In my office mail, I received a letter and certificate from RE/MAX CEO Margaret Kelly thanking me for five years of service to RE/MAX. My first thought was, wow, five years! I switched to RE/MAX Results after nine years as a Realtor. All change is hard but sometimes making the decision is the hardest part. I haven't regretted one day as a RE/MAX agent. I ...
I held my 10th annual pumpkin giveaway on October 13th at Cal's Market in Savage. It was a wonderful time! Cal's was the perfect spot because they have an enclosed greenhouse so the rain didn't dampen the events. They had an inflated haunted forest, a hay maze to wander through, animals to feed and of course, lots of pumpkins and food. The best part ...
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Rosemount's annual festival begins on Friday, June 20th and runs through June 29th. Leprechaun Days has existed in some form since the 1950s and has developed into a wonderful community event with many family-friendly activities. The Leprechaun theme was chosen to honor the many original settlers of Rosemount that came from Ireland.
Highlights of the 10 day festival include the Bluegrass ...
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Apple Valley is celebrating its annual Freedom Days Friday, June 29th through Wednesday, July 4th. Here is the schedule of events and locations. The events are kicking off with a classic car, truck and motorcycle show this evening with the popular Johnny Holm Band headlining at Bogart's. Other highlights include a carnival at Johnny Cake Ridge Park, a kids fishing derby and a fun ...
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Looking for something new to do or see while the kids are on winter break?
No matter how many times you've been to the Minnesota Zoo, starting Friday you and your family can see a new exhibit of Asian wild dogs, called dholes (pronounced "dohlz").
The zoo is the third in the U.S. to exhibit the animals, according to a news release.
The endangered dhole is found in China, India, Russia and Thailand; ...
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Is your family applying for enrollment in District 196 elementary magnet schools or K-Plus programs for the 2012-2013 school year? Elementary students in District 196 can apply to any of the district's three elementary magnet schools, Cedar Park Elementary Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) School in Apple Valley, Diamond Path Elementary School of International Studies in Apple ...
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Buyers often ask when is a good time to buy, and one thing I always tell them to look at is housing affordability. This housing affordability index measures housing affordability for the Twin Cities region. An index of 120 means the median household income was 120% of what is necessary to qualify for the median-priced home under prevailing interest rates. A higher number means greater affordability. ...
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The Metropolitan Council awarded $9 million in grants in 2011 from the Livable Communities Act Grant Program. The city of Apple Valley, MN received more than $1 million of these grants for development projects including pedestrian trails to the Apple Valley Transit Station in Apple Valley, MN, park improvements and 30 affordable senior housing units. The nearby community of Rosemount, MN also ...
Once again it's time to bundle up the kids, pick up the grandparents and head to the Target Holidazzle Parade. Every year since 1992, when the first parade marched down Nicollet Mall, over 300,000 spectators converge on downtown Minneapolis to join the sparkling fun.
Thrilling the crowds on Nicollet Mall from 12th Street to 4th Street, Target Holidazzle continues Thursdays through Sundays until ...
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As we enter this holiday season, I thought I would address the debatable act of listing/keeping a home on the market during this oh so important time. Many consumers, and real estate professionals alike, may agree that listing your home during the holiday season can be a mistake. Sellers are extremely busy during this time, and having your home on the market will certainly not make you any less busy. ...