About Douglas County, MN

Spring is HERE?!

03-27-08

Carrie Hausmann

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Today is my first entry on my blog and I'm looking forward to seeing how many people actually read this.

Our local real estate market is what you're interested in, so here's what I have found to be true. The sellers are steadily seeing results in getting things sold. We have seen an increase in showings and therefore offers being written. If sellers are willing to prepare their home and price it within what other 'solds' have come in at, we are seeing those homes move quickly.

Buyers...you should be making your move NOW! Don't think that prices will go down much more, most sellers have made the adjustments needed and are close to their current listed prices. Don't be afraid to make your investment today...it will be well worth it overall.

My outlook in selling existing homes in the area continues to be optimistic due to this great location we live in. Soon the lakes will become liquid again and we will really have fun in our 'lakes area'...hope you're willing to join us.

Check in with me next week and find out how things are changing.

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Alexandria's Lake Rowley?

02-08-08

Craig Mische

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Lake Rowley Geneva is 630 acres and conveniently located on the eastern edge of Alexandria (not only is it a short trip to local schools, shopping, medical facilities, etc. but on the east side of Lake Geneva is The Geneva Golf Club and Weston Station). It is well known for its bass and crappie fishing and being part of the Chain of Lakes.

First named "Rowley", the name was changed to Geneva for Switzerland's Lake Geneva (which is also known as Lake Léman). In 1884, J. H. Letson built and operated a hotel on Lake Geneva's shores (4 years earlier he had built the Letson house where the Alexandria Hotel is now located in Alexandria). The Great Northern Railroad ran past it and a station was built and named 'Geneva Beach'. Tourists from St. Louis and other cities in southern and eastern states traveled to Lake Geneva in great numbers with their trunks and stayed all summer. Now the railroad is the Central Lakes Trail, offering 55 miles of a smooth, tarred trail for biking, walking, running, rollerblading, skateboarding and more.

To date, the highest sale in the MLS for a home with lake frontage on Geneva is $625,000 (closed in 2008). The highest sale price for a bare lot with 100 feet of frontage on Lake Geneva is $325,000 (closed in 2005).

Public access is on the southwest corner and northeast corner of the lake. There is a fishing pier available to the public at the southwest access.

Lake Geneva Information | Map | Real estate for sale on Lake Geneva

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Five Reasons to Love Lake Carlos (Alexandria, MN)

01-20-08

Craig Mische

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Alexandria has many, many beautiful lakes. In fact, from most places of employment, you can walk out the door and be at a lake within 5 minutes (while Alexandria is a popular, bustling community, traffic isn't a factor in Alexandria). It is tough to choose one as a favorite, but if forced to do so, I'd choose Lake Carlos. Here are 5 reasons I like it. 1. County Road 11. Each time I turn onto it off Carlos Darling Drive, I immediately relax. 2. Three Havens Grocery. It is kitschy and is convenient for a newspaper and cup of coffee or missing ingredient for a recipe 3. It's big. It's the biggest on The Chain (2,520 acres). If it is a busy day on The Chain, just head to the northern end of Lake Carlos. Most boaters out for a tour will cut across Carlos half way up the lake. 4. Carlos State Park 5. Bike rides around the lake and through the Park.

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