There are a total of 430 Single Family homes currently listed for sale on the MLS in Blaine, Minnesota (as of August 12th, 2007).  The city is located in the southern part of Anoka County.  Blaine has a wide range of neighborhoods.  The west side of Blaine tends have well established neighborhoods with large trees.  The east side of Blaine tends to have newer homes and communities which have been developed recently.Some of the data reflects the fact that there are scattered upscale properties with abundant acreage.  The data for homes priced over $1.0M reflects that fact that there is only one home in each price range, with the execption of the $1.2M - $1.3M range, which is empty (no homes in that price range).Based on information from the REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE OF MINNESOTA,... 08/12/2007

There are a total of 430 Single Family homes currently listed for sale on the MLS in Blaine, Minnesota (as of August 12th, 2007).  The city is located in the southern part of Anoka County.  Blaine has a wide range of neighborhoods.  The west side of Blaine tends have well established neighborhoods with large trees.  The east side of Blaine tends to have newer homes and communities which have been developed recently.Some of the data reflects the fact that there are scattered upscale properties with abundant acreage.  The data for homes priced over $1.0M reflects that fact that there is only one home in each price range, with the execption of the $1.2M - $1.3M range, which is empty (no homes in that price range).Based on information from the REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE OF MINNESOTA,... 08/12/2007

EducationPost-Secondary InformationNearest Technical College & SpecialtyLocationMiles ToAnoka Technical CollegeAnoka8Graduates of ATC have a long track record of landing great jobs. In recent years, graduates of our Electronics program have been recruited by companies offering $45,000 in base salary, profit sharing and stock options. Graduates of our Machine Trades program have reported salaries of $40,000 and up. Air Traffic Controllers from our Aviation program have the ability to exceed $100,000 in annual salary. Our graduates have proven, time and again, that a technical degree is a great launching pad for successful careers. Students have the option of working towards certificates, diplomas and degrees. In some industries, the 2-year Associate of Applied Science degree is the prefe... 08/01/2007

Air Freight / Airport Service Information InternationalLocal RegionalNameMpls./St. Paul Intl. AirportAnoka Co.-Blaine AirportLocationBloomingtonBlaineMiles to200Longest Runway Length10,000 Feet 4,855 Feet Surface TypePaved PavedLightedYesYesCustomsYesNoService TypeCharter, Commercial, Freight, JetCharter, Freight, JetNavigational AidsBEACON, DME, ILS, VOR/DMEBEACON, VOR/DMEWeather Info SystemsAWOSA/MNWAS, SAWRSAWOSA/MNWAS, AWOSIII, PUBLICTV, SAWRSMajor AirlinesAmerican, Continental, Delta, Northwest, TWA, United Airlines, US Air  Additional Commercial Transportation ProvidersTransportation TypeProvider NamePhoneAirAnoka Air Charter763-783-1866AirCirrus Flight Operations763-784-6614AirCrossroads Aviation763-783-1866AirLewis Truck Lines701-282-5330AirOld Dominion Freight Line763-786-6335T... 08/01/2007

Newspapers InformationNewspaper NameTelephoneFrequencyBlaine Life763-421-4444WeeklyMinneapolis StarTribune612-673-4000DailySt. Paul Pioneer Press651-222-5011DailyBlaine/Spring Lake Park Focus651-633-3434WeeklyIt is a great time to involved in real estate! For more information about my services,guarantees, or how I can help you find your next home, sell your home,  buy a businessor investment property.  Just call me today at 763-548-1418!To view my interactive on-line real estate magazine with listings, click the banner below: Click the banner below to send this information to your friends or family!  Associates of Science Degree in Geographic Information Systems and Cartographyfrom Anoka Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.Licensed in MinnesotaEqual Housing Opportunity© C... 08/01/2007

