Gretchen Oberdick Key Realty

09/02/2026

🌊Waterfront Wednesday🌊 🇺🇸

Labor Day Weekend — One More Taste of Summer

Labor Day weekend has a way of making us slow down and appreciate the lake life we love. ☀️🚤

One more weekend of boats on the water, friends gathering at the sandbar, kids swimming until they’re exhausted, sunsets that seem to last forever, and neighbors becoming friends.

Here in southeastern Michigan, our chain of lakes comes alive all summer long—and Labor Day is the perfect time to soak it all in before the seasons change.

🇺🇸 Here’s to the unofficial end of summer…
To the memories already made.
To the ones still waiting to happen.
And to that little voice saying, “Maybe someday, this could be my lake home.” ❤️

Whether you’re dreaming of a weekend retreat, a year-round lake home, or thinking about selling your waterfront property, I’d love to help you make the most of lake living.

Gretchen Oberdick | Lake Specialist
Key Realty
Living the lake life, selling the dream.

08/19/2026

💦 WATERFRONT WEDNESDAY 💦

Some of the best lake memories happen at the sandbar!

On a warm summer afternoon, neighbors and friends arrive by boat, drop anchor, turn up the music and spend the day floating, laughing and catching up. Children splash in the shallow water while adults relax with a cold drink and enjoy the company.

That is what makes living on one of southeastern Michigan’s beautiful chains of lakes so special. It isn’t only the boating, fishing or gorgeous sunsets—it’s the friendships, traditions and sense of community that grow around the water.

A house at the lake gives you more than a view. It gives you a lifestyle filled with moments like this. ❤️

If you have been dreaming about buying or selling a lake home, I would love to help.

Gretchen Oberdick, Realtor®
Key Realty
Living the lake life, selling the dream.

08/12/2026

WATERFRONT WEDNESDAY🌊🚤🚣🛶🏊

Thinking about buying a lake home?

As a Lake Specialist in Branch and Hillsdale Counties, I’ll help you understand:

* Waterfront rights
* Lake associations
* Boat restrictions
* Water quality
* Well & septic inspections
* Flood insurance
* Docks & seawalls
* Shoreline regulations
* Property values
* The best lakes for your lifestyle

Gretchen Oberdick
Lake Specialist | Key Realty

“Living the Lake Life… Selling the Dream!”

07/31/2026

07/29/2026

WATERFRONT WEDNESAY🛶🚤🚣🏊

Why Lake Chains are South-Central Michigan’s Best Kept Secret 🚤 chain reaction!
When people think of waterfront living, they usually imagine buying on a single body of water. But here in Branch and Hillsdale Counties, some of our most prized properties sit on connected lake chains—where buying on one lake actually gives you access to thousands of acres of water across multiple lakes!
Whether it’s the Coldwater / Marble Chain (connecting over 16 miles of navigable water), the Hodunk-Messenger Chain, or the Carpenter / Long / Hemlock Chain, buying on a chain changes how you live on the water.
Here are 3 key things to evaluate when buying on a lake chain:
1️⃣ Channel Navigation & Bridge Clearances:
Not all channels are created equal! Some channels let pontoon boats and ski boats pass through effortlessly, while others have low bridge clearances or shallow depths that favor kayaks, fishing boats, or jet skis. Always test the channel with your ideal boat type in mind!
2️⃣ Best of Both Worlds:
Chain living lets you customize your day. You can live on a quiet, peaceful bay or smaller lake, take a 5-minute cruise through a scenic channel, and instantly be out on a high-energy all-sports lake for tubing, skiing, or waterfront dining.
3️⃣ Resale & Value Stability:
Properties on well-maintained lake chains consistently hold strong demand. Buyers love the variety—you’re not stuck looking at the same shoreline every time you take the boat out.
Pro Tip: Always check channel maintenance and w**d control efforts managed by local lake associations (like the Marble Chain Improvement Association or Coldwater Lake Association) when evaluating property values!
Thinking about making a move to the water? Drop your favorite local lake in the comments! 👇

07/22/2026

💙 Waterfront Wednesday 💙

What if this was your view every evening?

Imagine pulling into your driveway after a long day, grabbing your favorite drink, and watching the sun settle over the peaceful waters of the Carpenter, Long & Hemlock three-lake chain.

This isn’t just a home…
It’s a place where grandchildren learn to fish, friends gather on the deck, morning coffee tastes better, and every season brings a new reason to love lake living.

🏡 2743 Hemlock Rd., Reading, MI
✔️ 5 Bedrooms
✔️ 4 Bathrooms
✔️ Two Full Kitchens
✔️ 80 Feet of Waterfront
✔️ Level Yard to the Water
✔️ Updated Plumbing
✔️ Mini-Split Heating & Cooling
✔️ Encapsulated Crawl Space
✔️ Perfect for multi-generational living, entertaining, or vacation rental potential.

Motivated seller. If you’ve been waiting for the right lake home, this may be the opportunity you’ve been hoping for.

📞 I’d love to schedule your private showing.

Gretchen Oberdick
Lake Property Specialist
📱 419-779-6834

“Living the Lake Life, Selling the Dream.”

07/17/2026

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07/17/2026

New Price! Take a look at the new price for 2743 Hemlock Road, Quincy.