Tuesday, January 29, 2008
New Listing in Big Lake, MN: 495 Shannon Drive $189,900!
 Finished up and down, this roomy split-foyer in Big Lake, MN is a sure pleaser! Four bedrooms, two baths, and a recently completed lower level: this home is both comfortable and spacious! Features include a kitchen with prep island, vaulted living room, full appliance package, large storage and laundry. Conveniently located for commuter ease, especially with the light-rail to the Twin Cities on deck. To view this listing: 495 Shannon Drive, Big Lake, MN 55309.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Fabulous Home at Fabulous Price! 2820 S. 15th Avenue, St. Cloud, MN $229,900!!
 Gorgeous, spacious and competitively priced, plus all the extras: in-floor heat, gas fireplace, prep island in kitchen, birch cabinetry, stainless appliances, formal dining room with slider to oversized deck. Fully landscaped with in-ground sprinklers on cul- de-sac location. Great neighborhood close to schools and parks. Convenient access to I-94 for commuters. $229,900! View this listing at: 2820 S. 15th Avenue, St. Cloud, MN 56301.
New Construction and New Price! Albany, MN Golf Vista Estates: 119 Par Drive $324,900!!
 This stylish 2-story in Albany Golf Vistas is a tremendous value with over 2200 square feet, three bedrooms on one level, two baths, master suite with walk-in closet, ceramic tile, main floor office, center prep island in kitchen, French doors, family room with fieldstone fireplace. Price reduced $50,000! Builder incentives available, including closing costs, with an acceptable offer. Additional lots and build packages available, or bring your own builder.
Impressive New Price on 1406 N. 7th Avenue, Sartell, MN $219,900!!
 Great neighborhood and great home! Spacious four-level with private backyard and shaded patio with perennial gardens and mature trees. Four bedrooms and two baths, gas fireplace, rec room, four-season room; garage measures for a triple-car with double overhead door. All now at a fabulous value: $219,900! View this listing at: 1406 N. 7th Avenue, Sartell, MN 56377.
New Price! Incredible Square Footage at: 129 19 1/2 Ave. So., Saint Cloud, MN $209,900!!
 Compare and be amazed at this value! Over 3,000 sq ft rambler on St. Cloud's south side, near parks, shopping and schools. Open floor plan, maple cabinets, oversized Pella windows, six-panel wood doors, skylight, 5-zone heating, LL in-floor heat, rec room, workshop, large deck, hot tub and newer Timberline roof. Gorgeous wooded cul- de-sac lot. You will want to call this home! View this listing at: 129 19 1/2 Avenue South, St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301.
Amazing Price on Acreage in Buffalo! 1737 Bishop Avenue, Buffalo, MN $549,900
 Five acres and some of the best views to be found in scenic Buffalo, Minnesota! Not to mention exquisite quality, workmanship and upgrades!! European lighting, hickory custom cabinets, Australian Cypress hardwood floors, ceramic tile, granite countertops, top of the line appliances, central vac, technolocially rich, gas FP, irrigation system for outside water, bidet and antique claw-foot tub . . . the list goes on and on! Be sure to ask for supplement. $549,900! View this listing at: 1737 Bishop Avenue NW, Buffalo, Minnesota, 55313.
Friday, January 18, 2008
WHY YOU WANT TO BUY TODAY IN SAINT CLOUD, MINNESOTA!
 This is a very simple message: you will be a smart homeowner if you buy TODAY. Why?
- Because today the interest rates are as low as they have been in years. (Since 2005, to be exact.) Call your lender today to prequalify for a loan at 5.5% for a fixed 30 year conventional mortgage.*
- Because your choices are unlimited! In the St. Cloud area alone, there are currently 2600+ listings active on the market. That equates to 19 home choices per buyer! If you can dream it, you can find and buy it!
- Because your "buying power" has never been greater. Look for builder incentives, prepaid closing costs and more.
- Because owning a home is still the securest way to build wealth in America. Learn more at: housingfacts.com. Not to mention, it feels good!
*Rates can change and are dependent upon current market, credit score and downpayment.
Unique New Listing at 624 4th Ave. NE St. Cloud, MN $134,900!!
 Updated and remodeled classic 50's ranch featuring: hardood floors, oversized windows to allow plenty of natural light, fireplace, breakfast area, 9' ceilings, ceramic tile, new fixtures and updated electric. Large lot with mature trees. Forget the "cookie cutter!" This home is filled with character. A place for building memories! View this listing at: 624 4th Avenue NE, St. Cloud, MN 56304.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Newly Listed Little Falls, MN Acreage Property: 14650 Game Farm Road $304,900!!
 20 acres and tranquil ponds surround this beautiful four-plus bedroom ranch-style home in Little Falls, Minnesota. Nearly 3100 square feet with incredible views of rolling hills of oaks and wildlife. Valulted rooms with plenty of sunlight. Kitchen island, maple flooring, gas fireplace, spacious living room, new carpet. Front and back covered porches, steel siding. Third bath, lower level easily finished. This home is a great value! View this listing at: 14650 Game Farm Road, Little Falls, MN 56345.
Affordable New Listing! 8540 W. 1st Avenue, Clear Lake, MN $149,900!!
 Three bedrooms and a newly remodeled upper level! With easy access to I-94, this home is in a great commuter location to the Twin Cities or St. Cloud, MN. Newer mechanicals, some new windows, breakfast nook in the formal dining room, newer wood flooring in the kitchen, large lot with mature trees. $149,900! View this listing at: 8540 W. 1st Avenue, Clear Lake, MN 55319.
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
How Can I Get a Fair Deal on My Home Purchase?
