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120 N. Augusta Ct., Suite 109, Mankato MN(Trail Creek Center, across from Menards)
NMLS #397054
7760 France Ave. South, Suite 1010, Bloomington, MN 55435
NMLS #150953AMEC does not offer tax advice. Borrowers should consult their tax advisor to determine the tax impact of the program. Eligible participants meet the following criteria: (1) purchase a primary residence in Minnesota with a sale price below $298,215; (2) have not owned a primary residence in the last three years; (3) have a household income below $96,485; (4) have a minimum credit score of 640; (5) have a maximum debt-to-income ratio of 45%; (6) make down payment of 1% of sale price or $1,000, whichever is less; (7) complete Frameworks or Homestretch class. Manufactured homes, investment properties, second homes, and properties with 3 or more units are not eligible. Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) allows you to claim 35% of the mortgage interest you pay each year as a federal income tax credit, reducing your tax bill by up to $2,000 per year. A maximum of 5% of the sale price or $5,000, whichever is greater, may be available for down payment assistance. Additional terms and conditions may apply; program(s) may change/be discontinued at anytime without notice.
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INDEX
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Click on any web address in the E-edition & you will be directed to
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1400 MADISON AVE., SUITE 610, P.O. Box 4423, MANKATOMADISON EAST MALL (Use the East Entrance)
REALTORSPOTLIGHT REAL ESTATE COMPANIES REALTORS
American Way Realty .................. 32, 33 Angie VanEman ............................. 37Assist 2 Sell ......................................... 8C21 Atwood Realty ...................... 18, 19C21 Landmark Realtors..................... 23Choice Realty .................................... 24Coldwell Banker– Welcome Home Realty ............ 20, 21Connect Real Estate .......................... 31Hiniker Realty, Inc. . ........................... 24Homestead Realty ....................... 10, 11JBeal Real Estate Group ............. 38, 39Lumiere Real Estate Group ............... 17Midwest Realty .................................. 15 Pell Real Estate ................................. 35REMAX/Area Experts ........................ 27REMAX/Dynamic Agents Dan Christensen .............................. 7REMAX/Results ................................. 22True Real Estate. ..................... 4, 12, 13Willow Brook ...................................... 22
LOTS - CONTRACTORS Hiniker Homes. .................................. 25R. Henry ............................................ 29
INSPECTIONS - LEGAL INSURANCETitle Resources .................................. 29
BANKS - FINANCING MORTGAGE COMPANIES
A.M.E.C ............................................... 2Bremer Bank ...................................... 24Community Bank ................................. 6First National Bank Minnesota ............. 9MinnStar Bank ................................... 26MN Valley Federal Credit Union ......... 14Pioneer Bank ....................................... 4United Prairie Bank............................ 38Wells Fargo .......................................... 5Wells Federal ..................................... 22
MISC. REALTY SERVICESAvalon Mini Storage ............................. 8For Sale By Owner ............................ 26Independent Paint & Flooring .............. 6Kato Moving & Storage ...................... 17St. Andrews Title Exchange ............... 35
James Ness507-525-2010
Judy Ness507-525-2009
Elise Nielsen507-340-7047
Mark Bahls507-525-6691
Shane Nelson507-720-8282
James Olson507-525-2957
Judson Ness507-525-2008
Kelsey Bergemann507-227-6133
Tara Garbes507-327-6370
Amy Klammer507-995-5249
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With office locations in Mankato, Mapleton, andWinnebago we have an extensive knowledge of
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• A wide selection of conventional loan programs• Fixed- and adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs)• Construction programs• First-time homebuyer programs
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Each office independently owned.
LAKE LOTS! buiLding LOTS!! LAKE LOTS! buiLding LOTS!! OnLy A fEw LOTS LEfT Roy’s Landing:
fuLL ACRE LAKE ACCESS buiLding LOTS, starting at $38,000.fuLL ACRE LAKE LOTS, 150 ft. of lake frontage, starting at $140,000.
LAKE LIVING
572 DoRan DR., maDison LakeCute cabin in excellent condition!! Cabin and deck just a few feet from water’s edge. This 2 BR cabin has new roof and steel siding. kitchen has a breakfast bar and dining area with lake view. Parking and storage shed are just behind the cabin. City sewer and water has assessments paid. $174,900
114 main sT., CLeveLanD5 BR 4 Ba. Large 4 level home with maintenance free siding and 2 stall attached garage. Large main level with oak flooring and oak kitchen cabinets very open feel. 14’ x 28’ 3 season porch, fenced in rear yard with trees. ms and 2nd BR on top level. 3rd level is a 32’ x 38’ FR with real wood burning brick FP. $224,900
27948 maPLe Ln., WesT Lake JeFFeRsonChance to enjoy Lake life! 2 BR mobile home on 45’x167’ sand shore lake lot. Home is in good condition. Would certainly work for year-round living, or use the it yourself summers & as investement property to earn income the rest of the year! $133,000
Lake CaBin
411 BRoaDWaY, CLeveLanDmaintenance free exterior 2 story close to downtown Cleveland. Lots of room with large kitchen, and large formal dining room with open stair. Three bedrooms, including large master, and office. make sure you see the inside of this home!!! $89,900 mLs#7009325
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14 CamBRiDge CT., noRTH mankaTo3 BR 2 3/4 Ba. open plan with vaulted ceilings and open oak staircase, center island in kit. main floor mudroom is plumbed for laundry. Freshly finished basement, Lower level has family room and 2 large office/play areas. Plenty of storage with walk-in-closet’s. nice sized fenced in rear yard with 2 decks. storage shed. $259,000
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300 12th St. SEWaseca
$117,500• 2 Bdrms/2.5 Baths
• 1 Story w/2 car garage• Open fl. Plan, FA & CA
• Built in 2001
607 N. CraigJanesville$164,900
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512 N. Main St.Janesville$104,000
• 4 Bdrms, 2 story• Hardwood floors
• Formal dining• Lot – 101x155
941 N. Reed St.Waterville$289,900
• 3 Bdrms/2 Baths• Total remodel, landscaped
• 2 Artesian wells• 55’ on Lake Tetonka
200 University Ave.Waseca
$179,000• 1,984 Sq. ft.
