Elk River, MN

Lindsey Hasford wrote a wonderful summary of this a couple days ago! See post: Elk River collecting 1,000 random acts of kindess in February!

I think what Elk River, MN is doing is a wonderful thing. It really motivated me to think about ways we can show our kindness to others. There are so many ways to do this and on the website they share a list if your looking for ideas: http://loveelkriver.org/1000-acts-of-kindness

Today I paid for the person behind me in the drive through at McDonalds. I had never done this before even though I have heard about doing something like this in the past. It was fun and felt great! Too bad for them their order was only $2.14...I would have paid whatever the price was.

This is something we all could do. Imagine if each day we made an effort to do an act of kindness! Improve your world today and try it!

Chuck Carstensen - Re/max Associates Plus inc - Elk River, MN - 612-290-3809

The city of Elk River is sending out a citywide challenge of showing our love and goodwill to fellow citizens this month! What a better way to show our friendly spirit as well as lending a helping hand this beautiful February.

If you head downtown they are tracking our progress with a kind-o-meter! All you have to do is:

1. help someone.

2. and then let them know you did.

With the ice and snow that we have covering our roadways it's the perfect time to help elderly cross the parking lots and roads.

It's a great time to think outside the box and see how you can bless someone today.

This comes along a VERY funny story for my February 1st, 2010. The boys and I always head to the grocery store on Mondays and today was no exception. We were done with our shopping and my boys are such great helpers that they help put the groceries up on the "belt" to be checked out. We were partway checked out and this little old lady pushed her way to the front of the line and asked if I'd mind if she 'budged in' to check out her one item. I really was too surprised to know what to say so I said, sure, go ahead. So, the cashier stopped my order... I paid... cashier checked out older woman and proceeded to finish my order. What's a girl to do. I hope that I made her day! I guess that was my random kindness today.... though it was rather forced on me.

Check out the stories below to know where and how you can send in your random acts of kindness!

Love Elk River

WCCO

Elk River Star News

If you are looking for professional real estate services I am only a ring away! I am looking forward to working with you.

Lindsey Hasford
Realtor
Coldwell Banker Vision
231 Main Street - Elk River - MN 55330
763-241-5488 (office) 763-218-1347 (cell)
lindseyhasford@coldwellbankervision.com
http://www.hasfordhomes.com

Starting this month (January 2010) the city of Elk River has put a new requirement in place for single family rentals to be inspected and licensed. If you've been renting a home for awhile or a new investor to the area, you are included in this requirement.

Inspections will take place by the city of Elk River.

This new requirement includes townhomes, duplexes and all single family dwellings being rented. There are currently no charges for this inspection and license, but it is expected that fees will follow beginning in 2011.

Make sure to contact the city of Elk River to find out how this affects you (if you rent).

If you are looking for professional real estate services I am only a ring away! I am looking forward to working with you.

Lindsey Hasford
Realtor
Coldwell Banker Vision
231 Main Street - Elk River - MN 55330
763-241-5488 (office) 763-218-1347 (cell)
lindseyhasford@coldwellbankervision.com
http://www.hasfordhomes.com

Healing Choices of Elk River is sponsoring a WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE starting on February 15th to support the local Caer Food Shelf!

If you have a few pounds to lose this could be a great motivator!
All proceeds from the challenge are going directly to the food shelf.

Click HERE for more information or to sign up.

It's gonna be a community effort with some good money at stake to win in the process!
The contest runs from February until the middle of May making it the perfect lead in to summer!
If you want to support the food shelf and help the community - this is the perfect combination.

If you are looking for professional real estate services I am only a ring away! I am looking forward to working with you.

Lindsey Hasford
Realtor
Coldwell Banker Vision
231 Main Street - Elk River - MN 55330
763-241-5488 (office) 763-218-1347 (cell)
lindseyhasford@coldwellbankervision.com
http://www.hasfordhomes.com

There are FUNDS available for qualified buyers looking to buy in Elk River, MN. Buyers that meet the qualification can get $10,000 to $15,000 in Downpayment assistance for their home purchase. The money is available when buying a home in these neighborhoods:

Elk River Station, Trout Brook Farms, Country Crossings, Heritage Landing, Twin Lakes Townhomes, Grandview Addition, and Sandpiper Estates.

If you have questions about NSP or would like to see if you qualify please call or email me:

Chuck Carstensen

612-290-3809

chuck@thediscoveryteam.com