Thursday, April 29, 2010

New Listing in Lakeville, MN. 10.00 Acre hobby farm.

Looking for a place for your horses, home based business or just privacy? Look no further than here! The home is low maintenance with vinyl siding. Asphalt driveway from street all the way to the work shop. The home surrounded by beautiful trees and nature. Birds, deer, turkey and even chickens! If you want quiet and a place in the country this is the best of both worlds. The home and land include some wonderful features-

Updated eat-in kitchen with custom cabinets, tile counter tops, wood floors, new stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar. The home g=has a very open feel with the kitchen being the center of it all. The main floor is really set up well for entertaining.

Formal dining room with see through to the kitchen could also be used as a formal living room with its large picture window. There are beautiful views from every room and every angle! The dining room again flows to the kitchen, room to room its a great set up.

Living room has a fireplace, wood floors and lots of natural light. The sliding door leads to deck and back yard. The room flows to kitchen and is so large there is room for another full couch off the kitchen and can be set up as a separate sitting area.

The master bedroom is one of 2 bedrooms on the main level with wood floors, large closets and pass through to the full bath.

A large main floor bath is one of 2 baths in the home, the second is on the lower level. The main bath has dual sinks, tile floors and has been updated.

There are 2 bedrooms on the lower level which is a walkout to the back yard. All 4 bedrooms in this home are huge! Along with the bedrooms there is a large family room that would work great for a home theatre or game room. A bar could be easily added to this space as well. The exercise room has a tile floor and leads to the back patin and hot tub. The laundry room is unfinished and offers ample storage.

26 x 22 work shop on the lower level is under the garage. Its perfect for any hobby or can be used as storage. This is in addition to the workshop that is a separate building on the property. You can completely close it off from the rest of the lower level for ease of painting or anything lese you can use it for.

40 x 30 workshop is one of 2 exterior buildings on the property. This one can be used as a home business or to indulge in any hobby. It can be converted to a barn for horses but there is another pole barn that is 22 x 14 and can hold 2 horse stalls. The asphalt driveway is expended from the garage to the workshop. the floor is full concrete.

Everywhere you look is amazing including your own pond. More than enough room for pasture and plenty of land left over. The well is 250 feet deep and the septic is new. Mechanicals are good and the home is move in ready. Because there is 10 acrtes you have no buliding restrictions and can put up other outbuildings, indoor areans ect... This home is a great value and the lot is prime. Only 5 minbutes to I-35 tou can be in down town Minneapolis or St. Paul within 40 minutes.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

New listing, new to market! This home has it all! Farmington, MN

Spacious and open floor plan in this split level home. The exterior of the home is a beautiful cedar that was just stained last summer so it is very low maintenance. Some of the great features are - concrete driveway, exposed aggregate side walks, stamped concrete, huge cedar deck, gazebo with hot tub, 1/2 acre lot and spacious flat back yard. The workshop 28 x 40 is partially insulated with electricity, garage door, side door and separate access from alley. This shop is perfect for a home business, storage or someone looking for a space to work on motorcycles, cars, furniture or any other hobby.

As you enter the home you are greeted with a sense of space due to the oversized foyer. The main level features include - eat-in kitchen with center island, custom cabinets, tile floors, vaulted beam ceiling and is adjacent to the informal dining room. The living room has a floor to ceiling wrap around brick fireplace, large windows and sling glass door to the front deck. The master bedroom has a private 3/4 bath and lager closet. There is a second and third bedroom along with a full bath on this level.

The lower level features include - Walkout to the back yard. Family room with brick fireplace that is perfect for a home theater or game room, exercise room, laundry room, storage, 3/4 bath, 4th bedroom, 5th bedroom that is currently being used as an office. The home is a perfect fit for all different types of lifestyles. Farmington is a wonder town with many different community events. The home is located within walking distance to downtown and the fairgrounds.

Call me today to see this incredible home!

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Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Large open spaces in beautiful rambler. Roseville, MN

This incredible home features 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms with over 2400 FSF. Beautiful hardwood floors and brick fire place makes the living room warm and inviting from the moment you step in to the home. A traditional formal dining room can be used as a sitting area. The huge eat-in kitchen affords you that option. The kitchen has a breakfast bar, room for a full size dining table & lots of counter top space for the cook in the family. A family room on ths level doubles as a sun room with large windows and natural light throughout the day. Three bedrooms and a full bath round out this level.

