minnesota: Is It Harder to get a Home Loan? Minnesota Public Radio Would Like YOUR Opinion! - 08/20/08 03:57 PM
With all of the seemingly continuous changes in the mortgage industry recently, Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) is asking the question, "Are home loans harder to get?" As part of their Public Insight Network, MPR wants real answers from real people like you. It is an opportunity to share what you know … (7 comments)
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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: XXX 86th Lane NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 - 06/10/08 11:46 PM
Welcome to 86th Lane NW, Coon Rapids!
Meticulously maintained one owner townhome!
*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 the custom oak cabinets to … (24 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: 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: 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: Real Estate Market Statistics Ham Lake, MN 1st Quarter 2008 - 04/12/08 08:33 AM
Even though existing single family home sales in Ham Lake, Minnesota remained sluggish during the first quarter of 2008, there were some indications of better days ahead. The Days on Market (DOM) statistic was reduced slightly from 220 to 214. Conversely, homes in the higher price categories have been worse than … (10 comments)
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minnesota: Real Estate Market Statistics Forest Lake, MN 1st Quarter 2008 - 04/11/08 08:18 AM
Real estate in Forest Lake, MN in north Washington County and east Anoka County is still selling. Activity is up in the Forest Lake market as I can attest from the increased traffic at my open houses and my website. The Days on Market (DOM) Statistic for most homes show that … (10 comments)
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minnesota: Let the Bidding Begin! Forest Lake High School Rangers House Construction Project is Up for Auction! - 04/08/08 09:29 AM
After the successful sale of last year of the home built by Forest Lake construction students in the parking lot of their school, did it again!
Forest Lake High School Students built an awesome 3BR/2BA in 2007 which sold for $65,000 and was moved by its new owners to its permanent … (19 comments)
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minnesota: **SOLD**29541 Shoreview Circle, Lindstrom MN, Sunday April 6 from 1-3 PM - 04/03/08 08:27 AM
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Come and see this beautiful split entry 4 bedroom/2 bath/3 car garage Lindstrom home on Sunday April 6 between 1-3PM. Beautiful inside and out-Just finished Lower Level and beautifully landscaped with underground sprinklers. Just look how beautiful the yard was last summer!
Open Floor plan with vaulted ceilings! Three spacious bedrooms on the main … (23 comments)
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minnesota: Open House 15139 E Vermillion Cir NE Ham Lake, Sunday May 4 from 1-3 PM - 03/28/08 10:48 AM
Come and see this beautiful Two Story 3+ bedroom/2 bath Ham Lake home on Sunday May 4 between 1-3PM. Beautiful inside and out-0.83 Acre Lot spacious and fenced! Note the NEW Siding, Roof and Windows, Garden Shed and cute Front Porch! Priced to Sell at $229,900!
An open floor plan and spacious rooms make this … (20 comments)
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minnesota: Is a Possum Possible this far North? You Betcha! - 03/18/08 09:07 AM
They say you cannot pick your neighbors but this one picked us. A few weeks ago as our family returned and stomped into our Ham Lake house in our usually way, my youngest son noticed a ball of fur sneaking out from under our cedar steps. The animal cautiously moved along … (42 comments)
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minnesota: Should I Agree to Arbitration when Buying a Home? What the heck is Arbitration anyway? - 03/17/08 10:07 AM
This past week I received an email from a reader of my blog who was upset after receiving an arbitration ruling that did not go in his favor. He had read one of my past posts What is a Septic System? How does it differ from a city sewer system? He … (55 comments)
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minnesota: It's Festive! It's Historically Irish! It's St Pat's Day with a Minnesota Flair! - 03/17/08 08:15 AM
Or Flaherty...In this case! Though many consider Minnesota to be the home of Swedish and Norwegian immigrants, the Irish have very deep roots in Minnesota's soil. Railroads and farming opportunities enticed Irish immigrants in the late 1800's to the state to settle in colonies along the Mississippi. Of course on St. … (8 comments)
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minnesota: Spring Forward! Change the Clock! AND Make YOUR Move to a New Home! - 03/09/08 10:45 AM
In the debate on daylights savings time, I am on the progressive side who likes the change. Sure it messes with some old software so a clock or two is out of sync, but the tradeoff is well worth it. We get an hour more of evening daylight weeks early than … (24 comments)
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minnesota: **Reduced to $226,900** 15139 E Vermillion Circle NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304 - 03/06/08 09:26 PM
Welcome to 15139 E Vermillion Circle NE, Ham Lake!
Hard to find two-story home ...Updated and ready for YOUR Family!
Huge 0.83 acre country lot! Over 2100 finished square feet!
Reduced to sell at $226,900!
*Hard to find two story family home with 3 huge bedrooms on one level.
