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Many of us dream of owning a lake home or a piece of lakeshore. There is a certain sense of freedom in knowing that you have a place to escape the stresses and the worries of ordinary life. A place where you can go and indulge yourself and do whatever you like to do, whether it be fishing, water skiing, or just enjoying watching the sun disappear behind the horizon. There is also a certain sense of security knowing that you have ... More
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Look at the presidential seal, currency, and numerous other national monuments and you will notice eagles as a prominent feature symbolizing the freedom we associate with our country. It has also become a symbol of environmental success since its continental U.S. population has recovered from a low of 400 nesting individuals to a current nesting population of over 10,000 pairs.
Bald eagles utilize forested habitat ... More
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If you live in the state of Minnesota, you have probably enjoyed the cabin experience. The cabin experience is synonymous with family, whether rustic or grandiose; it is a treasured gathering place and a common thread, binding multiple family generations. Cabin succession planning is the art of passing ownership of the family cabin down to the next generation. I call it an "art" because a successful cabin succession plan involves the ... More
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He's an enigma, in a good sort of way! The owner of Land & Cabins in Hinckley, Minnesota, is an outdoorsman who would rather disappear into the deep woods with a backpack than be surrounded by people in a city. And yet he is one of those people who is extremely well-known, well-liked, and has “friends everywhere”. Get to know Brian Weidendorf, and you’ll quickly appreciate why. He’s friendly, good-natured, and ... More
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There is no such thing as 100 percent safe ice, but before venturing out on a frozen lake or pond, here are a few things to keep in mind courtesy of the Minnesota DNR website:
Check for known thin ice areas with a local resort or bait shop.Test the thickness yourself using an ice chisel, ice auger or even a cordless 1/4 inch drill with a long bit.
Refrain from driving on ice whenever possible.If you must drive a vehicle, be prepared to ... More
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As I sat down to write
this article, I found myself drifting toward more contemplative and reflective
thoughts rather than the usual more technically-oriented subject matter. Maybe
it was because my family is leaving next week to our favorite sanctuary – the
North Shore of Lake Superior. So, this month I wanted to use this space to talk
about those special natural places that are special to us – our sanctuaries.
For me, there have ... More
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You may know someone who has restored a prairie or tried to with limited success. Perhaps you have done it yourself or had it done by a professional. In any case, chances are you have seen a restored native prairie, heard about them, or seen pictures in a magazine, book or other publication.
Prairies are becoming more and more popular for many reasons. The most obvious, to most people, is that they are beautiful when ... More
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Making
the most of your investment: Information
on forest-related programs for northern lakeshore property owners
Northern
Wisconsin property owners, particularly those whose lots include stands of
trees, play an integral role in nurturing the state’s forest resource. Those
trees help to provide clean water and clean air, erosion control, wildlife
habitat, and sanctuaries for hundreds of species of rare plants and animals ... More
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1. Know
what you and your family love most about your land.
What’s your vision for the
future of your land? Do you want more wildlife, more big trees, a quiet refuge,
ski trails, a source of income, or something else? All of the above? Developing
a vision for the future of your land is an important step. This vision needs to
be based in reality, both in terms of local ecology and also your family’s
long-term interest in owning ... More
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Roseville, MN (March 29, 2009)
A new study reveals that almost all Twin Cities homes have not suffered the double-digit declines in median home prices often reported. Traditional homes, those not in foreclosure, represent 95 percent of the homes in the Metropolitan Area and show a median sales price decline of just 3.9 percent.
“Home prices in the Twin Cities area are either up, down or stable in the Twin Cities, ... More
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Last month, we talked about whether or not your project would benefit from hiring a professional wetland consultant. Assuming that you have decided you need such expertise on your project, the next step is to go about identifying and hiring one. So which one is right for you and how do you even begin the process of finding a wetland consultant?
There are several sources that you can utilize to find a consultant. Resources include: the ... More
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If I had a dollar for every time a client asked us to
determine where the wetlands were on a piece of property after they bought it...well, I wouldn’t
be rich but I’d certainly be better off. It happens every day – that dream lot
comes up for sale and gets snatched up. It is only later, when the building
process is initiated, that nasty problems like restrictive wetland rules that
could kill the dream are discovered. ... More
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We asked LakeshoreDreams.com founder Eric Canfield to offer his top three predictions concerning what we will see in the lakeshore industry in the coming years. The following was his reply:
#1 The Reasons for Buying will Change.
