forest lake realtor: Snapshot of Home Sales Statistics in Forest Lake, MN Year End 2013
- 02/15/14 06:54 AM
Real estate sales statistics for the Forest Lake area have improved for the second year in a row. All major indicators improved in 2013 compared to 2012 and some quite significantly. New listings were up almost 21% but this didn’t push up inventory numbers since closed sales were up almost 30%. The additional inventory was absorbed by the rebounding market which pushed the average sales price up from just under $200K in 2012 to almost $216K in 2013. The lower inventory helped homes to sell more quickly too. Days on market in 2013 were down by almost 26%! The price … (0 comments)
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forest lake realtor: Moving to Forest Lake? Awesome Summer Entertainment Scheduled!
- 05/14/13 06:10 AM
What's there to do in Forest Lake MN for entertainment in the summer? When considering a move this "lake-sentric" community in the north metro Minneapolis/St Paul area some might wonder, what is there to do besides hanging out on the lake. Is there a cultural side to Forest Lake, MN? In a word, YES!
While the community of Forest Lake is well known for its full recreational chain of lakes, there are abundant options for land-lovers too. There is a strong tradition of music in the community and this year's line up for Arts in the Park was … (0 comments)
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forest lake realtor: Moving to Forest Lake,MN--Art in the Park!
- 07/03/12 01:26 AM
When considering a move to a north metro community in the Minneapolis/St Paul area some might wonder, what is there to do for entertainment besides hanging out on the lake? Is there a cultural side to a north metro community like Forest Lake, MN? YES!While the community of Forest Lake is well known for water activities on its chain of lakes, there is lots of options for land-lovers too. There is a strong tradition of theater in the schools, churches and community that has several productions keeping residents entertained year round. Musical options are also part of the mix with a … (4 comments)
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forest lake realtor: Wordless Wednesday (Almost)--Hiding an Elephant!
- 06/09/10 08:13 AM
Kind of hard not to spot this guy isn't it? Sometimes home sellers in an attempt to "stage" their home will try to camouflage the flaws with decorating. Putting a plant in front of a major crack in a wall or positioning a couch over a damaged wood flooring is not the best way to sell a home. It often looks no better than this guy hiding behind the tree. Buyers working with a good REALTOR will see through the smoke screen to the elephant in the room. Best advice is to make a proper repair from the get … (19 comments)
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forest lake realtor: Homes, Homes Everywhere! How Many Should a Homebuyer SEE?
- 01/08/10 12:21 AM
Home buyers often set themselves up for a stressful situation: Too loose of criteria equaling too many homes to see. With foreclosures, short sales and traditional sellers with houses on the market, there are hundreds of homes on the proverbial real estate shelves! As a REALTOR® in the Twin Cities north metro (Forest Lake, Ham Lake, Blaine and Lino Lakes areas), I have had a number of overwhelmed potential buyers approach me with some very loose home selection criteria. Our first conversation might sound a little like this: "Teri, I am willing to go anywhere for a single family home … (59 comments)
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forest lake realtor: Foreclosure Inventory Down; House Prices Up—Are there Still Good Deals on Acreage and Lakeshore in Anoka County?
- 11/18/09 01:42 AM
Absolutely! There are still GREAT deals on many acreage and lakeshore home throughout Anoka County (and Washington County too)!The $8000 tax credit caused a flurry of activity at the end of the summer. With the original end of November deadline looming, people rushed to snatch up deals on acreage and lakeshore homes throughout Anoka, Chisago, Ramsey and Washington Counties. But now with the extension and expansion of the tax credit, many first time homebuyers and previous owners alike are excited that they too can STILL get a credit but wonder if they missed out on all the good deals. Not … (1 comments)
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forest lake realtor: 2009 3rd Quarter Real Estate Market Statistics for Forest Lake MN
- 10/01/09 04:47 AM
Forest Lake, Minnesota is well known throughout the Twin Cities area. It was a favorite summer vacation spot, an annual ice fishing tournament tradition or as a destination when going for a Sunday a drive in the country in days gone by. Today, the lakeside cabins have been replaced with year round residences, the fishing tourney is but a memory and the farms are few and far between in this third ring St. Paul suburb.
Real estate in Forest Lake, MN in north Washington County and east Anoka County has seen homes priced under $200,000 continue to sell in the 3rd … (3 comments)
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forest lake realtor: Wordless Wednesday--Excellent Marketing "Hook"!
