Contact Agent In this economic downturn, I feel it more necessary than ever to keep local dollars local. That is one reason I have decided to bring my experience of working for a national franchise to my home town of Babbitt. My experience includes everything from selling Lake Vermilion properties to using a 1031 exchange to counseling grieving families selling a family estate.
Kim lives in Babbitt with her husband Blake and raised their son and daughter here in Babbitt. Kim immensly enjoys her three grandsons and as she says "they are my snowmobiling buddies".
On the lighter side, as an Accredited Home Stager I look forward to helping you, my friends and neighbors, increase the marketability of your home.
Beth Rykken
Contact Agent Beth Rykken has lived in Babbitt and the Birch Lake area for over 18 years. Having moved here from the Twin Cities, she can't imagine raising her family someplace else. Her and her husband Ron own Timber Bay Lodge and Houseboats on Birch Lake. They have two teenage daughters who are very active in the school, which in turns keeps Beth active both at the school and in the community.
If you are looking to buy or sell your home, lakeshore, cabin or land, Beth would love to help you.
Jim Smith
Contact Agent A native of Michigan, I moved to the Babbitt area in 2002 with my wife, Dee. We fell in love with this special area of Northern Minnesota, after vacationing here for many years. I have 31 years of experience in the commercial contracting business as an Estimator and Office Manager. My wife and I have two sons and three grandchildren, who reside in Florida. Because of my background, I understand the challenges of moving a great distance and the obstacles that must be overcome. With my knowledge, expertise and past experience, I can help you through any real estate transaction. Just give me a call.
Andrea Zupancich
Contact Agent I formed z’Up North Realty in 2009, a play on my last name, and the great place where we all live and work, Up North. I live here in Babbitt with my husband Jim, originally from Ely, and our four children, Alex, Erika, Kirsten & Jimmy. We especially love the closeness of the community and all the great and wonderful things the area has to offer; snowmobiling, fishing, ice fishing, skating, swimming in the many lakes and don't forget the hunting! My husband works in Ely at Zup’s Food Market and has worked for his family owned / operated company he entire life - just like his father did, and his before him and his father.
Before starting z’Up North, I worked for Culbert Realty running the Babbitt and Ely Offices for a total of 6 years. I was also their top listing & selling agent for 5 of those years, and even earned the title “Rookie of the Year” my first year in Real Estate! I pride myself on my customer service, something that has been engrained in me after 20 years of being in the Hospitality Industry! A graduate from UW – Stout, Menomonie WI, I slowly migrated North after that!
I can help you search for property in Ely, the BWCA, Lake Vermilion, Tower, Babbitt, Embarrass, and the surrounding areas by type, price, size and more! Let me put my knowledge, service, and resources in your hands! I am a member of the Arrowhead Multiple Listing Service as well as members of the Range Association of Realtors, The National Association of Realtors and the Minnesota Association of Realtors. This allows me to provide my customers with the best possible information we have access to!
I'm available 7 days a week to meet your Real Estate needs. Please drop in, call, or contact me by email today!!! I look forward to working with you --- z’Up North!
In this economic downturn, I feel it more necessary than ever to keep local dollars local. That is one reason I have decided to bring my experience of working for a national franchise to my home town of Babbitt. My experience includes everything from selling Lake Vermilion properties to using a 1031 exchange to counseling grieving families selling a family estate. 
A native of Michigan, I moved to the Babbitt area in 2002 with my wife, Dee. We fell in love with this special area of Northern Minnesota, after vacationing here for many years. I have 31 years of experience in the commercial contracting business as an Estimator and Office Manager. My wife and I have two sons and three grandchildren, who reside in Florida. Because of my background, I understand the challenges of moving a great distance and the obstacles that must be overcome. With my knowledge, expertise and past experience, I can help you through any real estate transaction. Just give me a call.
I formed z’Up North Realty in 2009, a play on my last name, and the great place where we all live and work, Up North. I live here in Babbitt with my husband Jim, originally from Ely, and our four children, Alex, Erika, Kirsten & Jimmy. We especially love the closeness of the community and all the great and wonderful things the area has to offer; snowmobiling, fishing, ice fishing, skating, swimming in the many lakes and don't forget the hunting! My husband works in Ely at Zup’s Food Market and has worked for his family owned / operated company he entire life - just like his father did, and his before him and his father. 