With the current economic downturn and the disintegration of the family, Fathering will continue to be seen as a greater need to the benefit of society as a whole.
Some interesting stats;
Children ... More
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For the past decade or so, we’ve
been surveying members who move from their primary residence to Wisconsin. In
all cases, these past members (who are now voting citizens of Wisconsin) are
offered life-time Honorary Membership—the vast majority accept the offer. In
turn, we ask them from time to time to influence their local legislators on our
behalf. The ten-point Move-to-Wisconsin survey focuses on how content they are
with ... More
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All markets have ups and downs, and the real estate market is no exception. When activity slows in real estate, asking prices come down, and that’s what we’ve been seeing in the last few months. The good news is that buyers are responding. They are calling us, coming up to view properties, and purchasing that lake home or cabin they’ve been dreaming about. Buyers are finding value.
Living through a real estate market in transition is ... More
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Minnesota/Wisconsin- Land and Cabins, LLC, one of the leading providers of recreational real estate services, announced June 16, 2008, that Cabela’s (NYSE: CAB) Trophy Properties has selected Land and Cabins, LLC as the exclusive brokerage to market recreational properties in eastern Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin.
Land and Cabins, LLC has over 26 years of experience in woodland and lakeshore properties in Minnesota and Wisconsin. ... More
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Saint Paul, Minn. - The fishing season is upon us and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Department of Natural Resources are once again partnering with retailers and others to offer 20 lead tackle exchanges across the state this summer. The annual exchange events offer anglers a chance to try the growing variety of lead-free fishing tackle.
Lead, one of the top 25 toxic chemical pollutants in Minnesota, is found in ... More
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Phosphorus is a nutrient required by all organisms for the basic processes of life. A natural element found in rocks, soils and organic material, phosphorus clings tightly to soil particles and is used by plants, so its concentration in clean lakes and streams is generally very low. However, phosphorus is used extensively in many dishwashing detergents and other household and industrial chemicals, so it can be found in higher concentrations ... More
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Real estate investors are getting more and more savvy. The best investors know they can sell a property and avoid taxes simply by trading for other like-kind property through Section 1031 of the IRS Code. Furthermore, our IRS explains “Like-Kind” Exchanges, in words only a tax accountant could love.
Like-Kind Exchanges - Real Estate Tax Tips
Generally, if you exchange business or investment property solely for business or investment ... More
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The last few years, we all have been saying and hearing, "Where is the snow?...Where is the snow?" and this year Winter snow has returned. Now, you may ask, "What's SNOW?" or perhaps, "Where is the best snow?" Let's find out some answers to those questions.
But first, let’s look at a few FAQs on SNOW (for you non-IT nerds, FAQ stands for “Frequently Asked Questions”):
“What is SNOW?”
According to the Princeton ... More
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The fact that it is currently a buyers market does not apply to the residential home market only, for there are great values in the lakeshore or recreational property market right now as well. However, whether buying or selling it pays for the consumer to be well informed. Lakeshore Dreams.com, the premier Internet resource for lakeshore and recreational properties in Minnesota and Wisconsin, is sponsoring a Lakeshore Summit ... More
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It has often been said that one cannot make good decisions if they have bad or unreliable information. No where is this more true than in the buying and selling of lakeshore property. Prospective buyers have grown more wary, and real estate professionals less confident, as usable lakeshore property within commuting distance of larger metropolitan areas has become more difficult to find and its value has increased. Lakeshore and ... More
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When your cabin is located out-of-state, getting that cozy “home away from home” feeling may take some additional effort. After all - you’re a tourist and an absentee landowner. But don’t forget you’re also a taxpaying seasonal resident and your concerns deserve to be heard. That’s why thousands of Wisconsin cabin owners have brought their issues and voices together through the Wisconsin Seasonal Residents Association (WiSRA) ... More
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Ice melting off the lake and budding plants means spring is on its way and cabin owners have lots of necessary chores before the real fun can begin.
