The community in Mound, Minnesota is closely tied to the lake on which it resides and the neighboring cities surrounding it. With it’s small population size of just over 9,000 citizens and small geographic area of 3.18 square miles, Mound avoids the noise of the bigger cities while enjoying the peace and quiet of its […]

Situated on the beautiful Lake Minnetonka, Mound, Minnesota is a lakeshore town with wonderful parks and natural scenery. The citizens of Mound have access to a total of 31 parks and 6 beaches located in and around the city. Lake Minnetonka is not the only lake near Mound. While certainly the largest, it encompasses many […]

Mound Schools are located in school district 277 and offer the perks that result from having a smaller community. Each child is known by name and receives the attention and support they need for success and growth. Although the schools are smaller in size, they manage to keep pace with the larger districts in the […]

The city of Mound was incorporated in 1912, but was actually settled earlier in the 1850’s when the Minnesota Governor at the time, who was Alexander Ramsey was given credit for  naming Lake Minnetonka, which in the natural Indian language of the time meant “place spread over by water.”  Mound derived its name from the […]

Living on the shores of Lake Minnetonka certainly has its perks. For the citizens of Deephaven, life in and around the lake is defined by natural beauty and outdoor activity. When examining the community of Deephaven, it becomes apparent how significantly the lake impacts the local community.   Lake Minnetonka is the most important facet […]

Named for its harbor on Lake Minnetonka and located in the western region of Hennepin County, Deephaven is a suburb of Minnesota that provides rich historical value. Like much of the surrounding area, Deephaven was largely influenced by the nearby Lake Minnetonka. Originally kept secret by the Native Americans, who referred to it as “Big […]

The city of Orono, Minnesota was founded in 1858, the same year that Minnesota became a state. In April, 1889, Major George Brackett, who was a pioneer from Orono, Maine, founded the area of today’s city of Orono to be a separate township from the surrounding locations. The town got its name, Orono, from Chief […]

Located on the northern shores of Lake Minnetonka, Orono, Minnesota is a small lakeshore city that prides itself on a close community. With a population of almost 8,000, the community is just small enough to have a small-town feel while still encompassing vast areas of natural beauty.   Lake Minnetonka plays a large role in […]

The parks and trails located in Orono, Minnesota are some of the most magnificent in the state of Minnesota. With several parks and trails being located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, and a heavy community emphasis placed on ecological preservation, Orono is home to several breathtaking venues. Some notable examples include:   Big Island […]

The city of Orono, Minnesota is served by schools that are located within school district 278. ISD 278 is a collection of schools that the locals call, “small in size, but big in achievement”. The schools are of important value to the city and the residents of Orono support them each year. The city of Orono […]

With all of the encouragement from celebrity spokespersons like Fred Thompson, Robert Wagner and Henry Winkler, there is a growing awareness of reverse mortgages. The fact is that our population is getting older and more than 25 million homeowners meet the age requirement. A reverse mortgage will allow homeowners age 62 or older currently living […]

In an attempt to compare homes, one of the common denominators has been price per square foot. It seems like a fairly, straight forward method but there are differences in the way homes are measured. The first assumption that has to be made is that the comparable homes are similar in size, location, condition and […]

If it shows better, it will probably sell faster and maybe for more money. Once your home is on the market, it’s time to look at it like a commodity and through the eyes of potential buyers. In all likelihood, you’ll need to take care of these items eventually, so do them now to help […]

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Have you ever had a service company to your home to repair something and find out that it really wasn’t “broken”? It probably conjured up ambivalent feelings of joy that it wasn’t something serious and frustration that you had to pay a service call for something so simple. Before you call the repairman next time, […]

The Mortgage Forgiveness Relief Act of 2007 was passed by Congress to avoid additional financial hardship that some homeowners might experience due to a foreclosure or short sale. The law affects mortgage relief that occurs from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2012. Normally, IRS considers partial or total debt forgiven by a lender to […]

Competitive vs. Compelling Pricing In today’s market price is king when selling your home.  A home should absolutely be in top notch condition to attract the most buyer candidates, but if the home is overpriced when compared to other homes in your area you have very little chance of getting your home sold in this […]

Meet the Tellers Family. Back in 1946 Albert & Dorothy Tellers bought an 80-acre farm where they would raise their 4 children, farm the land and live their American Dream. This was a time when gas cost 21 cents a gallon and you could buy a brand new John Deere Tractor for $650.00 Times were […]

There are many dangers in listing your home For Sale by Owner (commonly known as a FSBO).  It’s not because we have been in the real estate business for over  three decades that I very much dislike the idea of people selling their homes as Unrepresented Sellers. There are a dozen reasons that immediately come to mind when I […]

Always ask your self why a buyer prospect is not working with a REALTOR®. Yes there are some valid reasons but the vast majority of serious buyers do not have the time or resources to undertake a property search alone. Did you use and agent to buy your house? If you have not found your next […]

Meet Joe Cerami. He’s 85 year young and has owned his Minnetonka home on Sparrow Road for over 40 years. Besides being a veteran, successful businessman, and retired, Joe is most proud of  his family, especially his 13 grandkids. Over the past four decades his home has had a lot of sentimental value:  raising four […]

Ever Thought About Being A LandLord? Meet John & Andrea Nelson, clients of mine who recently saved for a downpayment to buy a new home for their growing family. They knew because of low interest rates and the large inventory of homes on the market that this was one of the best times to purchase […]