*Front … (16 comments)
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minnesota: 29XXX Shoreview Circle, Lindstrom, MN 55449**SOLD** - 03/05/08 09:55 AM
Welcome to 29XXX Shoreview Circle, Lindstrom!
Only a relocation makes this almost new home available!
Beautifully landscaped! A perfect "10"!
*Almost new home with just finished basement shows like a model!
*Beautifully landscaped yard features perennials and underground sprinklers!
*Garage is a dream! Completely finished and insulated with a … (15 comments)
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minnesota: Forum on City Sewer and Water Hosted by Ham Lake Chamber of Commerce - 03/02/08 06:51 PM
Last Monday, the Ham Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a discussion on the proposed Ham Lake development. The discussion was lead by Ham Lake's Mayor Paul Meunier along with East Bethel's Mayor, Greg Hunter. Several commercial Realtors and developers were invited and on hand for the discussion. Though not widely publicized, … (8 comments)
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minnesota: Town Hall Meeting Update—More Questions than Answers as the City Water/Sewer Debate in Ham Lake Continues - 02/15/08 08:56 PM
It was a full house at Ham Lake City Hall this past Tuesday night. People from all over the city came to view the five options for growth being considered by the Task Force. Most of the standing room only audience was there to hear about the potential for city water … (4 comments)
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minnesota: Parents of First Time Buyers Say “Thank You!” to a GREAT Realtor® - 02/09/08 02:41 PM
Back in December I posted about first time buyers I met at a showing that were being advised by their parents to not sign a buyers' representation agreement. The theory was that buyers can make a better deal working directly with the listing agent who would receive both sides of the … (39 comments)
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minnesota: Tale of Two Headlines—City Water and Sewer for Ham Lake? - 01/10/08 09:22 AM
A day or two before Christmas, our copy of the January 2008 Ham Laker Newsletter arrived from the City of Ham Lake. I noticed it nestled between the holiday cards and did a quick glance over the headline, "Please Answer our Community Survey", before tearing into the envelopes that held the … (16 comments)
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minnesota: Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distractions—Homeowner Version: Forest Lake Steam Train - 01/09/08 11:50 AM
As I slowly wound my way through ice and snow on the slippery North Shore Trail while showing Forest Lake homes this past week, I was momentarily distracted by a colorful garage door. The elements made it difficult to see properly so yesterday I wound around back around the lake where … (30 comments)
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minnesota: Lino Lakes, MN Real Estate Market Statistics 4th Quarter 2007 - 01/09/08 09:23 AM
Real estate in Lino Lakes, MN in Anoka County is affordable and selling-though admittedly at a slower pace than most sellers would like. The community is conveniently located near the junction of the 35E and 35W split, just north of the Twin Cities, Lino Lakes is a 33 square miles treasure. … (6 comments)
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minnesota: Forest Lake, MN Real Estate Market Statistics 4th Quarter 2007 - 01/08/08 09:17 AM
Real estate in Forest Lake, MN in north Washington County and east Anoka County is still selling. The first big December snowfall and holidays didn't deter savvy buyers from getting out into the market and writing offers. The inventory levels are down from the third quarter statistics, but sales during the … (8 comments)
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minnesota: Open House 20685 Georgia Ave Forest Lake***SOLD*** - 01/07/08 12:00 PM
Come and see this beautiful 3 bedroom/2 bath/3 car garage Forest Lake home on Sunday February 17 between 1-3PM. Beautiful inside and out-0.92 Acre Lot with City Water and Sewer! Ready to move right in!!
Vaulted ceilings and open floor plan makes the most of the wonderful features of the home with a … (20 comments)
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minnesota: Ham Lake, MN Real Estate Market Statistics 4th Quarter 2007 - 01/05/08 02:15 PM
The sluggish real estate market continues to affect Ham Lake, MN and Anoka County in the fourth quarter of 2007. Homes are staying on the market longer with an average Days-on-Market (DOM) of 220 days for homes sold in the 4th Quarter (compared to 157 DOM during the 3rd Quarter). Note … (12 comments)
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minnesota: Real Estate Resolutions for Home Buyers, Sellers and Investors - 01/01/08 02:32 PM
2007 brought a changed real estate market to Minneapolis, St. Paul and the extended Twin Cities suburbs. Home sellers counted market time in months rather than days. Home buyers stayed hidden in the woodwork in the first six months of the year. Those who ventured out to open houses or showings … (40 comments)
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minnesota: What Alvin and the Chipmunks Taught Me about Communication! - 12/24/07 02:08 PM
On my seventh birthday, I received one of my favorite presents; The Chipmunk's Christmas album. I couldn't wait to share it with my friends at school. I told all my school friends about it for nearly two months. My wonderful second grade teacher said I could bring in the record the … (29 comments)
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minnesota: And the Winner is….The One Who DIDN’T Enter! - 12/15/07 06:46 PM
Ever hear the saying: You can't win if you don't enter?
