minnesota: Concern for Mineral Rights - 07/23/08 11:12 AM
Daniel, What is Mineral Land? That is the way my first call of the day started. I received the phone call from my old friend Brian who is a lender about to give a loan to a couple buying 35 acres of vacant land for an investment. Brian and his borrower … (1 comments)
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minnesota: Foreclosures - 07/23/08 10:09 AM
Is their really a housing crisis? Based on things you hear in the media, you would think that half the homes in the US are in foreclosure. In actuality, approximately 2% of the the US homes are in foreclosure! It is unfortunate for those that are. I wouldn't call the housing … (0 comments)
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minnesota: Making Short Work of Short Sales - 07/18/08 10:49 AM
Hello,
My name is Jeffrey C. Nycklemoe.
In this, my first blog entry, I would like to write about a topic that has become a regular part of our day-to-day business.
Short Sales,those transactions in which the sale proceeds are insufficient to pay off the existing mortgage in full, have … (2 comments)
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minnesota: Allison Lordbock Raising Funds for Children's Miracle Network - 07/15/08 11:44 AM
Re$ale Design & Home Staging Partner - Allison Lordbock
The Children’s Miracle Network was selected as the official national platform for the Miss America Organization. This partnership represents the first time in the 86-year history of the Miss America Organization that they have adopted such a program.
The … (2 comments)
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minnesota: Small City USA: MN Claims Nearly 10% of America's Top 100 - 07/14/08 11:36 PM
Plentiful jobs, excellent schools, affordable housing - according to CNN's Money Magazine top 100 list of America's best small cities, 9 Minnesota cities have all that and more. And even better, the report ranked named our very own northwest suburb, Plymouth, MN, as the #1 place to live among U.S. cities with populations of … (0 comments)
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minnesota: Sherburne County Fair Kicks Off with a Parade! - 07/12/08 08:19 AM
On Friday, July 18th, the Sherburne County Fair in Elk River will start off with a parade! Get the kiddies out...Bring your chairs, and goodie bags, sunglasses and a little bit of bug spraycuz this is a "must see" event!Last year the parade lasted about 1-1/2 hours and we walked away … (2 comments)
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minnesota: Don't let your license go....become a "REFERRAL AGENT" - 07/10/08 11:38 AM
Don't let your license go ------ Join License Keepers
We are pleased to announce that License Keeper LLC. has applied for and been approved by the Minnesota Department of Commerce to function in a "Dual Broker" status and the Board of Realtors to be a Limited Function Referral Office. What … (2 comments)
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minnesota: 17645 69th Place N - Maple Grove - 07/07/08 09:59 PM
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minnesota: 13022 2nd Street - Zimmerman - 07/03/08 10:02 PM
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minnesota: 770 Ormsbee Street - Big Lake - 07/03/08 09:47 PM
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minnesota: Circle Pines & Lexington, MN Real Estate Market Sales Statistics for Mid-2008 - 07/01/08 12:55 PM
Circle Pines is a small city, approximately 2 square miles, in Anoka County. The neighboring community, Lexington is even smaller encompassing less than one square mile of land. Both little communities are often overlooked since they are sandwiched between Blaine, Lino Lakes just to the north of Shoreview. Circle Pines might … (10 comments)
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minnesota: Willard Munger State Trail offers over sixty miles of scenic trails from Hinckley to Duluth, Minnesota - 06/29/08 12:09 AM
The Willard Munger State Trail is a network of multiple-use trails that connects Hinckley, Minnesota with Duluth, Minnesota. Depending upon the season, the interconnected trails offer hiking, bicycling, inline skating and snowmobiling.
The 63 mile Hinckley to Duluth trail is the longest paved trail of its kind in the world. It … (13 comments)
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minnesota: Two great ways to support the effort to protect Lake Superior - 06/28/08 09:03 PM
Lake Superior is the largest and cleanest of the Great Lakes. But Lake Superior faces constant threats from pollution and other challenges.
The Save Lake Superior Association, organized in 1969, is dedicated to preserving and protecting Lake Superior. The group was originally formed to protest the dumping of taconite tailings into Lake … (2 comments)
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minnesota: TO MY MINNESOTA FAMILY - 06/27/08 06:34 PM
Living in Las Vegas is becoming very expensive and so I am looking for some advise from the rain members! I can ask advise from my family, friends, etc. but I would like some outside advise.