The lower level’s amusement room is great for a home theatre or game room. The full brick fire place gives the room a very intimate feel. The 4th bedroom has a walk-in closet and a 3/4 bath is just across the hall. The office or craft room can be accesed from the bedroom or large storage room. The cedar closet is great for storing out of season clothing.

A cozy deck/patio over looks gardens & a beautiful back yard. Located within walking distance to Central Park and Bennett Lake. Close to Rosedale Mall, restaurants and other shopping not to mention the state fair, puts this home in an ideal location.

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Spacoius rambler with private fenced yard and many updates. Burnsville, MN

This incredible home features 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms with over 2600 FSF. Extreemly well cared for, it as everything you could want in a home. Newly remodeled eat-in kitchen with Corian counter tops, hardwood floors, breakfast bar, informal dining room, double sided brick fireplace and lots of space to cook and entertain. Three sizeable bedrooms on the main level, the master has a private 3/4 bath. The formal living room features two large picture windows and brick fireplace.

Lower level is a mid level walkout with a lot of finished square footage. The family room which is curently a home office/library is easily converted to suit your family needs. The 4th bedroom with 1/2 bath is just around the corner. The amusement room with a large built-in would work well as a home theatre or game room. You could easily add a wet bar as well.

The back yard is fenced and private with extensive landscaping. Enjoy the deck as well as the patio in this private back yard. The home is located in a quite neighborhood only minutes to 35W and shopping. This home truly has it all! Don’t miss your opportunity to own this quality home.

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Is this your dream home? Apple Valley, MN

This incredible home features 5 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms with over 4200 finished square feet. The upper level has 4 nice sized bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The master bedroom has a private bathroom & spacious walk-in closet. The eat-in kitchen off the family room makes entertaining easy. The formal living room has a bay window. The formal dining room can be assessed through the kitchen as well at the beautiful 2 story foyer. This home has a stunning entrance & is perfect for any life style. The large 3 car garage enters to a large laundry room. The lower level walkout has an amusement room with a wet bar and fireplace. The amusement room is perfect for a home theater or game room. The 5th bedroom works well as a home office or guest room. A 3/4 bath, exercise room & storage room finish this level. Professionally landscaped yard makes this home stand out! Some of the many wonderful improvements, updates and features are; exterior and interior painted in 2008, professionally landscaped, all new windows, roof new in 2000, tile floors in bathroom and laundry room, fireplace and chimney tuckpointed, new light fixtures throughout home as well as the exterior, air ductwork cleaned in 2007, new water heater 2008, new microwave 2008, textured ceiling in garage, 9 zone sprinkler system, large master with his and hers closets, 2 story foyer, 2 story family room on main level, 3 season porch, deck, patio, lower level walkout, hardwood floors, granite counter tops, custom cabinets, main floor office, main floor laundry/mud room, formal dining room, 2 fireplaces, exercise room, wet bar, amusement room, 4 bedrooms on upper level plus much more! This home is truly move in ready, you will not have to do a thing to this home!

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Minneapolis Condo in the heart of downtown.

Awesome one bedroom 11th floor condo @ "the Crossings"! Unit beautifully maintained and painted. Community offers pool, exercise room, secured underground parking! Right on skyway system. 11th floor unit - vacant but not a short sale or foreclosure! Competitive, clean and ready to show. Quick possession possible.

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New listing! Duplex blocks from Lake Harriet Minneapolis, MN

TWO BLOCKS TO LAKE HARRIET AND 4 BLOCKS OFF 50TH AND LYNDALE. THREE BEDROOM UNITS AND ONE FULL BATH, DETACHED TWO CAR GARAGE, STUCCO COMPLETELY RE-STORED IN 2000, ONE UNIT IS CURRENTLY LEASED - IMMEDIATE INCOME!! NEWER MECHANICALS, WINDOWS AND BRICK WORK.

PROPERTY IS AN ESTATE, AS IS ADDENDUM REQUIRED.UPPER UNIT IS VACANT, LOWER UNIT AVAIL FOR 2ND SHOWINGS, PREFER 24 HOUR NOTICE. TENANT MONTH TO MONTH. PROPERTY IN EXCELLENT SHAPE. KITCHENS NEED UPDATING. FOR INFORMATION REGARDING RENTS AND EXPENSES PLEASE CALL OR TO SEE THIS FANTASTIC DUPLEX.

