forest lake mn realtor: Snapshot of Home Sales Statistics in Forest Lake, MN Year End 2015 - 02/24/16 08:54 AM


At the end of 2015 there were only 2.5 months of inventory in the Forest Lake area for single family homes including all condos, townhomes and new construction. The housing market in Forest Lake is stable and stronger than has been in several years though it has come back slower than communities closer to the Minneapolis/St Paul metro.  New listings were up a substantial 13% from 2014 to 2015 and closed sales up a whopping 36.4%. This is most likely due to abundant new construction in the area. The continued lack of inventory throughout the metro has pushed buyers … (1 comments)

forest lake mn realtor: **SOLD** 6428 210th Lane N, Forest Lake MN 55025 - 08/27/13 07:44 AM
 
Welcome to 6428 210th Lane N, Forest Lake!
  Modified Two Story with awesome floor plan! 4BR/4BA/3car 
This HOME is SOLD!
 

Vaulted Open Floor Plan—Soaring vaults enhance the living room that is open to entry foyer & dining/kitchen area. The very spacious living room area features a floor-to-ceiling stone surround, gas fireplace, upgraded lighting, neutral paint & carpeting and view of both front & back yards. Over 2900 finished square feet plus unfinished utility room.
Huge Lower Level Family Room—Spacious area for watching television, entertaining & relaxing.
Perfect Play Area!—Lower level playroom features ceramic tile flooring and … (13 comments)

forest lake mn realtor: **SOLD** 6428 210th Lane N, Forest Lake MN 55025 - 06/29/13 01:42 AM
This home has sold!
 
  Vaulted Open Floor Plan—Soaring vaults enhance the living room that is open to entry foyer & dining/kitchen area. The very spacious living room area features a floor-to-ceiling stone surround, gas fireplace, upgraded lighting, neutral paint & carpeting and view of both front & back yards. 2919 finished square feet plus unfinished utility room.   Huge Lower Level Family Room—Spacious area for watching television, entertaining & relaxing.   Perfect Play Area!—Lower level playroom features ceramic tile flooring and walks out to a huge paver patio!   Well Appointed Kitchen—Custom Cabinetry, built-in desk, spacious island. walk-in pantry, … (6 comments)

forest lake mn realtor: **SOLD** 6428 210th Lane N, Forest Lake MN 55025 - 05/31/13 07:26 AM
   This Home is SOLD!
  Vaulted Open Floor Plan—Soaring vaults enhance the living room that is open to entry foyer & dining/kitchen area. The very spacious living room area features a floor-to-ceiling stone surround, gas fireplace, upgraded lighting, neutral paint & carpeting and view of both front & back yards. Over 2900 finished square feet plus unfinished utility room.   Huge Lower Level Family Room—Spacious area for watching television, entertaining & relaxing.   Perfect Play Area!—Lower level playroom features ceramic tile flooring and walks out to a huge paver patio!   Perfectly Appointed Kitchen—Custom Cabinetry, built-in desk, spacious island. walk-in … (0 comments)

forest lake mn realtor: Snapshot of Home Sales Statistics in Forest Lake, MN Year End 2012 - 02/26/13 06:57 AM
    Forest Lake is starting to show signs of improvement after a very stable 2011. All major indicators improved In 2012 compared to 2011 though some were just ever so slight. New listings were down pretty significantly (almost 15%) for the second year in a row pushing prices up a bit due to lack of inventory. Closed sales were pretty stable with only one additional sale but the average sales price did rebound in 2012 to almost $200,000. Days on market in 2012 were down by almost 6% and price per square foot  also saw a rebound to $97/sq ft … (0 comments)

forest lake mn realtor: Breakfast at Key's Cafe? Bring Home the Hash Browns! - 12/03/12 04:53 AM
 
I usually keep most of my posts to real estate and buying homes in the north and east Minneapolis/St Paul metro but I came across a photo of  potato soup made in a crock pot a few weeks ago that looked oh so good that I thought I might give it a try. The main ingredient was frozen hash browns…not a staple in our house. I love well made hash browns from restaurants but the ones from home are usually less than edible. So I kind of stored away the idea in my computer…because well, at this time of year … (4 comments)

forest lake mn realtor: **SOLD** 23086 Havelka Ct N, Forest Lake, MN 55025 - 08/25/12 10:59 AM
Welcome to 23085 Havelka Ct N, Forest Lake MN!
SOLD
 Spectacular HomeFull of upgrades!
Granite, Vaults, Slate Tile and More
Move in perfect!