Before moving to Las Vegas 7 years ago I was semi-retired living in a small … (0 comments)
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minnesota: Gorgeous 3 BR Walkout - Isanti, Minnesota - 06/27/08 01:13 PM
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minnesota: My Favorite Spot to Drive Through - 06/25/08 10:12 PM
There is this little area of road near the Mississippi River just south of La Crescent in Southeast Minnesota that always captures my eye. If I had to describe peace, then this would be one of the first places I would think of. We drive though it every time I travel … (7 comments)
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minnesota: Summer sizzle fer homebuying/selling - 06/25/08 11:30 AM
Summertime still proves to be a time when buyers and sellers are out and about wanting to make a move....it's a fun time to move, get into a new home and get settled in-also helpful for those with kids to become familiar with the new neighborhood!
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minnesota: Last boat from Bayfield to Madeline Island on Friday night of "Biker Weekend" - 06/22/08 02:57 PM
I found myself on the 11 p.m. trip, the last of the day, from Bayfield to La Pointe this evening.
If you were trying to determine whether or not tourism is down this year, you'd get the impression things are slow this year by riding the last ferry of the day to … (0 comments)
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minnesota: SKY SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY'S WAYZATA OFFICE MOVES INTO UPGRADED LOCATION - 06/20/08 01:46 PM
WAYZATA, Minn. - June 18, 2008 - Effective Monday, June 23, SKY Sotheby's International Realty will move into the company's new office, at 130 Lake Street West, to better accommodate and serve its customers and agents.
Following a 10-month search for a location, the firm selected the downtown Wayzata workplace … (0 comments)
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minnesota: Zoiks - Holy Activity Batman! - 06/20/08 01:11 PM
I fee a bit like the caped cruisader this week. Its the busiest week we've had in our office since last summer - buyers, sellers, CMA requests, etc. Its refreshing to be pulled in 900 directions at once.
What's the cause? Well, I have my guess -- thankfully, the media … (3 comments)
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minnesota: FHA Class in MN Tuesday - 06/19/08 11:52 PM
I am teaching an FHA class next Tuesday afternoon at the St Paul Area Real Estate Association Building at 1PM. This course is quite a bit different than most other courses. It's taught from a loan officer's perspective not an underwriters. We'll discuss some of the little know jewels and opportunities … (0 comments)
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minnesota: Minneapolis, Minnesota: 3200 W. Calhoun Pkwy | Lake Views & Open Spaces - 06/19/08 08:42 AM
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minnesota: Bill O'Reilly and Rupert Murdoch think media reform is a "crazy" idea - 06/17/08 05:12 PM
Bill O'Reilly is at it again.
Fresh from a recent gaffe where film was released of O'Reilly throwing a tantrum during a broadcast, the bad-tempered Fox commentator recently attacked media icons Dan Rather and Bill Moyers as "radicals" for supporting legislation to control media for hire and mega-consolidation of television, radio and newspaper … (4 comments)
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minnesota: Minnesota First Time Home Buyer - 06/17/08 04:05 PM
Before You Buy a Home - Look at Seven Reasons to Buy a Home
If you're like most first-time home buyers, you've probably listened to friends', family's and coworkers' advice, many of whom are encouraging you to buy a home. However, you may still wonder if buying a home is the … (0 comments)
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minnesota: Finding the Right Neighborhood for You and Your Family, Minnesota Style - 06/16/08 09:43 AM
The neighborhood you chose can have a big impact on your lifestyle and safety - the available amenities and convenience all play their part.Touch the photo to the right or here to see an up to date list of Featured ListingsMake a list of the activities such as movies, health … (0 comments)
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minnesota: My First Sun Burn of the Year - 06/14/08 09:40 PM
I have done a great job keeping my pale skin out of extended sun all year. One reason is because there has not been that much sun in Minnesota so far. Today it was a beautiful day! Not right now. I think a tornado is happening outside....crazy winds, rain, thunder, lighting, … (6 comments)
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minnesota: Its June 11 and I Turned the Furnace ON... - 06/11/08 08:59 PM
I am not a big follower of the weather. I get up and do my thing. If it rains (like today) I keep plugging away because it does not bother me or depress me in anyway. I came home late in the afternoon and my house was pretty cool. So I … (11 comments)
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minnesota: ***Price REDUCED****601 86th Lane NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 - 06/10/08 11:46 PM
Welcome to 601 86th Lane NW, Coon Rapids!
