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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)
07/14/2018This week there were 17 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 27 closings overall to include all properties in our MLS. Of the homes that closed this week the average days on market was 81 compared to last weeks 65 days. Over all homes sold slower and for slightly 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 17 homes sold in this limited category. The most expensive home sold for $550,000. and it ...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
  This interview took place "on site" at the Ward County Historical Society with Bryan Goetch, Site Director. Brian is an excellent example of how the Minot Air Force Base benefits the greater Minot Area by bringing such high quality young people to our community who often stay after serving our country to raise their families here. After serving our country for 8 years (retiring as a Staff Sargent) Bryan attended Minot State University and graduated with a major in history and a minor in English.Minot Real Estate Today with Bob Timm is broadcast over the air on two Minot radio stations. You can find it each Friday on 106.9 FM just after noon at 12:15 and then again on 1320 AM at 4:45 PM. If you miss today's radio broadcast you can catch it and all Minot Real Estate Today's broadcasts a...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
I made it to the Farmers Market just 15 minutes before it opened and managed to get some shots without sustaining personal injury (some of the Farmers Market shoppers are pretty aggressive about defending their territory). I actually wore a "Press Badge" I made and everyone seemed pretty accommodating because of it.Please keep in mind this is North Dakota and the date is July 12th.I don't believe any of the crops sold here came to maturity without the help of a green house or some other type of shelter being we most likely had snow on frozen ground just two months ago.Also because of our short growing season many farmers wives supliment the family income by selling baked goods at our farmers market. At this point, of the dozen booths there, half were baked goods. Being those goods are s...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Well, I went to Monday's Farmers Market (the 1st of the year) in hopes of getting some great pictures like A. of Ron and Alexandra Seigel does but Holy Cow! Talk about a mad house... the majority of the entire market was sold out in 15 minutes. I swear some of those grannies would have pulled their 357's on me if I asked them to wait while I took a photograph.Arts In the Park is more my speed. If I have any energy left at 7:00 that is where you will find me.Let's talk about the benefit for Abby. Abby was struck by an unmanned Jet Ski on Strawberry Lake a few weeks ago while tubing with a friend. Her friend was killed and Abby was severely injured. The benefit will be held at South Prairie School on July 12th, with a free will offering dinner from 4-7, followed by a live auction starting...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Join us for our Summer Block Party! This event will be held in the parking lot of The Market on 4th! We will have Food, Vendors and a Make & Take Workshop going on from 5pm to 8pm! Grab your friends and family and stop by for a night filled with fun! We will be announcing our vendors soon so stay tuned..Family Pool Night sounds good with the temps in the upper 80's and 90's. I won't be there... don't want to hear "Mommy, look a beached whale".Looking at the www.VisitMinot.org site Chalk it up sounds fun: Minot Family YMCA 3515 16th St SW, Minot, North Dakota 58701.  Join us at the Y for Summer Unplugged CHALK It Up! This free event is sponsored by Hess Corporation and open to all the kids in the community.  This fun day is all about CHALK! Come get your kid's shadow traced and decorate ...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Let me clarify, dine to donate is not an event for boosting beavers (the animal) but Minot State University's Beavers. I'm sure I didn't need to clarify that but just in case.I may attend the Ward Co. Historical Society Meeting as I will be seeing the president earlier in the day for my next interview on the radio broadcast of Minot Real Estate Today.For new parents I encourage you to take advantage of the FREE car seat check at Ryan Honda. I know we did and it was well worth it.Not on the list above but recommend by myself would be:There is a "Safe Sitter" class at Trinity. Call Trinity for details.At the American Red Cross there is a course on how to spot a stroke in 10 minutes 9 - 3:30. Call the Red Cross for details.Minot Farmers Market opening day! I'm taking my camera as I've been...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
My new Model Home office Monday through Friday is at 9 11th Ave NE in Minot.This is one of four model homes built or being built by Tivoli Custom Homes in Minot.In more than 30 years of home building Tivoli homes has never built two of the same homes... thus they are truly Tivoli Custom Homes.I'm proud to announce that I have an office in the home pictured above at #9 11th Ave NE, Minot ND. This home is just East of MSU and I'm inviting you to stop in anytime (Monday through Friday) between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM to visit.Bring in your plans and ideas and Tivoli custom homes can give you a bid on what it would take to make your dream come true. 