BEAUTIFUL Inside and OUT!
 Love the huge yard and privacy from the moment you drive into the cul de sac! inside this home is also a treasure! GRANITEcounters! SLATE Tile floors! Hardwood Floors! PAVER patio! MAINTENANCE-Free DECK! NEW Hot Water Heater! Master suite with private full bath designed with in-floor heat, granite vanity and separate tub & shower! 2300+ Finished square feet plus three stall garage.

 
·Perfectly Enhanced Kitchen—Custom Cabinetry, Slate tile backsplash, Granite Counter & … (6 comments)

forest lake mn realtor: What’s My House Worth in Forest Lake, MN? Or Lino Lakes, Ham Lake, Scandia or Blaine? - 05/18/12 11:58 AM
It's not a trick question. But it can be tricky to get a realistic answer because whether it is a buyer's market, seller's market or something in between, there is no simple way to come up with an exact market value for the average homeowner Many people think if they pull out the big vinyl envelope from the last time they refinanced they have a document with an accurate home value. After all good money was paid, usually several hundred dollars, for an appraiser to come up with a dollar figure of value for the bank to approve the loan. So … (14 comments)

forest lake mn realtor: Get your Pet Vaccinated and See the Carlos Avery Wolves! - 04/08/12 09:35 AM
 

Vaccination Clinic Carlos Avery Wildlife Science Center The Wildlife Science Center in the Forest Lake/Columbus area is better known as the Carlos Avery wolf refuge. On a cool crisp evening when the world is quiet in my Ham Lake front yard, I can easily hear the dozens of wolves howling from their home. It is located a few miles as the hawk flies from my home so it is near and dear to my heart.  The Wildlife Science Center (The WSC) is not only home to several types of wolves, a number of other animals call the sanctuary home … (6 comments)

forest lake mn realtor: Tips for Curb Appeal--Make YOUR Home Scream “BUY ME” from the Street! - 03/13/12 11:32 PM
 
Curb Appeal Tips to Sell Minnesota Home Fast Inventory is down in the Minneapolis/St. Paul north and east metro but what will happen come spring? If all the calls I have been receiving from interested home sellers are an indication, the market is going to be competitive. This means that homeowners that want to see a sold sign in front of their Minnesota home sooner rather than later, will make Curb Appeal a priority as they prepare their home inside and out!   Last week, I had the opportunity to show a “just listed” Forest Lake home a few days … (9 comments)

forest lake mn realtor: Snapshot of Home Sales Statistics in Forest Lake, MN Year End 2011 - 01/17/12 09:17 AM
 

Stabilization is the word that best describes the real estate market in the community of Forest Lake Minnesota. In 2011 compared to 2010 most statistics were pretty much status quo. New listings are down by over 10% and closed sales up by 12% but the average sales price did not take a hit nor did the days on the market go up or down considerably. Currently the average price is just a tad less than the 2010 average at $171,139. Price per square foot held strong at $91/sq ft which is comparable to other communities in the Washington County/east … (4 comments)

forest lake mn realtor: Forest Lake, MN Real Estate Market Statistics Year End 2010 - 01/04/11 04:40 AM

Forest Lake, Minnesota is well known throughout the Twin Cities area. Many people from the city remember the northeast St. Paul suburb fondly from years gone by as a summer vacation spot, an annual ice fishing tournament tradition or as a destination when going for a Sunday a drive in the country. Today, the lakeside cabins have been replaced with year round residences, the fishing tourney is but a memory and the farms are few and far between in this third ring St. Paul suburb. The northern Washington County and east Anoka County community of Forest Lake is now considered … (4 comments)

forest lake mn realtor: Unexpectedly Amazing Bank-Owned Homes on Lakeshore, Acreage and throughout the Forest Lake Area! - 10/28/10 04:28 AM
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 properties go back to the bank. Many are still in pristine condition. Some still may require a bit of cleanup or a few cosmetic changes but there are many in move in condition too.
AND, not all bargains are foreclosures either. Some traditional homeowners have sharpened up their pencils and priced … (6 comments)

forest lake mn realtor: Wordless Wednesday (Almost)--Maybe He Needs Just a Little More Coffee.... - 10/27/10 02:12 AM

Or maybe something a bit stronger!
This was taken last year at Chris Costello's family fun Halloween house in Forest Lake. Chris tries to set up his elaborate display every year weather permitting. It is located on the north side of the lake just off North Shore Trail and it is FREE! For additional photos, video and information click the photo above...If you dare!
 