Meticulously maintained one owner townhome!
Price reduced to $178,900!
*One level living...Master Bedroom, Full Bath and Laundry on Main Level!
*Beautiful maintained home shows like a model!
*Almost new kitchen features an eat-in breakfast bar.
*Beautifully maintained! Everything from … (24 comments)
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minnesota: Luxurious Coon Rapids, Minnesota Town Homes 55433 55448 - 06/08/08 10:38 PM
Touch the photo or the link below to view luxurious Coon Rapids, Minnesota Area Townhomes, Duplexes, and Condos.
Luxurious Coon Rapids Townhomes, Duplexes, and Condos!There are currently 45 Townhomes, Duplexes, and Condos listed in Coon Rapids between $200,000 and $362,570.
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minnesota: Wow! Great Town Homes, Duplexes, and Condos in Lino Lakes, Minnesota! 55014 55038 55110 55126 - 06/08/08 10:26 PM
Touch the photo or the link below to view Lino Lakes, Minnesota Area Townhomes, Duplexes, and Condos.
Great Lino Lakes Townhomes, Duplexes, and Condos!
There are currently 42 Townhomes, Duplexes, and Condos listed in between $124,900 and $379,900.
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minnesota: Great Coon Rapids Town Homes, Duplexes, and Condos 55433 55448 - 06/08/08 10:00 PM
Touch the photo or the link below to view affordable Coon Rapids, Minnesota Area Townhomes, Duplexes, and Condos.
Great Coon Rapids Townhomes, Duplexes, and Condos!
There are currently 94 Townhomes, Duplexes, and Condos listed in Coon Rapids between $150,000 and $200,000.
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minnesota: Wow! Affordable Town Homes, Duplexes, and Condos in Fridley, Minnesota for Under $150,000! 55421 55432 - 06/08/08 09:45 PM
Touch the photo or the link below to view affordable Fridley, Minnesota Area Townhomes, Duplexes, and Condos for under $150,000.
Affordable Fridley Townhomes, Duplexes, and Condos for $150,000 or less!
There are currently 29 Townhomes, Duplexes, and Condos listed in Fridley between $59,999 and $150,000.
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minnesota: Wow! Affordable Town Homes, Duplexes, and Condos in Coon Rapids, Minnesota for Under $125,000! 55433 55448 - 06/08/08 09:34 PM
Touch the photo to the right or the link below to view affordable Coon Rapids, Minnesota Area Townhomes, Duplexes, and Condos for under $125,000.
Affordable Coon Rapids Townhomes, Duplexes, and Condos for $125,000 or less!There are currently 63 Townhomes, Duplexes, and Condos listed in Coon Rapids between $79,900 and $125,000.
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minnesota: Wow! Affordable Town Homes, Duplexes, and Condos in Blaine, Minnesota for Under $150,000! 55434 55449 55014 - 06/08/08 09:18 PM
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Affordable Blaine Townhomes, Duplexes, and Condos for $150,000 or less!There are currently 34 Townhomes, Duplexes, and Condos listed in Blaine between $79,900 and $150,000.
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minnesota: Fridley, Minnesota Affordable Single Family Homes Under 150K! 55432 55421 - 06/08/08 09:08 PM
Click on the photo to the left the link below to view affordable Fridley, Minnesota Area Single Family Homes for under $150,000.
There are currently 26 single family homes for sale in Fridley listed between $79,900 and $150,000.
Affordable Fridley, Minnesota Single Family Homes for $150,000 or less!
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minnesota: Coon Rapids, Minnesota Affordable Single Family Homes Under 150K! 55433 55448 - 06/08/08 08:49 PM
Click on the photo to the left the link below to view affordable Coon Rapids, Minnesota Area Single Family Homes for under $150,000.
There are currently 35 single family homes for sale in Coon Rapids listed between 69,900 and $150,000.
Affordable Coon Rapids, Minnesota Single Family Homes for $150,000 or less!
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minnesota: Farmer's Market! - 06/02/08 09:24 AM
Do you love the taste of fresh corn on the cob?
Or yummy green beans straight from the garden.....?
Mmmmmmm, how about the yummy taste of homegrown tomatoes!
Or strawberries, onions, potatoes, squash or watermelon?
Do you love all that goodness without the time or patience to grow your … (2 comments)
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minnesota: A DREAM COMES TRUE - 06/01/08 01:15 PM
Dream comes true (this one's for you Nu Nu)
This is a true story of a dream come true, and I have dedicated this story to my lovely wife Nu Nu.
