Minot, ND Real Estate News

By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Minot's NEW City HallI am going to walk you through the new City Hall with pictures and a little commentary in 3 parts with each part a separate floor of the building.This and the following 2 posts are part of an entry into a blogging challenge put forth by Dr. Paula McDonald and Kathy Streib titled Let's Get Serious About Writing a Blog Series. First let me be clear that the Minot City Council LOVES to spend money. Minot is the 4th largest City in the State but out spends the largest by a very substantial amount. The amenities are nice but our taxes are as insane as our City Aldermen/women.First of all let me point out that it is right across from the funeral home... very fitting... death and taxes.The location is that of the old Wells Fargo building downtown. Most important to the big...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
During my years as a Realtor no outside institution deserved kudos more then the established lenders in Minot ND. Stepping up to Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland , challenge for January I just have to give a high 5 to ALL of Minot's lending institutions. Everyone I've worked with has been Golden!Only one in 16 years has been unprofessional and their stint here was short lived and they are long gone.I never did really develop a "favorite" because they really were all "that" good.If a Real Estate Buyer would ask  for a recommendation, instead of naming an institution I would recommend they try one bank, one credit union and one mortgage broker. I truly had no favorite and they all had competitive rates.One super good story I just have to tell is about my friend Chad who at the time was w...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Coming up very quickly is February 14th  GIVING HEARTS DAY (I've been told something else is also celebrated that day but my focus is on Minot's Giving Hearts Day).In this radio broadcast airing Friday on 106.9 FM at 12:15 (Noonish) and again at 4:45 on 1320 AM Tanya Hennix from PATH North Dakota and Mike Zimmer from Minot's Men's Winter Refuge tell you about the 14 local charities taking part in this Giving Hearts Day.Most important is that every dollar given locally STAYS locally. Minot Today is broadcast over two radio stations every Friday. You can find it on 106.9 FM at 12:15 (Noonish) and again at 4:45 on 1320 AM. Of course I always post the broadcast as a Podcast here as well as my Podcast site at Pod-O-Matic.
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
During my radio broadcast/interview with Justin Anderson (executive Director of Minot Area Council of the Arts) he mentioned Giving Hearts Day coming up on February 14th. This coming Friday's interview is all about Giving Hearts Day. Here is a list of Minot participants:Giving Hearts Day is a State wide event but you specify what charity you want to give to and the money stays local. I hope you will listen in to Fridays radio broadcast to learn more about how this all came together and how you can participate.Minot Today is broadcast over two radio stations every Friday. You can find it at 106.9 FM at 12:15 (Noonish) and again at 4:45 on 1320 AM. Of course I always post the broadcast as a Podcast here as well as my Podcast site at Pod-O-Matic.
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Often people will come into my office and ask me to notarize a hand written note. It may be a bill of sale or something as simple as "if I should die I want my girlfriend to get my cowboy boots".This is the 1st tip in a series of Notarization. What is Notarial language? Why a Notary can not stamp just any piece of paper brought to them. If you have particular questions about what a notary is or does I'd be glad to answer your questions by email as best I can. Please keep in mind I am a Notary in North Dakota and State laws very so if you live in another State you may wish to check with an official or attorney in your State.
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Getting ready to spike it! I love playing volleyball so this is right up my alley. However I'm not sure what team would be excited to recruit a 64 year old man with a long list of health problems (plus I could stand to lose 10 pounds).I do not believe there are any restrictions on who can play so whether you are a teen or in your 60's like me you should sign up today.
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Tickets are on sale today for those who are part of "Friends of the Hostfest" and to the general public tomorrow. I've written many posts about this EXTREMELY fun 4 day event that is held at the North Dakota State Fair grounds. Although I don't believe there is a drop of Scandinavian blood in me I go every year and have a blast (just like I'm not Irish except for onj St. Pat's Day... then I'm all in).Some of the acts announced so far include: Chicks with Hits, Clint Black, Daniel O'Donnell, The Texas Tenors, Terry Fator, and Chicago. This just scratches the surface as there are acts all day, every day, for four days. For more about Norsk Hostfest just google it.I hope to see you there!
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Along with the moving I've also been studying to regain my title as a Notary Signing Agent. Part one was to take the course to be recognized by the National Notary Association (NNA). Then of course there was a Background Check, no problem. Last of all was the actual course for the title of Signing Agent. Long story made short... literally... I had trouble getting logged into the study course so I just skipped right to the test. ACED IT!                  Aside from about 15 years of past experience as a Signing Agent I must say that my years as a Real Estate Broker/Agent also helped greatly.So now I'm ready... let the phone ring!
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
On Friday my radio program (not a podcast) featured the 2nd half of my interview with Walter Piehl, Nationally recognized artist from Minot ND. Even though Walter Piehl is/was my 1st interview of 2019 I think it's bound to be at the top of my list of favorites when I get to the end of the year as well. I hope you listen to both part 1 and part 2 together, I'm sure you will not regret it. We received a lot of positive feedback at the radio station when they played the episodes on the air.Part 1 can be found through THIS link in Active Rain.Minot Today is broadcast over two radio stations every Friday. You can find it at 106.9 FM at 12:15 (Noonish) and again at 4:45 on 1320 AM. Of course I always post the broadcast as a Podcast here as well as my Podcast site at Pod-O-Matic. My Pod-O-Mati...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Today's radio broadcast features Walter Piehl, Minot's most well known artist. Walter Piehl gives us some background history of his career as a professional artist and art teacher at Minot State University. We also talked about what Walter Piehl is doing today. To see Walter Piehl's website click HERE.  Minot Today is broadcast over the air every Friday by two Minot radio stations. You can listen in live on 106.9 FM at 12:10 (over the lunch hour) and on 1320 AM at 4:45 PM. Of course if you miss the over the air episodes you will find the podcast version right here. If you would like to hear every episode of Minot Real Estate Today you can go to our podcast site at Pod-O-Matic.