• Commercial bldg.• 3 overhead doors, rubber roof
• 1 side rented
2 LotsWaseca
$41,900 each
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507-387-79531400 MADISON AVE., SUITE 610, P.O. BOX 4423, MANKATO, MN 56001
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A Splash of ColorThat splash of red fills only a small portion of this page. But it dominates your eye and your attention. Surveys show that color introduces realism, which invites participation. One study found that color ads generate 50% more inquiries
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That splash of red fills only a small portion of this page. But it dominates your eye and your attention. Surveys show that color introduces realism,
which invites participation. One study found that color ads generate 50% more
inquiries than black and white ads.
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Russ BlaschkoMankato Mortgage Lender
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REALTOR®
1600 Madison Ave, Suite 112 • Mankato, MN 56001507-625-1600
16 Main St. N. • Winnebago, MN 56098507-893-4803
306 Main St. NE • Mapleton, MN 56065507-524-3595
Check out our listings at www.homestead4sale.comRooted in our Heritage…Focused on Your Future
EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITY
Award-winning B&B property/business opportunity features established clientele, 5 guest suites, fantastic character features. MLS 7005770 $429,900
404 S German St, New Ulm
Picturesque 10 acre parcel just south of Amboy features a 3 BR ranch home with spacious family room, FP, main floor laundry, garage/shop plus other good outbuildings. MLS 7009566 $224,900
10224 US HWY 169, Amboy
Commercial 83'x133' concrete bldg w/20' sidewalls and in floor heat, plus additional office bldg. 5 parcels. MLS 7008313 $450,000
526 State Hwy 22, Minnesota Lake
Solid 3 BR, 2 bath Stucco home with extra large detached double heated and insulated garage. Hardwood flooring, new shingles (2011), new windows. MLS 7009256 $134,900
718 Wall St, North Mankato
Excellent value! 3 BR, 2.5 bath rambler on large lot in secluded location. New shingles, newer furnace and CA, main floor laundry. MLS 7008048 $99,500
520 Date St, Minnesota Lake
Solid 3 BR home with beautiful terraced back yard and fantastic view of Lake George. MLS 7008592 $79,900
220 W 11th St, Fairmont
Extensively renovated 3-4 BR home boasts updated kitchen with cherry cabinetry, 2 baths, main floor laundry, double attached garage, fenced yard. MLS 7008069 $79,900
509 1st Ave NW, Winnebago
Fantastic character in this 4 BR, 3 bath Victorian-era home. Many updates, corner lot. MLS 7010359 $124,900
205 Park St, Minnesota Lake
Well-maintained 3 BR home boasts beautiful hardwood flooring, updated kitchen with island, main floor laundry, double garage. MLS 7010338 $99,900
1424 N 5th St, Mankato
Check out the fantastic floor plan in this 2 BR, 2 bath rambler with many updates and double attached garage and corner lot. MLS 7010345 $135,500
209 SE 2nd Ave, Mapleton
Fantastic original character and craftsmanship in this 4–5 BR, 2 bath Craftsman style home with double detached garage. MLS 7005823 $125,000
204 SE 3rd Ave, Mapleton
Charming 3 BR, 1.5 bath home on huge lot offers many period details including hardwood flooring, built in hutch, butlers pantry. Main floor master BR, new shingles. MLS 7009672 $84,500
23 N 7th Ave, Minnesota Lake
Open layout in this 3 BR, 1.5 bath multi-level home on corner lot. Separate living and family rooms, large yard, deck. MLS 7009924 $109,900
157 Meadow Lane, Mankato
SOLD
PENDING
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Move in ready home at a fantastic price offers 4 BR, 2 full baths, main floor laundry, updated kitchen and fresh paint. MLS 7009759 $79,000
101 S Houk St, Good Thunder
Spacious 3 BR, 2 bath split with double attached garage on large corner lot has much to offer! MLS 7008408 $159,500
510 2nd Ave SE, Mapleton
Beautifully appointed 4 BR, 2 bath turn-of-the-century home with hardwood floors and updated kitchen, double attached garage AND 2 additional double detached garages. MLS 7007424 $145,900
121 N 1st Ave Waldorf
Pristine 2 BR townhome located in Cottages at Townhall Acres. Open concept, lots of natural lighting and beautiful views, large master suite, attached double garage. MLS 7010163 $204,900
208 Skylark Drive, Mankato
Warm and inviting 4 BR, 2 bath split level with tons of custom details! Oak flooring, gas FP, double garage with bonus room, screened porch, inground heated pool. MLS 7010102 $164,900
140 Stevens St., Amboy
Excellent value! Remodeled 3 BR, 2 bath offers hardwood flooring, FP, recently finished basement, attached garage.MLS 7009997 $109,900
111 S Park Ave, Vernon Center
Character plus! This beautiful 3 BR home will wrap you in warmth and hospitality. Hardwood flooring, French doors, 2 FP, main floor office, deck. MLS 7010014 $74,900
442 1st Ave NW, Winnebago
Absolutely charming! This 2 BR Cape Cod offers hardwood flooring, 1 3/4 baths, spacious screened porch main floor laundry. MLS 7008703 $69,900
433 2nd St. SW, Winnebago
This 3 BR, 2 bath home offers spacious rooms, a huge eat-in kitchen, main floor laundry, and a newer detached garage. MLS 7008072 $69,900
222 N Park St., Minnesota Lake