UtilitiesUtility TypeUtility NameUtility PhoneContactContact PhoneElectricity 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 InformationWater Source:WellsStorage Capacity:8,000,000 gal. Pumping Capacity:15,400 gal./minuteAverage Demand:3,950,000 gal./dayPeak Demand:15,273,000 gal./dayTotal Water Hardness:185 ppm Industrial Water Rate:No base chg.; $1.06/1,000 gal. < 50,000 gal./month Wastewater InformationTreatment Type:Mechanical PlantCapacity of Plant:251,000,000 gal./dayAv... 08/01/2007

Population (year 2005): 54,020Major EmployersProducts/ServicesEmployee CountAveda CorporationScientific Research & Development Services450General PatternOther Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing170National Sports CenterPromoters of Performing Arts, Sports, & Similar Events137Carley Foundry IncFoundries130Bermo IncScientific Research & Development Services120Parker Hannifin Corp.Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers102Dayton Rogers Mfg CoScientific Research & Development Services101Advance Tool IncMachine Shops;Turned Prod.;& Screw,Nut & Bolt Mfg.100John's Auto PartsAuto Parts & Accessories Stores96Excel Dental Studios, Inc.Medical Equipment & Supplies Manufacturing90Arrow Cryogenics IncCoating, Engraving, Heat Treating & Allied Activities80Sunrise Packaging, IncResin, Synt... 08/01/2007

Overview of Blaine, Minnesota A 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... 08/01/2007

When selling and or buying real estate in todays market, consumers are always seeking reliable resources and information pertaining to their potential real estate transactions. Real Estate is America's single most important asset. Making informed decisions with trusted sources is more important than doing business with someone simply holding a license to do real estate. Think About This! Most people developing personal wealth utilize a professional manager or stock broker. Is the Real Estate person you know a Strategic Real Estate Investment Professional? America's biggest and greatest assets evolves around your personal real estate acquisitions. You owe yourself the right to be aligned with entrusted professionals utilizing creative wealth building strategies. Our mission is simple: We... 07/30/2007

Here in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul area of Minnesota we, along with may other people in the Midwest United States, get to experience quite a few thunderstorms each year during the summer months. Mild thunderstorms bring with them rain, a few cracks of thunder, and some fanfare in the form of thunder and lightning. Further up the proverbial sleeve of Mother Nature are those thunderstorms that have a distinct ability to take things up a notch and go from mild to wild. If a mild thunderstorm is like a violin soloist performing in front of a small crowd then these thunderstorms can be likened to a full symphony in accompaniment with our violin soloist complete with the full percussion section of lightning and thunder. To what simple phrase then do we use to describe these magnificent st... 07/05/2007

Most people that are selling real estate right now are asking about why things aren't moving or why things aren't selling.  The fact of the matter is, that the market is not as bad as it seems.  It is just the viewing publics interpretation that gets skewed.  Some realtors are included in this interpretation.  The housing market has not stopped.  There are lots of sales and transactions taking place.  What we are seeing is an adjustment in prices.  I remember taking macro economics in college thinking that I really didn't like the class, because I just couldn't figure out how I would ever use the teachings in my life.  Well, I look at it as one of the most important classes I ever took now!  I use it every day.  If you look at the big picture in life as well as real estate it becomes mo... 06/14/2007

The Associated Press blasts the Real Estate Market Again!!! My goodness.  Do these economists have a clue with respect to fuelling another housing-led recession?  Both buyers and sellers are begining to think that it isn't a good time to buy or sell real estate.  Ring all Alarms!!! Let's find a Mortgage Professional and quote his doom and gloom scenario such as:  Robert Moulton, president of Americana Mortgage Group. "I think prices have a way to go down," he said.  MSNBC reports today as a featured story the following headline:  Spring looks like a washout for housing market .  A big drop in applications for new permits indicates the bottom hasn't arrived.  Well let's hold the fort and do nothing until the bottom has arrived right??? Will the Associated Press announce that also??? I do... 05/20/2007

