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	Borden Lake - $499,900 Garrison: REDUCED! Custom designed executive home on a 1.45 acre lot with 120 ft. of sandy shoreline on Borden Lake. Interesting detail in the home as well as the guest house.
	Hungry Lake - $929,000 Frazee: Extremely well maintained lake home with guest house and outbuildings. 140 acres on 240 acre Hungry Lake.
	Kabetogama Lake - $1,199,000 Kabetogama Lake:One of the finest custom built homes in Northern MN, Located on the shores of Kabetogama Lake. This uniquely designed home is a rare find and has many extra including heated workshop and more.
	3 Acres - $194,900 Cokato: Very unique property 3 acres in the city of Cokato just blocks from churchs, schools, and stores.
	Little McCarthy Lake - $420,000 Nashwauk: Quaint, west facing lake home on Little McCarthy Lake is nestled on 9.08 wooded acres with 671 ft of level,sandy shoreline. The original structure was made of logs and has a beautiful rock fireplace.
	Lower South Long - $359,000 Brainerd: Ideal Up-North lake cabin on Lower South Long Lake. Includes all appliances, furnishings, newer aluminum roll-in dock, 2 boat lifts, level elevation, sand beach, mature trees, double garage, shed, 55x190 back lot & lakeside deck.
	Arbo Lake - $299,900 Grand Rapids: A beautiful, magical dome home, nestled in 18 wooded acres, on private Arbo Lake, offers a nurturing sanctuary.
	View of Rice Lake - $239,900 Grand Rapids Area: Beautiful, newer construction Wick/Marshfield Home w/4 bedrooms and open floor plan. Set on 2.5 wooded acres and a beautiful of Rice Lake from your wrap around deck.
	Namakan Lake - $475,000 Namakan Lake, Canadian Side: REDUCED! Beautiful Island Cabin on Namakan Lake overlooking Canadian and American Islands. Enjoy this peaceful Canadian island get-a-way and boat miles of water between Crane, Sandpoin
	West Sturgeon Lake - $339,000 Side Lake: REDUCED! Nice 3 bedroom home with great floor plan and spacious bedrooms. Located on 150 ft of lakeshore on the Sturgeon Chain plus a 1.2 acre lot.
	Rainy Lake - $899,000 International Falls: Private retreat on Rainy Lake. Boasting 1800 ft of shoreline, 6.5 acres, a large harbor and panoramic view of Rainy Lake.
	Lake Ida - $395,000 Alexandria: Year round, walkout rambler on Lake Ida on a beautiful wooded lot with 100 ft of firm, sandy lakeshore and western exposure.
	Little Wabana Lake - $1,175,000 Grand Rapids Area:: Nestled in the woods among the pines is a refurbished log home originally built in the 1920’s incorporating the amenities of today. This property has 70 acres and 600 ft on Little Wabana Lake.
	Rainy Lake - $399,000 International Falls: REDUCED! This majestic custom built home is the first model in a new Rainy Lake location known as "Whispering Pines" with your reserved boat slip only minutes away.
	Esquagamah Lake - $469,900 Aitkin Area: Charming, year round home just a stones throw from the waters edge on Esquagamah Lake! Easy one-level living on 3.7 wooded acres with 317 ft of sand frontage and southern exposure.
	Norway Lake - $437,900 Pine River: Beautiful lake home set among towering red pines and right on the shores of Norway Lake! Lots of lakeside glass and French doors to wrap around deck, bring in lake views.
	Cedar Lake - $898,500 Aitkin: Hard to find Cedar Lake home! This spectacular home features a wall of glass overlooking the lake, an enormous wrap around deck, 2-story split rock fireplace, loft, spacious great room with vaulted ceilings, hard sand lakeshore & much more.
	North Twin Lake - $175,900 Grand Rapids Area: REDUCED! Beautiful year round home on North Twin Lake. Wonderful lake setting with amazing sunsets, and perfect elevation.
	Rainy Lake - $459,000 International Falls: REDUCED! Completely rebuilt 3 bedroom lake on Rainy Lake. Two fireplaces and all new amenities overlooking Jackfish Bay. Lots of deck and good docking, so bring your lake toys!
	Rainy Lake View - $199,000 International Falls: REDUCED! Ultimate view from this property, overlooking both US and Canadian islands. View comes with a beautiful custom 2 bedroom home, built in 2006.
	Lake Superior - $385,000 Cloud Bay, Ontario: This newly expanded and remodeled home sits on over 200 feet of Lake Superior Shoreline on Cloud Bay in Canada.
	170 Acres - $1,750,000 Ely: Private retreat on 170 Acres of wild untouched wilderness, a stones throw away from the BWCAW! Majestic Pines, crystal clear waterways, abundant wildlife and an impeccably designed log home with every detail you could imagine!
	Farm Island Lake - $238,500 Aitkin: Waters edge on Farm Island! This 2 story 4BR 2BA home includes tongue and groove knotty pine interior, with extra family quarters w/ living area, kitchen and sun room.