Beautiful 4 BR Victorian era home on 9.06. acres on the Blue Earth River. Character features include original woodwork, pocket doors, lead glass windows, open wrap-around porch, plus updated kitchen. MLS 7010415 $224,900
11722 518th Lane, Amboy
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Rural living just minutes from Mankato! 4 BR, 2 bath home offers a spacious family room, deck and patio with fantastic views, nearly 3/4 acre lot. MLS 7010253 $214,900
502 River Hills Court, Mankato
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Well built and spacious, this beautiful 3 BR, 3 bath home is located on a wooded lot and offers nearly 3000 square feet of main floor living space. MLS 7009316 $219,900
615 1st Ave. NW, Winnebago
Beautiful 3-4 BR, 2 bath split entry home located on spacious .81 acre lot at the edge of town. Double attached garage, steel siding, new furnace, main floor living room and 4 season room. MLS $129,500
324 6th Ave SE, Winnebago
Great value in this 3+BR, 2.5 bath home with double detached garage, off-street parking, large lot, numerous updates. MLS 7009671 $121,500
516 N 6th St, Mankato
Clean and very affordable bungalow on spacious .65 acre lot. Vinyl siding, newer double detached garage. MLS 7010074 $79,900
415 W Paquin, Waterville
High visibility and profitable neighborhood C store. Sale includes real estate and business opportunity. Call James Ness 507-525-2010. MLS 7001287 $195,000
1552 Albion Ave, Fairmont
SOLD
Brick building in the heart of Mapleton has main floor retail, upper level storage/rental. New furnace, new roof. MLS 7005230 $75,000
308 E. Main St, Mapleton
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Well-kept 3 BR, 2 bath home offers an oversized double garage and garden shed, hardwood flooring, updated electrical service, appliances included. MLS 7010238 $64,900
616 E 12th St., Blue Earth
Affordable and cozy 2 BR, 1 bath home on large corner lot. Eat in kitchen with maple cabinetry, newer electrical, furnace, AC, and water heater. MLS 7010042 $65,000
230 Main St., Good Thunder
Very affordable 3 BR, 1 bath home on approximately 3 acres, double detached garage and barn, property sold in AS IS condition. MLS 7009811 $49,000
13914 900th Ave., Glenville
Well-maintained 3 BR one level home with single attached garage and beautifully landscaped lot is offered at a VERY affordable price! MLS 7009171 $54,900
617 14th St. E., Blue Earth
Charming 3 BR home was moved to site and features new block basement, hardwood floors, huge lot. MLS 7008998 $49,900
107 5th Ave. SE, Winnebago
Investment opportunity! Elementary School building with a detached 5 garage unit storage building. MLS 7007228 $55,000
222 1st Ave. SE, Winnebago
Clean, tidy, and well-kept 3 BR home with pine flooring, main floor laundry, corner lot. MLS 7006949 $39,900
352 2nd Ave. SE, Winnebago
Extensively remodeled 3 BR home features new carpet, fresh paint, new furnace, deck. MLS 131149 $35,000
503 SE Troendle, Mapleton
Very affordable 3 BR home on large .71 acre lot at the edge of the village gives you an “almost country” feel. Double attached garage and large breezeway. MLS 7009890 $24,900
31258 170th St., Granada
Fitness Center for sale. Sale includes real estate, fixtures, and equipment. Great opportunity to own your own business at a very affordable price! MLS 7008746 $29,900
16 Cleveland Ave. E, Winnebago
Owatonna- NEW PRICING 15 lots, $18,900 - $44,000, 12.6 acre development site $200,000 MapIeton - 1/3 to 1/2 acre lots, assessments paid $10,000 Minnesota Lake - 6 lakeview lots, assessments paid, $10,000
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Great open floor plan and a kitchen that is a cook’s delight! This 3 BR, 2 bath manufactured home offers convenient one-level living! MLS 7010267 $67,500
326 1st St. SW, Winnebago
A rare find! This nearly half acre lot with mature trees has a 28x32 machine shed/shop and offers a great opportunity to build a home, or use for extra storage. MLS 7008452 $55,000
203 NW Smith St., Mapleton
Extensively renovated 2 BR home with oversized double detached garage, newer siding, shingles and windows, fresh interior paint and carpet. MLS 7008997 $39,900
151 2nd Ave. SW, Winnebago
Cozy 3 BR Cape Cod with newer furnace and water heater. Metal siding, single detached garage, very affordable price! MLS 7002824 $26,000
36 Elm St., Easton
3 BR, 2 bath home on large lot. New electrical service, newer shingles, single attached garage. MLS 7008702 $24,900
105 N Main, Delavan
Inexpensive 2 BR home with nice double garage and large corner lot. Property sold AS IS. MLS 7010159 $19,900
409 1st Ave. SW, Mapleton
Very affordable 3 BR 2 story home with double detached garage, hardwood flooring, French doors. MLS 7010354 $19,000
104 E Mondale, Elmore
Very affordable one BR bungalow with updated electrical service and high efficiency furnace. MLS 7010260 $12,000
113 N Rice St., Blue Earth
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Mankato 507-625-1600Mapleton, MN 507-524-3595
Winnebago, MN 507-893-4803www.homestead4sale.com
11722 518th Lane, AmboyMLS 7010415 $224,900
Beautiful 4 BR home on 9.06acres on the Blue Earth River
Judy Ness, [email protected]
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GENUINE SERVICE. TRUE RESULTS.