Selling a home and leaving is a stressful event. To help relieve that stress, sellers and buyers typically have "moving parties," "last parties," "first parties," or "housewarming parties." Or they move hurriedly so they don't have to take too much time off from work or use up vacation days or sick leave. Given this process we have learned that it is very possible for damage to occur to the property after the inspection has occurred and prior to occupancy of the new owners. The actual days of moving, in my opinion, are when most post-inspection damage occurs, and usually it is by the guests (or movers) helping the owner (seller or buyer) move, so the owner may not even know anything about the damage that has occurred. In both these instances, sellers like to say, "Your home inspector mu... 05/19/2007

In The Twin Cities Minnesota Area the number of foreclosures is increasing. Many times these properties are distressed due to lack of maintenance during the redemption period. Often times the homes suffer damage such as frozen water pipes or are just plain neglected. These homes can sit vacant for many months while the foreclosure process proceeds. Some of these homes are put back on the Real Estate market with little or no repair work and listed "as is" with the seller (the bank) disclosing no knowledge or damages or previous repairs.  buyers must be cautions when proceeding with this type of transaction, the best advice is to hire an independent home inspector who will perform an objective evaluation of the major systems and components of the home.A vacant residence presents its own t... 05/06/2007

CNN's Money Magazine will be releasing this year's TOP 100 Small Cities to live.  They utilize Economic and Quality of Life indicators when ranking all of the cities across the nation.  Blaine Minnesota ranked 54th out of a list of 745 cities in the nation in 2006.  Compare Blaine, MN to the Top 10 Cities in the nation by clicking here: Financially, Blaine's median family income per year is approximately $73,000.  The highest State income tax rate for the highest bracket of income earners is 7.85% versus 5.35% for the lowest bracket.  The job growth rate in Blaine's first 5 years of the millennium was just under 14%, well above the TOP 10 cities.  Blaine's median home price remains at $235,000.  Blaine's air quality, personal and property crime risks ranks much more favorable in compari... 05/05/2007

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... 05/01/2007

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Hi my name is Duayne Weir I am a local Real Estate Professional.This post is about Blaine, Minnesota the history the demographics and information on this beautiful growing city. If you are interested in buying or selling your home or want more information http://www.duayneweir.com/ or give me a call: 612-363-2739 and we can get together for a cup of java and a smile :)History:Phillip Laddy was the first settler from Ireland to call Blaine his home. He lived near a lake at the time and now that lake bears his name Laddie Lake, that was in 1862. In 1877 that was when Blaine became an official township until then it was considered a part of Anoka. Moses Ripley was elected the first Chairman of the board of supervisors. Ripley who was from Maine had convinced fellow board members to name th... 03/25/2007

It really is a new real estate market in the Twin Cities.  First came the so called bubble, compounded with an additional glut of inventory, plus the fact that buyers have been watching the prices drop.  The National Association of Realtors does a fabulous set of promotions in conjunction with the local Minnesota Associations plugging the obvious that it couldn't be a better time to buy real estate.  Call your local Realtor today.So what is going on with all the buyers?  Where are they?  Are buyers really liars?  The answer seems simple and illogical.  "BUYERS ARE SPYERS".  They are litterally watching and spying on the inventory.  Our most recent call backs on our Direct Response Marketing calls literally had some of the following comments from potential buyers.  "Yes, we've been watch... 03/22/2007

 Minnesota is entering into a critical spring for home sales.  The next two months should determine whether we will come out of this slumping market.  Historically the best time to sell a property in the Twin Cities metropolitan area market is the 3 month period from March to May.  Should we remain in a down market, there could be some major market players in the Twin Cities market going to "plan B".  The squeeze seems to be on, as many realtors, builders, loan officers, etc. are suffering from a lack of purchase agreements.  My personal feeling is that we will see some market activity this Spring, but it will be shortlived.  The market will bottom sometime in November / December 2007.  As the CEO of DR Horton says, "2007 will suck".  03/08/2007