Kimberly Koehler | Exit Three Rivers Realty | 651-209-9366
332 Oak St, Prescott, WI
Amazing Views of the St. Croix River
2BR/4BA Single Family House
offered at $285,900
Year Built
1999
Sq Footage
2,598
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4 full, 0 partial
Floors
2
Parking
2 Car garage
Lot Size
Unspecified
HOA/Maint
$120 per month
DESCRIPTION
One of the best views in Prescott, overlooking St Croix River. Relax and enjoy this quiet river town 30 min from downtown St Paul. Enjoy stunning sunsets from your deck. The St. Croix offers wonderful fishing, boating, biking and hiking.
This beautiful home features an expanded deck over looking the St. Croix River, a garden area, 3 stone fireplaces, a large pantry, walk-in master closet, beautiful master bath with stunning views of the river, large master bedroom, cozy walk-out basement and tons of storage.
Set up your private showing on this home today!
see additional photos below
PROPERTY FEATURES
Central A/C
Central heat
Fireplace
Walk-in closet
Hardwood floor
Family room
Living room
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Stove/Oven
Microwave
Granite countertop
Basement
Washer
Dryer
Laundry area - inside
Balcony, Deck, or Patio
COMMUNITY FEATURES
Garage parking
Laundry on-site
OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES
walk-out basement, views of the St. Croix River, soaker tub,
The real estate market in Minnesota is seeing a consistent rise and positive signs of a healthier real estate market. The Twin Cities real estate market shows no signs of slowing down its positive rise.
Here are the current points for the Minnesota Real Estate Market in the Twin Cities Metro Area for the week ending March 28, 2009.
Pending sales are growing strong and increased 28.2 percent over last year.
Our listings supply continues to decline. The total number of houses for sale is 26,131, a decline of 16.2 percent from this time in 2008.
Days on Market (DOM) continues its downward trend, dipping an additional 9% over last years number. This means average seller(s) in Minnesota will have their home on the market for 150 days prior to accepting an offer
Supply-Demand Ratio in the Minnesota Housing Market has fallen 23.5% from this time last year as well. Meaning there are 5.57 homes offered for sale for each active buyer in the Twin Cities Metro Area.
With the $8,000 federal tax credit for first-time home buyers and mortgage rates at historic lows, it's not surprising to see these positive gains in our local Minnesota real estate market.
Our home buyer workshops are designed to prepare you for the buying process in the current real estate market. With how life changing the purchase of a home is, you owe it to yourself, your future, to take the time and educate yourself on the process.
We truly believe, KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!
We will:
Explain the $8,000 Uncle Sam wants to give First Time Home Buyers
Review Current Market Stats - Where we have been and where it appears we are going
Share Special Financing Programs Available
Provide you with Tools & Resources where you can search for homes on your own and at your leasure
Assist you with Determine what house payment you can truly afford with the lifestyle you live
Give you the oppertunity to Receive your credit report and get pre-approved
Help you develop a personal home buying plan
Have Foreclosure education - What is happening now and how to prevent this from happening to you
Give you all the time you desire to ask questions so you can get what you desire out of this FREE webinar
We are committed to empowering you to make confident, educated, real estate decisions. Join us for this no obligation, FREE, and educational Webinar!
Don't be left in the dark, join us online! Register Here
*registration required, webinar directions will be provided 48 hrs prior to class*
Keywords: First Time Home Buyer Seminars, MN First Time Home Buyer Seminars, Real Estate, Woodbury, Oakdale, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Edina, Richfield, St. Louis Park, Bloomington, Stillwater, MN REO Homes, Foreclosures in MN
‘Foreclosure Tours’ - What is a ‘Foreclosure Bus Tour’?
‘Foreclosure tours’ or ‘Foreclosure bus tours’ are sweeping across the nation. ‘Foreclosure tours’ have been featured in news stories on CNN, FOX, MSNBC, and many more. ‘Foreclosure bus tours’ have also hit the pages of places like the Wall Street Journal and internet blogs. You may have seen these stories.
‘Foreclosure tours’ are usually lead by licensed Realtors or loan officers. Typically the goal is to introduce themselves, provide a unique experience to you and hopefully assist you in purchasing a home and rebuilding the communities plagued by foreclosures. To the best of my knowledge, I have not heard any of these ‘foreclosure bus tours’ pressuring any of their attendees rather the opposite. The spirit of most ‘foreclosure tours’ is one of laughter and fun all the while providing education.
