Real Estate - Aug/Sept 2022

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022

ALEXANDRIA LAKES AREA

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Stunning setting on Lake Le Homme Dieu! Absolute premier lakeshore with panoramic views on the famous chain of lakes only comes available once in a great while so don’t miss your opportunity! $699,900

20 beautiful acres, stunning 5,000+ sq ft home, awesome shop and the list goes on! $1,150,000

PRIME REAL ESTATE ON LAKE CARLOS! With 152’ of lakeshore, an acre of irrigated yard and stunning west views, I can promise you will fall in love with the grounds at this Interlachen estate! $1,145,000

First-rate real estate on LAKE CARLOS! Finally, your opportunity to purchase on one of the best regarded lakes in MN is here and this property rivals any around. The perfect sand beach and stunning sunsets compliment this totally renovated 3 bedroom cabin literally feet from the water’s edge. $600,000

Incomparable property has it all! From the breathtaking panoramic views to the stunning 5,100 sq ft home, you will definitely be blown away. $899,900 2 | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022 LAKES AREA REAL ESTATE

Stu Wood

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Sold Nearly 12,000 sq ft building in excellent condition with an ideal location in the Alexandria Industrial Park. One couldn’t even come close to This home is truly an entertainer’s duplicating this building for the asking dream with charming interior which is price! $1,150,000 sun-soaked and offers water views! $365,000

Amazing location, deeded access to Le Homme Dieu, super well kept home and a huge garage are a few of the stand-out features this property offers! $299,900

Timeless and captivating! This home looks like it came right out of a Hallmark movie with the perfect combination of warm and cozy textures and feels. $675,000

Come occupy this excellent building in downtown Lowry! For lease or sale, this property is the perfect fit for your office space needs. $99,900

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Picturesque sprawling yard, super well maintained home and hard to find spacious shed! The impressive living space this home offers is created by a warm and welcoming interior and provides a flow-through functional living area. $325,000

Excellent location and as solid as they come! The opportunities that this building provide are endless and you can be sure it will be standing long after we are gone. $199,900

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Premiere Lake Ida offers the best of the best when it comes to water quality, fishing and recreation! And when it Lake views and quick access across the comes to lake life association style, road to beautiful Lake Cowdry! This lot Ida Wild East is right at the top as well! is 1 of a kind and ready for your dream home. $47,500 $585,000

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For Rent 1,312 sq ft corner office suite on the main level of the Cornerstone Building. Very well maintained building with plenty of parking. Suite includes reception area, kitchenette, multiple offices and a board room. ***Heat and electric included in rent.

Are you frustrated with the lack of townhomes available for sale in Alexandria lately!? Not only is this home super functional but it is priced very nicely! $199,900

True craftsmanship radiates from both inside and out at this property!

The unique design and finishings flow perfectly throughout the main level living area, master suite and huge vaulted ceilings. $379,900

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Heidi Schroeder is a fantastic realtor who worked very hard to market and sell my home that was very large and unique in the area. She researched other area homes in similar market prices and commissioned a photographer who took amazing photos and drone shots to provide potential buyers an overall perspective of the property.

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G N I D N PE 504 6th Street NW, Glenwood, MN Location is everything, this property has it!! Nestled into a beautiful 3.21-acre lot with mature trees and privacy on the edge of town. The setting is exceptional, the options are endless. Room to build your detached garage/shop and still have a large yard for the kids to play! MLS #6222992 $269,000

4302 Little Ida Beach Road, Alexandria Open, bright and contemporary design. Fully remodeled. Set on .75 manicured acres w/privacy from every direction. Over 3000 sq ft of finished living space. One of the state’s premier fishing and recreational lakes. MLS #6227776 $849,000

5111 Birchwood Court NW, Alexandria The setting is perfect, mature trees and a large .75 acre lot. A large 4 br home in a great location and neighborhood. Many recent updates throughout including all new flooring. Open floor plan on the main level with direct access to your large backyard deck. MLS #6199244 $329,500

14951 State Highway 27 W, Kensington Looking for a weekend retreat, a place to unwind and recharge the batteries, here it is!! A large 1.28-acre parcel with over 400’ on Brandon Lake just west of Alexandria. This is a property for those who like wildlife, canoeing, fishing, campfires, and a slow pace. This home is in great condition, make some cosmetic changes to call it your own! MLS #6191845 $214,500

Lot 1 County Road 33 NW, Evansville This property offers plenty for those that enjoy the outdoors.