	Elk River - $339,900 Big Lake: Updated two story walkout on 7 acres with 380 ft of frontage on the Elk River. Only 3 miles from commuter rail station. Park like grounds next to 40 acres of state land.
	Balsam Lake, WI - $1,090,000 Balsam Lake: Private, unique estate with 360 degree views of Balsam Lake and 1300 ft of lakeshore. One of the best parcels on 2054 acre Balsam Lake.
	Lake Ida - $335,000 Alexandria: Chalet style home on Lake Ida with main floor living, 4-season porch and lakeside deck. 9 homes comprise this meticulously landscaped community w/400 ft on Lake Ida. Each home has 1 boat slip.
	Little Sand Lake - $360,000 Grand Rapids Area: Rare find - 10 acres with 583 ft of shoreline on Little Sand Lake. Year round home with outbuildings, studio office over garage and sand beach. Little Sand is a good fishing lake and connected to Sand & Bowstring Lakes.
	Big Sandy Lake - $1,100,000 McGregor: Gorgeous hand crafted, custom built full log home on 330 ft of prime Big Sandy Lake shoreline. Beautiful landscaped lot, with Southern View of the lake and underground sprinkler system. Beautiful inside & out!
	Sand Lake - $389,900 Virginia Area: A rare find - 400 ft meandering of shoreline and almost 3 acres on Sand Lake. North of Virginia in a secluded bay for ultimate privacy. Plenty of room with a main cabin, guest cabin, sauna and wet boathouse!
	Portage Lake -$599,900 Brainerd: This is a classic lake home on Portage Lake with 260 ft of sand shoreline. Newly remodeled throughout expansive windows, open floor plan, wrap deck and 2 stone fireplaces.
	Secluded 5 Acres - $219,900 Cokato: If you are looking for privacy you will be home here. 5 acres of seclusion with wild life in your back yard. Easy access to Hwy 12/394 and Hwy 7. Close to Lake and hunting.
	20 or 40 Acres - $414,000 Aitkin: REDUCED! This beautiful Up North home offers many custom details and sets on 20 acres of privacy. Or buy it with 40 acres for $489,000.
	Rainy Lake - $299,000 Ft Frances, Ontario: Beautiful property on Swell Bay, Rainy Lake, has the conveneince to drive to or boat to. Expansive 780 ft of manicured Canadian shoreline, this immaculately maintained home is a dream!
	Rainy Lake - $649,000 International Falls: One of a Kind - private executive home, located on the end of Bald Rock Point road on Rainy Lake.
	10 acres - $159,900 Near Mille Lacs: Very private, country home on 10 beautiful acres with open and wooded areas. Excellent hunting, close to Mille Lacs Lake
	Lake Ida - $199,500 Alexandria: One level living on Lake Ida for under $200K! Includes cabin, boat slip, pool and 750 ft of shared lakeshore.
	Rainy Lake Area - $89,900 International Falls: Nice two story family home on corner lot in International Falls - Gateway to Voyaguers Natinal Park and Rainy Lake.
	Prairie Lake - $499,000 Grand Rapids Area: There are always a few lake properties that stand out from the rest. Entirely on its own peninsula, this home has water views out three sides through expansive windows on Prairie Lake.
	Rainy Lake - $439,000 International Falls:REDUCED! One of the most breath taking view you will ever have on beautiful Rainy Lake. Many recent updates, decks galore!
	Lake Latoka - $895,000 Alexandria: Architect designed Arts & Crafts two-story lake home located on a private, wooded, 1.2 acre setting with 154 ft of shoreline on Lake Latoka.
	Lookout Lake - $230,000 Brainerd Lakes Area: Quaint rustic cabin or build your dream log home, 293 ft of sand lakeshore on Lookout Lake. Private location and excellent fishing lake.
	Pokegama Lake - $450,000 Grand Rapids: Fantastic lot and home on Pokegama Lake, with rare 200’ sand frontage and 1.6 acres of privacy. Nicely remodeled kitchen, knotty pine vaulted family room and cozy living room all face lake.
	Wynne Lake - $314,900 Aurora: Newer four bedroom two bath full walkout cabin, nestled on 2.8 wooded acres with 150' of frontage on beautiful Wynne Lake, minutes from Giants Ridge Ski & Golf.
	Lake Oscar - $239,000 Alexandria: Two bedroom year round home on 152 ft of lakeshore on a 1,000 acre Lake Oscar - known for fishing and fun!
	Rainy Lake - $549,900 International Falls: REDUCED! Majestic Log Home on over 2 acres with 100 ft of Rainy Lake shoreline! Over 3300 sq ft of natural warmth and many high tech extras - Craftsmanship in every detail shows.
	Deer Lake - $390,000 Aitkin: Take advantage of this beautiful up north retreat. This is your chance to put the finishing touches on this log home shell. Featuring over 3.75 acres 224 ft. of secluded sand shoreline with a gradual elevation.
