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Match your dream home, with a dream loan. Whether it’s your first home, your dream home or home improvements, Community Bank is ready to help. If you have big plans this year, you owe it to yourself to check out our competitive rates and closing costs. Our bankers can explain all the options we offer and design a plan that frames your dreams beautifully.
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MANKATO - ST ANDREWS DR 507.385.4444 MANKATO - MADISON AVE 507.625.1551 VERNON CENTER 507.549.3679 AMBOY 507.674.3300
Need a refresh or redo? Call Antje and get your design projects done! • • • • • • •
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Garrick Rudolf, Chair, Cherry Creek, Inc. Molly Loe, Paradis Construction Jamie Sorensen, Cambria Mary Kaus, Cambria Tim Hobbs, River Bend Construction Melissa Orthun, Northern Energy Homes Julie Steinke, Strange Design David Freitag, Wilcon Construction Services 6 • Spring Tour of Homes 2015
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285 St. Andrews Drive, Suite 200 Mankato, MN 56001
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Mike White
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Kellie Krumwiede
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Connect Real Estate Group is your FULL SERVICE REAL ESTATE COMPANY! If you’ve been thinking about selling we would love to talk to you! We have access to the buyers in the area and those new to the area. We use innovative marketing techniques to get your property SOLD! Competitively list at 4% commission, and we’ll get you connected to the right qualified buyers! Maybe you’re in the market for your next home? We work with sellers in all the local communities checking the area daily for new listings, which we can send right to your inbox! There is NO cost for our services to help you purchase your new home. Whatever you’re looking for, we can guide you through the sometimes overwhelming process of buying, selling or building your next home!
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Keep your most precious valuables safe with Heartland Security. Our interactive security systems protect your home and family from intruders, fire, CO, and other threats.
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Whether you’re buying or selling a home, The ReStore can help! You may have some surplus or gently used building materials you don’t need. The ReStore can help you find a good home for them! Instead of taking up your valuable space or costing you disposal fees, you can donate them to the ReStore and receive a tax deduction! We can even come pick them up. Or you may need some things to make your new house a home. The ReStore sells great items at great prices! We carry thing from light fixtures to cabinets to paint and doors and much more! Questions? Just call us!
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• Sodding, Seeding & Hydro Seeding • Waterscapes, Ponds & Falls • Complete Erosion Control • Retaining Wall Systems • Lake Shore Restorations
New this year, we are carrying boulders from Duluth, Colorado, Nebraska and other western states. They would make beautiful retaining walls and accent rocks. We also carry boulders from local areas.
• Design Service
Pick out a rock and we can drill and make custom fountains, tables and fire rocks. We can also do custom engraving.
• Concrete Work
We carry a variety of mulches, sand and decorative landscape rock. Coming soon, shrubs, trees and sod also available.
• Installation • Grading • Bobcat Service • Construction & Storm Repair • Decorative Stone & Shrubbery • Paver Stone Walks, Drives, Patios
Your Local Landscape Company since 1989
Call today 507-625-4281 12 • Spring Tour of Homes 2015
New energy codes. No problem. Navigating new energy codes and building with efficiency in mind shouldn’t be a headache. Get expert building insight and professional grade testing from the local leaders in energy efficiency consulting.
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For Sale or Lease Call today for your private showing (507) 381-1050 Luxury townhomes conveniently located on the Mankato Golf Club featuring over 2,200 square feet of spacious, upscale living. Each townhome offers a 2-stall garage, 2-story great room with ďŹ replace, formal dining room, professional kitchen with spacious island, laundry, master suite with tray ceilings and spacious walk-in closet and luxurious master bath with whirlpool tub and walk-in shower. These properties are situated for stunning views of the golf course and wetlands and include a private concrete patio.
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You’ll Be Floored • Stop in now and see one of the best showrooms in Mankato! • Great Financing available • Hundreds of samples to pick from
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• Vote for your favorite home. • Your ballot is located on the back of your ticket. • Fill out the ballot and drop it in the ballot box at the last home you attend. • As you enter the Tour Homes, that home is checked off on the front of your ticket.
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24506 195th Ave., New Ulm, MN 56073
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Prairie Run Addition EAGLE LAKE
Lots Starting At $32,000* *available lots are in yellow
129 Torrey Pines Drive Mankato $233,411 Lot Included Move-In Ready! If you like painted woodwork, a modern flair and an open concept, this 4 bedroom Multi Level with 3 bedrooms on the same floor is for you! 2 bathrooms, finished lower level, all stainless kitchen appliances, center island, double master closets, tiled bathrooms and upgrades galore!
208 Torrey Pines Drive Mankato $230,468 Lot Included
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Lots Starting At $34,000* *available lots are in yellow
224 Creekside Drive Eagle Lake $236,161 Lot Included Brand New 4 BR, 2 BA split entry home with oak cabinets and woodwork. Walk-out lower level. Kitchen has center island with eat off counter. Stainless steel kitchen appliance package, vaulted ceiling, walk-in closets. Seamless steel siding,Andersen casement windows, triple car garage, concrete driveway, and brick accents.
see website for additional subdivisions available.
120 Torrey Pines Drive, 3 BR, 2 BA, Split Entry $238,994*
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301 Grovebrook Court, 3 BR, 2 BA, Rambler $254,426*
124 Torrey Pines Drive, 3 BR, 2 ½ BA, Multi-Level $279,685*
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105 Kingsmill Court 1312 Augusta Drive 2BR, 2 BA, Split Entry 2BR, 2 BA, Split Entry $217,976* $226,117*
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
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104 Fieldcrest Court, 3 BR, 2 BA, Split Entry $234,486*
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