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Price Reduced - 350 2nd Street NE, Sartell MN (RE/MAX Results)

02-06-12
Chuck Carstensen
Chuck Carstensen: Real Estate Agent in Elk River, MN
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350 2nd St NE
Sartell, MN 56377
Description
5 Bedroom home on nice corner lot with a park across the street. Nice two leveled deck off the kitchen. Kitchen has extra cabinets, and breakfast area. 3 bedrooms on main level. Large living room and large family room downstairs.
$120,000
Year Built 1978
Sq Footage 2,096
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2
Lot Size getting
Rooms
Bedroom 1 10x12
Bedroom 2 10x10
Bedroom 3 12x9
Bedroom 4 12x15
Dining Room 12x11
Family Room 12x32
Fifth (5th) Bedroom 10x12
Kitchen 12x10
Living Room 21x12
Property Features
Assumable Loan Yes with Qualify (approval)
Existing Financing DVA
Exterior Fiber Board
Bath Description Full Basement
Lot Description Tree Coverage - Light
Dining Room Description Breakfast Area
Roof Age Over 8 Years
Lot Description Corner Lot
Parking Characteristics Driveway - Concrete
Family Room Characts. Lower Level
Amenities - Unit Kitchen Window Deck
Special Search 3 BR on One Level
Roof Asphalt Shingles
Parking Characteristics Attached Garage
Dining Room Description Kitchen/Dining Room
Basement Full Finished (Livable) Daylight/Lookout Windows
Other 900
Zoning Residential-Single
Water City Water - Connected
Sewer City Sewer - Connected
Heating Forced Air
Parking Characteristics Garage Door Opener
Fuel Natural Gas
Air Conditioning Central
Property Class Single Family
Construction Status Previously Owned
Bath Description Main Floor Full Bath
Appliances Washer Refrigerator Range Dryer Dishwasher
Amenities - Unit Washer/Dryer Hookup
Other 2011 1196 1196
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Chuck Carstensen

RE/MAX Results
Direct: 763-635-7228
Cell: 612-290-3809
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Wordless Wednesday (Almost)--This Job is NOT for the Faint at Heart!

01-11-12
Teri Eckholm, REALTOR® Anoka&Washington Counties Acreage & Lakeshore Homes
Teri Eckholm, REALTOR® Anoka&Washington Counties Acreage & Lakeshore Homes: Real Estate Agent in Ham Lake, MN
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Helicopter stringing Powerline by Teri Eckholm Realtor
Throughout the warmer months this past year when we traveled along 94 northeast of St. Cloud, Minnesota we had an opportunity to see power line construction and the lines being strung via helicopter. I was the passenger and shot the photos as my husband drove...Absolutely no stopping to sightsee! The MN highway Patrol watches diligently for those who are paying more attention to the helicopters than the road. These lines are being strung along the busy interstate while cars and trucks travel at 70 mph.
One day while I was driving...not photographing...there were 3 people sitting at the tops of three consecutive poles, patiently waiting their turn to connect the lines. What a crazy job! Another day they were using blasting caps and there were explosions that fused the lines together.
The process is amazing. The idea that someone could sit on top of a pole for hours is unbelievable. The powerline construction is halted for the winter months...but I will try to capture a polesitter in the spring!
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OPEN HOUSE 2918 S. 16th Street Court, St. Cloud, MN

01-11-12
Steve Baklaich
Steve Baklaich: Real Estate Agent in Saint Cloud, MN
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OPEN HOUSE 2918 S. 16th Street Court, St. Cloud, MN 2918 S 16th Street Ct Saint Cloud MN

Sunday January 15, 2012 from 12:00 to 1:30pm MLS# 4108454

This attractive 4 bedroom 2 bath home offers upgrades found in more expensive homes like real maple flooring through out the kitchen, dining and living-room and slate tile in the entry foyer and in the upstairs bath. The kitchen features raise panel cabinets and a center island. Dining walks out to an over-sized deck and a large private back yard with mature trees. Spacious lower level family room, 2 car garage, all on a cul-de-sac close to Oak Hill School.This home is move-in ready and available for a quick closing.*Ask about the HRA grant of $13,000 interest free to qualified buyer*. $139,900.

Directions: 25th Ave.S. to Main Prairie Rd. to Oak Grove Rd to 16th St.Ct. to home. Follow the signs to 2918 S. 16th Street Court, St. Cloud, MN

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Uncle Sam Givith and Takith Away!

12-20-11
Steve Baklaich
Steve Baklaich: Real Estate Agent in Saint Cloud, MN
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Uncle Sam Givith and Takith Away!

Does that banner really say a new deal for the ants?

there are a few funny lawyersI have know a number of attorneys over the course of my Real Estate career, and some of them know, and tell the best lawyer jokes. Example:

Do you know how cold it was yesterday?

It was so cold I saw my lawyer walking down the street and he had his hands in his own pockets!


Now try substituting Senator for lawyer and you will be most timely, because last week the U.S. Senate extended the payroll tax cut, reducing what they withhold from folks paychecks. This is a temporary measure to stimulate spending, etc. As part of this extension they included an increase in Mortgage Insurance Premiums (MIP) on Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA loans, for new purchases and refinances, beginning January 1, 2012. This change will likely be permanent, and represents about a 33% increase in the monthly MIP on 90% of all loans written.

It adds up!

The bill extends for 2 months the payroll tax cut and long term unemployment, as well as Medicare reimbursements for doctors. The House of Representatives is supposed to vote on the bill this week. The increase in MIP is meant to offset the $33 Billion price tag for these programs. For a mortgage amount of $200,000, this increase is about $17 per month. About $204 per year, every year.

All of the homeowners that have weathered the last few years and still own their homes will, if they refinance after January 1, 2012, have a new tax added to their monthly mortgage payment. The same goes for those who buy a new home after January 1st unless they bring a 20% down payment to closing, thus avoiding MIP entirely. In our market I would guess the average home buyer will be paying the extra fees for a while, until the build enough equity to discontinue the MIP.

It may be to late, but you can still try to contact your Representative in Congress, but my guess is they won't vote against the giveaway extensions. But we will end up paying for it, one way or the another!

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Getting in the Christmas Spirit! Enjoy the Music!

12-13-11
Anna 'Banana' Kruchten - Phoenix Short Sale Broker,CRS 602-380-4886
Anna 'Banana' Kruchten - Phoenix Short Sale Broker,CRS 602-380-4886 : Real Estate Agent in Phoenix, AZ
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Getting in the Christmas Spirit! Enjoy the Music!


One can't help but get in a festive and holiday mood when listening to these classic Christmas songs and viewing the lovely pictures. Makes me almost want to live in snow country again! Almost!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!


Christmas Songs for You!

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