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Mike Larson has been a driving force behind the development of the tourism, lodging and the real estate industry in the Lutsen and overall Cook County areas. In his 20 career, he has accomplished much for his community, spear heading some major developments and serving on some very influential boards and committees.

In 1992, Mike built the Mountain Inn at Lutsen - a contemporary 30 Room Inn located at Lutsen Mountains. Afterwards, Mike started the Lutsen Lodging Company, a full service property and rental management company, and the Lutsen Real Estate Group, a full service Real Estate Agency. Now he and his team of dedicated agents serve Cook County helping clients find the dream home that they've always wanted.

LakeshoreDreams.com had a few moments to chat with Mike about his work and the area he serves.

LD: What would you consider to be the biggest draw to your area?

Larson: Lutsen and the surrounding county lies within a true wilderness setting. 92% of the land up here is owned by the government, ensuring that the wilderness does indeed, stay wilderness. Without the threat of development, the beauty of the woods and lakes will be around for many generations to come. And that's what people come up here for. To experience, to be a part of the up north experience.

LD: What kinds of developments or properties are you working with?

Larson: There are pockets of developments cropping up here and there, mainly small private homes and cabins, but nothing huge in the works. Besides we only have 8% of the surrounding land available for private development, there are no public amenities run to those areas. You can't plan a big project if you can't run electricity and water out to it. So, single family homes and cabins are what we see the most of out here.

LD: What do you consider is the greatest obligation an agent has to his or her client?

Larson: I don't approach a client like I'm just there to sell them a piece of property. I want to get to know them, become friends with them because what they are investing in is for the long term. Because of that I want to make sure the property they're buying is the right fit and that they get the most out of what they are buying.

For more information on North Shore properties please visit Mike Larson's listing page on LakeshoreDreams.com.