Well, maybe you can. Before you enter that next drawing at your local department store, sporting event, or county fair, think twice. Yesterday, I was listening to a local radio program as I cruised home from showing homes listed throughout Forest … (26 comments)
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minnesota: Sticking with Home Buyers until the Dream is Reality - 12/08/07 08:46 PM
It's a bright sunny early spring afternoon in 2006, my cell phone rings."Hi my name is Ben Johnson and you worked with my in-laws a few years back. They are in that great home in Scandia.""Sure, Ben, I know who you are. I spoke with your wife, Kim, a few years … (28 comments)
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minnesota: Forest Lake Skyscape Construction Continues - 12/05/07 01:52 PM
Residents and visitors alike do a double take as they pass through Forest Lake, Minnesota this December as construction continues on the new water tower.
Though the photo is not strikingly different from the original I posted last week, if you look closely there are some marked differences. Note the yellow … (13 comments)
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minnesota: Sleigh Bells Ring are You Listening?—Winter is a Great Time to BUY a Home! - 12/02/07 04:40 PM
A fresh blanket of snow covers the landscape across the Twin Cities from North St. Paul to East Bethel and Ham Lake to Scandia. Winter is not a time to hide from the elements and wait until spring to make a home buying decision! Although making a move in a Minnesota … (19 comments)
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minnesota: Skyscape Under Construction near 35 in Forest Lake, MN - 11/25/07 09:38 AM
Like a transformer in slow motion, the new Forest Lake water tower began to take on its final shape this past week. The construction process is quite a sight to see! Piece by piece concave metal is lifted into place and welded to the base, creating the "bowl". This past spring … (20 comments)
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minnesota: Forget Sleigh Bells, Sirens Announce Santa’s Annual Ride - 11/24/07 08:48 PM
You'd better watch out and better not cry-He's coming soon through a Ham Lake neighborhood soon. Santa Claus is coming to town!
One of the most fun and unique experiences that our family looks forward to every December is when Santa rides through the city on a fire truck, passing out candy … (13 comments)
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minnesota: Giving Thanks to an Old Friend--But How Do You Say Goodbye? - 11/19/07 09:15 AM
Everyday for the past several years, after I sent my family off to school and work, I have a faithful companion by my side. He would follow me into my office and be my alarm if when someone drove up the driveway or knocked on the door. Sitting at my feet, … (68 comments)
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minnesota: Forest Lake High School Rangers are Building Again—New Home Under Construction! - 11/18/07 09:42 AM
After the successful sale of last year of the home built by Forest Lake construction students in the parking lot of their school, the are at it again! The 3BR/2BA rambler built by Forest Lake High School Students in the previous year sold for $65,000 and was moved by its new … (11 comments)
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minnesota: Take the Home Off the Market or Stay the Course—What Should a Seller Do During the Holidays? - 11/13/07 06:32 PM
It is getting to be that time of year again. The holidays are upon us but the house hasn't sold.
What should a seller do?
At first inclination most sellers opt to withdraw their home from the market believing that the preoccupation with the holiday season puts few buyers in the market. … (60 comments)
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minnesota: Unbelievable! Guess Who Wants an Invite to Thanksgiving Dinner?! - 11/09/07 11:13 AM
This one is too good not to share...Since living in Ham Lake we have had our encounters with wildlife but with less than two weeks prior to Thanksgiving, this is one for the books.
Moments ago I was pulled away from my work on the computer due to a weird thumping noise. … (36 comments)
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minnesota: Showing an Unhandy-Andy Home is Like Trying to Sell the Weasley Burrow! - 11/08/07 01:35 PM
As a Realtor, showing homes can sometimes be more of an adventure than others. This past summer, I had a wonderful family of clients looking for a hobby farm so they would no longer have to board their horses. They wanted to be located near the schools and employment in the … (26 comments)
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minnesota: Time to Rethink Recycling—Get the 2008 Recyclopedia! - 11/03/07 09:18 PM
An amazing resource arrived in mailboxes throughout Ham Lake and Anoka County recently. The 2008 Recyclopedia! An A-Z directory of where and how to recycle anything and everything.