	Lake Irene - $198,500 Alexandria Area: Large, wooded, 2.4 acre lake lot with 107 ft of lake frontage on 630 acre Lake Irene. Farmhouse being sold as is.
	South Long Lake - $290,000 Brainerd Lakes Area: Large log home perfect for your lakehome or retreat overlooking Upper South Long Lake.
	Winnibigoshish Lake - $229,000 Grand Rapids Area: Fantastic 2 bedroom cabin that has been totally updated on the shores of Big Winnie. Spectacular privacy and sandy shoreline for excellent swimming, plus great walleye fishing.
	Near Mille Lacs Lake - $30,000 Aitkin: Cabin and owned lot in a well maintained, gated, RV park and association across from Mille Lacs Lake public access.
	Lake Miltona - $441,000 Miltona: Level lake frontage (200 ft) with southern exposure and a well kept and recently updated year round cottage on Lake Miltona.
	Meadow Lake - $199,000 Motley: REDUCED! Private & secluded lake cottage on Meadow Lake. The home is full of natural wood accents & there's plenty of storage both inside and out. Take advantage of the endless trails or walk/boat to the club
	Brainerd Area - $279,000 Brainerd: Beautiful new home on 2.6 acres with hickory flooring, heated triple garage with separate workshop, master bath, Jacuzzi tub, in-floor heat and much more.
	Big Lake Twp - $234,900 Big Lake Twp: Spacious home on 2.5 acres in Big Lake. Large great room with vaulted ceilings, cypress floors and stunning views of private wildlife pond.
	Chisago Lake - $244,900 Chisago City: Nearly new, maintenance-free, lake living on Chisago Lake. Townhome has many upgrades including a boat slip on Chisago Lake. Chisago Lake is also connected to Lindstrom Lake.
	Cantlin Lake - $1,399,900 Zimmerman:Exquisite Handscribed Log Home on 2.2 wooded acres with 218' of Sandy Lakeshore on Cantlin Lake. Easy commute to the Twin Cities.
	Snowball Lake - $162,900 Pengilly: This 2 bedroom lake home has 300 ft of firm level lakefront on Snowball Lake plus with a full basement there's room to expand. Great location between Grand Rapids and Hibbing.
	5 Acres - $259,000 Backus: Beautiful, very well maintained country home on 5 acres and near great hunting fishing and Black Bear Country Club.
	Rainy Lake - $499,000 International Falls: REDUCED! Beautiful setting on an acre lot on Rainy Lake. Contemporary home designed with open living spaces to take advantage of the lake views and a private master suite upstairs with master bat
	Big Sand Lake, WI - $689,900 Siren, WI: Beautiful custom house on 1400 acre Big Sand Lake. 130 ft. of sand beach, level lot and 14 ft water clarity makes this an opportunity of a lifetime.
	Ethel Lake, Alberta - $1,349,000 Canadian Ethel Lake, Alberta: Charming cottage on Cold Lake in Alberta, Canada. Built in 1938 with recent renovations, beautiful house in a gorgeous setting.
	Sylvan Lake - $495,000 Brainerd Lakes Area: Take advantage of this beautiful home on Sylvan Lake. Featuring a panoramic view, landscaped yard, sand lakeshore and private wooded lot.
	Popple River - $199,000 Western Itasca County: Year round, remodeled home located on 700 ft of the Popple River which connects to Squaw, Round and Dora Lakes. Makes an excellent seasonal property for the family that enjoys hunting, fishing, boating, etc.
	Island Lake - $429,900 Northome Area: Beautiful cedar sided lake home on 256 ft of Island Lake. Relaxing atmosphere inside and out!
	Giant's Ridge Villa - $397,000 Biwabik: Villa 113 at Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort creates the perfect reality of a perfect getaway! Ski, Golf, Hike, Bike, Canoe, Kayak, stroll along lite pathways meandering along the waters edge of Wynne Lake.
	Inkey Lake - $299,000 Grand Rapids: REDUCED! Nice home on beautiful 21 acre lot on Private 76 acre, Inkey Lake.
	Rainy River - $269,000 Baudette: Year round 1.5 story cabin sits only a few feet from the shores of Rainy River, Four-Mile Bay and Lake of the Woods. Located on the ever popular Wheelers Point.
	Big McGraw Lake - $299,900 Danbury,WI: Beautiful property, gradual slope to 100ft. sandy shore on Big McGraw Lake. House was completely rebuilt using quality materials and workmanship.
	South Center Lake - $519,000 Chisago Lakes Area: Completely remodeled walkout rambler located on prime, level lot with 156 ft onf South Center Lake, which also connects to North Center Lake for expanded lake use!
	Rainy Lake - $264,900 Ft Frances, Ontario: REDUCED! Wonderful island cottage on Rainy Lake - only 3 miles by boat from the US mainland, across Sand Bay.
	East Rush Lake - $449,900 Rush City: Unbelievable house with 2300 ft of lakeshore on E Rush Lake. 56 acres loaded with deer. House has many quality upgrades that you couldn't build for this price!

