Thank you to previous clients and business partners. Should you wish to connect with me, call 612-250-9252. I will attempt to direct you to resources to assist you in your purchase or finance. Best wishes, Shari Kay Hunter 05/07/2008

Single Family Homes April 2008 Edina real estate market continues to slowly wake up this spring. April weather in our area was finicky. Temperatures below average, rain and even some snow (mostly in western and northwestern Minnesota, those areas received 6-12 inches!). Since weekends are usually the time when most people shop for homes, the weather halted that activity a couple of times.As you see, there are many homes that have been on the market for months now. The total market time of currently active listings ranges from 3 days to whaping 777 days, and the average is 160 days on the market. Again, home owners whose homes are currently on the market are seeing an increased showing activity. Our appointment center is noting a significantly higher appointment call volume. Currently a... 05/05/2008

Crave Restaurant in Edina, Minnesota is featuring live Jazz every Friday evening, at 8:30 p.m. You'll see Jazz pianist Laura Caviani, with guest artists like Debbie Duncan, Patty Peterson and Dorothy Doring performing live at the popular Edina nightclub.  The Laura Caviani Trio has maintained a weekly presence at Crave since the beginning of the year.  In February, I saw the Trio (Laura Caviani on keyboard, Tom Lewis on bass and Phil Hey on drums) at Crave with blues stylist Debbie Duncan.  Debbie and the Trio delivered their usual powerhouse performance of jazz and blues tunes, including "Blame it on My Youth", "Blue Skies", "Our Love is Here to Stay", "I'm Beginning to See the Light" and "If I Were a Bell, I'd be Ringing (sung by guest vocalist Nancy Harms).  Crave is a little crowded... 05/03/2008

Kim Melin | Coldwell Banker Burnet | kim@kimmelin.com | 952-844-6246 5804 Fairfax Ave., Edina, MN PENDING 3 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $429,988 Year Built 1960 Sq Footage 2,505 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 6,517 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION Spacious 3 bdrm, 3 BA,1 1/2 Story in Concord's East Edina neighborhood,1st flr FR w/FP,main master,hdwd flr,turn key & modern feel! Newer stucco,new front stone,windows,new BA-10+!Lrg gar w/priv driveway Walk to 50th & France see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Central A/C Central heat Fireplace Hardwood floor Tile floor Family room Living room Bonus/Rec room Dining room Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven Microwave Basement Washer Dryer Balcony, Deck, or Patio OTHER SPECI... 05/02/2008

Kim Melin | Coldwell Banker Burnet | 952-844-6246 5933 York Ave, Edina, MN Absolutely turn key and ready for you. Pottery Barn Fresh. Great eat in kitchen with updated colors, and styles throughout. 3 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $279,988 Year Built 1951 Sq Footage 1,085 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size 6,597 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION This charming 1 ½ story 3 bedroom, 1 bath “Pottery Barn” fresh in East Edina is glowing and ready for you! Lovely presence and entrance into the inviting living room. Don’t miss the special coved ceilings and loads of sunlight. * 2 car garage(plus storage) * Fenced back yard * updated bathroom * large eat in * kitchen * hardwood floors * updated kitchen * patio * nicely landscaped yard * La... 03/31/2008

The remodelers home tour is March 28 - 30th so get out and take a look at what's available.  There are a couple of great homes in Edina - The one below is #46 and is on Rolf Avenue at the end of the cul-de-sac above Normandale Park.  It's available for sale for $824,500, so please call me if you miss the tour and want to check it out!  I thought it was a very nicely done walkout with an unfinished basement... 03/30/2008

Are you looking for Edina homes listed in MLS?                                     Maybe you are wondering if it's a good time to buy.  With stock market on a "roller coaster" ride and the economy quite unstable, the time has not been better in years.Prices are LOW and interest rates are LOW!The question is: is this a good time for you to buy a home or investment property?  For more information check out my website by visiting http://www.minneapolisstpaulrealestate.info/ For lower income home buyers, there's a special loan program that enables them to buy a home with only $1,000 out of pocket.  Read more  Think you can't afford to live in Edina?  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Contact Marzena M. Melby, Broker/Partner, Counselor Realty, Inc... 03/23/2008

Our hearts and prayers are with the family and community.  I am overwhelmed with the sense of waste...what a waste of a young life.  What a terrible lose to her friends, and family.  03/21/2008

Kim Melin | Coldwell Banker Burnet | 952-844-6246 7408 Coventry Way, Edina, MN Awesome ownership opportunity...NON MLS. Investor looking to sell quickly. Had home sold for $85,000 MORE last year. Call for details. Lower lev 5 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $649,988 Year Built 1977 Sq Footage 3,500 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 3 Car garage Lot Size 12,909 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION NON MLS*CALL FOR APPOINTMENT see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Central A/C Central heat Fireplace High/Vaulted ceiling Walk-in closet Tile floor Family room Living room Office/Den Dining room Breakfast nook Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven Basement Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio Yard OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES 3 car garage Short Cul De Sac ... 03/21/2008

Finally....what we have been waiting for!  A real sense of business as "more" usual!  You can really feel the increase of activity in the market.  The areas that seem to currently have the most success are the houses between 500-650,000 as well as under $300,000. With the Edina Housing foundations second mortgage program: ComeHome2Edina.com buying a home in Edina is more obtainable than we have seen in awhile!  Visit www.KimMelin.com for current market statistics. 03/21/2008