The story started back in fall of 2001 … (4 comments)
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minnesota: Madeline Island resident rows to Duluth to promote heart health awareness - 05/31/08 09:48 PM
Madeline Island resident Michael Murphy takes his rowing very seriously.
Murphy recently rowed his diminutive seventeen-foot boat, the "Mikerowave" from the Bad River area (near Odanah, Wisconsin) to the Duluth, Minnesota lift bridge and back again, to promote public awareness of the need for cardiac health. The nearly 140-mile round trip took Murphy about nine days.
Murphy works for … (0 comments)
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minnesota: Our Mortgage Team - 05/31/08 11:56 AM
Our team is here to help people seeking both commercial & residential mortgage financing through out the state of Minnesota. If it is creative commercial financing or little to no money down residential home mortgage we can help! So many things in both real estate and finance are changing in Minnesota … (0 comments)
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minnesota: Passed the 100,000-point mark in TWO states, thanks to my friends on ActiveRain - 05/31/08 03:30 AM
It took me nearly a year to reach this point, but the time was well spent.
This evening, both my real estate companies (Wayzata Lakes Realty in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Madeline Island Realty in La Pointe, Wisconsin) passed the 100,000 point mark on ActiveRain!
Friends deserve much of the credit.
Karen Anne Stone mentored me … (54 comments)
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minnesota: 229 Eagle Pkwy, St. Paul, MN, Historic Preservation Condo - 05/29/08 11:28 PM
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minnesota: 8000 Westwood Hills Dr, St. Louis Park, MN, Mid-century Contemporary Marvel - 05/29/08 11:22 PM
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minnesota: 33445 Cobalt Cir, Cambridge, MN, Contempoary Lake Home - 05/29/08 11:16 PM
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minnesota: 31315 Olinda Trail Lakeshore Minnesota Land for Sale - 05/29/08 11:06 PM
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minnesota: 22638 Henderson Road Lakefront Estate Pokegama - 05/29/08 11:01 PM
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minnesota: 24965 Great Sunset Road Grand Rapids Minnesota - 05/29/08 10:52 PM
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minnesota: Minnesota Weather - 05/29/08 10:50 PM
Minnesota weather is just amazing! Funny thing. This morning my heater set to kick in around 60 degrees kicked in. I thought, "Isn't it May 29th. Thats almost June. Heater? Whats going on here?"
I stay inside most of the day so it does not bother me. I just think its … (4 comments)
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minnesota: ActiveRain Real Estate Referral Network - 05/29/08 12:10 PM
I just had some outstanding results from requesting a real estate professional to help a friend of mine that I met while in the Marine Corps.
Norm (my friend) has stayed in the San Diego area and is thinking about starting the home buying process. I told him that I would get him … (2 comments)
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minnesota: Why Getting Preapproved To Buy A New Home In Minnesota Is So Important - 05/29/08 11:36 AM
Not long ago, easy money and low rates were readily available. In today's market, however, that's not the case. It's important to shop around for a mortgage and get preapproved by a lender before you even start visiting open houses.
Checking the newspaper or the internet for the prevailing rates won't … (0 comments)
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minnesota: Historic Mixed Use building with Mississippi River View - 05/29/08 07:30 AM
Hasings, Minnesota has 3 blocks of Historic buildings. If you know anyone who would like to be a part of this community as an investor or resident contact me.
I have rental space available and this great 3 story building with over 4000 Sq Ft of retail space and 3 very … (3 comments)
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minnesota: Why Bullhead City, Az ? - 05/28/08 10:01 PM
Why wouldn't you move to Bullhead City when we are located on the Colorado River and Lake Mohave and next to Laughlin, Nv.
Plenty of fun for the sun seekers, boaters, off road adventures , ghost towns, and casinos,rodeo's the list just goes on and on. Bullhead City is a fantastic relocation … (0 comments)
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minnesota: Do You Know How Much Home You Can Afford? - 05/27/08 04:17 PM
Getting pre-approved by an experienced lender will determine your house price range so you will know how much house you can afford before you even start looking for a home.
