OPEN HOUSE AT 1021 S. 10 1/2 AVENUE, ST. CLOUD, MN - 11/30/10 04:16 PM
OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY, 12/4 FROM 11:00-1:00, AT 1021 S. 10 1/2 AVENUE, ST. CLOUD, MN. This 1 1/2 story is actually an up & down duplex, licensed by the city of St. Cloud, with 3 bedrooms up and a 1 bedroom apartment down. Convenient to the SCSU Campus, Downtown, and half a block from the bus route, this is a great rental or an owner occupied dream property! Think about cutting your payments roughly in half, and saving the rest, or accelerating the payoff of the mortgage!
Features include a detached 3 car garage, fenced back yard with play-set, aluminum … (4 comments)

Reasons to be Thankful - 11/22/10 05:32 PM
I started taking an inventory of why I am thankful, and realized Things were not high on my list. They are there, but not too high, as opposed to the people in my life. 
First is Elizabeth Baklaich, my Wife, Webmistress, Life Partner, and Award Winning Maker of Blueberry Jam. Liz is a self taught code writer and SEO specialist, a Short Sale Mechanic, a Master Painter (house not eisel) and a well read informed conversationalist/debater with a talent for building bridges. I forget what life was like without her. She also makes an oatmeal raisin cookie that's as adictive as … (12 comments)

PAY IT FORWARD AND DO THE RIGHT THING! - 11/20/10 03:50 PM
Pay it Forward and Do The Right Thing!
I began my career in real estate in 1983 in a local family owned company with the best in-house agent training in the St. Cloud area. Heck, maybe the best in the State of Minnesota! After taking my initial classes and my licensing test, I knew I had just enough knowledge to be dangerous!
So I landed in the company that could season me, and was surrounded by steady old hands, the great agents in the business at that time. I was given a desk in the basement bullpen area in the midst … (9 comments)

OPEN HOUSE: 819 N. 7th Ave., St. Cloud, MN - 11/17/10 04:54 PM
OPEN SUNDAY NOVEMBER 21 FROM 12:00-1:00PM.
819 N. 7TH AVENUE, ST. CLOUD, MN
Welcome to this completely updated 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Home in the desirable Hospital Neighborhood, only a block from Hester Park on the Mississippi River. The interior has been restored and updated and features refinished maple floors, a spacious country kitchen w/nook and formal dining with a south facing bay window, main floor laundry, and enclosed front porch. The roof is new as of last year and the vinyl siding and windows are in like new condition. The tree shaded lot is quite large and private with room … (4 comments)

OPEN HOUSE 127 JUNO PLACE, RICE, MN - 11/17/10 04:49 PM
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 21, 3:00-4:00PM
127 JUNO PLACE, RICE , MN
This amazing 2 story home offers some of the highest vaults and most interesting architectural lines imaginable, as in the main floor office angled to overlook the drive and the pond, and the open arch over the front entry. accented by a stucco and stone exterior. The main floor master suite includes an extensive tiled bath with jetted tub and separate shower, double sink vanity and a large walk-in closet finished in California Closets. The kitchen is definately plus with its 6.5 ft. center island, granite counter tops, walk-in pantry with hands free … (3 comments)

OPEN HOUSE 1860 EASTERN STAR LOOP, SAUK RAPIDS, MN - 11/17/10 04:46 PM
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 21, 1:30-3:00 PM
1860 EASTERN STAR LOOP, SAUK RAPIDS, MN
This spacious well appointed home has more of what you want. With nearly 2500 finished square feet of space and 5 roomy bedrooms, 2 Full baths, and a 24x21 family room, you should not want for space! The interior has been tastefully finished and decorated with wood floors and vaulted ceiling in the kitchen, dining and Living room. Amenities include master bath access, ceramic tile baths, ample dining and kitchen with pantry, planning desk and upgraded appliance package.  We all need more garage space and here it is: … (0 comments)

PAY IT FORWARD WITH A TOW STRAP - 11/14/10 09:09 PM
I must admit, I tend to be one of those people with jumper cables, flashlight, a snap line or tow strap, and a snow shovel in his vehicle and during winter, if we go on a road trip, I will pack a survival pack (chocolate and clothing, blankets, and stocking caps, an air compressor, and water bottles).
The other morning Liz was out, and I was working from the home office, when the doorbell rang. One of the neighbors came over to ask a favor. Could I help him tow his truck which was stalled on the other side of town? I said … (4 comments)

'Tis the season to be informed when paying it forward - 11/06/10 07:29 PM
'Tis the season to be well informed when paying it forward
With the Holidays just around the corner, charitable organizations know that now is the time to capture some of the extra goodwill. Many of us who have given will be contacted and asked to donate to different causes to help fund their efforts. While I am happy to help there is one thing that I do look for in a group before I pay it forward - the percentage of my donation that actually goes directly to the cause.
We have a few groups that we give to with some regularity, but … (9 comments)

November 11th is Veterans Day! - 11/05/10 09:14 PM
Just a quick note to everyone that next Thursday, November 11th is Veterans Day. Federal Offices will be closed and possibly some local government offices as well. Take a moment to thank those who have served, and say a prayer for them, and especially for those still serving. Fly the American Flag with pride.
Oh, and if you know a Marine (once a Marine, always a Marine), be sure to wish them a Happy Birthday on the 10th. It's the Birthday of the Corps. They'll get it and know you do too!
 
 
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