Vicki Dahl - Real Estate One of Alpena

06/03/2026

“Vicki went above and beyond the whole process!”

It’s a short comment, but one I appreciate because buying a vacation home is rarely just a transaction.

For many buyers, it’s years of dreaming, planning, and imagining weekends at the lake, evenings around a campfire, or a place where family can gather for generations.

Sometimes finding that property takes a little extra time, a few extra conversations, and a willingness to keep looking until the right one comes along.

Helping buyers navigate that journey is one of the parts of this business I enjoy most.

Thank you for the trust—and for the kind words. ❤️

06/02/2026

Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers

You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured.

06/01/2026

We’re constantly told when we should buy a home.

But what about when we shouldn’t?

The truth is, homeownership isn’t a race, and buying before you’re financially or personally ready can create more stress than opportunity.

Sometimes the best decision is moving forward. Sometimes it’s waiting until the timing makes more sense for your goals, finances, and life circumstances.

A good real estate conversation shouldn’t start with “How quickly can we get you under contract?”

It should start with “Is this the right move for you”?

Have questions about whether now is the right time to buy? I’m always happy to have a no-pressure conversation.

05/31/2026

The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now

You may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier.

05/28/2026

The Truth About Affordability Today

Let's be real with each other for a second about affordability.

05/27/2026

New on the market near Hubbard Lake.

This impeccably maintained 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers the kind of comfort that’s hard to fake — warm gathering spaces, beautiful natural light, wooded surroundings, sauna room, hot tub, multiple garage spaces, and thoughtfully updated finishes throughout.

Located in a quiet shared-access community with designated dock space and room for two boats, this property delivers the best parts of lake living with a peaceful, year-round feel.

Listing courtesy of: Vicki Dahl, Associate Broker, Real Estate One of Alpena-Hubbard Lake Branch, 6790 Hubert Road, Hubbard Lake MI 49747. Cell: (989)255-1588

Photo and video credit to Madson Multimedia LLC.

More photos, details, and listing information here:

Tucked into a quiet un-platted subdivision near Hubbard Lake, this impeccably maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers comfortable lake living with thoughtful upgrades throughout. Features include spacious living areas filled with natural light, tiled walk-in showers, sauna room, outdoor hot tub,....

05/26/2026

Sneak peek at what’s hitting the MLS tomorrow near Hubbard Lake.

This one feels like the kind of place people quietly hope to find — beautifully maintained, incredibly comfortable, and just a little more elevated in all the right ways.

Wooded surroundings, natural light, sauna room, hot tub, multiple garage spaces, and private shared lake access with designated dock space for two boats.

The kind of home that makes weekends stretch a little longer… and might just convince you to stay year-round.

Listed by: Vicki Dahl, Associate Broker, Real Estate One of Alpena, Hubbard Lake Branch, 6790 Hubert Road, Hubbard Lake MI.



More details coming tomorrow. 👀

05/26/2026

What Most Veterans Don't Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit

Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA.

05/24/2026

Record High Mortgage Debt Sounds Scary. Here’s What the Headlines Leave Out.

You may have seen the headlines lately about mortgage debt in America hitting a record high.

05/21/2026

Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low

If you’ve always assumed a newly built home is just not in your budget, you should know the math just got a little friendlier.