Large Acreage

	Near South Twin Lake - $60,000 Grand Rapdis Area: This 8.8 acre lot is located on a cul-de-sac for utmost privacy very near South Twin Lake. Good mix of hardwoods. Other lots available.
	Rainy River Acreage - $120,000 International Falls: 40 wooded acres on Rainy River. Hunt and fish the finest river for Walleye, Northern, Crappie, Small Mouth Bass & Sturgeon. Nationally recognized Whitetail hunting area.
	Little Wabana Lake - $1,175,000 Grand Rapids Area:: Nestled in the woods among the pines is a refurbished log home originally built in the 1920’s incorporating the amenities of today. This property has 70 acres and 600 ft on Little Wabana Lake.
	Crow Wing River - $310,000 Staples: This unique 54 acre hunting parcels has appx. 1,654 ft on the Crow Wing River and has one of the most scenic views in the area. Plus, it is bordered by Wadena county tax forfeited land and hundreds of acres of Potlatch land.
	Lake Oahe - $2,500,000 Gettysburg, SD: 175 acres - Whitlock Riverview Estates is a sportsman paradise. Every lot has incredible views of Lake Oahe. Fish for Northern, Walleye, Pike or Bass. Hunt for White Tail or Mule deer.
	3 Lots Near Forsythe Lake - $28,900-$68,900 Grand Rapids Area: Three wooded lots ranging from 2.3 acres to 5.2 near Forsythe Lake. Nice buildable lots some with lake view.
	Pequot Lakes 5 Acres - $159,000 Country living close to town, spacious 2 bedroom/3 bath home on 5 wooded acres. Large family room with wood burning fireplace plus a 3 car attached garage w/workshop and 3 car detached.
	Arbo Lake - $299,900 Grand Rapids: A beautiful, magical dome home, nestled in 18 wooded acres, on private Arbo Lake, offers a nurturing sanctuary.
	Chisago City - $2,700,000 Chisago City: 65 Acres in Chisago City limits with water and sewer to property. Plat already approved for lots, survey wetland completed. Easy freeway access. Everything ready to go.
	Rainy River - $299,900 International Falls: 1650 ft of spectacular Rainy River frontage and 61 acres between the Manitou Rapids and the Sault Rapids. High ground with beautiful views of the river. Excellent fishing - Walleye, Pike, Bass, & Sturgeon.
	Inkey Lake - $299,000 Grand Rapids: REDUCED! Nice home on beautiful 21 acre lot on Private 76 acre, Inkey Lake.
	Hoot Owl Lake - $2,650,000 Waubun: Hoot Owl Resort is located between Hoot Owl Lake and Pickerel Lake with 75 acres and 7200 of shoreline and property and cabins on both lakes.
	20 Acres - $60,000 Grand Rapids Area: Mature mixed forest with natural with natural meadow. Great hunting area with several building sites. Two parcels- 20.95 acres in total.
	Hungry Lake - $929,000 Frazee: Extremely well maintained lake home with guest house and outbuildings. 140 acres on 240 acre Hungry Lake.
	120 Acres - $174,000 Littlefork: 120 acre whitetail hunting camp near Littlefork. Maintenance free buildings include sauna, 10 permanent deer stands and mowed hunting trails.
	20 or 40 Acres - $414,000 Aitkin: REDUCED! This beautiful Up North home offers many custom details and sets on 20 acres of privacy. Or buy it with 40 acres for $489,000.
	Dora Lake View - $27,000 Grand Rapids Area: Located in the Chippewa National Forest this is the ideal parcel if you are looking for affordable access to the lake and acres of Federal and State land on 8+/- wooded acres with public access to Dora Lake.
	Rainy Lake - $125,000 Ft Frances, Ontario:"Now you can have your game and eat it too!" On 1900 feet of shoreline on Rainy Lake and 32 acres of wooded hunting land surrounded by thousands of endless acres of Canadian wilderness.
	10 acres - $159,900 Near Mille Lacs: Very private, country home on 10 beautiful acres with open and wooded areas. Excellent hunting, close to Mille Lacs Lake
	Near North Turtle Lake - $55,000 - $70,000 Battle Lake: Three lots across from North Turtle Lake, rnaging in size from 5.7 to 7.4 acres.
	2.5 Acres - $29,900 Brainerd: Wooded 2.5 acres close to Mississippi River, Crow Wing Lake and Park, Golf and Recreation - great building site..
	Long Lake Lots - $179,900-$199,900 Garrison: Choose from one of three acreage lots on untouched Long Lake just 3 miles West of Lake Mille Lacs. 10 -13 acres with 400 to 700 ft of shoreline on sparkling pristine 110 acre Long Lake.
	Deer Lake Lot - $120,000 Aitkin: Over 5 acres of wooded privacy on Deer Lake. Sand lakeshore and good fishing. A perfect building site for the lake home of your dreams.
	170 Acres - $1,750,000 Ely: Private retreat on 170 Acres of wild untouched wilderness, a stones throw away from the BWCAW! Majestic Pines, crystal clear waterways, abundant wildlife and an impeccably designed log home with every detail you could imagine!
	Lake Mina - $352,000 Alexandria: Nearly 15 acres on Lake Mina, just a short drive from Alexandria.
	35 Acres - $129,900 Cokato: REDUCED! 35 secluded acres a sportsmans dream with deer stands, lakes near by and panoramic views over a mixture of tillable woods and low land.
	40 Acres - $129,900 Cokato: REDUCED! 40 secluded acres with wild life, panoramic views and lakes nearby. Close to the Twin Cities and St. Cloud. Room for horses with 40x60 loafing shed.
	Near Green Lake - $325,000 Chisago City: 13 Acre parcel ready to subdivide within Chisago City limits. Heavily wooded acreage across the street from Green Lake.
	East Rush Lake - $449,900 Rush City: Unbelievable house with 2300 ft of lakeshore on E Rush Lake. 56 acres loaded with deer. House has many quality upgrades that you couldn't build for this price!
	Little Fork River - $179,000 Little Fork: This 22 acre parcel is perched on the Littlefork River just east of Littlefork, MN. An excellent location for a vacation get-away or utilize the existing buildings to run a business. Excellent fishing and privacy!

Resorts And Commercial Properties

	Hoot Owl Lake - $2,650,000 Waubun: Hoot Owl Resort is located between Hoot Owl Lake and Pickerel Lake with 75 acres and 7200 of shoreline and property and cabins on both lakes.
	Lac Seul Lodge - $375,000 Lac Seul, Canada: An incredible opportunity to own a fully operational lodge in one of Ontario's premier fishing destinations! The lodge is fully furnished w/6 attached private rooms & cooking facil. to feed 18-20 people. Appx. 400 ft on Goose Bay.
	Rainy Lake - $350,000 International Falls: Successful Bar and Supper Club. Live: Music and Karaoke. Unlimited potential with high traffic area on Hwy 11 E. Entrance to Voyageurs National Park and Rainy Lake.
	South Center Lake - $1,050,000 Chisago Lakes Area: REDUCED! Great business opportunity- 8 room remodeled motel and 2 BR house on 340 ft of South Center Lake. Dock and boat rental business included.
	North Long Lake - $1,200,000 Brainerd Lakes Area: North Long Lake Resort has been operated and enjoyed since the 1950's - here's your opportunity - family home, 4 cabins and 7 RV sites.