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302 Nicollet Avenue,North Mankato
#7010279$115,000
156 Foxfire Lane,Mankato
#7010290$314,900
54234 209 Lane,Mankato
#7010275$177,000
308 Pine Street,Nicollet
#7010282$59,900
149 Hidden Oaks Cir.,Mankato
#7010337$419,900
1905 Lexington Lane,North Mankato
#7010284$44,900
1934 Rock Ridge Lane,St. Peter
#7010291$269,900
217 W. 9th Street,Mankato
#7010274$149,900
124 Viking Court,Mankato
#7010285$499,000
766 E. Humphrey St.,Lake Crystal#7010300$144,900
314 Fulton Street,Mankato
#7010301$157,900
803 SE Troendle Street,Mapleton#7010385$75,000
22971 State Hwy 22,Mankato
#7010327$124,000
219 S. Ewing Street,Good Thunder
#7010324$114,900
212 Glen Ellen Drive,Mankato
#7010323$198,000
Jen TrueBROKER/OWNER
507-317-6259
Gretchen SadakaBROKER ASSOCIATE/
REALTOR®507-382-0977
Vickie FoixREALTOR®
507-420-5381
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112 S. Riverfront Dr., Suite 122Mankato, MN 56001
507-345-8783
1103 Terrasol Lane
Kasota#7010292$45,000
46226 Jefferson Shores Drive
Cleveland#7010348$279,900
720 Tomahawk Court
Madison Lake#7010391 $189,900
47173 Sunset Ridge Drive
Kasota#7010294$69,900
20018 Indian Lake Road, Mankato
$284,900#7010289
Beautiful rambler with a view of Indian Lake and 5.5 acres of land.
215 & 225 Summerfield Trail, Mankato$215,000 & $210,000
#7010340 #7010341Create your dream home in Indian Lake Preserve,
featuring a large ravine lot with spectacular views.
2253, 2660, 2268 Coventry Lane Lots
North Mankato$54,500, $109,000
& $79,900
190 Stony Creek, Mankato$989,000#7010288
Custom estate featuring distinctive architecture and interior design, perfect for entertaining or peaceful relaxation.
1001 - 1004 & 1006 Telemark Court
Mankato$129,000-$189,000
Premier, spacious home sites with
spectacular views.
222 Wynnwood Circle, Mankato
$999,000#7010358
Exquisite custom built two-story brick home set on a double ravine lot.
Michelle StarkeyREALTOR®
507-317-4972
Amber BruenderREALTOR®
507-720-2513
Candee DeichmanREALTOR®
507-327-5006
Kim LingbeckSTAGING/LISTING
COORDINATOR
507-345-8783
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507-387-79531400 MADISON AVE., SUITE 610, P.O. BOX 4423, MANKATO, MN 56001
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Nice four bedroom, two-bath home close to Mankato State University. New washer/dryer, stove, refrigerator and water heater, 2015. All new carpet throughout. Landscaping & maintenance-free aluminum siding plus newer combination windows. (8318-7009653)
$159,900
ENJOY LIVING IN A TWIN HOME in Eagle Lake near Hwy. 14. Two large bedrooms w/2 full baths & walk-in closets. Plenty of living space: formal dining & galley kitchen w/disposal, dishwasher, stove & refrigerator. Eat-in kitchen w/exit to patio. Cul-de-sac street, attached double garage & low utility costs. (8332-7010439) $169,900
This home has been updated with new flooring & paint. Rental license for upstairs unit to bring in funds to keep your costs down. Beautiful hardwood floors on 2nd floor. Beamed ceiling in main floor living room; includes appliances. Enclosed front porch w/new carpeting. Nice sized backyard, single garage & newer roof on the home. (8313-7009344) $118,900
ONLY $144,900 for this 3 bedroom, 1+ 1/2 story home. Good-sized kitchen w/island; 3-season porch between house & garage. Full bath on main w/whirlpool tub. Finished rec room in the basement & has a wood stove. Deck, patio, pond & hot tub in the fenced yard. Steel siding in 2012. (8307-7009242)
Beautifully remodeled commercial space with 8 separate rooms; 1 large dance, exercise or yoga area. Great reception & retail space. (C-5420-7009737)
ATTRACTIVE 3 bedroom home with newer roof, vinyl siding, fenced play/pet area. Main floor laundry. 200 amp breakers. Storage shed. In LeCenter. (8329-7010236) $89,900
BUILDING LOT:Central Mankato. Lot has an old house & 1-stall garage on it, which could be removed. (8322-7009859) $29,900
INCREDIBLE custom-built home on a ravine lot, upper No. Mankato. Five bedrooms, 6 bathrooms; family room with wet bar & media room in the walk-out basement, ideal for entertaining. Formal & informal dining, Cambria counter tops. Master suite has a tray ceiling, gas fireplace, walk-in closet & private full bath, separate shower & whirlpool tub. Triple garage. (8324-7009801)
CLASSIC West Mankato 4 bedroom rambler. 3 bedrooms & 1 full bath on main level. Spacious living room w/fireplace, hardwood floors under new carpet in living room, main floor. Lower level family room w/fireplace; add’l room for possible offices. 1 bedroom, kitchenette & 3/4 bath. 3-season porch; nice-sized yard. (8333-5555)
Four bedroom home, sold “as is.” Hardwood flooring on main. 420 SF garage. (8312-7009344)
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131 S Webster Street, KasotaDesirable small town living under $90,000! Wonderful 3 bedroom home, large lot, and double garage. Call today for pricing & showing! #7009564
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608 Tranquility Trail, MankatoDancing Waters Tranquility Town homes, one of Mankato’s newest development! Beautiful, middle residence townhome and delights with spacious, comfort and natural light. Main floor has a open floor plan with upgraded appliances, granite countertops & back splash and 1/2 bath, along with open staircase. $249,000 #7010387
108 Park Street North, St. Clair3 BR, 1 3/4 BA home with many updates including new roof in 2015. Huge fenced backyard with walkout access from basement. Walking distance to downtown & St. Clair School. $127,900 #7010332