- 09/23/09 11:44 AM
Ever wonder what merging the first time homebuyer credit and the cash for clunkers programs marketing plan might look like?
This "sign" attracts a lot of attention in the Forest Lake/Columbus/Lino Lakes area just north of the 35 E/W split.
Unfortunately, just a day after I snapped this shot, the program ended with a bang! The "hook" gave way and the whole RV landed on the ground...and it had such potential as a fixer-upper too! LOL! … (29 comments)
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forest lake realtor: Lakeshore, Acreage and New Construction Foreclosures that Washington County Homebuyers WANT to Live IN!
- 09/03/09 02:30 AM
Looking for a foreclosure, bank-owned or short sale but need to be able to live in the home immediately after closing? Good news is that foreclosures are no longer always trashed, fixer-uppers. Today's foreclosures can be simply AWESOME! This economy has forced builders and responsible homeowners alike to let amazing properties go back to the bank. Many are still in pristine condition. Some still may require a bit of cleanup or a few cosmetic changes but there are many in move in condition too.Here are a few of the treasures I noted while perusing theTwin Cities MLS in Washington County … (3 comments)
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forest lake realtor: Bank-owned Foreclosures on Lakeshore, Acreage and New Construction in Washington County that Buyers WANT to Call Home!
- 07/11/09 01:48 AM
Looking for a foreclosure, bank-owned or short sale but need to be able to live in the home immediately after closing?
Good news is that foreclosures are no longer always trashed, fixer-uppers. Today's foreclosures can be simply AWESOME! This economy has forced builders and responsible homeowners alike to let amazing properties go back to the bank. Many are still in pristine condition. Some still may require a bit of cleanup or a few cosmetic changes but there are many in move in condition too. Here are a few of the treasures I noted on the Twin Cities MLS in Washington … (4 comments)
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forest lake realtor: Unexpectedly Amazing Bank-Owned Homes on Lakeshore, Acreage and throughout Washington County!
- 06/14/09 02:08 AM
Looking for a foreclosure, bank-owned or short sale but need to be able to live in the home immediately after closing? Good news is that foreclosures are no longer always trashed, fixer-uppers. Today's foreclosures can be simply AWESOME! This economy has forced builders and responsible homeowners alike to let amazing properties go back to the bank. Many are still in pristine condition. Some still may require a bit of cleanup or a few cosmetic changes but there are many in move in condition too.Here are a few of the treasures I noted on the Twin Cities MLS in Washington County this … (3 comments)
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forest lake realtor: SOLD! Sunday June 14th 1-3PM at 25797 Freeport Ave, Wyoming MN
- 06/13/09 12:25 AM
25797 FREEPORT AVE, Wyoming, MN
Open Sunday June 14th from 1-3PM!
NEW ROOF installed June 2009! Priced to sell at $189,900
Wonderful newer split-level home in Thurnbeck Ponds neighborhood!
Walk to parks, playgrounds and Wyoming Elementary.
Neutral livingroom with vaulted ceilings, baywindow and open floorplan.
Newer carpeting installed in 2008.
Kitchen with vaulted ceiling and laminate flooring.
Newer Appliances...Light and Bright throughout!
Beautifully landscaped backyard with rose garden and lovely pond view.
More Photos at www.terieckholm.com
For additional information on the home contact Teri Eckholm, REALTOR, RE/MAX Specialists at 651-336-7073.
If you are buying or relocating to Minnesota … (3 comments)
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forest lake realtor: Arts Abound All Year Round in Forest Lake, Minnesota
- 06/01/09 03:24 AM
When considering a relocation to a smaller suburb of the Twin Cities some will wonder, what is there to do for entertainment? Is there a cultural side to a community like Forest Lake, MN? Absolutely, YES!
While the community of Forest Lake is well known for water adventures on its lakes, there is shore side element of fun too. There is a strong tradition of theater in the schools, churches and community that has several productions keeping residents entertained year round. Musical options are also part of the mix with a in-the-park concert series. Arts in the Park, is a tradition … (2 comments)
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forest lake realtor: SOLD! Sunday May 31st 1-3PM at 25XXX Freeport Ave, Wyoming MN
- 05/30/09 01:51 AM
25XXX FREEPORT AVE, Wyoming, MN
Open Sunday May 10 from 1-3PM!
Just Reduced to $189,900
Wonderful newer split-level home in Birch Ponds neighborhood!