Waterfront Lots

	North Turtle Lake Lots - $170,000-$225,000 Battle Lake: Six lake lots on North Turtle Lake, ranging in size from 1.9 to 7.4 acres and 215 to 580 ft of lakeshore. North Turtle Lake has 1,484 acres, 12 ft water clarity and prime fishing.
	Lake Vermilion - $189,900 Tower: Picturesque 300 feet of heavily wooded lakeshore tucked quietly into Mud Creek Bay on the East end of Lake Vermilion.
	Sand Lake - $175,000 Grand Rapids Area: SALE PENDING! Own lakeshore on one of Itasca Co’s most popular walleye fishing lakes on 2+ acres of wooded property slightly rolling with 200’ of level firm, sandy lakeshore and panoramic views
	Lake Minnewaska - $45,000 Glenwood: Two lots available within a 72 ac wildlife sanctuary with an outdoor swimming pool and walking paths. A new home built on this land will have a beautiful view of Lake Minnewaska and includes a boat slip on 900 ft of lakeshore.
	Fawn Lake - $65,000 Browerville: A buildable walk-out lot with sand lakeshore on Fawn Lake.
	Rainy Lake Lots - $60,000 & $90,000 Ft Frances, Ontario: This has to be one of the most conveniently located properties on all of Rainy Lake! Just 2 minutes from landing to island! This Canadian island offers you your choice of views,as there are actually 2 lots.
	West Sturgeon Lake - $339,000 Side Lake: REDUCED! Nice 3 bedroom home with great floor plan and spacious bedrooms. Located on 150 ft of lakeshore on the Sturgeon Chain plus a 1.2 acre lot.
	South Twin Lake - $119,900 Grand Rapids Area: Beautiful 2.6 acre lot on South Twin Lake.
	Esquagamah Lake Lot - $199,900 Aitkin Area: 2.5 wooded acres and 159ft of sandy shoreline with southern exposure on Esquagamah Lake! Excellent walkout building possibilities and spectacular lake views.
	Rainy River Acreage - $120,000 International Falls: 40 wooded acres on Rainy River. Hunt and fish the finest river for Walleye, Northern, Crappie, Small Mouth Bass & Sturgeon. Nationally recognized Whitetail hunting area.
	Blue Lake Lots: $139,900 - $239,900 Zimmerman: Woods at Blue Lake development just north of the Minneapolis/St Paul metro area. Private, cul-de-sac development of wooded acreage lots located on the northwest shore of Blue Lake.
	Gun Lake - $65,000 Palisade: Two Lake lots for the price of one! These lots on scenic Gun Lake near Palisade have all the makings of the ultimate Up-North getaway.
	White Iron Lake Lots - $199,000 & $269,000 Ely: REDUCED! Two White Iron Lake Lots, just 15 minutes from Ely! Pine studded lots, 1.2 & 1.5 acres, beautiful rocky shores, meandering bays and panoramic vistas. A great location to build a get-a-way!
	Esquagamah Lake Lot - $229,900 Aitkin Area: Beautiful 1.14 acre wooded lot on Esquagamah Lake with 298ft of sandy lakeshore and southern exposure! Private setting w/ spectacular lake views, level building site w/ gradual elevation to lake.
	Near South Twin Lake Lots - $30,000 Grand Rapids Area: Seven wooded lots near South Twin Lake ranging in size from 1.3 to 1.9 acres.
	Rainy Lake - $125,000 Ft Frances, Ontario:"Now you can have your game and eat it too!" On 1900 feet of shoreline on Rainy Lake and 32 acres of wooded hunting land surrounded by thousands of endless acres of Canadian wilderness.
	West Sturgeon Lake - $229,000 Side Lake:: REDUCED! Build your own cabin or lake home on this great wooded lot that features 1,000 ft of lakeshore, panoramic views of West Sturgeon, and access to 4 larger lakes on the Sturgeon Lake chain.
	Grave Lake - $155,000 Grand Rapids Area: Developed lake lot ready for building located in the Chippewa National Forest on Grave Lake. Very private 5 acre lot at the end of the road, surrounded by trees.
	Rainy Lake - $292,000 International Falls: 5 Acre parcel Red Crest Island - Rainy Lake. Escape to your island retreat! Power and phone is available on this island, or if you prefer the solitude, just kick back and enjoy the sand bay sunsets.
	5 Acres Near Lookout Lake - $49,900 Ironton: Great location for your home or cabin. Very nice wooded acreage on private cul-de-sac. Between cluster of small lakes and near Lookout Lake.
	3 Lots Near Forsythe Lake - $28,900-$68,900 Grand Rapids Area: Three wooded lots ranging from 2.3 acres to 5.2 near Forsythe Lake. Nice buildable lots some with lake view.
	Trout Lake Access - $22,900 Coleraine: Perfect building lot in a great price range. Golf, tennis and water activities surround this beautiful home-site overlooking the 9th hole at Eagle Ridge Golf Course. Plus shared access to Trout Lake.
	Little Fork River - $179,000 Little Fork: This 22 acre parcel is perched on the Littlefork River just east of Littlefork, MN. An excellent location for a vacation get-away or utilize the existing buildings to run a business. Excellent fishing and privacy!
	Mille Lacs - $179,900 Garrison: Beautiful 3+ acre wooded lot with 70 ft of access frontage on Mille Lacs. This property has multiple options, both commercial and /or residential.
	Near North Turtle Lake - $55,000 - $70,000 Battle Lake: Three lots across from North Turtle Lake, rnaging in size from 5.7 to 7.4 acres.
	Rainy Lake Lot - $189,000 International Falls: This Rainy Lake lot is heavily wooded and has southern exposure overlooking Frank's Bay. The shoreline needs some dredging to create an optimal lake dock access point, but the area is gorgeous!
	Blue Lake Lake View Lots: $99,900 -$114,900 Zimmerman: Lake view lots at the Woods at Blue Lake, just north of the Minneapolis/St Paul metro area. Private, cul-de-sac development of wooded acreage, one block from public lake access..
	Near Blue Lake Lots: $74,900 - $94,900 Zimmerman: Acreage lots at the Woods at Blue Lake development, just north of the Minneapolis/St Paul metro area, located on the northwest shore of Blue Lake within a block of the public landing.
	Trout Lake Access - $25,000-$69,000 Grand Rapids Area: Single Family lots available in Eagle Ridge Estates. This common interest community is surrounding the 18 hole Eagle Ridge Golf Course & the Homeowners Assoc owns & controls a Marina that will include 44 slips on Trout Lake.
	Rainy River - $299,900 International Falls: 1650 ft of spectacular Rainy River frontage and 61 acres between the Manitou Rapids and the Sault Rapids. High ground with beautiful views of the river. Excellent fishing - Walleye, Pike, Bass, & Sturgeon.
	Pokegama Lake Lot- $197,000 Grand Rapids: A great price for Pokegama Lake! Ultra-private setting, huge pines, approved building site and incredible views.
	Deer Lake Lot - $120,000 Aitkin: Over 5 acres of wooded privacy on Deer Lake. Sand lakeshore and good fishing. A perfect building site for the lake home of your dreams.
	Lake Irene - $198,500 Alexandria Area: Large, wooded, 2.4 acre lake lot with 107 ft of lake frontage on 630 acre Lake Irene. Farmhouse being sold as is.
	Dora Lake View - $27,000 Grand Rapids Area: Located in the Chippewa National Forest this is the ideal parcel if you are looking for affordable access to the lake and acres of Federal and State land on 8+/- wooded acres with public access to Dora Lake.
	Mirror Lake - $98,900 North of Grand Rapids: Ready to build, level, wooded lake lot with sandy lakeshore on Mirror Lake with 18 ft of clarity. Septic, well, electric and driveway are in!
	Long Lake Lots - $179,900-$199,900 Garrison: Choose from one of three acreage lots on untouched Long Lake just 3 miles West of Lake Mille Lacs. 10 -13 acres with 400 to 700 ft of shoreline on sparkling pristine 110 acre Long Lake.
	Lake Mina - $352,000 Alexandria: Nearly 15 acres on Lake Mina, just a short drive from Alexandria.
	Lake Vermilion - $239,000 Cook: REDUCED! A perfect setting for your lake home on 6 acres on Lake Vermilion.
	South Twin Lake - $120,000 Grand Rapids Area: Located conveniently between Grand Rapids and Hibbing, this South Twin lake lot consists of 2.8 acres of mixed hardwoods and 201 feet of shoreline. Other lake lots available for $120,000 ranging in size from 2.8 -4.1 acres.
	West Sturgeon Lake - $209,000 Side Lake: REDUCED! Enjoy Great Views of West Sturgeon Lake from this nicely elevated 1.2 acre lot that features 150+/- feet of lakeshore! This parcel is nicely wooded and ready for your new lake home.

