The number of new listings increased a bit in Blaine, Minnesota through 2010 as did the average sales price. Blaine’s high valued home market in prices $500,000 showed a bit of movement this year and lender mediated foreclosure/short sale homes in the lower price points that worked their way through the system didn’t affect the average sales price as drastically as in the past two years. Closed sales are down for Blaine in 2010 over 2009 but real estate is continuing to sell. Listings are not staying on the market as long as in previous years with an average market time of 112 days. Blaine has sold through most of its current home inventory as it was an affordable option for buyers in the north metro homebuyer. With low levels of inventory in the lower price points, 2010 might be the y... 01/23/2011

At the New Year’s Eve comedy show at the Ham Lake VFW a few days ago, Scott Hansen quipped that with all the new bridges and overpasses on Hwy 65, you can just blow past Blaine now…But why would you want to? The community of Blaine, Minnesota has transformed over the past decade. Just drive down Highway 65 and see the Main Street (125th) overpass as well as several others and all of the new retail establishments, restaurants and even residential properties to get an idea of how the changes have affected the community. Though housing construction slowed during 2010, it has not completely stopped. New developments have continued to expand the housing base, especially in the townhome and lower level price points. Conveniently located along 35W and Highway 65 and connected by Highway 10 ju... 01/05/2011

Today is the second open house I have scheduled for my latest listing and the second time we have had significant snow that same day. Today is by far worse as we have 2 foot snow drifts on my sidewalk. I think I will reschedule this open and work towards setting up more snow when I reschedule.   It sure is pretty though... 12/11/2010

The community of Blaine has continued to grow and expand in the north metro of the Twin Cities despite the economic downturn. Just drive down Highway 65 and see the Main Street (125th) overpass to get an idea of how the significant changes have affected the community. Though housing construction had slowed during 2008, it has not stopped and continues to be a force in 2009. New developments expand the housing base, especially in the townhome and lower level price points. Conveniently located along 35W and Highway 65 and connected by Highway 10 just north of the Twin Cities, Blaine is an attractive location for both business and residential development. The community is served by three school districts; Anoka Hennepin District #11, Centennial District #12, and Spring Lake Park District ... 10/11/2010

Updated Real Estate Statisticsfor Blaine, MN (55449 & 55434) Number of Months Supply of Homes for Sale The months supply of homes for sale in Blaine Mnhas dropped in all price ranges, but short sales continue are still a large part of the inventory of homes for sale in Blaine Minnesota 55434 and 55449. This statistic is an indicator of supply and demand and is often referred to as the absorption rate. It is determined by using the current number of homes for sale on the market and the number of days it takes to sell a home (known as Days On Market or DOM) and figuring out how many months it would take to completely sell off all of the current inventory (assuming no more listings come to market). These numbers indicate that we are shifting back towards a slightly more favorable market f... 10/03/2010

Welcome to Blaine MN! Here are some resources for new homeowners or prospective home buyers who are looking for real estate or homes for sale in Blaine MN 55434 and 55449. There are several newspapers serving our area and many can be found in the entryway of local businesses. Scroll down to view the video.  Newspapers Information    Newspaper Name  Telephone  Frequency  Blaine Life  763-421-4444  Weekly  Minneapolis StarTribune  612-673-4000  Daily  St. Paul Pioneer Press  651-222-5011  Daily  Blaine/Spring Lake Park Focus  651-633-3434  Weekly     Send via email to Friends & Family Feel free to contact me for more information on the Blaine MN real estate market, including:real estate statistics, housing information, homes for sale, rentals,and community information in Blaine MN 55449, ... 09/28/2010

Welcome to Blaine MN!  Here are some resources for new homeowners or prospective home buyers who are looking for real estate in Blaine MN 55434 and 55449.  Depending on exactly where you live, you could either have Xcel Energy or Connexus Energy for your electric company.  Scroll down to view the video. Utility Type Utility Name Utility Phone Contact Contact Phone Electricity Connexus Energy 763-323-2719 Duane Arens 763-323-2719 Electricity Xcel Energy 800-895-4999 Cusomer Service 800-895-4999 Natural Gas CenterPoint Energy/Minnegasco 800-269-1114 Arne Hendrickson 612- 321-5375 Wastewater Blaine Public Services 763-785-6123 Bob Therres 763-785-6123 Water Blaine Public Utilities 763-784-6700 Mike Ulrich 763-785-6166 Water Information         Water Source: Wells       Storage Capacity: 8,... 09/28/2010

