big sandy lake: Big Sandy Lake's Annual "Golf On Ice" at Hillcrest Resort 2009 - 03/05/09 06:04 AM
Big Sandy Lake: is well known for the camaraderie all over the lake and throughout the whole McGregor area. I will say though that this event is by far the largest winter event that Big Sandy lake has. I as a Real Estate Broker have been sponsoring this event since day 1 and have had a hole on the Ice each and every year. One year we Had a big fire ring out on the ice and were giving away free silkscreen T- Shirts and the people loved it, another year we had Big Huge umbrella's outon the ice and we help Katie … (2 comments)

big sandy lake: Ice Fishing on Big Sandy Lake ~ Bell Horn Bay Fish Houses - 01/02/09 06:24 AM

When the Real Estate Market slows down in the winter time it is time for me to get out and take a few days to enjoy what Big Sandy has to offer. I invited our boys up from Blaine Minnesota and we spent the day after Christmas on the lake with a good friend of mine. Tom Peterson allowed us to spend some time in one of his Ice Fishing Houses located out on Bell Horn Bay.
WWW.BellHornBayFishHouses.com Tom Peterson below and one of his houses.

After a great breakfast at the house the boys and myself headed out to … (0 comments)

big sandy lake: I let my dogs outside and saw this ~ Big Sandy Lake Sunrise!! - 10/08/08 10:06 AM
Just last week before I was to go out with a bunch of friends shooting some trap in the morning and off to a golf tournament in the afternoon I was letting our dogs out for the morning duties and saw the making of a spectacular sunrise over Bell horn Bay where my wife Leane and I live. I was absolutely delighted at what took place this morning.

Over the next few minutes it just kept changing and it got better and better each moment I sat out on my beach watching this beautiful sunrise happen.

The sun has not even peaked … (0 comments)

big sandy lake: Northern Minnesota Fall Colors Continued ~ McGregor & Big Sandy Lake - 10/08/08 08:44 AM
One of my most favorite times of the year is fall and this year is no different, I made a promise to many of you that I would share my area photos with everyone and this past week has just been spectacular for the colors.
All of these photos have been taken from my neighborhhod and infact all from the same road 202nd place aka pondarosa point.
My wife Leane and I got home about the same time the other night and the sun was barely out and I said to her I was going out to grab a few shots down … (1 comments)

big sandy lake: Big Sandy lake fall colors in McGregor Minnesota - 10/04/08 07:54 AM
With the onset of fall in full swing I wanted to capture the colors for you all as I go to and from my appointments in the next 3 weeks! I hope to bring you some of what I believe to be what Big Sandy Lake and the McGregor Lakes area is all about.
 

One of my most favorate places to take pictures from is the firetower off of county road 14 or lake ave, it overlooks Bell Horn bay and Webster bay. I also love the road called Ponderosa point or 202nd place.

I am looking forward … (1 comments)

big sandy lake: Resort in McGregor Minnesota in foreclosure on Big Sandy Lake!! - 09/28/08 04:16 AM
Breaking news from McGregor Minnesota ~ Big Sandy Lodge and Resort is closing it's doors October 5Th this comes with an aching heart for the owners and the employee's of this wonderful destination on Big Sandy Lake. Big Sandy Lodge and Resort has 18 rooms and 53 potential homes/town homes that are currently in foreclosure at this point. My wife works or did work as the assistant general manager at the Lodge so with these hard times in Real Estate around the country it is really hitting home for us directly even more than it has been. This closing brings about … (6 comments)

big sandy lake: Big Sandy Lake ~ McGregor Minnesota 55760 MlS # 3590448 - 08/30/08 07:25 AM
Wow what a great opportunity to have a 100 feet of Big Sandy Lake, this 4 bedroom 2 full bath home has all of the hard work done. It has new siding, a new roof, all new stone work, a brand new patio with awesome landscaping. This home is listed for $389,000.00 to see more information on this property go to: http://www.bigsandylake.com/listings.asp
This home has excellent fishing right off the dock and is located in a low traveled area of the lake just some pontoons every once in a while with a small island out front it gives a person a … (1 comments)

big sandy lake: Big Sandy Lake ~ 310 feet of shore line Home for sale - 08/30/08 07:07 AM
What a great opportunity to have a great piece of Big Sandy Lake to call your own Listed for $310,000.00 in August of 2008. This home has .71 acres and it's own private pond on the property so you truly have the best of both worlds.
To hear a property description of this home 24 hours a day call 1-888-249-1690 and enter ext:2101 for a description.
For a private showing on this home call Rick Borden at 763-238-8668 or call 218-768-3544

Richard M. Borden ~ BigSandyLake.com Realty ~ McGregor Minnesota 55760
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big sandy lake: Resort on Big Sandy lake ~ Hillcrest a place to go on Big Sandy Lake - 05/22/08 07:21 AM
Big Sandy lake has many places on the lake you go to for food, fun, sunsets,nightlife and just a good old great time, one of my favorites is Hillcrest Resort located in Webster Bay on Big Sandy lake.
We first meet the owners of Hillcrest several years ago when they first bought the resort like many new owners they were making new changes to the place and were very excited about the new place. My wife Leane and I were out and about and thought we would stop in and see them and it was our 20th anniversary this day particular day. … (2 comments)

