February 2017 Real Estate Guide by Home Magazine Online

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415 Drew Avenue SE Madelia #7009833 $51,500

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10 Carolyn Court Mankato #7013432 $160,000

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Edith Bonnett 327-1748

1730 6th Avenue Mankato #7013269 $83,900

231 SW Gilbert Street Madelia #7012324 $202,000

491 Lafayette Avenue Lafayette #7013495 $12,500

SOLD

Krista Lunz 380-9312

Jodi Weller 380-1847

Mary Weller 420-5435

Chad Johnson 381-9412

401 9th Avenue SW Wells #7012351 $174,900

417 2nd Avenue Pemberton #7012641 $130,000 RED

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838 Center Street North Mankato #7012524 $99,000

1130 Park Road Madison Lake #7011219 $449,000 RED

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106 S. Center Street Madelia #7010854 $127,900

46681 271st Avenue Madison Lake #7012310 $249,900 RED

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316 SW 1st Street Madelia #7011846 $69,000

107 Blessum St. W Hanska #7013221 $65,500 NEW

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REALTOR SPOTLIGHT

Judy Ness, Broker James Ness 507-525-2009 507-525-2010

Judson Ness 507-525-2008

Tara Garbes 507-327-6370

Kelsey Bergemann Amy Klammer 507-995-5249 507-227-6133

INDEX

REAL ESTATE COMPANIES REALTORS INSPECTIONS - LEGAL INSURANCE American Way Realty...................16, 17 Title Resources...................................20 Atwood Property Management...........25 BANKS - FINANCING C21 Atwood Realty.............................21 MORTGAGE COMPANIES Choice Realty.....................................29 Community Bank..................................4 Coldwell Banker– Welcome Home Realty.....................2 First National Bank Minnesota............15 Connect Real Estate Group..................7 MinnStar Bank....................................30 Homestead Realty........................11, 13 MN Valley Federal Credit Union..........22 JBeal Homes................................29, 31 Pioneer Bank......................................14 Midwest Realty...................................27 United Prairie Bank............................19 Pell Real Estate..................................19 Wells Fargo.........................................26 RE/MAX Advantage Plus......................6 Wells Federal......................................11 MISC. REALTY SERVICES RE/MAX Area Experts........................23 Eagle Ridge Properties......................29 RE/MAX Dynamic Agents Gerber Group..................................5 Kato Moving & Storage.......................20 Pam Davey....................................20 Next Stage Designs..............................4 True Real Estate...............................8, 9 St. Andrews Title Exchange................10 Willow Brook.........................................4

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Home Staging I arrive at a seller’s home prepared to make changes. I rearrange furniture & decor, organize & de-clutter, identify items to pack away and make suggestions for painting, updating, cleaning & storing. My goal is to make the home as close to show-ready as possible in two hours. Home staging can help produce a quicker sale, a higher selling price, maximize a home’s impact and reduce stress for everyone. Call me today and I will help you take control of your space!

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129 Joshua Court, Mankato 5 BR, 4 BA MLS#7012813 $364,900 1.08

51675 Eagle Lane, Lake Crystal 4 BR, 3 BA MLS#7013280 $317,900 SOL

19738 Dodd Road, Killkenny 3 BR, 1 BA MLS#7012912 $159,900

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129 Atwood Drive, Mankato 4 BR, 3 BA MLS#7012964 $193,900

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Mark Gerber 507-382-9613 markgerber@remax.net

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500 W. Jackson Street #103, St. Peter 1 BR, 1 BA MLS#TBD $15,000 LAK

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24746 Arrowhead Trail, Cleveland Buildable Lake Lot - Big Jeff MLS#7013502 $169,900

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1050 Sarah Circle, Madison Lake 4 BR, 4 BA MLS#7012136 $499,000

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301 E. Robinson, Lake Crystal 4 BR, 2 BA MLS#7012614 $109,900 SOL

