55304: Expanded Tax Credit Will Make Moving in a MN Winter Worth the Effort! - 11/08/09 10:45 AM
Everyone knows that S word associated with a Minnesota Winter: SNOW! The dreaded elements of the season that scare many "sunshine and warmth" lovers out of our great state do present problems when it comes to moving and selling a home.
But this year if you wait until spring, you … (7 comments)
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55304: Wordless Wednesday--The Beauty of Fall in Anoka County Minnesota - 11/04/09 04:27 PM
Fall and all of it's beautiful colors are all but a memory in Anoka County and the north and east Twin Cities metro area. While we have a few reminders as we rake, blow and mulch leaves off of our lawns, it won't be long until we are covered with … (23 comments)
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55304: 2009 3rd Quarter Real Estate Market Statistics for Ham Lake, MN - 10/02/09 07:17 PM
It will probably not come as a surprise that the unique Ham Lake name wasn't the first choice by the settler's to the area. After all, not many towns would chose to be named after a cut of pork (but the lake really does look like a ham hock from an … (9 comments)
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55304: Speechless Sunday--Glowing Embers in Ham Lake MN ! - 09/20/09 10:47 AM
As the cool breezes of fall blow into Ham Lake and Anoka County my family finds it is an awesome time to sit by the fire and enjoy the dancing colors and warm glow of the embers. Sharing time with family and friends creates the memories that will keep us … (10 comments)
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55304: Shoveling in September in Ham Lake, Minnesota? It’s NUTS ! - 09/20/09 10:31 AM
Literally! Nuts...Acorns to be specific. It's a banner year for the oak trees in our yard! Unfortunately several of the branches that provide shade on our Ham Lake driveway in the summer, drop hundreds thousands of acorns onto our asphalt. We thought that collecting them and bringing bushels of our red … (10 comments)
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55304: Speechless Sunday--The Wrong Side of the Fence in Ham Lake, MN - 09/06/09 09:18 AM
This little pumpkin has escaped the garden and is growning up on the WRONG side of the fence with the ragweed that infests the nearby field this Ham Lake, MN backyard.
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55304: Wordless Wednesday--Apples are Ready for Picking in Ham Lake, MN - 09/02/09 07:32 AM
We can always tell when the apples on the tree in our Ham Lake backyard are ready to eat as the white-tailed deer come out of the woods and start picking them off the branches. These were a bit out of reach for the doe and fawn that were in … (20 comments)
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55304: The Changing Sumac is the Tipoff—Ten Essential Tips to Winterize your MN Home! - 08/31/09 09:22 AM
I could hardly believe it when I saw it…The sumac is starting to turn in Anoka County and all over the north metro. Combine that with an over night temperature in the mid-40’s and we know that summer is almost over. Okay sumac is the first to turn colors and on … (6 comments)
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55304: Speechless Sunday--Mushrooms to Scare Alice out of Wonderland in Ham Lake, MN - 08/23/09 08:45 AM
Amazing! Giant vivid orange mushrooms growing in the wooded area of our Ham Lake backyard. They start out like the top photo and in a few days flatten out to look like the dinner-plate shape of the lower photo. Mushrooms like these could scare Alice right out of Wonderland!
If … (33 comments)
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55304: Stainless and Granite are Over Rated (and not essential) in ALL Anoka County Kitchens! - 08/20/09 02:45 PM
As a REALTOR® I have fun watching the HGTV's remodeling, staging and sell-your-house-now shows but not all the advice is going to make sense for every home and every market. Case in point, kitchen remodels. You'd think watching these shows that the only way a real estate agent can sell a … (4 comments)
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55304: Speechless Sunday--After the Storm in Ham Lake Minnesota - 08/16/09 09:43 AM
Beautiful rainbows appear frequently across the acreage in Ham Lake, Minnesota.
If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, give me a call or visit my website for a FREE Relocation Packet, Homebuyers Success Packet or sign up for Listingbook Twin Cities … (36 comments)
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55304: New Summer Listings on AFFORDABLE Lakeshore~~Deals on Affordable Minnesota Shoreline throughout Anoka County! - 08/16/09 09:37 AM
Are Minnesota lakeshore owners hoping the real estate market has turned a corner? Maybe.
I spotted an unusual trend this past July. Lakeshore homes, that traditionally list as soon as the the frozen lakeshore shows signs of spring, were being listed mid-summer and now into August. And they are not just … (2 comments)
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55304: Diseased Trees are a Deal Breaker! Selling a Home with Oak Wilt - 08/04/09 11:41 AM
Last week I was out showing acreage homes to a family who loves the privacy of a tree-filled lot. After an extensive internet search and driving by many homes, my clients narrowed their options to a handful of must-see properties. Full of excited anticipation my buyers were concerned by dead … (14 comments)
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55304: Speechless Sunday--Full Moon Rising Over Ham Lake Sod Field - 07/12/09 05:36 PM
Walking down our Ham Lake road at dusk last week, I captured this beautiful shot of a full moon across the sod field with my Blackberry. Of course, it was much more captivating in person.
If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, … (18 comments)
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55304: Current Amazing Deals on Anoka County Lakeshore, Acreage and New Construction Foreclosures - 07/12/09 05:18 PM
Looking for a foreclosure, bank-owned or short sale but need to be able to live in the home immediately after closing?
It's time to stop thinking of foreclosures as the proverbial money-pit sitting on the market forever! In many instances, that is just not the case. People are snapping up … (0 comments)
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55304: Real Estate Market Statistics 2nd Quarter 2009 for Ham Lake, MN - 07/06/09 08:09 AM
Yes, there really is a lake and a town in Minnesota named after a ham hock. It will probably not come as a surprise that the unique Ham Lake name wasn't the first choice by the settler's to the area. Incorporated in 1974, Ham Lake became a city after over a … (2 comments)
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55304: Understand the Risk of Loss Clause--Know When a Contract be Cancelled if the Roof Blows Off YOUR Dreamhome! - 06/22/09 09:48 AM
Imagine for a moment the following scenario: After months of searching for the perfect place to call home, you wrote an offer on a picture perfect lakeshore rambler in Ham Lake, Minnesota. After a little negotiation, the offer was accepted and with the inspection over, you are on schedule to … (12 comments)
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55304: Anoka County Lakeshore and Acreage Foreclosures—Write Offer NOW or Regret Later! - 06/02/09 11:02 AM
Stop thinking of foreclosures as the proverbial money-pit that will sit on the market forever! In many instances, that is just not the case. People are snapping up deals all over Anoka County on homes that are in great condition and priced to sell. Some are bank-owned foreclosures but many are … (10 comments)
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55304: Speechless Sunday--Storm Clouds Over Ham Lake, Minnesota - 05/31/09 09:10 AM
First severe weather of the season on tap for late this afternoon in Minnesota. Keep your eyes on the skies and stay safe.
If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, give me a call or visit my website for a FREE Relocation Packet, Homebuyers Success … (22 comments)
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55304: Wordless Wednesday--Some Neighbors Are Always Welcome in Ham Lake, MN - 05/20/09 05:57 PM
Though I am not a fan of dogs running loose in our Ham Lake neighborhood (it's not legal either), Lizzie is always welcome to drop by and visit Tikki.
If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, give me a call or … (14 comments)
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