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forest lake mn realtor: Haunted House in Forest Lake, MN? Or Just a Nightmare on Jason Street? - 10/14/10 10:33 AM
As a REALTOR® I know a Minnesota does not have to disclose paranormal activity when selling their home but this is one haunted house I wanted to share with everyone in the north and east Twin Cities metro. Paranormal activity runs rampant at this house just north of the lake, but this haunting is only once a year and is all in good fun! Last Halloween, I had the chance to visit this fantastic (and FREE) haunted house in Washington County just off of North Shore Trail. Chris Costello has set up his home on Jason St., in Forest Lake, MN … (11 comments)

forest lake mn realtor: Lendt’s Pumpkin Patch—A Not-to-be-Missed Tradition in Wyoming, MN - 10/13/10 04:33 AM
Fond autumn memories--Holding tightly to my kindergartener’s hand as we stepped off the bus into the Lendt Pumpkin Patch! We walked hand in hand to the tractor for our ride into the field to pick out the perfect orange beauty to carve into a jack-o-lantern for our front porch step. With dozens of other excited children and their parents or grandparents by their sides, we sat on our hay bales for the bumpy ride across the well worn track. A few minutes later tractor pauses and everyone scrambles out to find their idea of perfection. Large or small, every pumpkin was … (0 comments)

forest lake mn realtor: Forest Lake MN Real Estate Market Statistics 3rd Quarter 2010 - 10/06/10 04:13 AM
Forest Lake, Minnesota is well known throughout the Twin Cities area. It was a favorite summer vacation spot, an annual ice fishing tournament tradition or as a destination when going for a Sunday a drive in the country in days gone by. Today, the lakeside cabins have been replaced with year round residences, the fishing tourney is but a memory and the farms are few and far between in this third ring St. Paul suburb.
The fall off of home sales in the 3rd Quarter was evident in Forest Lake, MN in north Washington County which is consistent with most … (0 comments)

forest lake mn realtor: Wordless Wednesday (Almost)--Hobby Farm Heaven in Columbus MN! - 05/05/10 02:59 AM

Living in the country in Anoka County Minnesota can be like a little slice of heaven especially in the springtime when everything is just starting to bloom again! This beautiful red polebarn photo is one of the pictures I took for my new listing in Columbus (just west of Forest Lake). 35 Acres to call your own near Carlos Avery Wildlife Management area. Want to see more photos? Take the tour by clicking HERE!
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forest lake mn realtor: Forest Lake, MN Real Estate Market Statistics 1st Quarter 2010 - 04/14/10 04:27 AM
Forest Lake, Minnesota is well known throughout the Twin Cities area. Many people from the city remember the northeast St. Paul suburb fondly from years gone by as a summer vacation spot, an annual ice fishing tournament tradition or as a destination when going for a Sunday a drive in the country. Today, the lakeside cabins have been replaced with year round residences, the fishing tourney is but a memory and the farms are few and far between in this third ring St. Paul suburb. The northern Washington County and east Anoka County community of Forest Lake is now considered an … (1 comments)

forest lake mn realtor: Congrats! Forest Lake Rangers Boys Basketball Team! - 03/22/10 09:55 AM

 
CONGRATULATIONS to the Boys Basketball team who have qualified for the Minnesota State High School Basketball Tournament!  The Forest Lake Rangers are scheduled to play at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at the Target Center in Minneapolis.  
ARE YOU a RANGER Fan?
Ride the Fan Bus! Forest Lake Area Schools Community Education will be selling adult tickets for the game and providing bus service to Target Center in Minneapolis for the 10AM game. No need to mess with downtown parking or a rush hour commute! 
  When:  Wednesday, March 24.  Board the bus starting at 8am. … (6 comments)

 
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Teri Eckholm

REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro

White Bear Lake, MN

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Theresa "Teri" Eckholm/Boardman Realty assists Minnesotans to find their way home with helpful tips and quality service. Dedication to customer service has made Teri the REALTOR® of choice for families in Blaine, Forest Lake, Ham Lake, Lino Lakes and Wyoming areas. Licensed in MN.










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