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Heartland Restaurant is Now Open!

August 3rd, 2010

Heartland is located in the Market house Building on the corner of Fifth Street and Broadway.  Across the street from the St Paul Farmers market and 1 block east of River Park Lofts.

Heartland restaurant features North American Midwest Cuisine that favors small family farmers and artisan producers to source organically grown and sustainably raised local ingredients.
The restaurant is generally open Tuesday through Sunday beginning at 5:00pm.  Please call for 651-699-3536 for reservations or visit their Heart Land Restaurant’s website.

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Tired of Traffic? Visit One of Over 100 Lakeshore Properties Available Near Chisago City

September 25th, 2009

Escape the hustle and traffic of the cities, and take advantage of the many available homes north of the metro in the Chisago City area. These homes are close enough to the cities to be accessible, yet far enough away to see the stars at night.

Lakeshore properties and homes in the Chisago Lake area are in abundance and at great prices right now. Among Green, Chisago, Lindstrom, South Center and North Center Lakes, there are over 100 listed properties, ranging from $70,000 to just under $900,000.

Schedule a showing or request a list today! Call Judy Bealka at 612-327-4381.

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Top of the Line in Twin Cities Condos

September 11th, 2009

301 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis, 55403, Unit 701

Listing Price: $3,295,000

Buys you: Set between the beautiful Kenwood and Lowry Hill communities in Minneapolis, the 301 Kenwood Condominiums are an exquisite choice for luxury condo living. Views from this unit spread out over downtown Minneapolis, including the skyline, the Basilica and the Walker sculpture garden.

Rooms: 4162 sq ft, Billiard Room, Dining Room, First (1st) Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Second (2nd) Bedroom, Third (3rd) Bedroom, 4 Bath

Amenities: Balcony, Exercise Room, Hardwood Floors, Kitchen Window, Multiple Phone Lines, Security System, Tiled Floors, Washer/Dryer Hookup, 2 Indoor Parking Spots

Courtesy of RE/MAX Results

 

222 2nd Street SE, Minneapolis, 55414, Unit 1701

Listing Price: $3,999,990

Buys you: Phoenix on the River has both exceptional location and impressive amenities. 655 sq ft of personal outdoor space look out over the river and downtown Minneapolis. The condo is surrounded by the vibrance of St Anthony Main, and the river with all its beauty and walking trails is right outside your door.

Rooms: 6254 sq ft, Dining Room, First (1st) Bedroom, Kitchen, Library, Living Room, Loft, Pantry (Walk-In), Patio, Second (2nd) Bedroom, Third (3rd) Bedroom, Wine Cellar

Courtesy of Edina Realty

 

350 St Peter Street, St Paul, 55102, West Unit

Price: $2,975,000

Buys you: This Manhattan-style two level penthouse home boasts not only a great location in St Paul, but also luxurious size and amenities. Large windows and a rooftop terrace provide sweeping views of the city and nearby cathedral.

Rooms: 6,100 sq ft, Deck, Family Room, First (1st) Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Media Room, Second (2nd) Bedroom, Study, Wine Cellar, Two Bathrooms, Balcony, Deck, Hardwood Floors, Multiple Phone Lines, Natural Woodwork, Tiled Floors

Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Burnet

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Home Sales Up in July - 6 Month Streak in Sales Increases

September 2nd, 2009

According to the pending home sales index of the National Association of Realtor’s, home sales were up 3.2% in July, on top of a 3.6% increase in June. The increase in sales are part of a six month streak in rising home sales.

Julianne Pepitone of CNN Money writes, ” The first-time home buyers tax credit, passed earlier this year as part of the economic stimulus package, is worth 10% of the home purchase price up to $8,000. People who have not owned a home in the previous three years are eligible for the credit.

However, the tax credit expires on Nov. 30 and it usually takes about 90 days to close on a house after a contract is signed. As of Sept. 1, there were only 90 days left before the credit ends.

Housing affordability has also improved, the NAR said.

The average middle-income family can now spend less than 25% of monthly income to buy a median-priced home.”

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A Weekend of Music - Concrete and Grass

August 25th, 2009

Concrete and Grass will kick off Friday, Sept. 11 and run through Sunday, Sept. 13 for a weekend of music and fun in Mears Park (at the corner of Sibley and 6th Street). Rain or shine, bands of all genre and taste will perform everything from funk and rap to rock and pop to classical and world. The event is free and food and beverages will be for sale from local restaurants.

Friday, Sept, 11, 2009
Main Stage:
3:30pm Story City
5:00pm The Warblers, with Chris Osgood and Dave Ahl
6:30pm The Minnesota Opera
8:30pm Freddy Fresh, with Special Guest Mark Wheat

Acoustic Stage:
6:00pm Dan Newton
7:30pm Papa John Kolstad, with Clint Hover

Sat., Sept 12, 2009
Main Stage:
12:00pm McNally Smith Student Ensemble
1:00pm Idle Hands
2:30pm Aviette
4:00pm Moore by Four
5:30pm Desdamona
7:00pm The Ordway
8:30pm Romantica

Acoustic Stage:
5:00pm Alicia Renee
6:30pm Spider John Koerner
7:30pm Kid Dakota

Sun., Sept. 13, 2009
Main Stage:
12:00pm Gospel, with Ginger Commodore and Tanner Taylor
1:30pm The Schubert Club
3:00pm Jelloslave
5:00pm The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
6:30pm Heiruspecs

Acoustic Stage:
4:00pm The Flatwheelers, featuring Martin Devaney and Jake
6:00pm Luke Wallrich

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Is your condo walkable?

August 24th, 2009

In your search for the perfect loft or condo, you’ve assessed everything from the view to the school district to the association fees. But have you thought of finding the walkability of your location?

WalkScore.com provides a simple tool that will figure for you just how much you will have to rely on a car in your new location. The site utilizes an algorithm to churn proximity to grocery stores, coffee shops, walking paths, restaurants and the essentials of life and spit out a numerical value of just how walker friendly your address really is.

The process is as simple as plugging in your desired address at the site, finding its score and nearby amenities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For instance: 245 6th St E, St Paul (River Park Lofts’ address) renders a walk score of 98 out of 100 for its close proximity to grocery stores, hot restaurants like the Bulldog, fitness centers like the YMCA and the greater downtown St Paul area.

240 Spring St, St Paul (Mississippi Flats), on the other hand, renders a score of 82 out of 100. While having river proximity, it is farther removed from many necessities and the excitement of urban life.

While the site self admittedly cannot account for walking conditions or a spread of variables in your daily walk, it can at least great estimate of your day to day reliance on cars in your new home.

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