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2008
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When is a lowball offer insulting? 10% less? 20% less? 50% less? And is it the percentage less than the original list price or the current asking price?Well, my answer is it depends.As a Realtor working in the north and east Twin Cities metro for the past several years, I have seen my share of se...
04/28/2008
Real estate in Lino Lakes, MN in Anoka County is still selling. Active homes in the lower price ranges seem to be up a bit but also continue to sell more quickly than homes in the higher priced categories. Lino Lakes existing homes continue to compete with available new construction in Hugo and B...
04/26/2008
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Daily trips from Ham Lake to Forest Lake are a part of my routine. If I have to travel to the south part of town my options are limited due to the wetlands in the Carlos Avery Nature Preserve which stretches from Anoka to Chisago County. My favorite short cut through Columbus, Minnesota is well...
04/25/2008
It is a great time to buy a home in Minnesota. As a Realtor working in the north Twin Cities metro, I see awesome homes at great prices coming on the market everyday. There is an abundance of homes in the $300,000 plus category from Ham Lake to Forest Lake and everywhere in between. Whether you w...
04/17/2008
Yesterday, spring blew into Anoka County quite literally. As I noticed the flags flying and trees bending, I also noted how dry last year's grass is. This is normal every occurrence in Minnesota. Dry grass is a huge fire hazard until spring rains green up lawns. Take time to notice the Smokey Bea...
04/16/2008
Even though existing single family home sales in Ham Lake, Minnesota remained sluggish during the first quarter of 2008, there were some indications of better days ahead. The Days on Market (DOM) statistic was reduced slightly from 220 to 214. Conversely, homes in the higher price categories have...
04/12/2008
Real estate in Forest Lake, MN in north Washington County and east Anoka County is still selling. Activity is up in the Forest Lake market as I can attest from the increased traffic at my open houses and my website. The Days on Market (DOM) Statistic for most homes show that many of the propertie...
04/11/2008
Let the Bidding Begin! Forest Lake High School Rangers House Construction Project is Up for Auction!
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After the successful sale of last year of the home built by Forest Lake construction students in the parking lot of their school, did it again! Forest Lake High School Students built an awesome 3BR/2BA in 2007 which sold for $65,000 and was moved by its new owners to its permanent location this p...
04/08/2008
x Come and see this beautiful split entry 4 bedroom/2 bath/3 car garage Lindstrom home on Sunday April 6 between 1-3PM. Beautiful inside and out-Just finished Lower Level and beautifully landscaped with underground sprinklers. Just look how beautiful the yard was last summer! Open Floor pla...
04/03/2008