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103 Johnson Street, Eagle Lake4 BR, 2 BA rambler, single attached & double detached garage. Finished basement. Open floor plan. $129,900 #7009111
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19995 State Hwy 22, MankatoLocated on the outskirts of Mankato on State Highway 22. 9.65 acre property with 3 bedroom house along with a steel 66x24 utility building. A portion of the building was used for owners business with office and bathroom. Shop portion is insulated and heated. Other portion of building is used for storage and has a extra tall overhead door. $279,900 #7010070
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58454 238th Street, MankatoCustom built One-owner home with Mankato schools. 6 1/2 acre lot, mn floor master bedroom w/private bath. Mn floor laundry, 3 fireplaces. Just over 4,000 total sq ft. $429,000 #7009981
2160 Snowbird Lane, North MankatoA picture perfect home in upper North Mankato. Beautiful one owner home. Custom built 2 story with front porch and paver stone patio. 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, fenced in back yard with paver patio, 1/2 basketball court, fire pit and custom landscaping with mature trees. $329,900 #7009172
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55 Eagle Ridge Trail, North MankatoThis beautiful rambler style home is tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac on a ravine lot in upper North Mankato. A beautiful retreat, once inside the main floor has a spacious entry, all new carpeting throughout, open floor plan, custom built cherry wall of built-ins and gas fireplace. Custom kitchen with cherry cabinetry, built-in buffet for entertaining, granite counter tops, wine shelving, large pantry and stainless appliances. And so much more… $479, 900 #7010057
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131 N Lakeside Drive, Lake CrystalClassic Victorian on 3/ 4 acre lakefront lot with lots of mature oak trees. The home boasts lake views from most of the rooms. There are 3 generous sized bedrooms including the master bedroom. Original 2 story carriage house that houses two cars. 150’ of shoreline! Truly a one of a kind property. $235,000 #7007930
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105 Copper Village Circle, MankatoThe open floor plan is the feature that stands out in this home! Take the time to see for yourself. $195,000 #7009851
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131 Thayer Avenue, MankatoMankato Hilltop home with rental license. Walking distance to Minnesota State University. Well maintained home on a large lot. $174,900 #7010065
112 Center Street, MankatoWonderful character with modern conveniences! Enclosed front porch, hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, den, 2 bathrooms and a double garage. $239,900
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#7010325 $59,900
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#7007750 $192,500
46125 Jefferson Lake Dr., Cleveland2 unmarried lake lots. Storage shed.
80’ aluminum dock. 140’ lake frontage.#7002333 $114,900
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Upgrades & extras! Lake access.#7005802 $440,000
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515 N. 6TH ST., MANKATOGreat investment! 2 houses on the same lot. Total income $1200/mo. Both presently leased. Front house just resided with vinyl siding. Both have some newer vinyl windows. Stoves and refrigerators included. Front house also includes W & D. Dryer 2 years old. New owner could live in one house & rent out other! MLS#7008636 $129,900
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The Pines Subdivision. Lo-cated just outside of Madison Lake. Nice wooded lot is the ULTIMATE SETTING!! The price is UNBEATABLE!!, at only $89,900!! Lake access. Beautiful 1.07 Acre lot. Call Jim for details. MLS # 7010378
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508 Grayhawk Dr.Spotless Charming and Attractive describes this 3 bedroom split level. All appliances stay. C/A. Nice private yard. Meticulously maintained, with an attached 2 car garage and sits in desirable Country Club Estates. Upper level features an open floor plan with vaulted ceiling across the large living room, dining & kitchen, Large Master Bedroom, including walk-in closet. Lower level features a spacious family room with two more bedrooms. Utility room. Garden tub in Master Bath. Lots of storage space. 200 Amp. Mainte-nance free seamless steel siding. Large, attrac-tive, child friendly park close by. Center eat- in island kitchen. Cambria topped island. Mainte-nance free 6’ privacy fence. Maintenance free deck with stairs. Beautifully landscaped yard. Nice Deck & patio area. Call Jim for more details today.! MLS # 7010251 $204,500
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For floor plans, and map of available lots, Please visit our website: www.hinikerhomes.com or Give us a call: 507-625-4300 *Prices subject to change without notice
Prairie RunAddition
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$244,850*
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$241,581*
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$197,908*
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Move in ready new construction! Located in the great neighborhood of Country Club Estates this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home features modern interior finishes with painted woodwork and cabinets, plank ceramic tile bathroom floors and Handscraped laminate flooring. The Kitchen has undercounter lighting, eat-off center island, triple pantry’s, modern lighting and upgraded stainless steel appliances.
