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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Most of us know where to find a Dr for our own health but if you are in a new community you may not have a clue as to where to go if your pet needs help. Almost all vets will treat a dog or cat but what if you have a bird or guinea pig?The problem gets even more complicated when it's an emergency and an even greater concern when it's after hours or on a weekend.I myself have two go-to's. The Pinkerton Animal Hospital has been in Minot for ever and they were familiar with our dog (Baby) even before we rescued her.Our other go-to is actually our "come to" as The Pet Vet is a mobile vet service. I can not find a website for The Pet Vet but we have used her services for more than 20 years. You can get in touch with her (Sharon) at (701) 720-8387.Now we know of another place thanks to Timmot...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Today's over the air broadcast of Minot Real Estate Today is an interview with Justin Anderson, Director of Communications and Development for the Souris Valley Animal Shelter in Minot. As usuall we exceeded the amount of time alotted for the show so I've also included the uncut/unedited addition below with the mic rolling prior to going on the air, with the sniffels, the ahhh's and so on just in case you were wondering how much editing I do every week to make a show like this fit into the 15 minutes scheduled for over the air time. Minot Real Estate Today can be found on two Minot Radio Stations every Friday. The first airing is on 106.9 FM just after noon at 12:10 PM and then again on 1320 AM radio at 4:45 PM.Here is the uncut/unedited addition:  
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
$40.00per ticket.5:00 PM to 9:00 PMFriday 8/10/18Ages 21 and over only. Little Chicago Pub District is proud to partner with Heart Of Our City shops and YogifyU to bring you our first WINE and BEER Walk! There will be wine, beer and food as well as shopping! Come down and check out all of the cool things that the shops downtown have to offer and while drinking and eating. The 9 spots involved will have a beer AND wine selection to try as well as a small snack size food selection. Starting point will be at Off The Vine starting at 5pm! This is where you will get checked in and pick up your passport. Your passport will show each location and what beer and wine they will be serving. The 9 locations are: YogifyU, Mainstream Boutique of Minot, Main Street Books, Gourmet Chef, Grow With Me, T...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
This plaque was cast prior to the 2011 flood which was much more devastating than the 1969 flood. Several homes were lost in 2011 and some out of State contractors came here to make a fast buck and flipped homes in a very shoddy fashion. Thank God there are still many of the original homes standing and have been restored in a loving fashion. I was told that Eastwood Park was the original "Doctor's Neighborhood" of Minot but I'll do a little more research on it. Here are several of the beautiful homes in Eastwood Park, Minot's only Historical District. This neighborhood neighbors my own and we are both in the same GREAT school district, Sunnyside. We both also boarder Roosevelt Park. The Northern boarder of Eastwood Park is Central Aveune in Minot which gives it excellent walk-ability in...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
The church I attend, Our Saviors Lutheran (LC-MS) is holding a two day rummage sale and German food festival. You all know how much I love a rummage sale but being of German decent I'm actually more excited about the food than the rummage (and yet I'm very excited about the rummage sale as well). The cook at our Day Care is very well know for here culinary skills so this ought to a very delicious time.The adult mission trip mentioned is an annual trip to build housing in one of the poorest parts of Mexico. Here is a link to a radio interview I did two years ago about the trip.
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
I found visiting with Andy Carter, Athletic Director for the Minot State University Beavers, very inspirational and quite frankly I can't wait for our next interview when we talk some football. It's easy to see why Andy Carter motivates his coaching staff, his players, and all of us fans as well. This is the conclusion of my on air discussion with Andy Carter, Minot State University Athletic Director. That being said I still left about 10 minutes of tape on the floor so if you want to hear the entire, totally unedited version it to is posted on Podomatic. 
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
This will be the 6th year I've posted about my absolute favorite Minot ND Social Event, the Great Tomato Festival. This is the 30th year of this fabulous event and I wouldn't miss it for the world. While I'd only rate the food as "very good" the social aspect of it all is off the chart fun.Here is a video I took from last years event. The Great Tomato Festival is a benefit event for the Minot Public Library, the Taube Museum of Art, and the Minot Symphony Orchestra. The event keeps growing and last years attendance was well over 1,000. Being my best friend was the Minot Public Library's director for 30 some years I've been a volunteer at the Great Tomato Festival as long as I've known him (and of course I've dragged my wife into it as well by volunteering her labor as well). Truth be to...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Sometimes a name says it all.I admit I've never heard of Reverend Raven & The Chain Smoking Alter Boys and while that name may be a total turn-off to you I knew I just had to make sure my calendar was clear for this one. Here is the info you need to know to join me (Courtesy of the Minot Daily News). 