‘Foreclosure bus tours’ can run as short as 3 to 4 hours and we have seen some advertisements for an entire day event (5 to 6 hours). A ‘foreclosure tour’ could have anywhere from 10 to 16 attendees to as many as a large Coach luxury bus. The number of homes you may view can range from 7 to 15. The featured foreclosed home price range can be from 5k to above a million dollars. Some ‘foreclosure tours’ are free of charge while others range in price from $19.00 to $29.00. We have heard of some accounts in CA where they charge $49.00 to each attendee. Each ‘foreclosure bus tour’ like the real estate professionals running them, have a different flare and personality.
Often times there is a team of real estate professionals on the ‘foreclosure tour’. These professionals range from Realtors, home inspectors, loan officers, carpenters and more. The goal is to have these professionals on the bus tour so you can ask questions and again, be educated along the way.
The most common feedback that is given by tour attendees is that they found the ‘foreclosure bus tour’ to be enjoyable, educational, a lot of fun and an eye opener.
If you have an questions about attending a foreclosure tour please feel free to contact me directly or post a your questions
below. If you have held your own foreclosure bus tour please share your experience with us below.
Building a Stronger Real Estate Community – Knowledge Café in Woodbury, MN
According to the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR) their membership is down 10% from 2008. They are not the only real estate board in the Twin Cities that have dropped in membership. What this means is the number of real estate professionals in Minnesota are decreasing making way for more opportunity for those continuing to move forward with their careers.
The Minnesota Realtors that I have spoken with welcome this decline in numbers. One of the primary comments that I hear is ‘this will increase our industries professionalism’ and ‘make way for me to gain more business’. Realtors are competitive by nature and most are passionate about regaining the high standards of professionalism that our clients deserve.
The real estate marketing in Minnesota, is giving an outstanding opportunity to buyers. The market is moving yet there are still many that are waiting for the bottom before they invest. As Realtors we know that once the public knows ‘the bottom’ has arrived it will be to late because the market will be on it’s way up. So I ask, ‘how do we as a group of professional Realtors, educate Minnesota buyers that NOW is the time to buy’?
The question I pose above is one of many industry questions that Realtors in Minnesota are asking each and every day. Some of the most successful Realtors I know work a business plan that they know works to grow and build their business while asking critical, time sensitive questions that will allow them to prepare and plan the building of their business in the future.
One of the greatest tools we have, are the eyes and ears of fellow real estate agents. The knowledge and experiences of each agent when shared allows our profession to grow in a positive light. When we share we grow, when we give we receive and that is what the spirit of the Knowledge Café is all about.
We believe that by sharing we build a stronger real estate community. The Knowledge Café allows agents to network with one another, discuss industry topics that are important to them and brainstorm how as individual agents we can implement some of these ideas to grow our business or build a stronger real estate community.
Join us for this high energy, power packed event that gets you involved and engaged. Kimberly Koehler acts as the facilitator, while participants are orginized into several small groups and are engaged in an energizing discussion that will bring about outstanding ideas that you can use and implement into your business today!
We often refer to the Knowledge Cafeas a Round Table Discussion on steroids. Unlike the Round Table Discussions where there is 1 'leader' or 'expert' at each table, at Knowledge Cafe's each person at the table is an expert. As a small group, collectivity the table develops an idea that can be incorporated into your business TODAY and is shared with the larger group at the end.
This is an outstanding opportunity to get your creative juices flowing, network with fellow real estate professionals, and learn an immeasurable amount of knowledge from one another.
Wildwood Lodge - 10:00 - 12:00
Woodbury, 94 & Radio Dr
(lunch around 11:30) RSVP Your Attendance
BUYING A FIXER UPPER - Is it Right for You? Let's Find Out! - MN Real Estate
With foreclosures dominating the Minnesota housing market I am asked often about 'fixer uppers'. Our real estate market opens the door to amazing opportunities for home buyers in Minnesota. When buying a home you should be informed and confident in your decision.
If you are considering a 'fixer upper' you should take extra care to ask and find the answers to these key questions prior to making an offer on the home.
Who will be doing the work?
How much will it cost you?
Where will the money be coming from?
Is the home price in line with how much the repairs are going to cost you? - Does it make sense?
Do the repairs need to be done right away?
Can you move into the home right away? or Will you have to pay for 2 places at one time?
Will you have the extra money for any unexpected repairs?
If your answer to #1, is someone other then yourself then I would encourage you to be sure they will be assisting you. Far to many home buyers have been under the impression that family or friends will be helping them in fixing up their home to only be disappointed when they are unable to. This can be very costly and could force you to hire someone to do the work which may not have been in the original plan.