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Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Why some buyers have to wait for days to move into their new home after closing.

Buyers beware when purchasing a foreclosure. If it has not been explained to you, you need to know this. Do to the ongoing amount of foreclosure sales and many banks inability to process all of the files, the last step is being delayed.

When you buy a foreclosure home you need to be prepared to wait to move in. Depending on which state you are in the closing process can be different. In Minnesota we a table funded state where the funds have to be at closing when all of the paper work is being signed. After a regular residential closing the buyers and sellers shake hands and the seller hands over the keys. With a foreclosure the bank is not there and requires the closer to send over the final HUD-1 for yet another "final" review. Until the bank representative reviews this and signs off on it, the listing agent in most cases is required by the bank to hold on to the keys. This is becoming a problem because some of the banks are taking 3 days to sign off on the HUD-1 and give the okay for the buyers to move in. Which means you have given them the money, you are paying interest on your loan but can't quite move in yet.

One way to avoid this disappointment is to go in to the transaction knowing you may have to wait to move in. The best approach is to close early in the week and no where near the last few days of the month or worse yet, close to a holiday. You have to keep in mind that the person signing off on the HUD-1 could have hundreds of files that they are in charge of. The homes could be all over the country and many closing on the same day. You can also ask your agent to check with the listing agent and request that the final HUD-1 be at the bank for review no less than 72 hours before closing. If they see it early and then get the same information from closing they are less likely to flag any items. This will lead to a much smoother closing.

As always please consult a real estate attorney with any legal questions you may have and your accountant for any tax questions.

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New Listing in Lakeville, MN

This beautiful home is filled with updates and unique features. Located close to Dodd Road for easy access to Lakeville and Farmington. The home is on a cul-de-sac that is very private and quiet.

The main level features an updated eat-in kitchen with new flooring, custom cabinets, breakfast area, Silestone counter tops and bump out for a kitchen table. The informal dining room off the kitchen is currently being used and a sitting room. That leads to the formal living room. This set up gives the home a very open feel and makes it perfect for entertaining large or small groups. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet and is one of two bedrooms on the main level. The full bath is a walk thru to the master.

The lower level has a family room which is perfect for a home theatre. It shares a beautiful brick fireplace with the adjacent amusement room that is a perfect size for a pool table or bar. The third bedroom could be used as a guest room or home office. There is a 3/4 bath and large laundry room as well. plenty of storage with a crawl space under the stairs as well as in the 3 car attached garage. The lower level is a walkout to the back yard and the deck.

The deck is a multi level deck that is just waiting to be used for summer parties. It overlooks the private back yard that backs up to a creek. The yard is very level, there is enough room for a garden, playset or even a touch football game. The roof is only three years old and the exterior of the home is low maintenance.
The home has been very well cared for and is move-in ready. Quick possession is possible. It has everything a home should have along with a great price! Please call me today to see this wonderful home!

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Monday, April 5, 2010

2 Story home with 4200+ FSF Apple Valley, MN

This incredible home features 5 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms with over 4200 finished square feet. The upper level has 4 nice sized bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The master bedroom has a private bathroom & spacious walk-in closet. The eat-in kitchen off the family room makes entertaining easy. The formal living room has a bay window. The formal dining room can be assessed through the kitchen as well at the beautiful 2 story foyer. This home has a stunning entrance & is perfect for any life style. The large 3 car garage enters to a large laundry room.

The lower level walkout has an amusement room with a wet bar and fireplace. The amusement room is perfect for a home theater or game room. The 5th bedroom works well as a home office or guest room. A 3/4 bath, exercise room & storage room finish this level.

Professionally landscaped yard makes this home stand out! Some of the many wonderful improvements, updates and features are; exterior and interior painted in 2008, professionally landscaped, all new windows, roof new in 2000, tile floors in bathroom and laundry room, fireplace and chimney tuckpointed, new light fixtures throughout home as well as the exterior, air ductwork cleaned in 2007, new water heater 2008, new microwave 2008, textured ceiling in garage, 9 zone sprinkler system, large master with his and hers closets, 2 story foyer, 2 story family room on main level, 3 season porch, deck, patio, lower level walkout, hardwood floors, granite counter tops, custom cabinets, main floor office, main floor laundry/mud room, formal dining room, 2 fireplaces, exercise room, wet bar, amusement room, 4 bedrooms on upper level plus much more!

This home is truly move in ready, you will not have to do a thing to this home!

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