Looking for a place to dispose of an old computer, florescent bulbs or hazardous waste? It's in the guide. Want to donate furniture, eyeglasses … (15 comments)
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minnesota: Almost Time to Queue-Up and Freeze for a Cities Sampler - 11/02/07 09:33 AM
Only one or two things in this world are special enough to make me stand outside, lined up for an hour in the cold. But this is one of those events. It is an annual tradition in the Twin Cities every November. My real estate business goes on hold for one … (12 comments)
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minnesota: Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distractions—Homeowner Version: Little Gnome Facts in Forest Lake - 10/30/07 04:10 PM
Or should I say it is a fact that a little gnome is yard art in Forest Lake, Minnesota. This amazing tree carving and Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distraction makes its home just off of Broadway, the main street of Forest Lake commerce. As a Realtor who works in the Ham Lake … (24 comments)
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minnesota: Understanding Risk of Loss Clause--When Can a Contract be Cancelled? - 10/24/07 09:08 PM
Picture the following scenario: After months of searching for the perfect place to call home, you wrote an offer on a picture perfect two story in Ham Lake. After a little negotiation, the offer was accepted and with the inspection over, you are on schedule to close in 60 days.
Three weeks prior to the … (16 comments)
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minnesota: Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distractions--Homeowner Version: Ham Lake Bald Eagle in Nest - 10/22/07 04:54 PM
As I headed to a listing appointment in Anoka County this summer, I rounded a corner and noticed a beautifully carved oak tree at a Ham Lake residence. The carving was not unusual as I have seen carved and painted bald eagles at craft fairs but this one was carved out … (14 comments)
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minnesota: Buyers and Sellers Psyched Out in the MN Real Estate Market - 10/21/07 05:53 PM
"Psychological factors are currently the biggest drag on the housing market, in addition to a disruption from tighter credit for subprime borrowers."- Lawrence Yun, senior economist for the National Association of RealtorsJune 25, 2007This statement issued three months ago by Yun still rings true in Minnesota today. We have low interest rates and … (14 comments)
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minnesota: Mother Nature's Beautiful Birthday Gift to Me! - 10/18/07 08:02 PM
A Minnesotan with a fall birthday often gets a cake decorated with the golds, reds and browns of autumn. I should know as today is my birthday. As a kid, I didn't really appreciate having a birthday cake with brown and yellow frosting every year but grew to love what it … (31 comments)
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minnesota: Blaine, MN Real Estate Market Statistics 3rd Quarter 2007 - 10/17/07 08:48 AM
Blaine is expanding by leaps and bounds in the north metro of the Twin Cities. The residential real estate construction boom in Blaine during the past decade has slowed but not stopped making new and existing home purchase opportunities very affordable. Conveniently located along 35W and Highway 65 and connected by … (6 comments)
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minnesota: Lino Lakes, MN Real Estate Market Statistics 3rd Quarter 2007 - 10/16/07 12:14 PM
Lino Lakes continues to grow and real estate is affordable. Conveniently located near the junction of the 35E and 35W split north of the Twin Cities, Lino Lakes is a 33 square miles treasure. With 13 lakes and acres of beautiful protected wetland, the community is served by three school districts; … (11 comments)
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minnesota: Centerville, MN Real Estate Market Statistics 3rd Quarter 2007 - 10/12/07 09:35 AM
Centerville is a community truly at the center of it all-or at least at the center of Lino Lakes, Minnesota. Located just off 35 E in the Twin Cities northeast metro, Centerville is a small community surrounded by its big sister community. Head any direction, north, south, east or west from … (3 comments)
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minnesota: Forest Lake, MN Real Estate Market Statistics 3rd Quarter 2007 - 10/11/07 08:44 AM
Real estate in Forest Lake, MN in north Washington County and east Anoka County is selling-though admittedly at a slower pace than most sellers would like. The third quarter numbers show area homes are staying on the market an average of 171 days. Looking at current inventory levels and the rate … (6 comments)
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minnesota: Ham Lake, MN Real Estate Market Statistics 3rd Quarter 2007 - 10/10/07 09:29 AM
The sluggish real estate market continues to affect Ham Lake, MN and Anoka County in the third quarter of 2007. Homes are staying on the market longer with an average Days-on-Market (DOM) of 157 days for homes sold in the 3rd Quarter in the Ham Lake area. While homes under $300,000 … (3 comments)
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minnesota: Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distractions - 10/09/07 11:52 AM
Minnesota is full of roadside art. Distractions or attractions? Well truth be told...It's a little of both.People love the beauty along the scenic highways and byways of Minnesota. A Sunday afternoon drive in the country is an occasion that becomes a perfect family adventure. If you are the perceptive sort you will … (15 comments)
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minnesota: Composting Options for Anoka County Homeowners--Where to get Rid of those Leaves! - 10/08/07 08:31 AM
As the chlorophyll drains from leaves on the trees throughout Anoka County, revealing a vivid color palette of reds, oranges and yellows, I am reminded that fall is once again upon us. It amazes me that as youngsters are contemplating donning masks for Halloween, the leaves are draining the spring and … (16 comments)
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minnesota: Got Acreage? Got a Septic System? Get Educated on How to Care for It! - 10/04/07 08:53 AM
New homeowner in Ham Lake, Minnesota? You have a septic system. The City of Ham Lake does not have a city sewage system. All homeowners have private sewer systems that must be maintained properly. In fact there are many other communities through out Anoka County where septic systems are the norm. Whether … (16 comments)
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minnesota: Keller vs Kramer—Is NOW a Good Time to Buy a Home? It ALL Depends on YOUR Location! - 10/01/07 08:28 AM
CNBC's Jim Kramer forgot one of the cardinal rules of real estate last week. Location, Location, Location. Many in the real estate industry have now heard and discussed the infamous comment "now is the absolute worst time to buy!" made by Kramer last week during a segment on national real estate.