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Part 6 of Series..."What to Think About When Buying Lakeshore"

May 11th, 2008

Part 6: Make Room for Mother...and Father

I thought that Mothers Day would be a fitting time to talk about a few of the concerns I've heard over the years, relating to space for the extra guests. Kids are generally quite easy; they can throw up a tent or sleep on the floor. But older guests many times need something a bit more comfortable than that.

When people start looking for lake cabins, many of them tend to create a picture in their minds about large gatherings of friends and family all enjoying the recreational opportunities available on and off the water. Oftentimes this does happen (unless of course you don't invite them), so if this is part of your plan you should consider things like sleeping arrangements, parking, access to the water, and even space needed to hide out on bad weather days. Of course you don't want to go overboard on these things just because you might have a party now and then, but I'll give you a few things to at least think about before you buy.

Bedroom space can be kind of a tough one. A lot of lake cabin buyers don't want to have a real big place because they already have one of those to take care of. They like the idea of having a more rustic getaway - the kind of place that feels like a cabin. That is probably the one comment I hear more than any other one.

Cabins, of course, come in all sizes. But unless they are decked out in a lot of interior wood and north woods furnishings - along with an open design that gives a more lodge-like ambiance - the larger ones can start to feel a lot more like lake homes than lake cabins. A cozy cabin with two or three bedrooms seems to fit a lot more of the buyers than the four or five-bedroom models.

Obviously, this lack of sleeping space can become an issue if you regularly have extra company, and when the parents come to visit they might like to have a little privacy. You can always do some temporary conversions like a sleeping porch, bunkhouse, or even closing off another area to create separation if you have room. Another good option is to have an extra camper or motorhome on the property to give you some added sleeping space for a lot less money than an addition. Just make sure you have a level area to park it in, otherwise you may see your guests rolling down the hill.

Steep lots can also be a problem for older guests...and for adults trying to keep an eye on younger ones. Treetop views offer great panoramas of the water below, but getting down to the beach - and back up again - can offer some challenges to the non-athletes. On some of the higher lots with more gradual slopes, there might be a path for a golf cart or four-wheeler that can make the trip up and down quite a bit more enjoyable. And it may make the difference between some of your guests being able to make it to the boat - or not - if you decide to purchase a lake place on one of these more elevated properties.

Parking is something that presents a bigger problem on some lake properties, just by the nature of how roads around lakes have been placed. Most everyone has taken a scenic drive along the lakeshore and seen how cabins are sometimes packed in against the road. Quite often there is not a lot of depth to these lots, so the only parking available off the road is in the driveway - which might only hold a couple of cars.

If the road is wide enough with ample shoulders, it might not be too big of a problem. But many roads around lakes can have a steady stream of traffic during the busier months, and because they tend to be quite narrow (often with no shoulders at all), it can create quite a problem when friends need a place to park.

Lake cabins can be a great place for solitude and to get away from the daily rush of life, but they can also bring a lot of enjoyment to you and your extended family and friends. Just make sure you will have enough space to accommodate all age groups that you envision coming out to share these good times with you.

And remember that even in Minnesota and Wisconsin, we usually get a few days that being outside can be a little miserable. Having twelve people in a two-room cabin might get a bit tight during these times...so try to think ahead.

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Rock Bottom May Have Already Hit...In Some Markets

May 5th, 2008

As some markets across Minnesota seem to be languishing in excessive inventories of unsold homes, along with rampant low ball offers, I am starting to get a few reports from around the state that vary from that a bit. I have a few ideas on why this might be happening.

While I was at a wedding in International Falls on Saturday, the county assessor mentioned to me that the recent sales coming through his office prove that prices are holding steady at last year's levels. Holding steady!...Hasn't the media been telling us that everything is in a downward spiral? And isn't International Falls only mentioned sporadically as one of the top relocation markets in the nation? Why would their prices be holding steady?

