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The biggest issue when buying a Minnesota Lake home.

By William Feela

Real Estate Broker/Owner with WHISPERING PINES REALTY 20398180

June 21, 2015 02:19 PM

Some will say the size of cabin or home...others it is the size of the lake.

Many want to know the type and quality of the fish in the lake.

A good question is are there any motor restrictions or speed restrictions on the lake.

But the most important one is...Is the septic up to code and if not, can it be brought to code without special construction.

This is the biggest issue for the DNR in Minnesota.

You want to know the issue up front because if you don't, learning of the issue later can cose upwards of $20,000.

Septics are the number one issue for Minnesota lake homes!

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David Shamansky

US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO

Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

V ery interesting it makes sense but I would have never guessed this William

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Jun 21, 2015 02:26 PM

Lou Ludwig

Boca Raton, FL

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Wow, rarely does the most exspensive system here cost half that. And I wouldn't have guessed that would be a major issue either. Good to have an agent that knows it is if you are looking at property on your lake.

Jun 21, 2015 03:10 PM

Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

Excellent point, William. They can be an issue here as well in many areas. And, some of our systems can easily exceed the $20,000.

Jun 21, 2015 08:56 PM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning William. Important consideration and a good one to focus on. You are the guy in Minnesota.

Jun 21, 2015 11:58 PM

Lou Ludwig

Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL

Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

William

With the cost of correcting a potential septic issue running up to about $20,000. I can see why it would be the biggest issue in buying a Minnesota Lake Home.

Good luck and success.

Jun 22, 2015 07:27 AM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

William, nice to alert buyers about buying a home in Minnesota!

Jun 22, 2015 10:33 AM

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

William, that may not be the most obvious question literally, but definitely a very important one! Good job in getting this information to prospective buyers who would otherwise not know what to ask.

Jun 22, 2015 10:46 AM

Debbie Laity

Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO

Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

You don't want those lakes contaminated so I guess septic issues and concerns would be very important.

OK...so how is the fishing? I would like to see some fishing pictures. I haven't gotten out myself this year, yet.

Jun 22, 2015 01:12 PM

Alan Kirkpatrick

Austin Texas Homes - Round Rock, TX

Alan in Austin

William Feela

Very good list and helpful for your clients. Have a wonderful week.

Jun 22, 2015 02:27 PM

Vern Eaton

Askov, MN

Realtor 651-674-7449

The DNR is very strict on the water quality of our lakes and ponds, not to mention rivers and ground water. Septics can be a real price shocker.

Jun 26, 2015 02:17 AM

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