Landscaped and sodded yard plus large trees provide shade to the finished back yard patio. Call today for a private showing.
Brand new, almost completed home features a lot of living space for the price! Fresh interior finishes makes this home a dream. Center island eat-off counter, upgraded cabinets, pantry, high end kitchen appliance package, knock down ceilings and bathroom tile. Andersen Windows, Seamless steel siding, brick exterior accent, triple car garage, concrete driveway and a large lot
located near city park and school! Call today!
This split entry home features an open concept and is finished on both levels.4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, master bedroom has private entry to bathroom, center
island eat off counter, triple car garage, Andersen Windows, Seamless steel sidingand it is located in the N. Mankato neighborhood of North Gate.
129 Torrey Pines Drive Mankato$239,411
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225 Creekside DriveEagle Lake$191,442
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$234,162New Construction!
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Open floor plan with granite kitchen countertops, this 3 bedroom rambler with master bathroom, walk-in closet, main floor laundry, triple car garage on a cul-
de-sac street is located in the popular neighborhood of Country Club Estates on Mankato hilltop. Call today for a private showing! 625-4300
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2318 W. Ballantyne Dr.Madison Lake, MN 56063
507-243-4020
3 Bedroom home, 3424 sq ft, on 2.58 acres a few minutes from Mankato. Panoramic view of Lake Gilfillan Wildlife Management Area, poured concrete basement walls, 3 stall attached garage, main floor laundry, Mankato sewer connection, built in 2000, paved circle drive. 30’ x 60’ shed with 5” slab and heated workshop. No Realtors please! $319,000
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$10,000 #7009616
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100 Country Club Dr.Mankato, MN
$749,000 #7009368
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$344,900 #7010135
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GOLFERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD COME TO CHALLENGE THE JUDGE and the two other golf courses in Prattville at RTJ Capitol Hill. Bring your clubs
and come take on Judge hole number 1, voted the favorite hole on the Trail. Complete your day in luxury at the Marriott and enjoy dining, fi repits and
guest rooms overlooking the Senator golf course. With the Marriott’s 20,000 square feet of meeting space, 96 guest rooms and luxurious Presidential
Cottage combined with three world-class golf courses, business and pleasure can defi nitely interact in Prattville.
THE ROBERT TRENT JONES GOLF TRAIL AT CAPITOL HILL is home of the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic on the Senator Course
September 18 to 24, 2014. The Marriott Prattville is part of the Resort Collection on Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.
Visit www.rtjgolf.com or call 800.949.4444 to learn more.
for Yourself.» COME JUDGE for Yourself.
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105 TANAGER ROADMANKATO
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Moving to a new community can be quite a challenge, whether you’re arriving from a distant country or simply a neighbouring town. Above all, it’s essential to learn all you can about your new surroundings so you don’t end up isolated. Here are some tips to set you on your road to discovery.
NEIGHBORSThe first thing to do when you move in is to introduce yourself to your neighbours. Don’t be shy, now! This first contact with the people in your new town could be invaluable; after all, the people who know an area the best are those who’ve lived there for a while.
SURF THE WEBAfter you’ve met your new neighbours, unpack the box containing your computer and browse the official website of your new town or city. You’re sure to find lots of useful information, such as the garbage collection schedule and upcoming activities and events on the municipal calendar. Of course, to be really up to date, don’t
forget to check the local newspaper & the Home Magazine on a regular basis.
GO OUT AND SEE WHAT’S THERE!One of the best ways to discover your new town is to go out and explore. Pin point grocery stores, pharmacies, medical clinics, movie theatres, coffee shops, etc. You’ll begin to feel at home when you have an overview of what the town has to offer.
SIGN UP FOR ACTIVITIESMost cities offer a wide variety of inexpensive activities for residents. If that’s the case in your new community, be sure to take advantage of them. If you participate in a weekly event with your fellow citizens you’ll soon make friends with people who share the same interests as you.
Moving to a new community? Talk to people — and listen to them —
and you’ll soon discover the hidden treasures of your adopted town.
On your mark, get set, DISCOVER!
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A Zen garden is all about simplicity:stone, wood, gravel and sand alongsidedark green vegetation, all of it meanderingand gentle. Are you dreaming of an inti-mate backyard in which to meditate and beat one with nature? A Zen garden is foryou. But even if such a garden exudes sim-plicity and natural lines, nothing should beleft to chance.
Creating a Zen garden requires looking atthe space as though it were a living picture.Existing elements must also be taken intoaccount when transforming your yard. Forexample, you can add stones to the lawn tocreate paths that wander from the shade of
a tree to ameditation bench, or to a pebbleddry garden that’s dedicated to the contem-plation of a statue.
Water is essential in a Zen garden; it repre-sents rebirth, peace and enchantment. So,whatever the size of your garden, thinkabout installing an arrangement wherewater can trickle or circulate. A lily pond,waterfall or even a fountain will do.