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Great News! The Souris Valley Sabre Dogs will be returning to Corbett Field in the Spring of 2019. General Manager Darrell Handelsman returns to Minot Today to tell us some very exciting news for 2019. If you did not catch a Sabre Dogs game last year you really missed out but there will be MORE fun and entertainment at Corbett field this year for you to check out. Minot Today is broadcast over two radio stations every Friday. You can find it at 106.9 FM at 12:15 (Noonish) and again at 4:45 on 1320 AM. Of course I always post the broadcast as a Podcast here as well as my Podcast site at Pod-O-Matic.
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
We took the second half of our Christmas lights tour this evening. Tonight we drove for an hour and a half around North Minot. There were some nice displays but I was a little disapointed that there were no traditional displays with JUST the nativity. Disney and Schults seemed to have made big headway into the Christmas lawn ornament world. 
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
I posted my entry into Carol Williams , December Challenge 2018: What Inspires You, early on. If you have not then go check it out HERE. Although you only get bonus points once I've posted several times about what inspires me. This is just one more....We had a wonderful worship service this morning. I appreciated the simple way the alter was decorated and the message about Mary's visit with Elizabeth before the birth of two of Earths most famous people of the Bible. To many people it's the same old story but it's very inspiring to me.
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Tina's home! That always means one thing for sure, a one hour family drive around town. In the summer it means looking at new construction, in the winter we go check out the lights. Tonight we covered the South end of Minot. Only one home truely stood out above the rest. Not a Grizwald home but one done well! I threw in a couple others that were tastefully done but alas I once again did not have the proper camera along and just shot these with my phone.                 Let's start with #1. Here are a couple others. Hopefully we will do better tomorrow night. 
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Last night we made our annual pilgrimage through Oak Park for the Sertoma Club's light festival. There is a $5.00 charge per car and it is well worth it as there is about 40 displays to see.Night photography shot out of a moving car window is not the best but out of about 50 shots I got a few worth sharing with you.The 1st one was my favorite. It depicts Minot with the river and the railroad running through the heart of the community.This next one is elves building a home, we missed the one on the left operating a table saw (which was my favorite part of the display). 1st Western Bank snuck their logo into a couple of presents.The wonderful message of Peace was proclaimed.And at the end Santa thanks you for driving through. 
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Friday's radio broadcast of Minot Today features my mechanic, Ken Frederick, owner of Magic City Auto & Truck Repair, LLC. Ken has decades of auto repair service and recently (two years ago) opened his own shop. I hope you will listen in to his practical advice. Minot Today is broadcast over the air every Friday by two Minot radio stations. You can listen in live on 106.9 FM at 12:10 (over the lunch hour) and on 1320 AM at 4:45 PM. Of course if you miss the over the air episodes you will find the podcast version right here. If you would like to hear every episode of Minot Real Estate Today you can go to our podcast site at Pod-O-Matic.
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Here are four more pictures Timmothy has taken of his guinea pig, Hershey. These can also be seen on his Timmothy Timm FaceBook page.I hope you like Timmothy's greetings. Timmothy is 17 years old and has been writing about two fictional guinea pigs (Titus & Philemon) for about 4 years now. He has one published book out and you can read about it on his website TimmothyTimm.com .
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
This afternoon we took advantage of the extremely warm temperatures (48 degrees above zero) and took a nice stroll through Minot's downtown. I had a two fold mission in mind. I wanted to show Carol and Tinmmothy the two locations I'm considering moving my business to and to also get some ideas for Christmas. There are several shops I should blog about but this post will focus on Oliver's Attic & their purses in particular.As the name implies, Oliver's Attic, this boutique requires some stair climbing but I hope I captured enough to make you want to brave the steps. 
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Tivoli Custom Homes is putting the final touches on the model home at 9 11th Ave NE, Minot ND. The detail carpentor will be staying in the home this whole week making the final "detail" touch ups to the home.This is a beautiful 3 bedroom home with a perfect location for just about anyone in Minot or stationed at the Minot Air Force Base. 1-1/2 blocks off of Broadway, 2 blocks from Minot State University, and easy walking distance to many shops, restaurants, and services. This home was built as the flagship model for Tivoli Custom Homes in Minot but now it's time to build a new model and let your family move in. You can tour this home nearly any weekday by calling the builder, Tivoli Custom Homes, at 208-863-7016.
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Clear skies, no wind, and 30 degree temps sent many families to the Roosevelt Park Zoo today. The parking lot was full. Here are some shots from my walk this afternoon. Here is the perfect Christmas inflatable to have in front of the Zoo.The perfect Christmas Outfit to show off to the bears.Despite the heat wave I'm guessing Teddy was pretty cool in the saddle. 
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
I just had to ask the police officer: "And if this happened to you?"During my lunch hour yesterday I was at home at the table and I get a phone call from a certain delivery companyand they said they were just at my door, knocked, rang the bell, and no one answered so I could go to the FlubEx Office across town and get my package.That seemed strange being I was literally 10' from the door.So I drove to FlubEx Office and sure enough the package was there. They asked for some ID and I showed them my drivers license. Ah-Ha, no wonder I didn't hear the door, it wasn't my address on the package label BUT there was my name and cell phone number on the package. FlubEx wouldn't let me have the package or even open it up at their counter (BTW I was not expecting any kind of package either). Witho...
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