If we all think back to about five years ago, it seemed like real estate prices in some parts of Minnesota - and in many parts of the country - were increasing in value at an unbelievable pace. Some areas of the Twin Cities had over 20% appreciation from year to year, even higher than the adjustment in most peoples' wages. There were many supposed reasons for this rapid escalation, from the high cost of building materials to a huge shortage of labor. In fact, there were reports that gypsum may become extinct, so if you were going to have sheet rock walls, "you better get them now!"

Of course, in retrospect, all of this was silly. Just as silly as the thought of a corn field development house, in the outer rings of the Twin Cities, increasing at 21.3% in one year. I guess people thought that corn fields would become extinct, too (in fact they may have if developers would have been able to keep up that pace much longer).

But the Twin Cities wasn't the only area that prices had superb appreciation over the last decade. Waterfront properties in some of the more popular vacation areas of Minnesota and Wisconsin had their lakeshore values (just the land costs alone) increase to over $5,000 per front foot - or more - on the most sought after lakes, and not much lower on some of the secondary ones. However, there were a few markets around that didn't share as much in this free-for-all, and they might be the ones that are holding their own better than the rest.

Areas like Lake of the Woods, Rainy Lake, Grand Rapids, Park Rapids and Duluth, among others, have no shortage of spectacular recreational opportunities and beauty. However, due to certain factors, and possibly their increased distance from the Twin Cities, the prices have not escalated in those lake areas nearly as much as some others. In fact, you may have to try real hard to even spend $2,000 per front foot on some of the best lakes in those areas, even for some of the most private and attractive lots around. And many times you can throw in a pretty nice lake home or cabin for another 20-30%. Try building for $20 a square foot these days (plus a free septic, well, driveway, landscaping and garage).

There is no doubt in my mind that areas like Brainerd, Lake Vermilion and Hayward will be popular markets for lakefront real estate far into the future. They have vast amounts of water, great fishing, plenty of interesting ways to pass the time, and good proximity to Minneapolis and St. Paul. That is what caused them to become attractive vacation home markets in the first place...and what gave them their quick appreciation over other lake areas.

Only time - and some warmer weather - will tell if certain markets around Minnesota still have a little cleaning out to do. But from what I am seeing, rock bottom may have already hit in others. If that has truly happened, I would wager that the rest of them aren't too far behind!

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The Changing Seasons

Apr 27th, 2008

Most of us who live in Minnesota have always been eager to tell others how we enjoy the changing seasons. Even after a relaxing trip down south to soak up all that sunshine, our conversations seem to point toward how difficult it would be to not have the variety of temperatures and recreational opportunities throughout year. But this year the seasons are changing a little too often for me - and I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who feels this way.

In our household, I've boxed up the winter clothes twice now and then pulled them back out again. It's not that you need heavy parkas and long underwear, but some boots and mittens are kind of a necessity with a foot of snow showing up each week...along with temperatures back down in the teens. In addition, we brought out the sandals and shorts so we could get a chance to put them on during our spring days that we also seem to get every week.

Today I'm up at Rainy Lake, and it looks pretty much the same as it does around Christmas. The trees are covered in snow and the ice on the lake is still a few feet thick. There is a little bit of open water in areas with the heavier current, but it might be a challenge to get rid of the rest of it by opening of fishing season on May 10th.

Most of the birds seem a little confused up here, not really knowing where to find food or hang out. There were several of them flying around inside Menards, probably because it was a little warmer in there and they had a pallet of bird seed ripe for the picking. I saw a group of robins using a small toy shovel to try to get down a little closer to the worms, only to find out they also needed a toy pick-axe to break through the frozen ground.

I think many of us have the same sense of confusion, not really having a good feel of what month it is or what kinds of activities we should be taking on. Generally, we'd be out raking our yards and maybe doing a little painting or other odd jobs around the house. And a lot of people would be out looking at lake cabins and waterfront homes during the spring market, so that they can move into them before the summer is over.

This definitely has been one of the longest winters I can remember, and some days it makes you wonder if it ever will end. I'm guessing it probably will, and we will have hot summer days sooner or later - just like in years past. Those of us who have lake places will still get plenty of enjoyment from our days around the water, and by fall we'll be talking about how much we enjoy the changing seasons.

So even though this weather seems to be dragging on forever, pull out a few summer photos to help you remember some of the good times that warm weather brings. And if you've been thinking about buying a place on the lake, you can still take advantage of some great values that are currently out there. You may be very glad you did!

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What If You Were The Only Buyer In The Market?

Apr 19th, 2008

What a silly question! How could that possibly happen? Is Ollie "The Dog" writing this article, too?

I've been out showing lake cabins all day today around Grand Rapids, Longville, Outing...and tomorrow I'm showing different buyers in Annandale. I know that's a pretty wide ranging area (about 200 miles from one end to the other), but I've been doing that for years. By personally seeing and understanding markets across Minnesota and Western Wisconsin, I can better help waterfront buyers (and assist my agents in helping their buyers) by giving them a perspective of the entire lakeshore market as a whole. And right now the whole market is pretty much there for the taking!

Now, I certainly don't mean that every seller is in dire straits, nor would I ever suggest that every lake property owner will even reduce their price by as much as a dollar, but I would say that prices - in general - have come back to a level that we probably won't see again for a long time. If ever.

Some properties are priced very well - according to the current market - and they will sell for prices at or close to what those sellers are asking. Others are priced too high, and may come down quite a bit to create a transaction. Some won't sell at all, and will get listed with two or three more brokers before they ever get an offer. It's really no different than it ever has been.

It's not easy to take the plunge on an investment as expensive as a lake property when the media hammers on the housing market each day. Subliminally, we are constantly receiving messages telling us to keep our wallets in our pocket because the sky is surely falling. The problem is, we just can't tell for sure when it's going to land!