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318 W. Swift Street, St. Peter 4 BR, 1 1/2 BA MLS#7012995 $119,900 1.45

1016 S. Minnesota Avenue, St. Peter 2 BR, 1 BA MLS#7013150 $97,500 8.20

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275 Summerfield Trail, Mankato Indian Lake Reserve - Buildable Lot MLS#7012811 $145,000

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TBD 128 Street, Waseca Buildable Lot - Ravine MLS#7012719 $100,000

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119 Barony Road, Le Sueur Affordable 3 BR, 2 BA home with newer shingles and maintenance free exterior. Great family room. $159,900 Call Kim at 612.598.2440

310 2nd Ave. SE, Mapleton Charming 3 BR home on 1/4 acre lot. Detached garage & updated interior. Call for a showing today! $94,900. Call Aubrey at 507.317.1837

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602 Risedorph St., Le Sueur 3 BR home on large lot. Many updates incl windows & maint. free siding. Private large back yard. $96,000 Call Kim at 612.598.2440

PENDING 1332 Court St., Le Sueur 1 acre lot in city limites! 3 bedroom rambler looking for TLC! Gas FP & great screen porch. $139,900 Call Kim at 612.598.2440

LIS

135 Barony Road, Le Sueur Spacious 3 BR, 2 BA open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. 2 car attached garage. Great value! $129,900 Call Kim at 612.598.2440

SOLD 229 Cypress Dr., Mankato 4 BR, 2 BA , 3 car garage in fantastic neighborhood, new carpet, fresh paint, just reduced to $219,900 Call Aubrey at 507.317.1837

TIN

LIS

325 S. 2nd Street, Le Sueur Currently used as single family, this has potential to be duplex investment property. Enjoy large deck. $89,900 Call Amber at 612.655.1569

SOLD 526 Main St., Henderson Rare opportunity in downtown Historic Henderson. Quality remodel, tons of possibilities, Over 9K sq ft.! $365,000. Call Kim at 612.598.2440

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324 S 4th Street,

512 S. 4th Street,

Mapleton #7010385 $64,900

514 Ferry Street,

Mankato #7012826 $67,500

IN ND

107 Allen Court,

118 Red Oak Drive,

202 Prairie Lane,

220 Regency Road,

115 Erin Court,

217 Sunset Blvd.,

Mankato #7013488 $220,000

Mankato #7013282 $409,900

Janesville #7012867 $224,900

Mankato #7013194 $238,500

Mankato #7012286 $698,000

ND PE 144 Swan Lane,

1001 Applewood Court,

Le Sueur #7012704 $339,900

Le Sueur #7012943 $134,900

108 Doktor Drive,

I PR

Le Sueur #7012503 $165,000

207 Cathcart Street,

Le Sueur #7012419 $117,900

33366 Sibley Heights Lane,

Mankato #7013198 $199,000

517 S. Main Street,

Mankato #7013165 $149,900

200 Copper Village Circle,

I ND

Le Sueur #7013019 $144,900

PE 808 W. Pleasant Street,

216 N 2nd Street,

Le Sueur #7012675 $89,900

Le Sueur #7012591 $59,900

803 SE Troendle Street,

Le Sueur #7013333 $150,000

Nicollet #7012557 $215,000

Mankato #7013487 $229,000

2420 Northridge Drive,

North Mankato #7013213 $215,000

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112 S. Riverfront Dr., Suite 122 Mankato, MN 56001