The vegetation should be dominated byshrubs and foliage plants. Flowers are pres-ent but always discrete; you’ll need lighttouches of yellow, orange or white scat-tered here and there — nothing compli-
cated, nothing flashy. Oneexception is the use of fallchrysanthemums. With theirabundant flowers, skillfullyplaced fall chrysanthemumsadd incomparable splendourto a Zen garden. Lastly, don’tforget to hang a few lanternsto diffuse some soft amberlight after sunset.
Goodbye weeds, hello lawn!Do you have the impression that weedshave taken over your lawn? How canyou get rid of them once and for all?First of all, some weeds are not as bad asyou might think. They’re just very adap-tive plants that you don’t want to seegrowing in your lawn. In other words,they’re not your mortal enemies. Hereare a few tricks to get rid of them.
Strengthening your lawn is a good placeto start and will stack the odds in yourfavour. A healthy lawn is denser, sothere’s less room for weeds to grow. Toimprove the health of your lawn, mow itto a height of six to eight centimetres.Leave the grass cuttings right on thelawn. Water less often but more thor-oughly. Reseed sparse areas and, if neces-sary, replace the grass with another typeof ground cover in areas where there’sstill fierce competition between weedsand grass.
You may also find it useful to buy a testkit to determine the acidity of your soil.Grass that grows in soil that is too acidicwon’t be as strong. You can help by neu-tralizing the acidity, sometimes by justadding compost.
Be patient and don’t get discouraged.While you’re waiting for the results ofall your hard work to show, feel free touse a weed removing tool to uproot re-calcitrant plants. But whatever you do,try to be a good citizen and resist theurge to use products that are harmful tothe environment.
There are a plenty of tricks to getrid of weeds, so never admit defeat!
Designing a Zen garden
A Zen gardenis meant to be perceivedas a living picture.
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Butterflies add color, movement andwhimsy to any landscape and are thereforewelcome guests in most gardens. In theMidwest, some of the more common va-rieties include monarchs, swallowtails,spring azures and fritillaries. Learn how toattract — and keep close — these wingedbeauties by following these smart tips.
1. Don’t forget the caterpillars. Main-tain a steady population of butter-flies throughout the summer and fallby ensuring that their offspring hasenough to eat.Milkweed is themonarchcaterpillar’s snack of choice, whileblack swallowtail larvae love to feast onherbs such as parsley and fennel.
2. Keep your garden insecticide-free.Toavoid killing the insects that you are try-ing to attract, use gentler alternatives toinsecticides to keep nuisances at bay.Ladybugs are a great choice, as they areharmless to plants but get rid of aphids.
3. Favor bright colors. Butterflies are es-pecially attracted to yellow, pink andorange flowers, so plan your colorscheme accordingly. Flowers with short,tubular heads or flattened heads areyour best bet.
4. Plant native perennials. Zinnias pro-duce sweet nectar that butterflies love,all summer long; they are also native
to the Midwest. Purple cornflo-wers are another good choice,and they keep blooming wellinto the fall.
5. Set up some drinking andresting spaces.Use flat rocksto give your butterflies a spotto spread their wings and takein some sun. You could alsoplace a shallow water dishwith a layer of sand at thebottom so your new guestscan quench their thirst.
Five tips for attractingbutterflies to your garden
70 / MAY-JUNE 2015 / NEWSPAPER TOOLBOX
Transform your garden intoan oasis for local butterflies.
Which spade should you use for diggingearth? For dividing perennials? Do youknow what a trowel is? Gardening spa-des take up huge areas of display spacein garden centres; they may be round orsquare, wide or narrow. In fact, amateurgardeners often find it difficult to choosethe right one. So, what spade shouldyou buy?
You’ll need at least two spades, but ifpossible, buy three. The first one is theindispensable round spade. Spades witha rounded blade are used to performseveral gardening chores: dig-ging holes for planting seed-lings, digging up roots, dividingperennials, turning the soil andtransporting materials (gravel,compost, soil, mulch, etc.). It’s apractical tool that you’ll usea lot.
The other recommended spadeis the trowel. This mini-spadeis useful for planting in flowerbeds as well as in pots. It’s usedthroughout the year, for bothexterior and interior plants. Thethird spade to buy, if possible,is the square spade. Althoughit’s not as generally useful as around blade, the square shape is
more efficient when the time comes todivide perennials. That’s because it cutsthe roots instead of tearing them, as arounded spade would.
Regardless of which gardening tool you’relooking for, take the time to choose theright one before buying it. You need tofeel comfortable when handling it, so imi-tate themovements you’ll make when gar-dening, and take into account its size,weight and ergonomics. For comfort —and to prevent blisters — opt for toolswith padded handles.
A garden spade for every task
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Creating a Zen garden requires looking atthe space as though it were a living picture.Existing elements must also be taken intoaccount when transforming your yard. Forexample, you can add stones to the lawn tocreate paths that wander from the shade of
a tree to ameditation bench, or to a pebbleddry garden that’s dedicated to the contem-plation of a statue.
Water is essential in a Zen garden; it repre-sents rebirth, peace and enchantment. So,whatever the size of your garden, thinkabout installing an arrangement wherewater can trickle or circulate. A lily pond,waterfall or even a fountain will do.
