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2017
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There is a lot more to know about lake properties than just the size of the lake and lake shore offered.Besides he property knowing the lake is crucial.Know how the buyers will be using the lake is also important.Are they swimming, fishing (summer or winter), Boating and skiing. I think the big i...
06/30/2017
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OK it isn't really winter, but feels like fall.Tody it was only 62 out with light rain off and on.Not so unusual, but humorous as people complained last week when it was 90+.So typical for the human animal.We are hard to satisfy and quick to complain. But, I would be hard pressed to find a better...
06/25/2017
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I popped over to a friends house the other day.His wife said he was out back.I went to see what he was up to.Well he was up to his armpits in soap, water and and unhappy cat.The cat had gotten out of the house and tried to be friendly with another black and white stripped cat.I was not going rea...
06/24/2017
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This house belonged to a relative of a friend.When we walked into the old 3 story house you could tell the years had taken it's toll.I was asked to go downstairs for some reason and when I did...I nearly ran up the stairs and out the door.There were no less than 14 of this jack and post setup hol...
06/23/2017
I am looking at buying a different car.The first place we stopped to look we had 2 salespeople approach from different directions. They were nearly fighting over us. We left.Next place we stopped and we drove one care and the guy had the contract waiting for us to sign. He had the price alrea...
06/23/2017
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It seems the snow barely left us and we are already past the longest daylight day of the year.It is a bitter sweet day as we work our in the yard until dark most everynight.With the shorter days we relax more in the evenings.Don't get me wrong, I am neither complaining nor happy to see the shorte...
06/22/2017
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If you have been thinking of selling you lake home or cabin, NOW is the time.Most people looking to buy a lake home want to be able to enjoy their investment right away and not wait until spring.So waiting until September will impact the number of people looking and many are bargain shoppes.I hav...
06/22/2017
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I hear this often...In this market, just list it low and get the multiple offers and you will get above market." Well, that could be...OR...maybe not. The issue is this. In Minnesota, the seller owes the agent a commission if the agent brings in an offer tha is equal to the listing agreement. E...
06/22/2017
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Yes, it was a great day in North Branch, Minnesota. Mid 70's allowed for a very nice day to get some of the chores done without sweating like a wort hog.But, it is also giving us some dry conditions.We are not near a drought, but a little liquid would be great.Meanwhile, I will enjoy what Nature ...
06/20/2017
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Still time to find that weekend get away.It does not need to be expensive.It doesn't have to be on water.Just a place to go and unwind. I have just the place. 15 acres just a few miles from several lakes and town.Mostly open so setting up camp will be very easy.Located just out of Sturgeon Lake ...
06/19/2017