owatonna: Charming Character at 122 Riverside in Owatonna Minnesota - 02/27/08 05:27 AM
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owatonna: Owatonna, MN Real Estate Update - 02/25/08 04:08 AM
We currently have 210 homes on the market in Owatonna, MN.  The average list price for those homes is $191,614 and they have been on the market for an average length of 176 days.  Year to date 26 homes have sold and those have an average sale price of $174,545 and have taken an average of 143 days to sell.
    View of Dartts Park - What a great scene!
Interest rates are down from this time last year.  We have a terrific selection of homes.  Employment remains steady and the economic outlook for Owatonna and our region looks very positive.  We're so … (2 comments)

owatonna: Owatonna Minnesota Real Estate Charmer - 02/18/08 11:27 AM
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owatonna: 534 Dunkirk Owatonna, Minnesota Great Value! - 02/18/08 09:28 AM
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owatonna: Owatonna, MN Real Estate Update - 02/15/08 02:18 AM
Well, we're off to a good start in 2008.   We noticed a nice trend in showing activity during January - there were more buyers out looking.  That's a good sign, especially for as cold as it's been.
As of 2/12/08, YTD there have been 23 closings on properties in Owatonna.  The average sale price of those properties was $169,506.  The days on market for the sold properties were 180 days on average.  As of 2/12/08 there are 5 properties pending sale.  The average list price for those homes is $151,940 with the average days on market at 200. 
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owatonna: What Is With Us Minnesotans? - 01/30/08 03:04 AM
Last night I was sitting all cozy on my couch with my laptop warming my legs while the Arctic blast howled outside around me.  The outside temperature was hovering around -13 degrees, and if you were actually foolish enough to venture outside it would have felt like -35.  Wow!  What keeps us living in a place where you can lose body parts if you don't have them properly covered?
Even though a few days out of the year are brutally frigid, I still enjoy the Minnesota change of seasons.  I haven't always been a fan (or even tolerant) of winter, but I am starting … (3 comments)

owatonna: I'm Ready To Jump In! - 01/29/08 02:38 PM
After spending a few days watching and reading posts on Active Rain, I'm ready to take the plunge.  So, here I go, with my very first blog post.  I'm eager to learn from all of you, as I work to incorporate "new" internet marketing techniques in order to challenge myself and grow my business.
I've noticed that the market challenges that we've been experiencing in our area can be positive for several reasons.  First, it's forcing many agents to ask themselves how they can improve their business.  It's funny how we don't really concern ourselves with that when sales are robust.  I'd like to utilize … (15 comments)