Lynn Johnson's Blog

We've beeen playing a lot of indoor tennis over the winter, but now the nets are back up around town.  Even though we might have to put up with a little bit of debris on the courts, and a few cracks here and there, we much prefer to be outside playing than inside the Owatonna Tennis Center.  Befo...

We are so lucky to have some great trails around town.  They provide miles of riding and walking enjoyment for the entire family.  In addition to the trails, we have a wonderful bike shop in town with some very knowledgeable folks on staff to gear the entire family up for the biking season.  Be s...

We're gearing up for a big weekend - with plenty to do! First off you'll find great ideas for all your home improvement projects at the Home and Rec Show at the Four Seasons Centre starting Friday and running through Sunday. Tonight the Medford High School is debuting their production of "Fiddler...

Lynn Johnson & Chad Hacker | Coldwell Banker Home Connection | 507-451-8080 570 Glendale, Owatonna, MN Neat and tidy rambler with 3 bedrooms on one level and main floor laundry. This home has a garage addition that's a WOW and a finished basement that 4BR/1+1BA Single Family House offered at $11...

As we sometimes encounter in our profession, one of our agents recently had a strange showing experience with some potential buyers.  This couple acted very oddly from the moment they stepped into the home and really created suspicion with their comments.  Fortunately, our agent knew that there w...

Lynn Johnson & Chad Hacker | Coldwell Banker Home Connection | 507-451-8080 690 18th Street SE, Owatonna, MN Incredibly spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with great storage, updated kitchen, nice deck and yard, storage shed, family room with fireplace, extra pa 3BR/2BA Single Family House offered ...

If your home is anything like mine, you've accumulated a fair amount of "stuff" around the house.  I'm somewhat embarrassed to admit that I still have a couple of boxes with kids' toys (my kids are now 18 and 20) that we moved from our old house 10 years ago - taking up space in my basement stora...

Lynn Johnson & Chad Hacker | Coldwell Banker Home Connection | 507-451-8080 233 E. Prospect, Owatonna, MN Spacious and comfortable with plenty of room for everyone to feel right at home. This home features many updates, attractive decor, formal dining, roo 5BR/3+1BA Single Family House offered a...

                                                                                                                Well, we're two months into 2010 and so far 33 homes have sold in Owatonna.  The average sale price of the homes that have sold is $118,175, which is down dramatically from 2009, but we...

                                                                                  Well, the days and nights of cross country skiing seem to be melting away.  Not that I'm complaining about the sunny, above 30 degree days that we've been experiencing all week.  It's just that I was hoping for a fe...