Pre-approval tells the seller that a lending institution has looked at your credit report and income and considers you to be … (0 comments)
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minnesota: Hail Damage Hugo Minnesota - 05/27/08 09:19 AM
HUGO MN HAIL DAMAGE | Mastercraft Exteriors Can Help!Residents of Hugo were devastated by Sunday's tornado and hailstorm. Tragically there was one death during this storm. If you have damage from this storm, call Mastercraft Exteriors so we can help you today!Mastercraft Exteriors has been repairing homes and businesses with hail … (0 comments)
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minnesota: Friday Before Memorial Day Was Unusually Quiet on the Freeway Heading North - 05/25/08 12:11 AM
The effects of the recent sharp rise in gasoline prices were readily apparent yesterday.
On Interstate 35 headed north out of the Twin Cities, traffic was unusually light for the kickoff of Memorial Day weekend. Other than a fair amount of late afternoon congestion close to I-694 in the Lino Lakes area, … (13 comments)
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minnesota: Unscientific Survey on Memorial Day Visitor Traffic to Madeline Island - 05/24/08 04:38 PM
Here's the results of a fairly un-scientific survey about visitor traffic aboard the Madeline Island Ferry Line last night.
A friend sent me results of his survey, in which he counted the number of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois license plates aboard the "Bayfield" on the 9 p.m. run to Madeline Island. … (2 comments)
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minnesota: 12% of Americans Plan to Spend Economic Stimulus Money on Vacation Travel - Come Visit Madeline Island! - 05/21/08 09:37 PM
According to the news services, the Federal Government estimates that twelve per cent of Americans plan to spend their "economic stimulus" rebates on vacation travel.
The local television news reported this eveing that the average gasoline cost will be about $58 round trip for someone in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and Saint … (9 comments)
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minnesota: Cambridge Lutheran Church Team #1 is Now 2-0 on the Season - 05/20/08 10:32 PM
I always look forward to Tuesday nights in the summer playing in the Church softball league. Tonight we played Lewis Lake Team #1 out of Mora, Mn. Last year this team was 12-1 in the regular season. Tonight it appeared they have a few different players from last year where they … (2 comments)
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minnesota: Tourist Traffic Picking Up on U.S. Highway 2 Corridor from Duluth to the Apostle Islands - 05/20/08 09:22 PM
U.S. Route 2 in northwestern Wisconsin is considered a lifeline by many in this corner of the State.
Wisconsin Highway 2 enters the State of Wisconsin via the Bong Bridge in Duluth, Minnesota. The Bong Bridge has become even more important in recent weeks, since the Minnesota Department of Transportation decided to undertake … (0 comments)
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minnesota: Healthy Building Design - 05/20/08 07:06 PM
There's been much discussion lately in the media on "healthy" homes. What makes a healthy home? One of the architects in the forefront of this movement in the Twin Cities is Rick Carter. The following is a summary of a home which is currently on the market in Greenfield, Minnesota. For … (6 comments)
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minnesota: Gorgeous Property on 16 Acres Stanchfield MN - 05/20/08 09:37 AM
Here's another listing from Carrie Gibbs with Century 21 Moline
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minnesota: COPA (Cirrus Owners & Pilots Association) To Host Sixth Annual "Fly-in" July 10-13 in Duluth, Minnesota - 05/19/08 11:47 PM
The annual COPA (Cirrus Owners & Pilots Association) Migration is the most-attended event of the year for those who own and operate Cirrus aircraft.
This year's Migration "Fly-in" will be held in Duluth, Minnesota at the Duluth airport. And best of all, you don't have to be a Cirrus owner … (4 comments)
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minnesota: Cirrus Aircraft Manufacturing Facility in Duluth is a Minnesota Success Story - 05/19/08 10:57 PM
Duluth, Minnesota is the home of Cirrus Design, a corporation that manufactures the popular Cirrus SR Series of private aviation aircraft.
The Cirrus aircraft is best known for its CAPS (Cirrus Aircraft Parachute System), which is a ballistic parachute system that is capable of returning the aircraft safely to the … (2 comments)
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minnesota: Minnesota FHA Mortgages-Minnesota FHA loans - 05/19/08 12:05 PM
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minnesota: Hastings, Minnesota Bridge Bingo - 05/14/08 05:15 PM
In Hastings, Minnesota "you can still get there from here" but, if you're going North it might take awhile.