Factors that effect the return on your investment:
The purchase price of the home
The cost of the repairs
The length of time that passes from purchasing, doing the repairs, and when you decide to sell the home
The market conditions at the time you decide to sell
In January, 59.9% of the homes sold in the Twin Cities Metro area of Minnesota were lender mediated (meaning foreclosed or short sales - having bank involvement). Earlier this month 63.4% of the homes listed on the MLS were lender mediated. I share these Minnesota, real estate market statistics with you, because the odds are if you are looking to buy a home in today's market and a 'fixer upper' is what you seek, there should not be a shortage of them to chose from.
Did you know that the renowned Internet search engine GoogleTM started around the same time as EXIT Realty? Imagine, a new company with an innovative idea and a different name wanting to revolutionize their industry? Can you picture the conversations that went on behind the scenes and the competition saying, "They will never make it," "What were they thinking?" and "The audacity of a new venture wanting to provide what the client is looking for."
If you follow what top business advisors and economists are saying today's businesses require for staying power, it becomes clear that employees want a vested interest. They want a plan to get passionate about, that they can contribute to, where they are part of the organization.
EXIT Realty Corp. International started with Founder and CEO, Steve Morris looking for solutions to the many problems that real estate professionals throughout the industry were facing. Everything from the passing down of wisdom between associates, to quality of life, was kept top of mind when EXIT Realty was created. The best surprise has been how much all of our people have worked together to help each other and always be a part of the solution.
EXIT Realty Corp. International celebrated its 12-year anniversary on September 3rd, and the amount we have accomplished every year, not to mention the speed in which it is accomplished is incredible! With the current climate in the marketplace, it certainly makes it easier to do our job when we know we are making giant strides in the right direction. We have become one of the major contenders in an industry where the majority of larger players have been in business for 35 years or more!
When I look at different successful companies from other industries, it's the passionate people involved that make or break an organization. Here at EXIT Realty so many of you are exceeding our expectations and for that very reason we are in very good company indeed.
This commentary originally appeared in the EXIT Recruiter Newspaper. For more information, please contact us.
In today’s real estate market many Minnesota home buyers face overwhelming odds that the home they fall in love with will be a foreclosure. Some Minnesota home buyers are choosing to wait to purchase a home with hopes to avoid having to deal with foreclosures in Minnesota. This just might be a costly mistake and before making that decision let me share with you some tools that may bring you to easy, allowing you to take advantage of the Minnesota housing market and rock bottom interest rates.
In today’s real estate market many Minnesota home buyers face overwhelming odds that the home they fall in love with will be a foreclosure. Some Minnesota home buyers are choosing to wait to purchase a home with hopes to avoid having to deal with foreclosures in Minnesota. This just might be a costly mistake and before making that decision let me share with you some tools that may bring you to easy, allowing you to take advantage of the Minnesota housing market and rock bottom interest rates.
Home Warranty of America believes that your first year in the home is not the time to worry about major repairs. HWA offers an exclusive 13 month warranty plan on the major mechanical systems and appliances in your home and is backed by superior service.
Hire a Minnesota Realtor that specializes in representing buyers of Minnesota foreclosures, REO or bank owned properties
Attend home buying seminars/workshops that focus on educating buyers of not only the process of buying a home but how the current Minnesota real estate market conditions effect your choices as a buyer
Become familiar with special addendums the seller (the bank) may require you to sign after they already accepted your offer
Find out what your realistic move in time is after closing on the home
Request that all utilities and mechanicals are working prior to your home inspection and continue to work through your closing
Get a professional home inspection
Understand that all though at the time of the purchase agreement there may be appliances in the home many sellers of the foreclosures in Minnesota do not guarantee these appliances in their purchase agreement
Be prepared for some hick ups along the way
It is understood that buying a home is stressful and comes with some risks. The better prepared and educated you are on the Minnesota real estate market and the effects foreclosed properties have on your purchase you can devise a plan that is right for you.
Our home buyer workshops are designed to prepare you for the current real estate market. We are dedicated to providing our clients and seminar attendees with the very best education and "real world" knowledge that they can put to use right away. We are committed to empowering you to make confident, educated real estate decisions.
Who is our Home Buyer Workshop For?
Minnestoa First Time Home Buyers
Minnesota Relocation Buyers
Minnesota Move Up Buyers
ALL MINNESOTA HOME BUYERS
What Will You Learn?
An Overview of the Home Buying Process in MN - Beginning to End
The Steps to Your "Home Buying Success Plan"
Current Market Conditions
The Effects of Foreclosures and Shorts Sale
Minnesota Real Estate Market Trends and Latest Stats
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