About Carver County, MN

To whom it may concern!

Chaska is an excellent suburb for a variety of reasons:

• Now with 212 - It is easy to get to virtually anywhere in the metro!
• It has a lot of beautiful parks & golf courses tucked all over the city
• A beautiful and picturesque downtown that manner sububs don't have
• Many Gorgeous neighborhoods with large lots, and mature trees
• A good balance of business and industry (not just a bedroom suburb)
• A true slice of "Americana" everwhere you look

If you are thinking of buying a home, even selling a home in Chaska please call me, your #1 Active Rain featured Realtor in Chaska!

Blessed to Serve,

Stieg Strand

www.stiegstrand.com

According to the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors, there does not seem to be too much of a change in statistics from this time last year for the months of September.

New listings in September of this year declined from 33 in September 2008 to 24 in September 2009. And the median sales price declined by $11,000, from $217 to $206 as well as the average sales price declined.

However the remaining factors do not show a significant change compared to other areas of the country. The numbers are outlined below.

Closed Sales 17, up from 16

Average days on market 109, down from 161

Single Family Inventory 77, down from 99

So far this year nearly 70 small businesses received more than $4.3 million in the form of grants and low interest loans to help survive in this struggling economy. A second round of small interest loans became available and applications were received through September. The funding is again through the Pohlad Family, and the loans are awarded through Grow Minnesota!, a program of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and local chamber partners across the state. Loans will be awarded in early November.

The Pohlad Family gives generously to the community through various organizations. The Pohlad Family Foundation’s mission statement is:

To improve the lives of economically disadvantaged children and youth and participate in projects that positively impact the quality of life in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area.

They fulfill this mission through public and private grantmaking.

The Pohlad Family also owns many private companies that, together, employ more than 3,000 employees. All Pohlad businesses are encouraged to be active participants in their communities.

Sadly, the head of the family, Carl Pohlad, passed away in January. Despite his success, Carl was regarded as a "regular guy." He treated people from all walks of life with respect, retaining a soft spot for the little guy, and never forgetting his humble beginnings. The Pohlad business holdings will continue under the stewardship of his three sons.

Nickle Dickle Day is an all day festival that brings thousands of people to Waconia. There is music and entertainment, a book sale, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, and a mechanical bull. There is also a duck race and if you adopt a duck, proceeds will go to Waconia West Carver Rotary to support children's charity. Residents can also enjoy an antique car show as well as an arts and crafts show. Rides and games will be happening all day in the City Square Park.

Local businesses also get involved by offering huge sales all day Friday and Saturday at their place of business. There will also be sidewalk sales on Saturday.

And if you are in shape, you can participate in the 5K or 10K run. If not, just stick around and listen to one of the many bands performing in the Gazebo, or on the 1st Street stage.

Let's not forget all of the delicious food! Food items include pork burgers, gyros, corn dogs, cotton candy, kettle corn, brats and much more! Volunteers are still needed if you live in the area and want to help out.

Nickle Dickle Day is going to be this weekend, September 19th. The days starts at 8am with the car show and craft fair. Festivities wind down at 5pm.

The homes in Chaska are moving quick. Especially in the lower price ranges under $250,000. Du to the first time homebuyer credit, lower values, and plenty of money in the mortgage market.

Don't let this historic opportunity pass you by. This will be the time that people look back on and say "Why didn't I buy when everything looked so good" & The only answer that will be able to come up with is..."I was waiting for it to get better?"

It won't get much better than this!

Give me a call, and I will put my 15 years of successful real estate sales experience to work for you.

Stieg Strand

www.stiegstrand.com