At Keller … (22 comments)
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minnesota: Change is in the Air--Time for Fall Maintenance on Your Minnesota Home! - 09/26/07 08:21 AM
There was a nip in the air this morning and the calendar says fall is upon us. Leaves are just beginning to turn gold, red and yellow throughout Anoka, Chisago and Washington County. The fallen acorns have attracted white-tailed deer as they feast in our Ham Lake backyard. Bright, yellow buses are … (19 comments)
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minnesota: OPEN HOUSE--Sunday October 28 from 1-3PM—20685 Georgia Ave N, Forest Lake, MN!**SOLD** - 09/25/07 07:44 AM
Come and see this beautiful 3 bedroom/2 bath/3 car garage Forest Lake home on Sunday October 14 between 12-2. Beautiful inside and out-0.92 Acre Lot with City Water and Sewer! Ready to move right in!!
Vaulted ceilings and open floor plan makes the most of the wonderful features of the home with a … (15 comments)
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minnesota: Goodbye MN State Fair! Hello Forest Lake Schools! - 09/14/07 07:35 AM
September always means one thing in the Forest Lake school district: Back to School. Summer fun and events are over and a new school year begins. As soon as the final About a Foot Long Hotdog and Sweet Martha's Cookie is sold at the Minnesota State Fair and the final blue … (18 comments)
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minnesota: 20685 Georgia Ave N, Forest Lake, MN 55025**SOLD** - 09/11/07 10:48 AM
Welcome to 20685 Georgia Ave N, Forest Lake!
Enjoy the privacy of a country acre lot with city amenities!
Beautifully landscaped! Move right in and enjoy!
*Private one acre lot is on city water and sewer. Country privacy with city convenience.
*Wooded area to south provides a privacy buffer from neighbors.
*Additional wooded area across the street cannot … (18 comments)
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minnesota: Chirp! Chirp! Chirp! Can ANYONE Make that Smoke Detector STOP Chirping? - 09/10/07 09:24 AM
As the mother of two active teenagers, safety is high priority in my home. That is why as a Realtor, I am confounded and concerned, when I visit a home with the smoke alarms disabled or removed.In Minnesota, our furnaces are running from September to May and fireplaces too. Fire safety … (25 comments)
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minnesota: Keep blogging—You Never Know who is Reading (And where your Active Rain Participation Will Lead! - 09/05/07 01:42 PM
Last Sunday, in the middle of Labor Day weekend, I received a call around dinnertime on my business line. It is a holiday weekend and from time to time someone will want to set up a showing directly when the office is closed.
The message was from Aaron Eagle a reporter … (34 comments)
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minnesota: SOLD**19xx Robin Lane N, Centerville, MN--Near NEW Eagle Brook Church! - 09/03/07 08:13 AM
Come and see this beautiful 4 bedroom Centerville home on Sunday November 4th between 2-4PM. It is a beauty inside and out--BRAND NEW ROOF installed September 2007! Ready to move right in!! Just minutes from the new Eagle Brook Church in Lino Lakes...Stop by after services to see this great property!
Awesome updated kitchen with … (18 comments)
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minnesota: Doctor, Doctor! Give Me the News, I’ve got a Bad Case of Real Estate Blues! - 08/19/07 07:45 AM
Have you ever noticed how people out there want a quick fix for everything? Think about how many informercials and products out there guarantee quick and easy weight loss. Consider those who took Fen-Phen or have tried the new Alli fat-blocking product. Trading a heart attack or serious gastro-intestinal problems for … (60 comments)
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minnesota: Century College—A Treasure Trove of Services Available to the North Metro Community! - 08/11/07 05:43 PM
People who live and work in the communities of White Bear Lake, Oakdale, Mahtomedi and North St. Paul are aware of Century College and recognize it as a wonderful addition to the community. Some long time residents still refer to the college by its old names of 916 Vo-Tech and Lakewood … (18 comments)
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minnesota: Tragic Event for Minneapolis—35W Bridge Collapse! - 08/02/07 08:08 AM
II have traveled over the 35W Bridge into Minneapolis countless times since receiving my drivers license decades ago. When I worked in Edina in the south metro, I commuted from North St. Paul on a daily basis over that bridge. I have been stuck in rush hour traffic inching along that … (51 comments)
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minnesota: SOLD***Sunday July 29 from 1-3PM--Blaine - 07/28/07 09:05 AM
Blaine Bargain! Move Right In to this wonderfully updated 2BR Townhome with 2 Car garage. Huge rooms! Deck and walkout patio! Huge master suite with sitting area, walkin closet and vanity w/sink. Family room with fireplace. Formal and informal dining. Attractively priced at $149,900!
