Oh man—what a week. You can always tell how wild things have been when I have a dozen new ChatGPT discussions just to keep up! This week marked a milestone:We submitted double-digit offers for the first time in a single week. Not all of them were accepted (yet), but…
Welcome to Sandy Lake Retreat!We’re excited to officially introduce our newest vacation rental: a cozy, 2-bedroom home nestled right on the shores of Sandy Lake. With lakefront access and year-round adventure opportunities, this spot is a perfect basecamp for your Upper Peninsula experience. ️ What’s Included: While this is an…
Summer showed up loud and proud, and it hasn’t let up since! From welcoming new clients to launching fresh vacation rental listings, we’ve hit the ground running—and haven’t stopped yet. ✅ New Clients, New ConversationsInvestor interest is rising fast, and I’ve had some great discussions lately about how real estate…
Summer growth is in full swing—and not just with the business! ☀️ Our raised garden beds are thriving, and everywhere you look, things are coming to life: There’s something special about watching everything grow this time of year—nature, projects, and plans. As we head into July, the sunshine is strong,…
There’s nothing quite like the view from the 2nd-floor dining table at Sandy Lake Lodge—overlooking calm water, summer sunshine, and everything that makes the U.P. special. That view just became part of our daily life as we welcome two new properties to the Vault Ventures family: Sandy Lake LodgeA…
What a busy (and beautiful) time of the year!Busy is good—and this week is flying.Wait… it’s Wednesday already?! 😅 Here’s what’s been happening lately in the world of Vault Ventures and NMLB: 📈 Appraisal Day – Our newest vacation rentals are being appraised today, and we’re gearing up for closing…
Hybrid Thinking & Hustling Forward Today is a mobile office kind of day. While handling some needed auto repairs, we’re continuing the grind—and today’s word of the day is hybrid. I often tell people, “There are 100 ways to cut an apple—all correct for the person cutting it.” That mindset…
What a week! From real estate wins to lakeside work, we packed in plenty—and with the school year wrapping up and summer kicking off, things are only getting busier (and more exciting!) Here’s the rundown from the last seven days: ️ Dock Duty at Sandy Hollow Long-Term Rental…
Real estate continues to roll full steam ahead! We’ve got listings, closings, new buyers, and exciting projects filling the calendar—and inbox. One client is ready to list their cabin on the Traverse River in Keweenaw County, and there’s a possibility it could include 40 acres of pure U.P. beauty.️…
You know it’s truly summer when the smell of Deep Woods Off hangs in the air and your first sunburn of the season starts to sting. That unmistakable combination hit me today—and it instantly reminded me why we do all of this. Summer is here, and we’re making the most…