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
07/07/2018This week there were 6 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 19 closings overall to include all properties in our MLS. Of the homes that closed this week the average days on market was 65 compared to last weeks 107 days. Over all homes much faster and 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 6 homes sold in this limited category. The most expensive home sold for $320,000. and it was on the...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
With the idea of staying cool let me suggest you listen to Friday's radio broadcast which I posted in podcast form HERE .Aside from spending a day (which you easily could) at North Hill Bowl where the temp is always 70 degrees I'm probably going to spend the earliest part of the morning in the park. However temps are projected to jump into the upper 90's very early on Saturday.As a coffee fan I'm eager to check out the grand opening of With Room Coffee. I'd also like an explanation of the strange name. Located at 400 E Central Ave.If it wasn't going to be closing in on 100 degrees I'd check out the Firefighters workout in Oak Park from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.Dakota Square Mall is also a good place to beat the heat and you can attend the JelleyBeanStreet fingerpainting festival. Proceeds go t...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Today's broadcast of Minot Real Estate Today is an interview with Rory Selk, Pro Shop Manager of Minot's North Hill Bowl. Currently there are 3 generations of the Selk family working at North Hill Bowl on a daily bases and Rory is training up the 4th. North Hill Bowl is another great reason to say "there is ALWAYS something to do in Minot ND".Minot Real Estate 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)
Being the Minot Daily News only posted one (reoccurring) event for Friday it left me a little lost and confused so I had to work a bit harder for this post.The event they did mention is MSU's Summer Theatre presentation of One Summer Night.The other events I scrapped together were:The Taube Art Museum presents an art class for toddlers ages 2 and 3, Feathered Friends.Andrea Donovan will be at Art Space another day or two. If you missed my comment yesterday you may want to go back and check it out.There will be a hymnal sing at the old church on the Ward County Pioneer Museum.That's all I've got for special events BUT on my radio broadcast tomorrow my guest is Rory Selk of North Hill Bowl! Of course listening to my radio broadcast is an event in itself HOWEVER considering the outdoor tem...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
If the 4th of July just got your motor running you will be glad to see a full schedule of events for the 5th!I'm going to make it another day in the Park. I can't tell you anything about the Jensen Sisters or visual artist Kim Whittemore right now but I will after the concert.The Souris Valley Sabre Dogs are back in town after 5 days on the road. Good chance you will catch me there as well.I'm also looking forward to seeing the art of Dr. Andrea Donovan at Artspace. Andrea has a ph.D. in European and Art History and teaches at Minot State University. Andrea says:Artists Statement:I love to travel and look at the land, the mountains, the water, and the skies. Every place has such unique characteristics. These combined characteristics invoke the spirit of the place, the essence of what ma...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
No doubt about it, I will be at the Roosevelt Park 4th of July celebration for the day. There is a $5.00 fee per adult but it's free for children 12 and under. It kicks off at 9:30 AM and runs till 11:59 PM. There is to much to this event for me to tell you about here so check it out at VisitMinot.org .There is a pretty good chance I'll go eat pancakes at the Flag Raising Ceremony offered by the Mormons. After a one year hiatus the July 4th Fireworks Display is back at the Nodak Speedway. Last year the funding was not available to put on the display that had been a custom in Minot for decades. I admit that this is not my thing as I'm in bed by then BUT if you like great fireworks displays then by all means get out and support it.Ooops, I almost overlooked the celebration at the Dakota A...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
I apologize for getting a day behind on posting Minot's events. No excuses, I just got caught up in family things and forgot to post yesterday.I sure did enjoy the Minot City Band yesterday at Oak Park. It was well attended. I was a little disappointed that the scheduled visual artist had not shown up by the time we left the scene.I hate to admit it but there is actually nothing on today's or tomorrows schedule that will probably get me out of my house or out of my yard BUT like most people I think I'll be preparing for the 4th of July celebrations (which I will be posting about tomorrow).I do want to share a quick story I saw on a local Minot neighborhood blog. A woman complained that a neighbor had lit off some large fireworks in town (against the law in Minot City Limits) late Friday...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