Seller providing a one year HMS home warranty covering appliances, … (16 comments)
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minnesota: Mid Year 2007 Real Estate Market Statistics for Linwood, MN--Including Lakeshore Homes Available - 07/27/07 04:13 PM
The Linwood real estate market in southeast Anoka County has experienced a slowdown but homes are still selling. Per the St. Paul Area Association of Realtors, sales for the 13 county Twin Cities area are down 16% in the first half of 2007 compared with sales in the first half of … (8 comments)
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minnesota: Can’t Beat the Heat? Help is Three Digits Away in Mpls/St Paul Metro Area! - 07/21/07 06:41 PM
The summer heat will be cranking up again in the Twin Cities area this next week. With another 7-10 days starting tomorrow forecasted in the high nineties, the Twin Cities United Way wants to get the word out that assistance is just a phone call away.
For tips on how to … (30 comments)
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minnesota: Selling a Home in Todays Market?--Make Sure Your Scale isn’t Broken! - 07/20/07 08:51 AM
A few years back there was a weight loss contest at our Keller Williams Premier Realty office in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota. It started as a way for people to inspire each others weight loss and help keep to New Year's resolutions. A scale showed up in the office bathroom for participants … (39 comments)
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minnesota: Yes, Virginia--There is a Milkman in Ham Lake Minnesota. - 07/18/07 03:03 PM
If you need to reach me on a Tuesday morning, chances are you will find me working from my home office in Ham Lake, Minnesota. Sometime during the conversation, there will be an interruption when the milkman arrives. Invariably, when I am on the phone, the person on the other end … (23 comments)
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minnesota: Double Feature Open House--White Bear Lake and Centerville--Sunday July 22 - 07/18/07 02:07 PM
Two Great Homes in North East metro Open Sunday July 22...Don't miss them!
2335 Cedar Ave, White Bear Lake
A perfect "10" updated inside and out with Brand-new siding, roof, leafguard gutters, 2+ garage, cement driveway, deck and gardening shed. Inside updates include gleaming refinished hardwood floors, new custom oak cabinets, counters and all brand … (8 comments)
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minnesota: 23xx Cedar Ave., White Bear Lake, MN 55110**SOLD** - 07/18/07 11:52 AM
Welcome to 23xx Cedar Avenue!
A perfect "10" for the empty nester or first time homebuyer!
Only relocation makes this beautifully remodeled home available. The owners purchased this home just five years ago with every intention of retiring in this awesome rambler. They began lovingly transforming the home with high quality upgrades from … (10 comments)
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minnesota: Mid-Year 2007 Real Estate Market Statistics for Forest Lake, MN--Plus Lakeshore Statistics and Moving Tips for a Buyers Market. - 07/13/07 10:25 AM
The first half of 2007 has been a mixed bag for the Forest Lake real estate market in northern Washington County. Homes in priced below $300,000 are selling well but time on the market is lengthy in all price categories. Per the St. Paul Area Association of Realtors, sales for the … (24 comments)
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minnesota: Mid-Year 2007 Real Estate Market Statistics for Lino Lakes, Minnesota - 07/12/07 07:14 PM
The Lino Lakes real estate market in southern Anoka County while slower than normal had a much healthier start to 2007 than its neighbors to the north. Per the St. Paul Area Association of Realtors, sales for the 13 county Twin Cities area are down 16% in the first half of … (15 comments)
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minnesota: Realtor RADAR…Overheard at the Ham Lake Baseball Field! - 07/11/07 09:29 AM
While getting my haircut a few months ago, there was a conversation going on a few chairs over between a stylist and client about a home for sale. My stylist leaned over and asked, "Ears burning?"
