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Lindsey Hasford

Beans, Beans, The Magical Fruit....

Okay, so I'm always up for a good contest and here's one that has nothin' to do with real estate... But, who can resist!?!?!

Remember that good ol' rhyme from childhood that you thought was ever so funny, but annoyed the heck out of your parents?

Beans, Beans
The Magical Fruit...
The more you eat..
The more you toot..
The more you toot...
The better you feel...

You get the picture!... I can't tell you how many giggles my brothers and I got out of that silly little jingle.

Wellllllllllllllllllllll.................. here's your chance!

They are rewriting this age ol' tale to reflect that beans are a veggie instead of a fruit. You can win $5,000 to boot. I'd love to see someone I know win the contest!

Here's the website to the BEAN CHANT contest!

If you enter will you just let me know so that I can look for you in the winner's list!

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
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

Just "LEAF" Me Alone!

leaves

You gotta love those cool fall days...

Those days that are perfect for raking up a pile of leaves because you can see you breath..

.. and then you find yourself so heated to the core that all you can do is lay down on that same pile of leaves and watch your breath float away in the air.

Of course, those are the moments that the toddlers in your life will try and ruin every plot that you have to really get every leaf picked up...

by laying in them.

tossing them.

pushing them into littler piles.

Making you even warmer trying to keep the leaves all together!

So why not take a minute - give up - and join in the fun!

Take a respite and enjoy the moment.

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
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

A little fall beauty.

trees

This time of year is full of such color and beauty in Minnesota!
I couldn't help but share a few of my favorite scenes.

Well, that isn't totally true.
Every corner I turn this time of year gives me a new "favorite" snapshot of color and beauty!

Every last tree has something wonderful to share this time of year!

cherry trees

The fruit trees are all bearing fruit...
sharing their bounty.

Shade trees are showing vibrant colors -
sharing light even on the cloudy and rainy fall days.

Some trees are showing their strength and staying green as ever.

fall color

No matter where you turn...
No matter what town you are in...
or road that you are traveling...
Fall brings something special.

It brings memories
of diving into leaf piles growing up.

It brings memories of raking leaves as a teenager.

And now it's about building memories with my little ones...

This year I find myself looking for "special" leaves to show my boys.

Collecting beautiful leaves to flatten in my books to play with once they are dry.

Wishing my boys were just a little older and we could play with the leaves inside and out!

For now, the trees look about ready to shake loose so that we can rake up a pile and let the kids jump right in!

I hope that you are enjoying your fall...
The leaves and their beautiful shining colors.
If you've been too busy to notice...
I hope that you can find a moment to breathe, walk outside and take in the wonder and beauty of the season!

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
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

Hooked on soaps?

Is your mean ol' TV laughing at you?
Are you READY for the change ahead??
It could be devastating you know.

In some ways this could be more monumental than the millenium threats.
It's not a "what if" situation but a "matter of time" situation.

The question is: Are YOU ready?
Have you taken care of business?

If you are hooked on the latest soap opera you won't want to get stuck in the dark.
Maybe it's the "Buy my house" shows that you watch in hopes of great ideas in selling yours.
Or maybe the next live football game?!?!?!

With high definition television quickly coming our way we have to look at the options.

1. We can ignore it and head outside when the tv dies....

2. We can wait until the channel is dead and make a mad rush to the store in hopes that there are still some tv's left to buy.

3. We can take advantage of the rebate coupons being distributed by the gov't and get the converter box now.

Whichever you decide is right for you....
you can get more info here.

Whatever you decide?
It'll be easier to take care of PRIOR to February 17th, 2009!

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
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

Minnesota Law Requires CO Detectors

As of August 1, 2008 all residential homes in Minnesota are required to have CO Detectors.

Carbon Monoxide is a serious threat in Minnesota during the winter heating season.
With the cool starting to inch it's way back into our northern climates we need to be thinking about the effectiveness of our furnaces.

If you don't already have one, now is a great time to get your CO detector installed.
Whether it's a battery, plugin or hardwired unit...
it is worth the time it takes to install.

Maybe now is the time to have your furnace cleaned, serviced and filter changed.

For more information on the new law visit www.fire.state.mn.us.

If you are considering OR have your home on the market - it is a great idea to make sure that you are ahead of the game. This new law will require CO detectors installed prior to sale (as I understand) so it's a great thing to do "in advance".

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
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