Welcome to Blaine MN.  Here is information on our local employers.  Scroll down for Blaine Community Video. Major Employers Products/Services Employee Count Aveda Corporation Scientific Research & Development Services 450 General Pattern Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing 170 National Sports Center Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, & Similar Events 137 Carley Foundry Inc Foundries 130 Bermo Inc Scientific Research & Development Services 120 Parker Hannifin Corp. Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers 102 Dayton Rogers Mfg Co Scientific Research & Development Services 101 Advance Tool Inc Machine Shops;Turned Prod.;& Screw,Nut & Bolt Mfg. 100 John's Auto Parts Auto Parts & Accessories Stores 96 Excel Dental Studios, Inc. Medical Equipment & Supplies Manufacturing ... 09/24/2010

Welcome to Blaine, MinnesotaA booming business and residential community, Blaine is one of the Twin Cities' largest and fastest growing communities. From 2002-2006 Blaine had 3,774 new housing units constructed in the city, the most in Minnesota. This north metro 34-square-mile city has become a viable business and residential area. Blaine is also the home of Minnesota's Olympic-class facility; the National Sports Center (NSC), an athletic facility designed for training, competition and accommodating a variety of activities and events. The NSC hosts the USA Cup, the world's second largest youth soccer tournament each July. Also the NSC has the Schwann's Super Rink, eight Olympic sized ice sheets under one roof. The NSC draws over 4 million people to Blaine each year. Blaine is home to t... 09/24/2010

Updated Real Estate Statistics for Blaine MNNumber of Months Supply of Homes for Sale The months supply of homes for sale in Blaine MN is dropping in all price ranges. This statistics is an indicator of supply and demand.  It is determined by using the current number of homes for sale on the market and the number of days it takes to sell a home (known as Days On Market or DOM) and figuring out how many months it would take to completely sell off all of the current inventory (assuming no more listings come to market). These numbers indicate that we are shifting back towards a more balanced market and we are no longer in a very strong buyer market.  The buyers still have a bit of an advantage, but it is dwindling as the inventory of homes for sale is sold off. Send this information in an... 08/17/2010

      I hope everyone is OK after the wicked storm that just blew through Blaine MN. After the storm, just about sunset, I snapped this with my cell phone.  By the time I was able to get my actual camera out, the moment had passed.  This photo doesn't even do it justice.  The sky was so bright orange, it looked like it was on fire.               It wasn't but a few moments later when I got this shot.  You can see the bright color starting to fade.  Then after about a minute or so, it was gone.           Send this to your Friends or Family         07/17/2010

Blaine MN Housing StatisticsUpdated June 2010   The latest numbers are in.  Prices in Blaine are up slightly and the average days on market is down significantly as we are in a more balanced real estate market while mortgage interest rates shatter all records for the lowest interest rates in history (since the records have been kept)! Click on the picture of the toolbox to the right to check out FREE premium real estate tools.  You get your own password protected website for organizing and researching real estate. Looking for a great deal?  I provide my clients with access to the Shadow Inventory of properties not currently available to the general public on the MLS.  Just give me a call when you are ready to make your real estate move! Click here to send this information to your frien... 07/13/2010

The community of Blaine has continued to grow and expand in the north metro of the Twin Cities despite the economic downturn. Just drive down Highway 65 and see the Main Street (125th) overpass to get an idea of how the significant changes have affected the community. Though housing construction had slowed during 2008-2009, it has not stopped and continues to affect the market in 2010. New developments expand the housing base, especially in the townhome and lower level price points. Conveniently located along 35W and Highway 65 and connected by Highway 10 just north of the Twin Cities, Blaine is an attractive location for both business and residential development. The community is served by three school districts; Anoka Hennepin District #11, Centennial District #12, and Spring Lake Par... 07/06/2010