It’s currently utilized as a hunting property but would make a great location for a new home. Take in the peace and quiet this setting offers. A total of 59.6 acres, the majority within the CREP program. Option to buy second parcel, MLS # 6206731 MLS #6213448 $174,000

13450 County Road 33 NW, Evansville Currently utilized as a hunting property but could be enjoyed as a year-round home (compliant septic system, deep well), horse property, or just take in the peace and quiet the setting offers (additional adjoining 59.6 acres also available for a total of 122.52 acres). MLS #6206731 $319,000

G N I D N PE 1892 Hidden Valley Lane NW, Miltona Breathtaking lake views from this turn-key year round lake home with level sandy beach on beautiful Lake Miltona. This 4 plus bedroom, 3 bath home was fully remodeled in 2018. One of 9 in this private association that shares 367 ft of shoreline with a sandy beach for swimming, large common dock with 2 boat slips each, boat launch, swing set, firepits and a large parking area. Come relax, the association takes care of all the outdoor maintenance. MLS #6194272 $429,000

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IN D N E P 28619 County 12, Long Prairie This is 176 acres of hunting paradise in West Central MN. In addition to the well-managed hunting land is a large family home built in 2005, an extremely efficient home with in-floor heat and a wood-burning fireplace. Two large outbuildings, excellent storage, woodwork shop, or man cave. Expose your hunting party to some of the best genetics you will find in a deer herd or just enjoy the extreme privacy this property offers!!

It’s an exceptional property on all fronts!! MLS #6193254 $1,295,000

8977 Memory Lane NW, Alexandria Spacious home on a wonderful lot that offers lots of peace and quiet. Association access to Lake Ida with a boat slip and beach house. Association fee is $350 per year for the Marina. Great house for year around living or use it as a vacation get-away.

Lots of space for family and friends in this very freshing updated home. Great swimming, fishing, and beach house enjoyment on beautiful Lake Ida. Tarred road all the way from Alexandria to your front door. MLS #6206447 $379,000

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How to sell your property with peace of mind Over the past two years, demand for real estate has been rising. Are you thinking of moving in with your partner or retiring to a seniors’ residence?

Now’s the perfect time to put your house up for sale. Here are a few things to consider to ensure the sale goes as smoothly as possible.

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE

First and foremost, do business with an experienced real estate broker who knows the market inside and out. Real estate professionals take a lot off your plate and handle a variety of tasks, including: • Setting a fair and impartial selling price • Verifying information about the property • Taking photos and videos • Staging the home

• Promoting your ad on different websites and online platforms • Managing showings • Preparing contracts and various documents • Evaluating purchase offers Real estate brokers are subject to an ethical code that governs their handling of your property. Therefore, you can rest assured they’re trustworthy and have your best interests in mind. Moreover, a real estate broker will help you avoid making costly rookie mistakes.

Similarly, relying on the expertise of a mortgage broker will save you a lot of work, especially when it comes to transferring your mortgage.

In short, surrounding yourself with the right people is the key to a stress-free experience. Contact a broker near you to get started.

NETWORK

Real estate brokers have access to a vast network of other brokers and an impressive pool of potential buyers. Therefore, they’re best positioned to help you sell your home fast.

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MORTGAGE VOCAB SECTION House selling: Mortgage vocabulary should you ever disclose the details explained of Mortgage a competing offer? vocabulary explained potential buyers others a If you’re selling your home and have Getting a mortgage is antell essential part what of buying several interested buyers, find out have offered or keep this informaproperty.

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The insurance can consulting a professional will help make be paid upfront or added to your monthly payments. your sale successful.

• Interest rate. A fixed or variable percentage is added to the amount of your mortgage loan. In short, it’s the price you pay to the financial institution for taking on your loan.

• Amortization period. This refers to the length of time it takes to pay off your mortgage.

• Mortgage term. The length of your current mortgage contract is referred to as the term. After the mortgage term must be Getting a mortgage is an expires, essential partthe of •remaining Interest rate. Abalance fixed or variable percenbuying a property.

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res, the remaining balance must be renewed, refinanced or paid in full.