Funny, how Realtors' ears do pick up conversations regarding real estate. No, there is not a … (24 comments)
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minnesota: Haven’t You Always Wanted a Monkey? Or a Llama? Or an Emu? - 07/07/07 02:59 PM
Not a typical question posed on a real estate blog...but it does relate; Trust me! Since I was a little kid I have been fascinated with chimps. Long before The Bare Naked Ladies asked the question in their popular song, "If I had a Million Dollars", I thought having a monkey … (23 comments)
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minnesota: OPEN HOUSE--Sunday July 15 from 3-5 PM—15065 E Vermillion Circle NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304 - 07/07/07 02:09 PM
This lovingly maintained country paradise is ready for YOUR family! This home on a spacious wooded acre is priced to sell! Priced to sell at $234,900!
Look at all the features in this great home:
Turnkey treasure...Ready to move in and enjoy! Spacious kitchen with newer appliances. Huge informal dining area. New Laminate Flooring in Kitchen/Dining … (6 comments)
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minnesota: Mid Year 2007 Real Estate Market Statistics for Ham Lake, MN--Including Lakeshore Homes Available - 07/06/07 11:43 PM
Spring sprung slowly for the Ham Lake real estate market. This month's update continues to reflect the sluggish market with few sales and many listings. Inventory remains high in all price ranges. Homes are staying on the market longer (cummulative DOM average is 208 days). The following are statistics of current … (2 comments)
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minnesota: OPEN HOUSE--Sunday July 15 from 12-2PM—1517 128th Ave., Blaine, MN 55449 - 07/06/07 10:09 PM
This lovingly maintained town home is ready for YOUR family! New Carpeting and paint throughout the home!
Attractively priced at $153,900Well maintained town home ready to move in and enjoy!End unit on SW corner lot!New neutral carpeting and paint throughout home.Just painted all neutral colors...Ready to move in and enjoy!Spacious upper level … (5 comments)
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minnesota: Myths of a Buyers Market - 07/03/07 01:08 PM
For the better part of two, maybe three, years, communities throughout the Twin Cities, Minnesota and the entire U.S. have been in the throws of a full fledged buyers market. Sellers have adjusted their minds and their prices. They have roll up their sleeves and worked to make their homes shine … (21 comments)
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minnesota: Hello Hollywood? I ‘m Ready for the Screen Test when you Cast a REAL Realtor®! - 07/01/07 08:58 AM
Writers for the silver screen L-O-V-E real estate agents...How could they not? Real estate agents have flexible schedules, make tons of money, and are down right funny! We drive fancy cars and have radar to find new business across a crowded room. Every audience member knows a Realtor® and there are … (117 comments)
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minnesota: Blink and You Will Miss It! - 06/27/07 04:27 PM
I had the opportunity to travel through Andover and Anoka today, heading to Ramsey, Minnesota to pick up a real estate yard sign. The drive through Anoka County was beautiful and I was struck by how much has changed in my life since moving to our home in Ham Lake ten … (8 comments)
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minnesota: 1517 128th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449**SOLD** - 06/26/07 08:33 AM
Welcome to 1517 128th Ave. NE, Blaine!
Carefree town home living in spacious well maintained corner unit.
Seller providing 1 year home warranty. Asking $149,900!
*Well maintained town home ready to move in and enjoy!
*End unit on SW corner lot!
*New neutral carpeting and paint throughout home.
*Just painted all neutral colors...Ready to move in … (2 comments)
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minnesota: How to Choose a Realtor and Avoid a Trainwreck! - 06/25/07 09:02 AM
Though dual agency is an option in Minnesota, most buyers and sellers have individual representation. Therefore at the closing table the group assembled is eclectic. The buyers, their agent and closer are joined with the sellers, their agent and closer. Every once in a while, there is a loan officer or … (4 comments)
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minnesota: Independence Day Celebrations! Time to Oooh and Aaah in the Northern Twin Cities Suburbs! - 06/24/07 10:06 AM
Blaine, Minnesota concludes its 37th annual Blaine's Blazin'4th week long celebration on July 4th. Start the day with the United States flag raising event at Blaine City Hall. Enjoy the fireworks at dusk at the National Sports Center.
East Bethel, Ham Lake, Linwood, Minnesota residents can enjoy the Coon Lake Boat Parade … (2 comments)
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minnesota: Mosquitoes Moving in YOUR MN Neighborhood? Here’s the Buzzzzz on a New Interactive Map Pinpointing Treatment! - 06/22/07 08:34 PM
Have you noticed the green trucks and people in hip boots slogging in ponds and roadside ditches? Wonder what they are scooping out of the muck? It is the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) out in full force working hard to protect us from Minnesota's "other state bird", the mosquito!