Walk to parks, playgrounds and Wyoming Elementary.
Neutral livingroom with vaulted ceilings, baywindow and open floorplan.
Newer carpeting installed in 2008.
Kitchen with vaulted ceiling and laminate flooring.
Newer Appliances...Light and Bright throughout!
Beautifully landscaped backyard with rose garden and lovely pond view.
More Photos at www.terieckholm.com
For additional information on the home contact Teri Eckholm, REALTOR, RE/MAX Specialists at 651-336-7073.
If you are buying or relocating to Minnesota and need help … (8 comments)
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forest lake realtor: Washington County Lakeshore, Acreage and New Construction Foreclosures that are Move-In Ready for Homebuyers!
- 04/06/09 07:36 AM
Looking for a foreclosure, bank-owned or short sale but need to be able to live in the home immediately after closing? Good news is that foreclosures are no longer always trashed, fixer-uppers. Today's foreclosures can be simply AWESOME! This economy has forced builders and responsible homeowners alike to let amazing properties go back to the bank. Many are still in pristine condition. Some still may require a bit of cleanup or a few cosmetic changes but there are many in move in condition too.Here are a few of the treasures I noted on the Twin Cities MLS in Washington County this … (14 comments)
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forest lake realtor: Forest Lake, MN Real Estate Market Statistics First Quarter 2009
- 04/02/09 02:11 AM
Forest Lake, Minnesota is well known throughout the Twin Cities area. Many people from the city remember the northeast St. Paul suburb fondly from years gone by as a summer vacation spot, an annual ice fishing tournament tradition or as a destination when going for a Sunday a drive in the country. Today, the lakeside cabins have been replaced with year round residences, the fishing tourney is but a memory and the farms are few and far between in this third ring St. Paul suburb. Real estate in Forest Lake, MN in north Washington County and east Anoka County has had … (6 comments)
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forest lake realtor: Photographic Analogy of the Current Real Estate Market
- 03/30/09 01:48 AM
The current real estate market is depicted by a late March photograph of the shoreline along Forest Lake in Washington County, Minnesota.
overcast sky, unstable ice frigid water, rocky shore waiting; secure in the knowledge that this season too shall pass value always returns
If you are buying or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, give me a call or visit my website for a FREE Relocation Packet, Homebuyers Success Packet or sign up for Listingbook Twin Cities Home Search. I specialize in acreage and lakeshore properties in the north and east Twin Cities metro … (18 comments)
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forest lake realtor: Pictorial Essay of Signs of Spring in Forest Lake Minnesota
- 03/28/09 04:38 AM
Spring has sprung according to the calendar but in Minnesota we all wait for the ice out on the lakes as a true sign of that the season of growth is upon us. As you can see in this photo essay of shots of Forest Lake, there is still some work for the sun to do.
About a week ago, an early ice out was anticipated. We experienced several days with unseasonable 60 and 70 degree temperatures. The snow melted quickly but it takes longer for three to four feet sheets of ice to drop to the bottom of the lake.
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forest lake realtor: Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distractions—Homeowner Version: Giant Red-Headed Woodpecker in Forest Lake, MN
- 03/27/09 12:06 PM
Winding around Forest Lake along North Shore Trail, it is always a good idea to keep your eyes on the road. Along this twisty-turny trail, there is a good view of the eclectic mix of lakeshore homes with the huge mansions abutting the property with quaint lakeshore cabins.
Just off 97 and before the turn on Keather, if you look up you can catch a glimpse of this wonderfully unique distracting piece of carved and painted art perched up on an overhanging limb. The woodpecker is about three feet long; just a bit bigger than the real Pileated woodpeckers that inhabit this area.
Other … (10 comments)
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forest lake realtor: Prepare to Show Ranger Pride when Relocating to Forest Lake MN!
- 02/26/09 11:30 PM
Most Minnesotans have no idea how large the Forest Lake Independent School District #831 is. There are many communities and neighborhoods that make up this north metro Twin Cities school district with the motto: Inspire the Learner...Ignite the Potential!
Located 35 minutes northeast of the downtown St. Paul, Minnesota, the Forest Lake School district is geographically huge. Covering one of the largest areas in the state with over 240 square miles of area, Forest Lake schools are the educational home of 12 communities in 3 different counties. Students come from Columbus, East Bethel, Ham Lake, Lino Lakes, Linwood in Anoka County. … (7 comments)
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