Steve Butts and his family usually spend Memorial Day weekend on Big Round Lake in Hayward, Wisconsin at their cabin. “To be honest, I don’t have many emotional feelings about spring and the cabin,” laughs Steve. “For some people it might be a new awakening, yet for me it’s making ... More
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According to the National Association of Realtor’s (NAR) annual Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey the typical vacation-home buyer in 2006 was 44 years old and had a median household income of $102,200.
No matter what your age or income though, it’s never too early or late to consider fulfilling your dream of owning a cabin or lake property. For many the biggest obstacle to buying a vacation home is pretty simple - money – as ... More
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Lakeshore homes, like the mansion “cottages” in Newport, Rhode Island, were grand affairs at the turn of the 20th century. In Wisconsin, Chicago’s rich and famous built huge summer lake houses around Lake Geneva. In other areas in the Midwest, lake cottages were really cottages, smaller and casual, more humble. Now, whatever their size, upscale vacation lake houses are being constructed all across Wisconsin.
The award winning building ... More
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After all the time and money you spent into building or remodeling your lake home, the last thing anyone wants to hear is that something wasn’t done correctly. You are well within your legal rights to take the ones responsible to court and attempt to get it fixed that way. But how successful would be?
According to a study conducted by NERA, an economic consulting firm based out of White Plains, NY, litigation rarely secures a timely ... More
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It’s your lakeshore property, right? Shouldn’t you be able to clear weeds when you want?
Lakeshore property owners are pushing for legislation in Minnesota that would give lakeshore owners greater freedom to remove vegetation clogging open water and fouling swimming.
The proposed legislation would require the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to grant permits for clearing vegetation in many cases.
The DNR’s permit-granting ... More
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In the lakeshore market, if you don’t have a spare quarter million dollars for a starter cabin, then you’ve been relegated to renting one. But Mark Weber, a partner at Lakeshore Ventures, has a vision. It includes fun loving kids in water wings and practical thinking couples walking hand-in-hand along their shoreline at sunset.
Weber purchased Cokato Lake RV Resort in Cokato, Minnesota two years ago and has been testing a new business ... More
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Those who are disabled face different challenges when buying a cabin or lake property, but by following these tips below they can enjoy the benefits of life on the lake.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau over 49.7 million Americans live with disabilities every day. According to the Minnesota Disability Data Table from the 2004 American Community Survey, an estimated 566,000 people in Minnesota have a disability, or 12.2 percent of ... More
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Like the people who enjoy them, Minnesota’s lakes are plentiful and diverse, ranging from the sterile, rock bottom lakes of the Arrowhead to the naturally fertile and shallow basins of the southwest prairie regions. Depending on what you want to do with your lake home, it would be wise to familiarize yourself with these different classifications to ensure that the lake you build next to suits your needs.
The Minnesota Department of ... More
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A college professor of mine taught that doing the lawful thing doesn’t always mean doing the just thing. Now before somebody brands me as a revolutionary and calls the feds, I’d like to point out a boundary issue in St. Louis County that I think illustrates my point fairly well.
A Short Survey History Lesson
Back in the days of Lewis and Clark, government surveyors were sent to map the land, using existing features and landmarks to ... More
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Welcome to the new LakeshoreDreams.com, the online magazine that will help you make your dream of owning lakefront property a reality. Winter may be upon us, but as everyone else settles in and braces for the cold, LakeshoreDreams.com is rolling out a new look and new services to better serve you.
Since 1995, it has been our mission to provide owners and potential buyers with the vital information they need to get the most enjoyment out of ... More
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With our recent stretch of below freezing temperatures, there is no denying that the snow will soon be upon us.. Nothing compares to the chill in the air, the sound of snow crunching under heel, and a cup of steaming hot cider after coming in from a long day outside. And for a guy who finds winter time to be the right time for fun and adventure, I couldn’t have picked a better place to move to than Minnesota.
When the temperature dips ... More
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John Beale is a lakeshore specialist. He and his father operate Sandstone Shoreline Properties, a company that specializes in locating prime Wisconsin lakefront real estate for their clients. With 3 years of experience with lakefront property, John is the go to guy to whether you're looking to build a log cabin on one of Wisconsin's premiere lakes, or a secluded vacation home to get away from it all with your family and ... More
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