55304: Anoka County Lakeshore and Acreage Foreclosures—Offer NOW or Regret Later! - 02/03/12 05:27 PM
A foreclosed home is not the proverbial money-pit! Many bank owned properties --especially Minnesota lakeshore and acreage homes--are priced to sell and do not sit on the market forever! People are snapping up deals all over Anoka County on homes that are in great condition and priced right! Some are … (2 comments)
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55304: Selling an Acreage Home? Mark a TRAIL! - 08/20/11 10:43 PM
Earlier this month, I was out showinghomes to clients looking for acreage that would work for having horses. One home on a 20 acre parcel was perfect so we started to walk the land. On west side of the home was the mound septic system an a bit further west was … (26 comments)
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55304: Ham Lake, MN Real Estate Market Statistics Mid Year 2011 - 08/10/11 10:08 PM
The City of Ham Lake has a rich history. Incorporated in 1974, Ham Lake became a city after over a hundred years of humble but steady growth. The area was first settled in 1855 by a group of Scottish men on the southwest side of Ham Lake. Though, I can … (3 comments)
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55304: Year End 2010 Snapshot of Ham Lake, MN Home Sales Statistics - 02/12/11 08:25 PM
This past year homes sold at a similar pace as in 2009 in Ham Lake, Minnesota an area well known for it’s acreage properties. In this eastern Anoka County city, home sales were up slightly by just over ½ a percent in 2010. The first time homebuyer credit may have … (18 comments)
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55304: Year End 2010 Snapshot of Andover, MN Home Sales Statistics - 01/23/11 07:54 PM
Closed sales have dropped this year in Andover after a few years of consistently rising sales. A 7.5% decrease in the number of closed sales does not mean homes have stopped selling in this Anoka County suburb. Homes sold and the prices remained about same with just a slight increase in … (2 comments)
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55304: Ham Lake, MN Real Estate Market Statistics Year End 2010 - 01/03/11 02:34 PM
The Ham Laker Newsletter arrived last week with some great news for our semi-rural community. We are not going to be facing the drastic tax increases that are plaguing many other communities in the Minneapolis/St Paul metro area. Ham Lake is a community without the expensive infrastructure of water and sewage … (2 comments)
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55304: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of Buying Lakeshore in a Minnesota Winter! - 12/22/10 10:20 AM
According to the calendar, winter just started but we all know from the chiropractic visits to tend to our aching, shoveling-afflicted spines that Minnesota’s winter weather blew into town several weeks ago. Unfortunately this means all that picturesque lakeshore that defines our beautiful state is frozen and covered with a thick … (2 comments)
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55304: Speechless Sunday (Almost)--Minnesota Winter Waves! - 12/19/10 11:12 AM
Being a REALTOR® who specializes in Minnesota Lakeshore and acreage, you may have been expecting a frozen lake shot or field sculpted into drifts from the record-breaking, "snow-mageddon" Minnesota blizzard of last weekend. We clocked in with 16-20 inches across the Minneapolis/St Paul metro; in fifth place for the most … (23 comments)
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55304: Done Shoveling? Start Raking!—Ice Dams are Preventable! - 12/13/10 06:43 PM
With the 16 plus inches of snow we were blessed with in Anoka County this past weekend (and even more in Washington County to the south and east) it looks like we are in for a good old fashion Minnesota winter. Heading to grandmother’s house this holiday, will take us … (10 comments)
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55304: Wordless Wednesday (Almost)--Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? - 11/17/10 10:50 AM
This guy ( or gal) got lucky...we don't hunt. But walking around in our Ham Lake yard days before a holiday that puts a turkey on almost every table in Anoka County, this bird does take his life into his own hands....I mean wings ( or would it be drumsticks?)
This … (11 comments)
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55304: A New Home for Tuffy—7 Tips to Transition an Older Dog to Townhome Life! - 11/09/10 08:52 AM
When I was contacted a few months ago by senior clients, Ang and Donna, about downsizing from their family home on a half acre lot in Anoka County to a townhome, I knew it would mean bring lots of changes. Downsizing can relieve a lot of stress for a senior … (6 comments)
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55304: Ham Lake, MN Real Estate Market Statistics 3rd Quarter 2010 - 10/25/10 09:49 AM
The City of Ham Lake has a rich history. Incorporated in 1974, Ham Lake became a city after over a hundred years of humble but steady growth. The area was first settled in 1855 by a group of Scottish men on the southwest side of Ham Lake. Though, I can … (0 comments)
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55304: You have to Walk the Walk or at least the Property to Sell an Anoka County Acreage Home! - 10/21/10 05:08 PM
I met with a potential client awhile back. He was interviewing real estate agents as he was going to be relisting his Anoka County acreage home that had been unsuccessfully under contract for a year. As part of my job as an acreage REALTOR®, I walked with the seller around … (36 comments)
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55304: Essential Fall Maintenance or "Honey Do" List for Homeowners! - 10/20/10 05:15 PM
There was a nip in the air this morning. Leaves have turned gold, red and yellow and now are blowing all over Anoka County. The fallen acorns have attracted white-tailed deer as they feast in Ham Lake, Columbus and Lino Lakes backyards. It is time to get those autumn chores … (8 comments)
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55304: Great Businesses in Ham Lake/Andover MN! - 08/03/10 11:07 AM
There are so many great businesses in the Ham Lake area but I want to share a few of my favorites again:
1. Countryside Milk Delivery...Yes there is a milkman in Ham Lake MN! Besides milk, there are hundreds of choices of other products like bread, eggs and popcicles! And it … (14 comments)
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55304: Purchase Agreement Cancelled—Understanding Risk of Loss when Severe Weather Strikes! - 06/18/10 10:31 AM
Minnesota's summer storm season has started. The first big severe weather outbreak of the season walloped Minnesota yesterday. Hail pummeled roofs. Wind tore off siding and snapped trees like toothpicks. Lighting zapped houses causing a variety of damage. And tornados literally moved homes off foundations. From the time we are very … (4 comments)
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55304: Beauty Found in a Ham Lake Minnesota Spring Rain - 04/15/10 10:52 AM
This morning there was a warm steady spring rain with drops glistening off the budding trees in Ham Lake, Minnesota. As a REALTOR in Anoka County, I loved seeing this as we have had a very dry March and April. Hopefully this will ease the fire restrictions in the area … (13 comments)
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55304: Ham Lake, MN Real Estate Market Statistics 1st Quarter 2010 - 04/15/10 10:36 AM
The City of Ham Lake has a rich history. Incorporated in 1974, Ham Lake became a city after over a hundred years of humble but steady growth. The area was first settled in 1855 by a group of Scottish men on the southwest side of Ham Lake. Though, I can … (0 comments)
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55304: Perfect Home but No Bars? Check out AIRAVE for Anoka County Deadzones! - 03/31/10 10:57 AM
Sometimes living in “the sticks” can be frustrating. The area of Ham Lake where we live (near Carlos Avery and Coon Lake is a virtual dead zone for most cell phone service. When we moved here years ago, few people had cell phones or needed to be so “connected”. But as … (2 comments)
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55304: Unexpectedly Amazing Bank-Owned Homes on Anoka County Lakeshore & Acreage Homes!! (And some by traditional sellers too!) - 03/15/10 06:41 PM
Looking for a foreclosure, bank-owned or short sale but need to be able to live in the home immediately after closing?
Good news is that foreclosures are no longer always trashed, fixer-uppers. Today's foreclosures can be simply AWESOME! This economy has forced builders and responsible homeowners alike to let amazing … (2 comments)
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