5-Star Southern Hospitality. Proven Lake Expertise. A Mother-and-Daughter Team You Can Trust.
Decades of experience and local roots on Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.
I’m Traci Markum, and together with my mom and business partner, Glenda Ritchie, we are The Lakes Realty Group with 1st Realty Group. Helping people buy and sell lake property isn’t something we stepped into — it’s something we’ve built our lives, careers, and reputation around right here on Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley.
As a true mother-and-daughter team, we have ranked #1 in waterfront sales on Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley since 2003. That experience gives our clients confidence, clarity, and an advantage in a lake market that requires real local knowledge and hands-on expertise.
Lake real estate is different. It’s about lifestyle, long-term value, and finding the right fit — and that’s where we shine. We understand the lake communities, how the market moves through the seasons, and what truly matters when buying or selling a lake home. Our role is to guide our clients with honest insight, clear communication, and smart strategy from start to finish.
We are known for 5-Star Southern Hospitality, a no-hassle, no-pressure approach, and being accessible and involved every step of the way. Whether you’re buying your first lake home, upgrading, investing, or selling a place full of memories, we treat every transaction with care, respect, and attention to detail.
Clients often tell us they appreciate our local knowledge, responsiveness, and personal involvement. When you work with us, you work directly with us — not a revolving door of agents. Many of our clients return again and again, and that trust means everything to us.
We proudly offer Free Home Evaluations and a No-Hassle Policy, always putting our clients first.
“It’s not just a lake — it’s a lifestyle.”
We live it, we know it, and we love helping others experience it.
www.kentuckylakelife.com
www.kylakeproperty.com
1st Realty Group / The Lakes Realty — Specializing in lake living since 2001.You’ll be glad you called us first.
Home Types:
Multifamily, Lot/Land, Condo, House, Mobile Homes, Townhouse
Years of Experience:
13