• Pre-approval. When you get pre-approved for a mortgage, the lender estimates how much you might be able to borrow based on your income, credit history, assets, debt and down payment.

• Mortgage loan insurance. If your down 1804 Broadway, Ste payment is less than 20 per cent of the 140, Alexandria price of the property, you must buy loan insurance.|The insurance Contact a mortgage broker in your region (320)mortgage 763.6858 www.thetitleteam.com can be paid upfront or added to your for more information about mortgages or monthly payments.

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Should you buy an existing home or build new?

Do you want to become a homeowner but can’t decide if buying an existing home or building new is the best option? Here are a few things to consider.

NEW HOME

NEW HOME The cost of building a home can quickly escalate when choosing the finishings. Keep in mind that you must also pay taxes on the value of the purchase. However, you can be sure you’ll move into a home that suits your tastes.

EXISTING HOME When you buy an existing home, you generally get what you see. However, you may have to factor in renovation costs for things like new windows and updated plumbing.You may also have to set aside your style preferences and visualize the property’s potential during viewings.

The amount of time you invest in buying an existing home depends on how many properties you visit and the extent of the renovations you want to make.

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Additionally, building a new home requires you to be involved in the entire process, mainly because you must make various decisions and supervise the construction. Delays can also sometimes push back your move-in date.

In addition, buying an existing property gives you the advantage of starting out in an already well-developed neighbourhood. However, this may limit your options.

Finally, although you may have more land options in a developing area, remember to ask about future road and service developments to avoid unpleasant surprises in a few years.

Once you’ve decided, contact a real estate broker or developer to turn your project into a reality.

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Wooded & Wonderful! Lot has an “Up North” feeling as it is heavily wooded w/seasonal flowing stream, abundant wildlife & ez to afford.

Only $44,900 SBA 21-195 MLS 6119976

Lake Mary Find! 100’ frontage, one-half acre plus lake lot on Lake Mary Southwest of Alexandria. Blacktop, frontage, sewer, electricity, and internet fiber at roadside of lot. Short distance to DNR public landing. Seeing is believing at this manicured lot ready for your house.

Motivated Seller $114,900 SBA 21-191 MLS 6115614

Open and bright twin-home just south of Starbuck, walking and golf cart distance to beach, airport, trail, restaurant, park and boat ramp(s). Great cabin alternative, summer home or year-round residence. Open concept 2 bed, 1 bath with over-sized one car garage, ample storage, in floor heat in home and garage, duct-less AC and private patios. No interior common walls. Currently no HOA restrictions. Shared well, septic and common 3.63 acre parcel. Two units available at $199,000 each! SBA 22-139 MLS 6221927

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Alexandria Chain of Lakes! Lake Victoria building site on nearly 1/2 acre with level building site and gentle slope to lake. Lake Victoria is a scenic 400+ acre lake with 6.5 miles on of treed shoreline in SE Douglas County. Connecting via channel to Lake Geneva, Le Home Dieu, Carlos, Darling and more! Located just minutes off the 1-94 corridor within Alexandria City Limits, 2 hours west of the Twin Cities Metro Area. City Water, Sewer and Natural Gas available at street, electric is on-site. A rare find, don’t let this opportunity pass you by! $199,000 SBA 22-116 MLS 6167942

Lake Marlu by Glenwood 4.73 acre lot with 233’ frontage. Mostly open with woods along the lakeside. Lot will have electricity, drainfield for sewer and water from well available Investigate today @ $110,000 SBA 22-115 MLS 6167499

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Between Alexandria and Osakis. Good deer hunting, recreational use or excellent spot to build! Land is mix of pasture, meadows, tillable & lowland cover for wildlife habitat.

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PRIME COMMERCIAL/ INDUSTRIAL Available for the first time in 48 years! 10 acres in the center of Alexandria’s business district, zoned B-1 and I-1. Currently there is a well cared for home and outbuildings on the property. Rent it out or use for your business! Amenities include city water, city sewer, natural gas & fiber optic. $525,000

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Modern 2,500 square foot building and great location for your business! Corner lot on Hwy 29 in Parkers Prairie with high traffic count, with off-street parking lot. Current table seating for 75 with potential for more. See inventory list of updated restaurant equipment that seller will sell separately. $199,900

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