Real Estate Blog for the North & East Twin Cities

Linwood real estate has a bit of a better outlook after 2009. New listings were down slightly but closed home sales were up significantly. And Linwood was one of the very few north metro communities where the average sales price actually increased; albeit only 4%. After the rough 2008, this is welcome news for Linwood homeowners. This rural Anoka County community featuring acreage and lakeshore properties is located just north of Columbus and south of Stacy, saw a bit of a decrease in time on the market down 8% from 179 days in 2008 to 164 days in 2009. Not all of Linwood's news is rosy however. The area is continuing to experience one of the lowest ratios of sales price to list price at just under 90%. This meaning sellers in Linwood are negotiating hard to get their homes sold.

The market of homes in Linwood, Minnesota took a hit in 2008. New listings were down. Closed Sales were down. And the average sales price was down. All significantly. The average sales price of a home dropped nearly 27%; from the around $250,000 to just over $185,000 compared to sales in 2007. This rural Anoka County community featuring acreage and lakeshore properties north of Columbus and south of Stacy, had a whopping increase in time on the market up nearly 24% from 2007 to 179 days on the market. Linwood is also experiencing one of the lowest ratios of sales price to list price meaning sellers in Linwood are negotiating to get their homes sold. With lower average sales prices, acreage and lakeshore homes are very affordable in Linwood right now!

If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, give me a call or visit my website for a FREE Relocation Packet or Homebuyers Success Packet. I specialize in acreage and lakeshore properties in the north and east Twin Cities metro area including Ham Lake, Lino Lakes and all communities in the Forest Lake School District! Serving Anoka, Chisago, Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota.

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Copyright 2009 Teri Eckholm  http://www.terieckholm.com/

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Last week as I drove a car full of teenagers to go skiing at Trollhaugen through Lindstrom and Center City, my son mentioned our excursions to get photos of unique giant hometown art. We were passing the giant hotdog and miniature statue of liberty (small compared to NYC standards anyway) in Lindstrom, when the subject came up. As we drove past the Lindstrom teapot water tower, his friend mentioned how the giant chef outside of Linwood Pizza always cracks him up as they drive by. My son told his friend about my photo blogs and I said the pizza man was going uup as soon as I had time.

Okay...I have been hiding this guy in my camera since October and now it is time to share! Along County Road 22 about half way between I35 in Wyoming and Hwy 65 in East Bethel, stands this rotating pizza chef outside of Linwood Pizza. You can't miss him and I'd bet he puts a smile on your face too!

Other Uniquely Minnesota Hometown Artful Distractions:

• Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distractions-Hometown Version: The North St. Paul Snowman
  
• Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distractions-Hometown Version: Giant Mouse and Buffalo in Center City
  
• Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distractions--Hometown Version: Lindstrom Teapot Watertower
  
• Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distractions-Hometown Version: Giant Polar Bear in White Bear Lake
  
• Uniquely Minnesota Artful Distractions--Hometown Version: East Bethel's New Resident Black Bear

Don't be distracted when making YOUR important real estate decisions!

If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and  need help from a professional REALTOR ®, give me a call or visit my website for FREE Relocation Packet or Homebuyers Success Packet.  I specialize in acreage and lakeshore properties in the north and east Twin Cities metro area including Ham Lake, Lino Lakes and all communities in the Forest Lake School District! Serving Anoka, Chisago, Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota.

Buying a Home? Check out my new HOME BUYER'S BLOG!

Copyright 2008 Teri Eckholm  http://www.terieckholm.com/

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The Linwood real estate market in southeast Anoka County has experienced a slowdown but homes are still selling. Per the St. Paul Area Association of Realtors, sales for the 13 county Twin Cities area are down 16% in the first half of 2007 compared with sales in the first half of 2006. The average home price fell 2%.

This mid-year update for Linwood real estate reflects the sluggish market with many existing home listings and a longer than average days on market (DOM).  Though existing home inventory is high in all price ranges, homes are selling better in the lower price ranges. There were very few homes sold in prices above the $300,000 price in Linwood. Homes in Linwood are staying on an average of 148 days. This statistic looks promising but few homeowners in Linwood are selling high priced homes. For reference to other areas in the northeast Twin Cities metro, Ham Lake has a cumulative days-on-market statistic of 208 days; Lino Lakes is173 DOM and Forest Lake is 168 DOM.

• (Click here for complete Ham Lake Statistics.)
• (Click here for complete Lino Lakes Statistics.)
• (Click here for complete Forest Lake Statistics.)

The following are statistics of current single family residential market activity in the Linwood area for the first six months of 2007.

Under $300,000~ 36 Active Listings, 4 Pending Listings, 17 Sold Listings; Average Cumulative Days on Market for Sold Listings: 141

$300,000-400,000~ 11 Active Listings, 1 Pending Listings, 3 Sold Listings; Average Cumulative Days on Market for Sold Listings: 183

$400,000-$500,000 ~ 4 Active Listings, 0 Pending Listings, 0 Sold Listings; Average Cumulative Days on Market for Sold Listings: N/A

$500,000 and Up~ 7 Active Listings, 0 Pending Listings, 0 Sold Listings; Average Cumulative Days on Market for Sold Listings: N/A

Lakeshore available in Linwood:

16 Active Listings, 1 Pending Listings, 1 Sold Listings during first half of 2007.

Linwood lakeshore price range: $ 134,900-$1,149,900.

• 3 Homes on Fawn Lake Lake
• 7 Homes on Martin Lake
• 5 Homes on Linwood Lake
• 1 Home on Typo Lake

**All Statistical information based on information from the REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE of MINNESOTA, INC. for the period of 1/1/07 through 6/30/07.

Featured Listings in Anoka County:
1517 128th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449
15065 E Vermillion Circle NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304
1988 Robin Lane N, Centerville, MN 55038

Articles on Lakeshore and Minnesota that might be of interest:

• Relocating to Forest Lake MN? The Schools are Full of Ranger Pride!
• Does "Minnesota Nice" Affect the Real Estate Market? "Yah, You Betcha!"
• Dreaming of Life on MN Acreage?--What YOU Need to Know Before YOUR Move!
• Affordable Minnesota Lakeshore

If you are relocating to Minnesota, are looking for Homes for Sale in the north and east Twin Cities metro area and need help from a professional Realtor, give me a call or visit my website for a FREE Relocation Packet.  Acreage homes are my specialty! Serving Anoka, Chisago, Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota.

Copyright 2007 Teri Eckholm  http://www.terieckholm.com/

Will you be making a move to the community of Linwood, Minnesota in the next few months?

As you plan your move to Minnesota, you'll want to be sure to have the right Realtor® representing your interests. Linwood, MN is a suburb just west of Forest Lake in the north suburban Twin Cities. I know the Linwood area and have the training and experience needed to look out for your interests in Chisago and Anoka County real estate markets.

Located in the northeast corner of Anoka County, Linwood is a rural community with many homes on large acreage and lakeshore lots.  The community is home to Linwood Elementary, a part of the Forest Lake District #831. Linwood is home to a large portion of the Carlos Avery Nature Preserve which spans across Columbus, Linwood and Wyoming townships and the MN Department of Natural Resources ranger station for Chisago County. Linwood is an awesome little suburb close to big city amenities just off of Interstate 35 for a quick commute to either downtown.

With thousands of homes available to you, it's my job to make sure you have all the information you need to save you time and money. I am here and ready to assist you and your family in finding your dream home in Minnesota.

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Copyright 2007 Teri Eckholm  http://www.terieckholm.com/