septic systems: What Ham Lake Homesellers NEED to Know about Septic Systems - 04/06/15 05:12 AM
 
Are you planning to sell your Ham Lake acreage home this spring? Whether you have modest half an acre or a huge 10 acres spread, you have a private sewer system to get rid of sewage. This will require a disclosure and quite possibly a compliance test. Do you know what these are? Even if you do not, make sure the REALTOR® you choose, does.   Surprisingly, not all Minnesota real estate agents are familiar with septic systems and how to properly complete the disclosures that are required to sell a home with one.  A lack of this knowledge can … (0 comments)

septic systems: Should I Agree to Arbitration when Buying a Home? What the heck is Arbitration anyway? - 03/17/08 03:07 AM
This past week I received an email from a reader of my blog who was upset after receiving an arbitration ruling that did not go in his favor. He had read one of my past posts What is a Septic System? How does it differ from a city sewer system? He and his wife had recently purchased a home in Andover, Minnesota and filed for arbitration after discovering a significant problem with their septic system and that the disclosure forms their received were incomplete.The arbitrator ruled in favor of the sellers, agent and broker and the frustrated homeowner doesn't understand how … (55 comments)

septic systems: Ham Lakers Have Spoken—City Water and Sewer may be the Mayor's Dream, But Not Theirs! - 02/11/08 12:59 AM
In a somewhat biased Lakes and Loons survey, Ham Lake residents were allowed the opportunity to log on and give their opinion on the proposed ideas for city water and sewer in Ham Lake, MN. What was their opinion? In a word, NO! The Lakes and Loons staff did what they could to verify one vote per resident so there is some legitimacy to the polling process. At this first chance for Ham Lake residents to voice their opinion on the subject, the response was overwhelmingly in favor of leaving things as they are. With 186 respondents, a whopping 183 said … (18 comments)

septic systems: Ham Lake Residents Town Hall Meeting—View City Water and Sewer Plans - 01/30/08 10:56 AM
Do you have an opinion on the vision for Ham Lake's future? Take time and attend the town hall meeting to see the five proposed plans that the task force has outlined. On Tuesday February 12 starting at 7:00PM, there will be an opportunity for all of Ham Lake's residents to see the five comprehensive plan proposals that are currently being considered by the task force appointed by the city council.
According to the February 2008 issue of the Ham Laker newsletter, there will be a short presentation describing each of the five alternative visions for Ham Lake.
Mixed-Use Village Center
Develop 115 … (10 comments)

septic systems: Got Acreage? Got a Septic System? Get Educated on How to Care for It! - 10/04/07 01:53 AM
New homeowner in Ham Lake, Minnesota? You have a septic system. The City of Ham Lake does not have a city sewage system. All homeowners have private sewer systems that must be maintained properly. In fact there are many other communities through out Anoka County where septic systems are the norm. Whether you are in Columbus, Wyoming, Lino Lakes, Forest Lake or Linwood, if you are on acreage, chances you will have a private sewage system.
When my family moved to our acreage home over a decade ago, we came from North St. Paul--a community with city water and sewer. Most Twin Cities … (16 comments)

 
Teri Eckholm, REALTOR Serving Mpls/St Paul North & East Metro (Boardman Realty)

Teri Eckholm

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