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
08/04/2018This week there were 15 homes sold (closed) in this very narrow category of stick built, single family homes located in the City limits of Minot. A look at the Red chart below shows there were 38 closings overall to include all properties in our MLS. Of the homes that closed this week the average days on market was 978 compared to last weeks 90 days. Over all homes sold slower and for less money per square foot this week. The chart above is the total MLS activity for the week. This includes ALL types of properties as well as all cities in our MLS. The chart below is very restrictive as explained below.Be sure to note the line above as this is a very restrictive report. There were 15 homes sold in this limited category. The most expensive home sold for $650,000. and it was on t...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
 Moving to Minot, consider Central South East Minot. If you are looking for a modestly priced home ($120,000 to $200,000) in a decent and safe neighborhood you would be wise to consider South East Central Minot.Most of the homes in this neighborhood are around 1,000 Sq'. The original homes were build in the 30's and some of those homes were rebuilt again in 1970 and some again in 2012 due to "100 year" floods. Obviously there are newer homes sprinkled throughout the neighborhood because of those who chose to tear down flood damaged homes and build new.The elementry school of our neighborhood is Sunnyside Elementry School. Our children attended Sunnyside and LOVED it. As parents we LOVED it. Sunnyside has a wonderful caring staff, in fact the principal, Mrs Cindy Cook, won North Dakota P...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
07/28/2018This week there were 7 homes sold (closed) in this very narrow category of stick built, single family homes located in the City limits of Minot (down from 12 last week). A look at the Red chart below shows there were 22 closings overall to include all properties in our MLS. Of the homes that closed this week the average days on market was 90 compared to last weeks 72 days. Over all homes sold slower but for more money per square foot this week. The chart above is the total MLS activity for the week. This includes ALL types of properties as well as all cities in our MLS. The chart below is very restrictive as explained below.Be sure to note the line above as this is a very restrictive report. There were 7 homes sold in this limited category. The most expensive home sold for $61...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
By this time of year it's typical to see algae on most bodies of water in North Dakota. Some algae is dangerous and if you are like me you may not have a clue as to if the algae you see is dangerous or not. I took the picture below on a fishing dock on the Mouse River in Minot. Even though the water is flowing pretty well at this time there is plenty of algae and on any standing ponds in the City the water is absolutely covered like a thick pea soup. This water could be deadly to humans and pets. Here is a one minute video I found on the subject. I've also found that pretty much every State health department has info on line about the danger of BLUE-GREEN algae like this link.Another reason I bring this up as a Real Estate professional is that there are many such ponds throughout Minot ...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
The Tivoli Custom Homes model homes are located on 11th Ave NE just a couple of blocks off of Broadway and just a couple of blocks from Minot State University. I spend a lot of time at the model home located at #9 11th Ave NE and I sit right next to some great windows that face the back yard. I've enjoyed watching deer walk into the yard and lay down to take a nap. Today another family stopped by, mom, dad, and the two kiddo's. Dad opted out of the family photo.  
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
When I revealed my plans to retire from Real Estate to the owner of Tivoli Custom Homes I was very pleased that he asked me to stay on as a "Project Coordinator". This fits in well with my plans and with Tivoli Custom Homes plans as I get to use a beautiful custom home as my office and Tivoli has someone on location at all times in case someone would want to come and get information on what Tivoli can build for them. I am also here to keep the contractors coordinated as they build and complete homes for Tivoli. Here is a quick video I put together for my new position with Tivoli Custom Homes.  
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
07/21/2018This week there were 12 homes sold (closed) in this very narrow category of stick built, single family homes located in the City limits of Minot. A look at the Red chart below shows there were 23 closings overall to include all properties in our MLS. Of the homes that closed this week the average days on market was 72 compared to last weeks 81 days. Over all homes sold slower and for less more money per square foot this week. The chart above is the total MLS activity for the week. This includes ALL types of properties as well as all cities in our MLS. The chart below is very restrictive as explained below.Be sure to note the line above as this is a very restrictive report. There were 12 homes sold in this limited category. The most expensive home sold for $267,057. and it was ...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Oscar is a 14 year old who owns a business that employs 11 people and he even owns 2 vehicles although he has yet to get his drivers license. I've been chomping at the bit to share this broadcast of Minot Real Estate Today with you. This interview on Minot Real Estate Today is with 14 year old Oscar, 3 year veteran of the business world. Hear how an 11 year old went from a corner lemonade stand to a company with 2 vehicles and 11 employees. This year Oscar will be a High School Freshman and next year he may even have a drivers license so he can drive one of the vehicles he owns.Minot Real Estate Today is a 15 minute radio program that is aired every Friday on 106.9 FM at 1:10 PM and also on 1320 AM at 4:45 PM.
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
I didn't see any of the critters above in the banner but 3 out of 5 of them were with-in a matter of feet from us as our walk was around Roosevelt Park which is just outside of the Roosevelt Park Zoo. I'll skip the flower picks tonight (although I got some for later) and just show you the animal life on the walk.All 3 photos were taken this evening BUT yes that is my backyard bunny.
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY SUMMER THEATER PRESENTS SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL! 7/ 16 - 20 /2018 8:30 PM to 11:00 PM Seussical brings to life many creations of Dr. Seuss including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little kid with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie L...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
A week or two ago someone asked in the Q & A section of Active Rain if our community had street vendors selling ice cream. Minot has Oscars!This coming Friday's radio interview on Minot Real Estate Today is with 14 year old Oscar, 3 year veteran of the business world. Hear how an 11 year old went from corner lemonade stand to a company with 2 vehicles and 11 employees. This year Oscar will be a High School Freshman and next year he may even have a drivers license so he can drive one of the vehicles he owns.Minot Real Estate Today is broadcast on 106.9 FM and on 1320 AM on Friday's. It will also be posted here and on my Pod-O-Matic account as well.
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
On my evening walk this lily obviously bloomed just for me so I could show it to you. Truth is I'm always enviouslyof the beautiful lily shots I see here on Active Rain. Roy Kelley always has some amazing shots.This is another photo from one of the gardens in and around The Roosevelt Park and Roosevelt Park Zoo. The Park District does an absolutely amazing job with their gardens and the endless variety of plants they they show us.
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Last week I had a couple of enjoyable walks in Minot's two largest parks BUT I also saw disturbing undeniable evidence that Earths impending doom is near. I don't want to be an alarmist but Starbucks beat me to it. The evidence is clear... in just under 80 acres of park land I saw this disturbing site twice: PLASTIC STRAWS!We all know that it's going to lead to this...The MOTHER STRAW looking for her babies, sucking up Earth to find the fate of her baby plastic straws. If you thought the prices at Starbucks was killing us you are wrong! It's their environmental activist attitude that will lead to our doom when MOTHER STRAW hears the cries of her babies from their loneliness as they die off and fade into oblivion... as we will also when we experience Mother Straw's wrath. 
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