big sandy lake: Big Sandy Lake ~ Cabin for Sale 50677 218th Place $365900 - 05/22/08 06:35 AM
Ten Reasons to Buy on Big Sandy Lake ~
10. It is located just 2 hours north of the Twin Cities Metro area
9.  Excellent Fishing, Hunting
8. Excellent Snowmobiling, 4-Wheeling
7. Awesome area to invest in Real Estate
6. Many places to eat and go out for entertainment
5. Savanna state park is just a few miles away
4. http://www.minnesotanationalgolfcourse.com/gc_tour_1.htm Minnesota National Golf Course.
3. One of the largest lakes in Minnesota
2. Big Sandy Lake has one of the best Fireworks displays in the state of Minnesota
1. This house is Awesome and is priced to sell
Big Sandy … (0 comments)

big sandy lake: Being a Grandpa and Fishing with my son Jamie on Big Sandy Lake - 05/21/08 04:19 AM
May 10th was the Minnesota opener and my son Jamie came up and we fished the tournament that Big Sandy Lodge and resort had this year. We started off with a great breakfast and then hit the lake fishing my son caught the only fish that day in our boat and that was OK because we had just an Awesome time talking about life and what fishing had meant to both of us.
I grew up fishing with my father Mike Borden and he brought fishing into my life and my Grandpa and my Uncle Gene who is now passed on … (1 comments)

big sandy lake: McGregor Minnesota ~ Sunset at Big Sandy Lodge and Resort on Big Sandy Lake - 05/21/08 04:05 AM
My wife and I were going to dinner last weekend to one of our favorite places on Big Sandy Lake and as we were getting ready to leave the house I saw that the sun was starting to set so I ran back into the house and grabbed my camera just in case by the time we got to the Lodge I might be able to take a photo off of the deck.
I was too late for the deck so I drove down to the boat launch area and this is what I saw I hope you enjoy this. Big … (0 comments)

big sandy lake: Selling Real Estate on Big Sandy lake ~ McGregor Minnesota 55760 - 05/19/08 11:01 AM
If you are selling Real Estate on Big Sandy lake in McGregor Minnesota and you happen to have a view of a Sunrise or a Sunset you are in luck I have buyers looking for these types of property on Big Sandy lake as well as Lake Minnewawa.
In todays times with all the stress from working and raising children in the Cities it does not surprise me that more and more people are heading up north to look for a piece of property Lake-shore or River property. Can you imagine if you could wake up and see this Sunrise every … (1 comments)

big sandy lake: McGregor Minnesota ~ Big Sandy Lake Sunsets ~ Real Estate on Big Sandy - 05/19/08 10:50 AM
This year has had some really neat opportunities for some Sunsets ~ I am a Sunset connoisseur of sorts. It all started when I was a little guy on the shores of Big sandy lake staying at Karephree Pines a Resort on Big Sandy lake back in the 70's. I just aged my self ohh well. Today I live on this wonderful lake and now call it home and have done so for 3 years now maybe its 4 years, I'm shrugging my shoulders and scratching my head!! Sorry it really does not matter. The Sunsets are absolutely Awesome here in … (2 comments)

big sandy lake: Big Sandy lake Sunsets ~ Real Estate for sale in McGregor - 05/19/08 10:36 AM
Big Sandy lake has many miles of shore-line and this is one stretch I really enjoy this photo was taken from a listing on 202nd place in McGregor Minnesota I showed this property last weekend on Saturday to a new customer from the Minneapolis area. It was Joel's first time up to McGregor and I let him know that this property has Excellent views from the back yard towards the lake. I live just down the street from this house a mile or 2 my wife and I do not get the sunsets we get the Sunrise and let me tell … (0 comments)

big sandy lake: Walleye Fishing on Big Sandy Lake ~ May 10th Opener 2008 McGregor Minnesota - 05/09/08 12:31 PM
Walleye fishing on Big Sandy Lake has been a family tradition for many around the state of Minnesota. It is located in McGregor which is just a couple of hours north of Minneapolis, Minnesota. I am a resident of Big Sandy lake and live close to Big Sandy Lodge and Resort which is located on the famous "Davis Bay".
Today is the day before opening fishing and I am sitting with a bunch of friends at Big Sandy Lodge and Resort.  http://bigsandylodgeandresort.com/location.html Link Provided for you!! on where they are at.
I have included a lake map courtesy of the Lodges … (1 comments)

big sandy lake: Big Sandy Lake Opening fishing 2008 @ Big Sandy Lodge and Resort - 05/09/08 10:35 AM
Ever since I was a young boy I can remember coming up to Big Sandy Lake located in McGregor Minnesota as a young kid it seemed like it took forever to get there but I was a Little impatient to get to the lake and visit with all of my cousins and aunts and uncles! It is opening fishing once again and I am much older now but the memories are the same as when I was a young boy! Maybe I am still young at heart.
This years opener is going to be a good one I expect! You see … (0 comments)

big sandy lake: How to find McGregor Minnesota Lake homes - 04/23/08 10:21 AM
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big sandy lake: How I increased my business...... and it works!! - 04/21/08 03:10 AM
With the Real Estate market the way it has been over the last 2 years things can slow up for a Realtor/Broker in these times.
This last winter I was driving around previewing property for a client and saw some for sale by owners signs they were the same ones that I saw last fall and some were the same I saw even last year!!
I started to thinking about how we... might be able to help each-other out I was looking for inventory that was sell-able and marketable in this market we are in and I was hoping to find a few … (4 comments)

big sandy lake: Big Sandy Lake~Ice out date McGregor Minnesota 55760 - 04/20/08 08:31 AM
For many of us that are fortunate to live around the Lakes in McGregor Minnesota or for that matter any other lake in the nation that freezes you are well aware of what an Ice out date is. If you are not and have never really given it any thought it is when the Ice officially goes off the lake. You see until then there is not a whole lot of things that you can do around the McGregor Lakes area until the Ice goes off the Lake. Last year in 2007 the Ice officially went off April 20th. This is … (0 comments)

 
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