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The Pelican Rapids Chamber of Commerce presents the Home & Garden show on April 25th from 9:00 to 2:00.  The show is being held in the PR High School Gymnasium. Admission is only $1 and proceeds go to future Chamber events. Local businesses will be on hand at the show for helping you get your hom...
04/23/2009
Sales figures for Lakeshore Residential Properties Feb & Mar 2009:   Detroit Lakes MLS information   Fergus Falls MLS information   Feb 09 March 09 Feb 09 March 09 Closed Sales 6 8 1 4 New Listings Added 47 52 19 36 Pending Sales 4 3 6 2 Active Listings 341 385 267 290 Median Sold Price $215,000 ...
04/16/2009
301 2nd Ave SEMLS # 27-11019 List Price: $107,500 Classic wood flooring in home adds charm and warmth throughout the three finished level. 1st level: Kitchen, Bath Dining, Living room w/ fireplace, & 3 season porch. 2nd Level: 3 Bedrooms, Full Bath, & Kitchennette (or laundry) with walk out to ro...
02/24/2009
This week the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) reported that there has been an unexpected rise in the mercury levels in northern pike & walleye fish caught in Minnesota.  (article on NorthlandOutdoors.com) The sample fish were collected from 845 lakes across Minnesota, and the statewide ...
02/19/2009
This rural Erhard home is available for $75,000.  The home is in need of some finishing touches, but offers a private, end of the road location surrounded by wildllife.    Bedrooms: 4 (3 on main, Master Up) Baths: 1  (+ master bath is roughed in w/no fixtures) Size: 1450 sqft Lot: 2.22 Ac Forced ...
02/10/2009
Maplewood State Park just west of Pelican Rapidson Hwy 108 is hosting it's candlelight cross country ski event Feburary 21st from 6:00 to 8:00PM. A one mile trail around Cataract Lake will be lit with 150 candles for the event.  Chili, snacks, and hot beverages will be available at the Trail Cent...
02/10/2009
January is usually a slow month for real estate.  This year even more so.  Blame it on the weather, the economy, or your least favorite politician.  The fact is, not many people want to look at houses in northern Minnesota during January.So....  What to do with this extra time?Well, fish of cours...
01/19/2009
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Most Pelicans fly to warmer locations for the winter. Not Pete. Crisp morning temp of -30°F too cold? Ha!  Not too cold for Pete.  Standing vigilant along the dam, watching over the city.  This piece of the Pelican River is all his.
01/15/2009
While doing a market analysis-price opinion on a home, I dug up some of the following data on Lakeshore Residential properties in Otter Tail and Becker counties, MN: Detroit Lakes MLS total closed sales (Apr-Dec)2006     2172007     1882008     176 Fergus Falls MLS total closed sales (Apr-Dec)200...
01/13/2009
Lakeshore sales in the Ottertail and Becker county region remain flat thrugh 2008.  As the summer selling season comes to a close, the total number of closed sales for lake shore homes shows a similar pattern to that of 2007.  Although still down from the peaks of ‘05 & ‘06, we are fortunate that...
11/14/2008
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Sharing some of my views on what makes the Otter Tail county lakes area a great place to call home.