchell Creek Drive | Traverse City
For additional details contact Christina Ballard-Dunklow
231.313.0763
[email protected]

Not long ago, Christina had the pleasure of assisting her clients with the sale of their home 3481 Huellmantel. It's a ...
08/24/2026

Not long ago, Christina had the pleasure of assisting her clients with the sale of their home 3481 Huellmantel. It's a beautiful home! Here is what the homeowner had to say about their experience of working with Christina......

"We had a wonderful experience working with Christina and the Blue Lakes Real Estate Group when selling our Michigan home.

From the very beginning, Christina was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely cared about making the process as smooth as possible. Selling a home can be stressful, but Christina and her team did an excellent job keeping everything organized, communicating with us throughout the process, and making sure we always knew what was happening.

We really appreciated Christina’s attention to detail and the extra effort she put into getting our home sold. She was always available when we had questions and handled everything with honesty, professionalism, and a personal touch.

We’re very grateful for everything Christina and the Blue Lakes team did for us. We would absolutely recommend Christina to anyone looking to sell their home. She made what could have been a stressful experience feel easy and manageable, and we couldn’t have asked for a better agent or team to help us through the sale of our Michigan home.

Thank you Christina, we appreciate you!"

All of us at BLRG appreciate you Christina! Thank you for always bringing your A game!

08/19/2026

On Silver Lake, this furnished seasonal rental keeps the water in view from the kitchen and living spaces all the way out to the beach.

A stone fireplace, big windows, a private sandy shoreline, and a dock give this home an easy lakeside feel just minutes from Traverse City.

5521 Silver Sunrise Trail
6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Available Nov 1 through Apr 30
$2,500 per month

Link in bio for details.

O P E N H O U S E📍 3176 Wi******er Drive, Traverse City📅 Sunday, August 16⏰ 1:30–3:00 PMThe seller is offering a $10,00...
08/14/2026

O P E N H O U S E

📍 3176 Wi******er Drive, Traverse City
📅 Sunday, August 16
⏰ 1:30–3:00 PM

The seller is offering a $10,000 concession, giving the next owner added flexibility to use toward closing costs, an interest-rate buy-down, or other allowable expenses.

And we want to see you there!

Address

310 W Front Street Suite 301
Traverse City, MI
49684

Telephone

(231) 683-2125

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