The dreaded day has come when our Big Blue Bridge over the Mississippi River has been shut down to single lane traffic and will remain that way for the Summer. Many of the side … (10 comments)
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minnesota: Minnesota School District Exploring Four-Day School Week - 05/14/08 03:01 PM
A school district in west central Minnesota is discussing the idea of switching to a four-day school week in order to save money. The idea was apparently triggered by recent surges in the price of oil and the effect that has had upon transportation expenses.
The district, which serves the communities of Maynard, … (18 comments)
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minnesota: First Time Home Buyer in Anoka County, MN? Low Interest Loans Available! - 05/14/08 08:16 AM
Anoka County first time homebuyers are in luck. More than $5.1 million dollars of low interest funds have been made available through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) to qualified borrowers. Qualifying home buyers can use the funds for a new or existing Anoka County home valued at up to … (12 comments)
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minnesota: Office Book/Bible Study - 05/13/08 11:13 PM
I think its great that 6 members of our RE/MAX office in Elk River, MN are doing a book/bible study together. We have a book we are going through and then sharing scriptures and prayer requests. I am curious to know if other agents have a group together like this in your … (4 comments)
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minnesota: My Real Estate Stress Release - 05/13/08 09:31 PM
My real estate stress release is playing softball. I am so excited that the season has finally start. I play in a church league (29 total teams). Our team - Cambridge Lutheran Church (Cambridge, MN)- finished 7-6 last year and because of the size of the league we got placed in … (4 comments)
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minnesota: 5/13/08 Falcon Heights, MN Market Update - 05/13/08 03:21 PM
Falcon Heights, MN Market Update
A small community surrounded by Como Park and Roseville, Falcon Heights has a little over 5,500 residents. A strong community made of mostly 30's, 40's, and 50's 1 and 1 1/2 story homes which features many great architecture like the"Tudor" style. Falcon Heights has always been a strong … (0 comments)
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minnesota: ATTORNEY GENERAL LORI SWANSON SUES SIX MORTGAGE "FORECLOSURE CONSULTANTS" FOR VIOLATIONS OF MINNESOTA CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS - 05/13/08 10:56 AM
I came across this and I thought this was interesting from www.mortgagefraud.org
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson today filed six new lawsuits in Hennepin County District Court against foreclosure consulting companies that charged Minnesota homeowners up to $2,375 to save their homes but failed to provide promised assistance that would help … (0 comments)
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minnesota: Don't forget your Minnesota Property Tax Refund for 2008! And other available refunds... - 05/13/08 01:30 AM
Now that the federal income tax day is past, just about everyone wants to forget about taxes for another year. But wait just a minute! You could be eligible for the Minnesota Property Tax Refund and Minnesota Political Campaign Refund.
For the Property Tax Refund, you need a copy of your … (0 comments)
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minnesota: A/R Member Dies - Benefit Dinner to help his young children - 05/12/08 01:31 PM
Check out www.258heaven.org for more info about Chris Mitchell - owner of 258 marketing.
As many of you know our friend, our fellow A/R blogger Chris Mitchell died in a tragic car accident just one month ago. He leaves behind three teenage children and a grandbaby. Chris was the sole … (20 comments)
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minnesota: A/R member Dies. Benefit Dinner to support the Children of Chris Mitchell - 05/12/08 01:18 PM
Please check out website www.258heaven.org for more info on Chris and his life as well as donation information.
As many of you know our friend, our fellow A/R blogger Chris Mitchell died in a tragic car accident just one month ago. He leaves behind three teenage children and a grandbaby. … (7 comments)
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minnesota: Spring is Arriving Late in Minnesota, Which May Be Helping Our Real Estate Market - 05/10/08 07:57 PM
It's nearly mid-May and spring is nearly a month behind the calendar in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul area.
Graduation time is less than a month away and usually trees are budding, people are putting in gardens and mowing lawns. But this year, the Twin Cities area has been plagued by … (4 comments)
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minnesota: Remembering Marvin McCoy - 05/10/08 04:30 PM
I attended a friend's funeral this past week.
Marvin McCoy died in Minneapolis on April 30th. He was a longtime musician colleage, a top-drawer brass instrument repairman and a friend of mine for over thirty years.
Marvin was passionate about the French horn, the natural horn ("hunting horn") and the Alphorn. He … (0 comments)
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minnesota: Forming an ActiveRain Woodwind Quintet - Clarinetist, Oboist and Bassoonist Needed! - 05/10/08 01:07 PM
Maybe I should be asking Patricia Kennedy before I post this..
