Sabinske & Associates Elk River & Zimmerman Blog

For those of you who may not know.  Broker Reciprocity is when we/I take a listing and market it on the MLS.  All subscribers can market the home on each of their websites i.e. Edina Realty, Re/Max, Sabinske & Associates etc. Again, my opinion, this gives the seller the highest possible exposure ...

One teacher trying to make a difference can mean a lot to the kids in a middle school.  Any middle school.  But, we are lucky to have a real hero in our midst at Salk Middle School!   She wants to make sure that students with disabilities have a decent chance at success, and she is working to mak...

You might want to pay attention to this post.  Many of us are still living in La-la land assuming that we are in a real democracy that chooses business based on consumers.     That is becoming increasingly complicated by the fact that consumers are making choices based (right now) on net neutrali...

Active Minds is a great way to learn about something new and a little more in depth than you would normally find on your own.  And, it can be a great way for those who are over 40 to find new friends and new interests!    Come explore some of the great activities and events that this group has pl...

I am thankful for Father’s Day.    I am thankful that I have my own father with me today….we will be fishing shortly.  And, we will take my son with us.    The one who is growing so fast, I hardly recognize him from day to day now.   I am thankful for Father’s Day because of both of these unique ...

Farmers in this state should take note.     There’s money in that old barn that’s waiting to be salvaged.   Carl Richter is a salverger of old barns   His business, Rustic Innovations, is one of several that restore historic Minnesota farm buildings -- and deliver them anywhere.   Apparently,  th...

I have never shared a recipe that I am aware of at least here on the Rain….   But, when my wife made these for Father’s Day, I wanted to let other women know that the way to a man’s hear for any day is through chocolate… Here is the easy (and very rich!) recipe.  Enjoy!      Chocolate Rum Truffle...

THE SHOW WILL GO ON!  You may recall my previous post about Elk River possibly canceling the 4th of July fireworks this year.  But, it will be held after all at  Lions Park in Elk River, and now an effort is underway to pay for it. The City of Elk River is seeking donations to close about a $4,00...

Sabinske & Associates does quite a bit of contract for deed real estate deals.  And, while they can be a win-win situation for a lot of folks, it can be tricky to negotiate a deal that will stay together until the end.    In Sherburne County, Sabinske & Associates are known for putting together t...

Deer Haven Development in Zimmerman Minnesota I am fortunate to live in Deer Haven in Zimmerman Minnesota.  My family and I enjoy a quiet neighborhood with great neighbors both human and not. All together, the neighborhood includes “officially” about 200 homes, but the neighborhood to the south, ...