 Thanks to the Edina Housing Foundation (EHF), you can purchase a home with just $1,000 cash out of pocket. This program was designed as an incentive for young lower income families to move into the city after the 2000 census identified that over 25% of Edina homeowners are over 65 years of age.This is a second mortgage program that works in conjunction with the first mortgage. You may borrow up to $60,000. The loan officer will determine the maximum amount you can qualify for. There are income and asset restrictions. For example, a single individual's maximum income should be $55,000, or less; a family of 2-4 should have a total household income of $63,000, or less.  So, what's available in Edina for under $325,000? 35 single family homes,  2 under $200,000   6 townhomes,              ... 03/18/2008

Did you know that the average person knows more than 250 people?  That means that if you know 250 people and all those people know 250 people you have access to 62,500 people!  You need to get out of the real estate business and get into the lead generation business (I'm not talkin the pay per lead...lead generation business).  You should be thinking lead generation all the time.  How many of those 62,500 need to buy or sell in the next 365 days for you to consider it a great year? Would .1% work...62.5 deals?  How do we get this done?  You need to work your 250.  You need to systematically stay in contact.  You must become the "trusted real estate adviser" for your 250.  You need to give before you can receive!  Add value!  Prove to them that you are a professional and that you can be ... 03/17/2008

Kim Melin | Coldwell Banker Burnet | 952-844-6246 7408 Coventry Way, Edina, MN Awesome ownership opportunity...NON MLS. Investor looking to sell quickly. Had home sold for $85,000 MORE last year. Call for details. Lower lev 5 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $649,988 Year Built 1977 Sq Footage 3,500 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 3 Car garage Lot Size 12,909 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION NON MLS*CALL FOR APPOINTMENT see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES Central A/C Central heat Fireplace High/Vaulted ceiling Walk-in closet Tile floor Family room Living room Office/Den Dining room Breakfast nook Dishwasher Refrigerator Stove/Oven Basement Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio Yard OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES 3 car garage Short Cul De Sac ... 03/07/2008

What a wonderful opportunity to join the community of Edina!  The Edina housing foundation, a non profit, has about $4 million dollars available for you!  Not to many hoops to jump through.  It is there for you to use!  Please call me and I will be happy to assist you in navigating the road!  03/05/2008

Kim Melin | Coldwell Banker Burnet | 952-844-6246 7717 Marth Court, Edina, MN A magnificent redux in a premier Edina neighborhood. 5 Bdrm Single Family House offered at $1,895,000 Year Built 2007 Sq Footage 5,185 Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 3 full, 1 partial Floors 2 Parking 3 Car garage Lot Size 17,835 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION A thoughtful and elegant floor plan is sure to please- as well as the myriad amenities you'll find. Master craftsmanship and materials abound in this exquisite home which puts the "luxe" in deluxe! v Art nooks throughout home v Walnut hardwood floors v Richly appointed main floor office v Dining room with built-in buffet and granite counter top v Vaulted living room with a wall of windows, Venetian Plaster walls, gas FP, built-ins, and space! v High end ... 03/05/2008

available! Visit the website for details:www.ComeHome2Edina.com 03/03/2008

What a great game last night!  Shootouts, Overtime - Edina Wins!!! Edina 4, Burnsville 3   (Details from the STARTRIBUNE) The blood dripping down Anders Lee's nose after the game at Mariucci Arena suggested the kind of battle the Hornets had with the Blaze before knocking it off in overtime. Truth is, however, one of Lee's teammates drew blood in the postgame celebration after Lee's goal gave the Hornets the Class 2A Section 2 title and a trip to the state tournament.See the rest of the story...http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/16060267.html  02/27/2008

For the last seven years, James Westin's ice castles have melted before he could finish them.That has not a problem this year.Helped by a cold and snowy December, the Edina resident finished a three-level, 22-feet tall ice castle in his backyard recently.It will be lit and open to the public 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7 to 9, at 4501 Garrison Lane.For more info: http://www.mnsun.com/articles/2008/02/08/news/ed07icecastle.txt 02/08/2008

It's that time of year again to sign up  for soccer!   The Edina Soccer Association (ESA) is committed to providing a quality soccer program to all children in Edina. Sportsmanship, fun and an understanding of the game are stressed at all times. Soccer is the most popular youth sport in Edina, with over 3,500 kids registered in 2007 for the spring/summer and fall leagues.  Register at www.EdinaSoccer.orgRegistrations received after February 29, 2008 will be considered late. A $20 late fee will be charged per player. Age divisions will be closed out if full and a waitlist will begin. LATE FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE LATE REGISTRANTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED PLACEMENT ON TEAMS OR SPECIAL REQUESTS All Players must be registered online by Monday, April 7th. This is the final cut-off date. 02/02/2008

This afternoon, my family and I spent some fun time out on the ice at Centennial Lakes Park!Centennial Lakes Park features a 10-acre lake that is groomed daily during the winter for ice skating. Spread out over three main ponds connected by narrow, meandering canals, the rink gives skaters a unique skating experience reminiscent of a Currier & Ives setting from bygone days.Complementing the rink is a cozy, rink-side warming house, complete with indoor and outdoor fireplaces, restrooms, concessions and skate rental. Concession items include hot chocolate, pop, popcorn, hot dogs, chips and candy. Skate rental is available for $4 per pair, with sizes ranging from children's Size 8 up to adult Size 13. Ice sleds may also be rented for $6 per hour. A photo identification must be given as a d... 12/30/2007