07/01/2018 Available Condos & Town homes in Minot ND. There are currently 34 Condominiums and 31 Townhomes for a total of 64 units available in Minot ND. They range in price from $76,900 to $359,900. The average listing price is $197,982. The average days on market is 109 thus over the past week we have seen a slight decline in price and a fair increase of days on market.Believe it or not I have to sort through all the condo and townhome listings to be sure they are listed correctly for this report. They seldom are. The point being some Realtors have no idea what the difference is between a condo and a townhome. This is a serious problem for a Buyer. If your agent doesn't know the difference then you should find yourself a new Real Estate agent. What is the difference between a Condo an...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Somewhere in the day I hope you start July off right in God's house thanking him for all your blessings.You can't beat breakfast with the Women of the Moose lodge.As you know I will be at the Arts in the Park concert to hear The Minot City Band and to view the art of Katie Abrahamson.The Pangea House inside the 62 Doors Gallery offers a concert for just $5.00 featuring Snailmate and Breakup Haircuts.If you are wondering how to purchase BIG fireworks you may want to go to the FREE show at the North Minot location of Memory Fireworks. They will be lighting off items you can purchase so you can choose what you think will best "WOW" your friends and neighbors.
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
The Souris Valley Sabre Dogs are a tremendous asset to Minot ND. I knew we were in for something good when it was announced that a new college league and team was coming to Minot but I had no idea it would be this big. I've seen it with every home game they play being I literally live across the street from the stadium (Corbett Field). Can you believe they are drawing up to 1,000 people a game now! If you listen to this interview with Darrell Handlesman's enthusiasm you won't be surprised at how well they are doing. Listen in and then let's see you at the next Sabre Dog's game. Minot Real Estate 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 o...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Today I want to encourage you to go to  as they have 19 events listed and the Minot Daily News only has 3 events listed. Here are my favorites (but as I said you should go check out all 19 at www.VisitMinot.com).Open Studio at Margie's Art Studio is always a great idea for developing your creative side. Starts at Noon Margie's Art Studio 109 Main St S,Magic City International Dragway is hosting "Special Bracket" races tonight. I have NO idea what that means but if you like loud things that move fast I'm sure this is right up your alley. 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM.How cool is this! Local boy Carson Wentz, Quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles, in a one-hour Q&A session. Admission is FREE. From 11:00 to Noon at Minot State University Herb Parker Stadium 500 University Ave W,The Manna Food Truck...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
Here is What's Up!Ok, I'm wishing I had grandchildren so I could go to the Ward Co Library and play with the Playdough. Come and enjoy playdough at the Ward County Public Library! Playdough and fun toys will be set up for the kids. A parent or guardian must be present the entire time. For more information, please contact the library at 701-852-5388.I'm not familiar with the Mask Theater but this sounds interesting: Imagine taking a seat in a theatre that is defined by a circle of trees. Looking up at the blue sky as you await the start of the show. An all natural stage that creates the perfect backdrop for a show that was meant for the jungle. The music starts, the lights go on, the kids are excited as the actors take the stage. Make a Scene Kid’s theatre is excited to bring you “The Ju...
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
It's not free and it's adults only BUT you will most likely find me at Bacon and Brew being I like both and it's less than 1,000 feet from my front door.Arts in the Park is always a good time. Thursdays musical artists are The Tonedevil Brothers and the visual artist Candice Brekke with the theme "Eye Candy".As you can see there are several Arts and Theater events going on. I don't think you could go wrong with any of them.One Ladies Only event not listed that you may see my wife at is Bible Journaling. You can find out more about that at www.VisitMinot.org One more from Visit Minot that looks good to me is Basics of Viticulture, Grape production. Yes you can (and we do) grow grapes in North Dakota.Once again I want to thank the Minot Daily News for publishing these events every day in ...
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