The vegetation should be dominated byshrubs and foliage plants. Flowers are pres-ent but always discrete; you’ll need lighttouches of yellow, orange or white scat-tered here and there — nothing compli-
cated, nothing flashy. Oneexception is the use of fallchrysanthemums. With theirabundant flowers, skillfullyplaced fall chrysanthemumsadd incomparable splendourto a Zen garden. Lastly, don’tforget to hang a few lanternsto diffuse some soft amberlight after sunset.
Goodbye weeds, hello lawn!Do you have the impression that weedshave taken over your lawn? How canyou get rid of them once and for all?First of all, some weeds are not as bad asyou might think. They’re just very adap-tive plants that you don’t want to seegrowing in your lawn. In other words,they’re not your mortal enemies. Hereare a few tricks to get rid of them.
Strengthening your lawn is a good placeto start and will stack the odds in yourfavour. A healthy lawn is denser, sothere’s less room for weeds to grow. Toimprove the health of your lawn, mow itto a height of six to eight centimetres.Leave the grass cuttings right on thelawn. Water less often but more thor-oughly. Reseed sparse areas and, if neces-sary, replace the grass with another typeof ground cover in areas where there’sstill fierce competition between weedsand grass.
You may also find it useful to buy a testkit to determine the acidity of your soil.Grass that grows in soil that is too acidicwon’t be as strong. You can help by neu-tralizing the acidity, sometimes by justadding compost.
Be patient and don’t get discouraged.While you’re waiting for the results ofall your hard work to show, feel free touse a weed removing tool to uproot re-calcitrant plants. But whatever you do,try to be a good citizen and resist theurge to use products that are harmful tothe environment.
There are a plenty of tricks to getrid of weeds, so never admit defeat!
Designing a Zen garden
A Zen gardenis meant to be perceivedas a living picture.
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Butterflies add color, movement andwhimsy to any landscape and are thereforewelcome guests in most gardens. In theMidwest, some of the more common va-rieties include monarchs, swallowtails,spring azures and fritillaries. Learn how toattract — and keep close — these wingedbeauties by following these smart tips.
1. Don’t forget the caterpillars. Main-tain a steady population of butter-flies throughout the summer and fallby ensuring that their offspring hasenough to eat.Milkweed is themonarchcaterpillar’s snack of choice, whileblack swallowtail larvae love to feast onherbs such as parsley and fennel.
2. Keep your garden insecticide-free.Toavoid killing the insects that you are try-ing to attract, use gentler alternatives toinsecticides to keep nuisances at bay.Ladybugs are a great choice, as they areharmless to plants but get rid of aphids.
3. Favor bright colors. Butterflies are es-pecially attracted to yellow, pink andorange flowers, so plan your colorscheme accordingly. Flowers with short,tubular heads or flattened heads areyour best bet.
4. Plant native perennials. Zinnias pro-duce sweet nectar that butterflies love,all summer long; they are also native
to the Midwest. Purple cornflo-wers are another good choice,and they keep blooming wellinto the fall.
5. Set up some drinking andresting spaces.Use flat rocksto give your butterflies a spotto spread their wings and takein some sun. You could alsoplace a shallow water dishwith a layer of sand at thebottom so your new guestscan quench their thirst.
Five tips for attractingbutterflies to your garden
70 / MAY-JUNE 2015 / NEWSPAPER TOOLBOX
Transform your garden intoan oasis for local butterflies.
Which spade should you use for diggingearth? For dividing perennials? Do youknow what a trowel is? Gardening spa-des take up huge areas of display spacein garden centres; they may be round orsquare, wide or narrow. In fact, amateurgardeners often find it difficult to choosethe right one. So, what spade shouldyou buy?
You’ll need at least two spades, but ifpossible, buy three. The first one is theindispensable round spade. Spades witha rounded blade are used to performseveral gardening chores: dig-ging holes for planting seed-lings, digging up roots, dividingperennials, turning the soil andtransporting materials (gravel,compost, soil, mulch, etc.). It’s apractical tool that you’ll usea lot.
The other recommended spadeis the trowel. This mini-spadeis useful for planting in flowerbeds as well as in pots. It’s usedthroughout the year, for bothexterior and interior plants. Thethird spade to buy, if possible,is the square spade. Althoughit’s not as generally useful as around blade, the square shape is
more efficient when the time comes todivide perennials. That’s because it cutsthe roots instead of tearing them, as arounded spade would.
Regardless of which gardening tool you’relooking for, take the time to choose theright one before buying it. You need tofeel comfortable when handling it, so imi-tate themovements you’ll make when gar-dening, and take into account its size,weight and ergonomics. For comfort —and to prevent blisters — opt for toolswith padded handles.
A garden spade for every task
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Lake Crystal 332 S Main Street
#7009411 $69,900
North Mankato 24 Cougar Trail
#7009849 $204,900
Mankato 372 Parry Street
#7010456 $169,900
Mankato 621 N 2nd Street
#7008944 $109,900
North Mankato 542 Nicollet Avenue #7009929 $149,900
North Mankato 706 Belgrade Avenue #7010145 $164,900
Easton 49548 170th Street
#7009378 $119,900
Mankato 822 N 2nd Street
#7006226 $143,900
Mankato 220 Terrace Drive
#7010488 $149,900
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#7010131 $254,900
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#7009685 $347,900
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#7008496 $436,900
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#7009355 $439,900
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#7008498 $849,000
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#7007729 $779,900
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Mankato 116 Rosewood Drive #7009976 $519,900
Mankato 104 Piccadilly Avenue #7010031 $262,900
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