The MMCD … (4 comments)
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minnesota: Is the "Busy Road Factor" Affecting the Sale of Your Listing? - 06/20/07 02:43 PM
As a Realtor, I am contacted by people on a daily basis to do market analyses on their homes. I work hard to get the price right as it is imperative in a Buyer's market to NOT be overpriced. I check the comparative homes sold in the past 3-4 months and … (22 comments)
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minnesota: Ready to Rumble? Back to the 50’s Weekend is Coming up FAST! - 06/14/07 02:23 PM
The Back to the 50's Weekend Car Show is a time-honored tradition of the Minnesota Street Rod Association (MSRA). From a very humble beginning of 12 members, the association has grown to over 13,000. The Back to the 50's Weekend show boasts 11,000 cars and over 100,000 spectators each year. It … (6 comments)
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minnesota: Let's Go to the Ramsey County Fair!--It's Tradition! - 06/14/07 07:36 AM
It was a tradition of summer. After the 4th but before the state fair, a favorite event was to attend the Ramsey County Fair. Starting when we were12-years-old my friend, Roxanne and I would ride our 10speeds two miles up 7th Avenue in North St. Paul to the Ramsey County Fairgrounds. We … (2 comments)
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minnesota: How to Choose a Realtor—Why a Good Friend is Not Always a Good Option - 06/13/07 08:26 AM
Yesterday, I was on the phone with a client. This family was referred to me by past clients that I had met at an open house. I have worked the family for several years now and while I now consider them friends, I was their Realtor first.
While chatting about other things, … (38 comments)
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minnesota: 15XXX E Vermillion Circle NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304**SOLD** - 06/12/07 10:08 AM
Searching for an awesome, affordable home on a private wooded acre? Your search is over! This wonderfully maintained and updated home is ready for your family! Here are some of the can't-miss features of this beautiful home:
Turnkey treasure...Ready to move in and enjoy!Spacious kitchen with newer appliances.Huge informal dining area.New Laminate … (6 comments)
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minnesota: Real Estate Market Statistics for Lino Lakes, MN--Including Lakeshore and Acreage Homes - 06/08/07 04:52 PM
Lino Lakes Market Statistics
Lino Lakes has not been immune to the sluggish real estate market and price correction that has affected the Twin Cities and Minnesota. Homes are staying on the market longer; it is taking over 3 months on average for a home to sell in Lino Lakes. The following … (2 comments)
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minnesota: Real Estate Market Statistics for Ham Lake, MN--Including Lakeshore Homes Available - 06/07/07 09:50 AM
Ham Lake has not been immune to the sluggish real estate market and price correction that has affected the Twin Cities and Minnesota. Homes are staying on the market longer (average of over 100 days)and appraised market values have dropped 2.6% according the Anoka County assessors office. The following are statistics … (6 comments)
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minnesota: Oak Wilt—A Minnesota Tragedy - 06/06/07 04:01 PM
Owning an acreage property with mature towering oaks and pines is the dream of many buyers. As a Realtor in Anoka County just north of the Minneapolis/ St. Paul area, I show many clients homes country homes in the communities of Ham Lake, Lino Lakes, Linwood and Forest Lake. Most home … (12 comments)
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minnesota: Ham Lake is Growing—In Size not Property Value - 06/02/07 08:45 AM
The Ham Lake city council hosted a Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting in April. According to the Ham Laker, the Anoka County Appraiser, Peggy Nordrum reported on real estate activity for the City of Ham Lake. Her findings echo what I first noted when I received my tax statement earlier … (4 comments)
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minnesota: Seeing the Minnesota Forest Through the Trees at Linwood Elementary - 05/31/07 12:06 PM
Not every school in Minnesota can boast having a 170 forest in its backyard, but Linwood Elementary can! What a way to learn about science with a quick walk out the door and down the path! Linwood Elementary, part of the Forest Lake School District, is one of eight schools in … (6 comments)
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minnesota: Home Sellers! You’ve Got to Know When to Hold ‘Em and Know When to Fold ‘Em! - 05/27/07 08:21 AM
Sellers have been playing a great game out there; poker faced and toe-to-toe with potential buyers. Sellers have been the great masters of the bluff for well over a year now in some cases. But buyers aren't taking the bait. They have called your bluff and your house is just sitting … (63 comments)
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minnesota: What Makes a House a Home-Ham Lake, MN - 05/24/07 09:17 PM
Almost ten years ago to the day, my family set out on a journey to find a new home. We had received a phone call from a friend who lived in Columbus just out side of Forest Lake, north of the Twin Cities. He was going to be looking at an … (18 comments)
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minnesota: Dangers Lurking in the Underbrush on Minnesota Acreage - 05/23/07 07:29 PM
Anoka and Chisago Counties in Minnesota boast some of the most beautiful, desirable acreage properties in the state. As a Realtor in the Ham Lake, Forest Lake and Lino Lakes area, I have to walk acres with my buyers to assess the land. I walk the perimeter of properties with potential … (13 comments)
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