I'm thinking we should form an ActiveRain woodwind quintet. Pat Kennedy is a pro and she has the flute part covered.
Flutist Pat Kennedy performing with her trio in the Washington, DC area
I'll be … (2 comments)
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minnesota: Still Driving Around Looking For Minnesota Homes For Sale? Use A Mouse To Find A House! - 05/09/08 03:14 PM
Gone are the days when the way to find a homes for sale in Minneapolis was to drive around your favorite Minneapolis neighborhoods in your car until you found a “For Sale” sign, or call a Minneapolis Realtor and wait for them to call you with what they found for you.
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minnesota: Don't Forget the Black and White - 05/07/08 11:11 AM
One my favorite mediums to take photos with is my little black and white setting on my camera.
Sure you can go into photoshop and turn color photos into black and white, but I think you get a better result when you take the photos out in the field in B&W. … (10 comments)
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minnesota: Maplewood- New Listing $289,000 Large four level home - 05/07/08 06:41 AM
Don't miss out on this opportunity. Well cared for home located on a cul-de-sac on a large lot. 3 bathrooms to include a master bath. 3 bedrooms on one level. A fourth could easily be added back in the third level. Gas burning fireplace in the family room. The entire home … (0 comments)
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minnesota: Oak Run Shores in Oakdale, MN Two Story home for$349,900 - 05/07/08 06:37 AM
719 Henslow Avenue N, Oakdale, MN MLS Listing number: 3537285
Terrific home in the Oak Run Shores Golf Course neighborhood. This gorgeous home is located close to schools, shopping and the major highways for quick commutes.
Features include:
Formal and informal dining
Large kitchen with center island and walk-in pantry
Hardwood floors recently refinished
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minnesota: Blogging On The Road In Northwest Wisconsin - 05/07/08 04:51 AM
Tonight I'm tapping this out on my laptop in the car, at a wayside rest stop on the east end of Superior, Wisconsin. It's about 4:45 a.m. and I drove up here from Minneapolis late last evening, a trip of about 160 miles. I'm on my way to Port Wing to … (20 comments)
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minnesota: "We're Not Opening the Family Cabin This Summer Because We Can't Afford To" - Are You Hearing This From Clients or Customers? - 05/03/08 09:57 PM
I was at a suburban grocery store just west of Minneapolis about three days ago, in the checkout line.
The lady behind me was chatting with a neighbor in the adjacent line. I couldnt' help overhearing her commenting, "We aren't going to use our cabin this summer. We just can't swing it this year". … (15 comments)
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minnesota: Live Jazz at Crave Restaurant in Edina Every Friday Night - 05/03/08 09:15 PM
Crave Restaurant in Edina, Minnesota is featuring live Jazz every Friday evening, at 8:30 p.m.
You'll see Jazz pianist Laura Caviani, with guest artists like Debbie Duncan, Patty Peterson and Dorothy Doring performing live at the popular Edina nightclub.
The Laura Caviani Trio has maintained a weekly presence at Crave since the beginning … (0 comments)
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minnesota: Death in the Home - Is it the Kiss of Death to Your Listing Too? - 05/01/08 09:15 AM
A few weeks ago, I was contacted about representing a family who had recently lost their loved one to suicide. The death occurred in the home, and as you can imagine, the family is extremely upset. Currently they are taking steps to clean the room in which the death occurred, removing drywall, … (16 comments)
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minnesota: Lake Nebagamon to Host Weekly Farmer's Market This Summer! - 04/29/08 01:24 PM
Lake Nebagamon is getting its own Organic Farmer's Market this summer!
Sharon's Lakeview Cafe in Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin, will sponsor a farmer's market and outdoor art & craft sale each Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to Noon, beginning in June. Participating organic farmers will include Brent ("the Garlic Man") Campbell of Iron River, Wisconsin, who has appeared on PBS … (0 comments)
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minnesota: Writing a Lowball Offer in this Changed Real Estate Market—How Low Does a Home Buyer Go? - 04/29/08 01:41 AM
When is a lowball offer insulting? 10% less? 20% less? 50% less? And is it the percentage less than the original list price or the current asking price?Well, my answer is it depends.As a Realtor working in the north and east Twin Cities metro for the past several years, I have … (50 comments)
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minnesota: Who Joined Witness Protection Program in Minnesota? - 04/28/08 05:08 PM
Where is SPRING?!