The community of Blaine has continued to grow and expand in the north metro of the Twin Cities despite the economic downturn. Just drive down Highway 65 and see the Main Street (125th) overpass to get an idea of how the significant changes have affected the community. Though housing construction had slowed during 2008, it has not stopped and continues to be a force in 2009. New developments expand the housing base, especially in the townhome and lower level price points. Conveniently located along 35W and Highway 65 and connected by Highway 10 just north of the Twin Cities, Blaine is an attractive location for both business and residential development. The community is served by three school districts; Anoka Hennepin District #11, Centennial District #12, and Spring Lake Park District ... 05/04/2010

2010 Women's Olympic Hockey Silver Medal Winner: Kerry Weiland, #23Kerry is a client who became a friend.  I helped her find a place to live while she was training here in Blaine Minnesota at the Schwan Super Rink in the National Sports Center for about a year and a half leading up to the 2010 Olympics.  She was one of the most interesting and fun clients I have ever had.  I am so glad to be able to help her.  This photos was taken a few weeks after the Olympics.  I invited her to go out so we could catch up and celebrate her Silver Medal.  We had a great time and I got to hold a real Olympic Silver Medal in my hands!  What a thrill to know and work with someone as awesome as Kerry!  However, to my dismay, we forgot to get a photo with Christina Sorbara who is Kerry's friend, companion,... 04/19/2010

Home Affordability in Blaine MN Median Home Prices: Real Estate & Housing Statistics     2004          2005            2006          2007            2008           2009$213,700   $226,900    $229,000    $222,350    $194,500    $169,900The change from 2004 to 2009: -20.5% and from 2008 to 2009: -12.6%   Average Home Prices: Real Estate & Housing Statistics     2004          2005            2006          2007            2008           2009$238,240   $259,854    $265,828    $264,396    $226,387    $196,487 The change from 2004 to 2009: -13.2% and from 2008 to 2009: -17.5%  Home affordability in Blaine continues to improve as median home prices fall.  As you can see from the numbers above, the rate of decline has increased in the past year. However, the supply of homes for sale is also fall... 03/15/2010

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The number of new listings continued to drop in Blaine, Minnesota through 2009 as did the average sales price. Blaine's high valued home market in prices $500,000 and up continues to be at a standstill but lender mediated foreclosure/short sale homes in the lower price points continue to sell and affect the average sales price. Closed sales are up for Blaine in 2009 over 2008 so the market is seeing activity. Listings are staying on the market just slightly less this year than the previous year. Blaine has sold through most of its current home inventory as it was an affordable option for buyers in the north metro homebuyer. With less than 3 months of inventory in the lower price points, 2009 might be the year for a traditional seller with a starter home to have the opportunity to move ... 01/12/2010

Blaine has continued to expand and develop by leaps and bounds in the north metro of the Twin Cities during the past few years. Just drive down Highway 65 and see the Main Street (125th) overpass as well as several others in different phases of construction and all of the new retail establishments to get an idea of how the changes have affected the community. Though housing construction slowed during 2009, it has not completely stopped. New developments have continued to expand the housing base, especially in the townhome and lower level price points. Conveniently located along 35W and Highway 65 and connected by Highway 10 just north of the Twin Cities, Blaine is an attractive location for both business and residential development. The community is served by three school districts; Ano... 01/05/2010

10452 Vermillion Circle NE , Blaine, MN 55449-5224                               Status: Active List Price:     $534,900   Original List Price: $559,900 Previous Image 1 of 10 Next   Slideshow  · Open All Total Bed/Bath:  5/ 4    Garage:  4    Year Built:  2005   Map Page:  65      Map Coord:  A3Directions:  35W, W. 95TH AVE, RIGHT CR 52, N. RADISON RD NE, RIGHT XYLITE, LEFT VERMILLION CIRCLE. (Click icon for Virtual Earth Map)           MLS Area:   764 - Blaine Style:   (SF) Two Stories Const Status:   Previously Owned Foundation Size:   1,875 AbvGrdFinSqFt:   4,281 BelGrdFinSqFt:   1,332 Total Fin SqFt:   5,613             Acres:   4.530 Lot Size:   0       TAX INFORMATION Property ID: 213123140009 Tax Year:   2009 Tax Amt:   $10,099 Assess Bal:   $829 Tax w/assess:   $10,928 Assess ... 11/09/2009