 "How can I get a fair deal on my home purchase?" is a great question that a prosepective client recently posed to us. With the current market showing a large listing inventory and longer days on market, buyers are reasonable to wonder what kind of "deals" are available to them. There are important tips to keep in mind when making a home purchase in 2008:
- Use the Internet: it helps educate you about the market and narrow down your choices. But keep in mind that it is a resource, not a representative of your needs and concerns. You will want to use the knowledge and skill of a top real estate professional to help you meet your goals and find the best value.
- Use a Top Performer: who knows the current market, the neighborhoods and housing choices you are interested in purchasing. Make sure your real estate professional knows the comparables, both active and sold, in your area of interest. Ask for your agent's record: is it better-than-average year after year? Is it in the top 10% for sales? Top 5%? Be assured that your agent is an expert negotiator and has knowledge of the closing process. Be sure that their service doesn't stop with the contract.
- Know the market: values are out there, and a top real estate professional will help you find them. But don't make the mistake of thinking that sellers are "giving away" their homes or that a foreclosure sale means top quality for bottom dollar. You will need to compare each house of interest against the next, as well as assess the relative value of neighborhoods, schools, etc. In the end, your real estate professional will assist you in securing the best deal through negotiating on your behalf.
- Recognize that now is the time: the current market does present great opportunity. It is in your best interest to contact a top real estate professional today and take advantage of it!
For more information on the best housing deals in the Saint Cloud, Minnesota and the surrounding area: http://www.tamiansteve.com/ or http://www.i-94homes.com/.
WOW New Bolfing Lake Listing: 17257 Fisher Road, Cold Spring, MN $699,900!!
 200' of lakeshore and a two-plus acre lot are the setting for this truly distinctive log-style home. Over 3700 square feet of quality features, but an ideally relaxed environment for enjoying the outstanding views of Bolfing Lake in Cold Spring, Minnesota. Warmth abounds as you enter through the large foyer and take in the vaulted living area with majestic views of the lake, from the oversized double-hung Andersen windows or the huge deck made of Brazilian Tigerwood. The kitchen and adjoining dining room are ideal for peaceful dining with natural light, granite counterops and built-ins. Upgraded appliances and hickory floors. Main floor laundry. The bonus room above the attached triple-car garage is the perfect "play" room, complete with pool table and separate zoned heating. The master suite boasts a jetted tub, ceramic shower, granite countertops, walk-in closet with built-ins and a huge Brazilian Tigerwood deck. The lower level features in-floor heat, an exercise/hobby room, an office with built-ins and lake view, and a walkout through French doors to the patio and beautiful Bolfing lake. Boat dock and lift. As a bonus, a detached double garage which is sheetrocked, insulated and plumbed for in-floor heat. $699,900. View this incredible listing at: 17357 Fisher Road, Cold Spring, MN 56320.
New Albany, MN Listing: 1151 Cranberry Street, Albany, MN $159,900!
 This like-new split-foyer in Albany, Minnesota delights with bright and airy rooms. Vaults in kitchen, dining and living rooms. Full appliance package and completely sodded yard. Unfinished lower level for equity building. Maintenance free siding and large lot. View this listing at: 1151 Cranberry Street, Albany, MN 56307.
New Listing: 129 19 1/2 Ave. So. St. Cloud, MN $219,900!!
 Over 3000 square feet and an open floor plan make this home perfect for comfortable living and entertaining! Quality features throughout: maple cabinets, skylight in kitchen, oversized Pella windows, six-panel wood doors, 5-zone heating system, LL in-floor heat, rec room and workshop. Large deck and hot tub; lilacs, apple and cherry trees on cul-de-sac lot. Newer 30 year Timberline roof. Peaceful living! $219,900. View this listing at: 129 19 1/2 Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301.
New Mississippi River Listing: 8567 116th Street, Clear Lake, MN $469,900
 This spacious (over 3500 square feet) rambler on 2 1/2 acres along the Mississippi River is the ideal home for tranquil living. Five bedrooms and two baths, its features include: both wood and gas fireplaces with brick surrounds, large rooms with plenty of sunlight, a walkout to the heavily wooded lot, a screened porch and newer appliances. Gorgeous views! A triple attached garage, plus double car detached for plenty of storage and toys. View this listing at: 8567 116th Street, Clear Lake, MN 55519.
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Great Affordable New Listing!! 525 NE 2nd Avenue, St. Cloud, MN $144,900!!
 This three bedroom, two bath ranch-style home is a winner! A remodeled kitchen with full appliance package, refinished hardwood floors, coved ceiling in living room, rec room and bathroom in lower level, new electrical. Convenient to shopping, schools and services. A great value! View this listing at: 525 NE 2nd Avenue, St. Cloud, MN 56304.
New Patio Home Listing: 218 N. 1st Street, Sartell, MN $149,900!!!
 Incomparable patio home on fabulous wooded lot on the Watab River. Open and vaulted floor plan with beautiful woodwork, a distinctive gas fireplace, ceramic tile, a prep island in the kitchen and gorgeous views. Over 1200 square feet of convenient, peaceful living. View this listing at: 218 North 1st Street, Sartell, MN 56377.
Monday, January 07, 2008
New Acreage Listing: 19925 105th Avenue, Little Falls, MN $379,900!!
 Incredible and like new log-style home on eight acres in historic Little Falls, Minnesota. Nearly 3300 square feet, convenient one-floor living, in-floor heat, spacious vaulted living room, hickory cabinets, two gas firplaces, tiered 35 x 16 deck with hot tub. Gorgeous views of wildlife. Easy access to Highway 10 and commute to the Twin Cities. $379,900. View this listing at: 19925 105th Avenue, Little Falls, MN 56345.
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