It came by a few days ago, about a week ago, it teased us with two gorgeous days. Those days felt like heaven. Everyone was out walking, biking, raking lawns, playing with children... It was almost perfect. Then, it came... a winter storm? Does winter not own a … (6 comments)
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minnesota: Spring is here? - 04/28/08 02:51 PM
As I was working in my yard this weekend at the end of April and saw the snow starting to fly, I started to wonder how much the "Spring Market" has been impacted by the fact that spring has yet to arrive. Are people's behavior influenced by the weather paterns. In … (0 comments)
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minnesota: Nehemiah WINS Lawsuit against HUD! - 04/28/08 07:51 AM
Judge Lawrence K. Karlton of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California upheld Nehemiah's motion for summary judgment and invalidated the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rule to ban private downpayment assistance as proposed in the "Standards for Mortgagor's Investment in Mortgaged Property" regulation … (2 comments)
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minnesota: Project Hope Reminder - 04/28/08 01:52 AM
This is another community project that I was reminded of by email this morning so I thought I would get it out there to more people!
Project Hope....an experience Imagine......The morning after your community has been struck by disaster, you have thoughts of confusion, fear, unending despair and all seems lost........Project Hope is about … (1 comments)
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minnesota: Lino Lakes, MN Real Estate Market Statistics 1st Quarter 2008 - 04/26/08 03:21 PM
Real estate in Lino Lakes, MN in Anoka County is still selling. Active homes in the lower price ranges seem to be up a bit but also continue to sell more quickly than homes in the higher priced categories. Lino Lakes existing homes continue to compete with available new construction in … (2 comments)
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minnesota: Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distractions—Homeowner Version: Grrrr....Black Bear in Columbus - 04/25/08 12:24 PM
Daily trips from Ham Lake to Forest Lake are a part of my routine. If I have to travel to the south part of town my options are limited due to the wetlands in the Carlos Avery Nature Preserve which stretches from Anoka to Chisago County.
My favorite short cut … (22 comments)
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minnesota: Migrating to Minnesota - 04/25/08 09:30 AM
It's migration season right now in Minnesota. Is it any wonder that water fowl love breeding here, what with all the lakes we have in the state? So far this last week, I have seen various species of ducks, geese, and cranes. Below are two that have visited our pond just … (0 comments)
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minnesota: The Hard Reality. A letter from the marketplace. - 04/25/08 09:30 AM
I wonder how many of us will hear this story this year?
Last summer, I sold a piece of my property to some very nice folks from Minnesota for them to build their retirement home in the mountains of North Carolina. A custom Deltec home (octagonal sided or round house)was what they decided … (9 comments)
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minnesota: "Minnesota Sesquicentennial Show" Coming to Minneapolis Pantages Theater May 10-11 - 04/23/08 02:13 PM
Midwest composer/producer/songwriter and historian Warren Nelson (of Big Top Chautauqua fame) has written a musical theater production about pioneer life in Minnesota, to be presented at the Pantages Theater in Minneapolis, May 10 and 11.
"Old Minnesota: Song of the North Star" is Nelson's musical and historical tour of life in the Gopher … (2 comments)
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minnesota: Minnesota Energy Challenge - 04/22/08 04:48 AM
Looking to reduce co2 emissions?
Looking to save $$$ on your energy bills?
Then take the Minnesota Energy Challenge...register online at the mnenergychallenge.org . It's FREE & FUN....and a great way to make a positive impact on our environment.So do your part today...join the challenge & tell a neighbor. Together … (0 comments)
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minnesota: Excited to see Dark Ice - 04/21/08 08:19 PM
For me, the real sign of spring in the Lakes Area is when the ice goes off the lakes. Oh sure, the snow is gone, and sunshine has some real warmth to it. The grass is even green in places, but an ice covered lake is usually the last remnant of … (0 comments)
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minnesota: Just a thank you to my friends! - 04/18/08 10:31 PM
I wanted to take a minute and thank my friends Joan and Duane for their undying devotion to my real estate business!
I asked them if I could use pictures of their property for my marketing and they asked if I was secretly trying to sell their home! We had a … (8 comments)
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minnesota: How Easy Is It to Become a Luxury Homes Agent? - 04/18/08 10:09 AM
I read a post a couple weeks ago by one of our members who wants to change the focus of his real estate business. He's recently decided that the low-end market in his area is dead. And now he plans to become a luxury homes agent.
Just like that.
Marketing and selling upper-bracket properties … (37 comments)
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