HAFA is another one of those terms thrown about in Short Sale discussions and pronounced Hoffa or Halfa. It has not been the most successful of the Short Sale program attempts but is far more successful than the loan modification programs. No…

     This video speaks of love, sacrifice and bravery- both for those men and women in our armed forces and those they leave behind. Everyday those serving in our armed forces risk their lives to bring peace and stability to other regions of the…

In the Brainerd Lakes area of Minnesota, buying a home with the intent to fix it up is one of the best investments you can make. Whether you intend to make it your primary residence, a second home or a rental- there are many things that with…

Look it's Vegas Bob and we don't like his kind around here.. I was born and raised in Minnesota and these furry creatures use to be friends of mine but now having lived in Las Vegas for so many years their afraid of me. What happened?…

Video by Robert Swetz (Vegas Bob) - Crosslake Minnesota - Crowwing County - All rights reserved - 6-16-2010 swetz777 — June 18, 2010 — Commercial Property for sale in Crosslake Minnesota, 4. 9 acres with…

Name that photo… photograph by Robert Swetz (Vegas Bob) 2009…

While I was fishing on Crosslake Minnesota last weekend this Blue Herring in the photograph (above) was doing some fishing of it's own. I captured this beautiful bird in flight with a Nikon D-90 with a 135 mm telephoto lens, it was quite a…

Take a look at this funny boy with his brother and sister! I just spent 3 days back in Minnesota with my family and friends fishing and taking photographs af just about everything and anything. Take a look at this little guy in the photo..

The "Memories at ActiveRain" Contest Ends Tuesday and I hope everyone entered their posts, and if you didn't please get them in ASAP! Here is the (Link) to the Contest for anyone that missed it, good luck and I wish everyone could be winners!…

To my C-21 friends ~ my apologies! Summer is winding down but the number of stinging insects, such as yellow jackets and wasps, flying through the air, have not. In my case getting stung results in a big ouch, temporary redness, swelling and…

11315 Swanburg Lane Crosslake, MN Click For Listing Website Click For Interactive e-Tour Welcome to…

11315 Swanburg Lane Crosslake, MN Click For Listing Website Click For Interactive e-Tour Welcome to…

When the former President Boris Yeltsin of Russia was buried, he had a Russian Orthodox service. This is the first time in over a century that in Russia a deceased head of state was bid a religious farewell. The memorial service was held in…

This is the first in the series of quotes to start out your New Year with wit. The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of the blessings. The inherent blessing of socialism is the equal sharing of misery. -Winston Churchill The…

View a 360 Degree Virtual Tour here: Crosslake Virtual Tour Very high end maintenance free home features field stone, concrete walks, paved drive, maintenance free decks, patio, inground sprinkler system with gorgeous rip rap level…