If I were a potential lakeshore buyer listening to numerous news reporters each day, instead of just a Realtor who has specialized in waterfront real estate for over twenty years, I'd probably believe that the value of most real estate was going to at least zero. Why would anyone want to own anything like that? Penny stocks could be the real answer.

And what if gas goes to $10 per gallon? Who will ever go to the lake then?

One of my agents emailed me this article from Minnesota Public Radio today. It's an accurate depiction of what is going on in many areas across the country right now - and quite severely in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

I will tell you this. I do have - as many of my agents also have - very good buyers who realize that this might be a great time to purchase a lake home or cabin. Those of us who specialize in waterfront property understand the true market, and I believe our buyers will make some great purchases over the next few months because of the extraordinary hype that has gone on about the decreasing values.

By realizing that markets are cyclical, we shouldn't get too overly concerned about tomorrow's real estate news. I'm sure millions of people will see several "for sale" signs on the next "Good Morning America" broadcast, backing up the downward spiraling housing market. More agents will turn their licenses in to the state to avoid paying their ongoing dues so that they can go out and get a steady job driving truck or waiting tables. And many more buyers will put their money in 3% CDs just to have a safe investment.

But, if you take a step back and look at market trends, building costs, realistic values...and the unmeasurable family enjoyment of owning a place on the lake, you too might realize that there may never be a better time to make that purchase. However, if your only goal is to get a ridiculously low price on a property just because you might be able to do that in this market, you may not be real successful...on the good properties. However, there is always plenty of junk available out there that may warrant some hefty discounts!

Even if there were no other buyers but you out in there in the market today, there would obviously still be a limit on the minimum amount most sellers would take for their properties, just based on what they have into them and what they need to move on with the next phase of their lives. Most likey, you would do the same thing.

Obviously, you are never going to be the only buyer out there, but right now you can be one of a small number of them. There's a pretty good chance that the competition will get a little stronger quite soon!

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Talk From The Dog

Apr 15th, 2008

I'm always looking for guest articles for this blog, but I was surprised when Ollie told me he would like to submit one. Surprisingly, he has a fairly strong command of the English language. And I think he makes some very valid points on what types of things might be important to the family pet.

Hello, I've never written an article for a blog before...in fact I don't think I've ever written an article at all. But, as a dog who has been around lake properties quite a bit, I have some suggestions for those of you who might be looking for a special place for you and your pet to hang out.

When I was just a little puppy, I used to go up to my grandparents' house in Northern Minnesota on vacation. They lived on a big lake with a big dock and huge pine trees, which gave me and my uncle Charlie the Dog lots of places to hang out. The world just seemed so BIG! I had so much energy back then, and I could just roam around all day.

As I got a little older (it seems like about 7 years older every year), I liked to hang out in the house more often, and Gramma's shag carpet came in handy to keep those old bones from getting too sore. But Gramma always loved dogs - and she believed they should be at least as comfortable as humans - so she put quilts on the floor for me and Uncle Charlie so that we would sleep better. Of course, she had pretty comfortable couches also, and about the time I hit my third birthday I started spending a little more time hanging out on them - mainly to keep my bones and muscles from getting too sore after a long day of chasing squirrels and sniffing animal droppings.

Oh, I love those great memories of Gramma and Grampa's lake home. By the way, they always had really good food - and lots of it. But I digress. I wanted to tell you some things I have seen - and heard - about what other dogs like to do at the lake.

I had several dog relatives that were also around water most of the time. I'll never forget some of the stories the humans would tell about those crazy dogs at night around the fireplace. Uncle Charlie and I didn't get real involved in the conversation, but we would nod once in awhile...and maybe wag our tails.

Probably the king dog of the family was old Grandoggy Chippy. He was around when my dad was a small boy and, apparently, he loved to sail off the dock to chase sticks. He would come running down that 100 foot dock at full speed and just keep going until his belly splatted on the water. Ouch! Now I don't mind retrieving a stick from the water now and then as long as I don't have to go over my waist to get it, but you certainly won't see me taking my life in my own paws like that.

Another real "lake dog" was Ringo. He was my older dog brother, but I never got a chance to meet him in person. He lived at my parents' lake house when the kids in my family were just little. Ringo was a "frogger," and would spend hours chasing frogs along the shoreline. He was also a heck of a fisherdog, and would try to grab the fish off my brother's line as he reeled them in. I guess one day he ended up with hooks in his lip twice, so my dad got a little upset with him and wouldn't let him fish anymore for awhile.

There are plenty of other stories of the ancestral dogs of the family...Granduncle Snowy, Great Grandauntie Ginger...and many others that I could go on about. They all loved being at the lake, wandering around in the woods, laying on the shag carpet, and eating great meals. Some, like Chippy, loved to play, while others just liked to wander around the neighborhood.

I guess us dogs all have our individual traits, just like humans do. Some humans enjoy fishing or boating, and others may just like to curl up with a good book. I certainly don't mind a good boat ride now and then to get the wind blowing through my nose, but if I only had a hard floor to lie on at the end of the day I'm not sure if my time at the lake would be as enjoyable. And from talking to other dogs over the years, they seem to like the same things I do...lots of woods to roam in, no busy roads to get run over by cars, a nice clean swimming area, and plenty of shade to hide out in on those scorching summer days.

Well, thanks for listening to my story. Gramma and Grampa still have real comfortable carpets and couches - and lots of food - although they don't live at the lake anymore. But my parents now have a lake cabin they bring me to, and its the same one Gramma and Grampa used to have as their house. It's great that Uncle Charlie still comes up there to visit me, along with other dogs, and we all still partake in dog stories from days gone by. And with my fifth birthday coming up soon, I'm not sure that life can get any better!

Ollie "The Dog"

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