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37122 358th Street,

3009 Mustang Drive,

St. Peter #7011163 $299,900

Madison Lake #7013451 $599,000

56979 178th Lane,

Good Thunder #7012215 $799,900

148 Spyglass Drive,

Mankato #7012660 $224,900

124 Viking Court,

Mankato #7010285 $499,000

INDIAN LAKE PRESERVE LOTS

141 Decoria Heights,

Mankato #7012754 $434,900

Lot 6 Lot 5 Lot 4 150 135 255 165 235 245 225 215

18503 587th Lane,

Mankato #7012662 $624,500

Summerfield Trail ��$79,900 Summerfield Trail ��$79,900 Summerfield Trail ��$79,900 Summerfield Trail ��$79,900 Summerfield Trail ��$99,600 Summerfield Trail ��$114,900 Summerfield Trail ��$119,900 Summerfield Trail ��$175,000 Summerfield Trail ��$175,000 Summerfield Trail ��$210,000 Summerfield Trail ��$215,000

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Judy Ness, Broker 507-525-2009 homestead@bevcomm.net

125 Goldfinch Court, Mankato

Just like new! This lovely 3-4 BR, 3 bath ranch home with finished walk-out basement is tucked away on a spacious wooded lot with cul-de-sac location. Constructed in 2014, this home offers an open kitchen/DR/LR with vaulted ceiling and walkout to secluded backyard deck. A master suite with 3/4 bath and walk-in closet plus two additional bedrooms and full bath are also on the main floor. The laundry/mudroom is conveniently located just off the attached triple garage. The finished lower level offers a HUGE family/game room with walkout to the backyard patio, an additional full bath, and an unfinished 4th BR w/egress window. Take a look today! MLS 7013335 $299,900

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Enhance your privacy and comfort with mirrored window films Many solutions are available to protect your privacy at home or at the cottage: planting hedges and trees, installing fen ces and hanging curtains, blinds or sha des are some things you can do. If you’d like to secure your privacy without spen ding a fortune, read on to discover the many benefits of reflective window films. SEE WITHOUT BEING SEEN When installed on doors or windows, adhesive or electrostatic reflective films allow those inside your home to see out side without being seen. This optical effect is only possible during the day, however. When the sun goes down and

the light is stronger inside than it is out side, you’ll have to close your blinds or curtains to remain out of sight and safe from prying eyes. PROTECTION FROM THE SUN Mirrored privacy films are also valued for their remarkable UVA, UVB and infrared filtration properties. They can effectively safeguard your furniture, cur tains, rugs and walls from discolouration. Moreover, unlike classic oneway mir rors, films let a sufficient amount of light through. If your house has lots of win dows you can benefit from mirrored window films even more, because they

greatly reduce heating and air conditio ning costs. MAINTENANCE TIPS Mirror window films are easy to clean using just water and soap. Never use abrasives or alcoholbased cleaning pro ducts: these could compromise the effec tiveness and appearance of the film. By reducing heat transfer, adhesive window films can bring down your heating and air conditioning costs.

Three things to consider before buying an area rug If you’re thinking about dressing up your living room or bedroom with a large, de corative area rug, consider the following before you buy. 1. OUT WITH FASHION! For starters, make sure you choose a rug that you like, not just a model that’s tren dy. Whether you like flowers, chevrons, patchwork or geometric patterns, remem ber that trends come and go — and come back again — so you shouldn’t worry about your rug becoming outdated. 2. GO FOR DURABILITY Saving a bit of money by choosing a lesserquality rug can be temp ting. However, be aware that a cheap carpet will wear out quickly, becoming faded, linty and raggedy to the point where you won’t even want it in another room. Think of your new rug as an investment and don’t skimp on the cost.

3. CHOOSE THE BEST FIBRES When you shop for the best fit, find out about the fibres used to make the rug you’re interested in. Some excellent choices are wool, most notably that of New Zealand sheep, and natural fibres such as: • • • • •

That being said, some pro ducts made of synthetic fibres offer great value and are easy to care for.

Three common wall hanging mistakes to avoid When it comes to hanging decorative wall or naments, there are certain rules to follow in order to create a cohesive effect. Here are a few mistakes not to make. 1. HANGING MIRRORS AT THE WRONG HEIGHT. Before you drill holes in a wall to install a mirror, perform height tests with the mem bers of your household. Everyone should be able to admire his or her reflection — not just the tallest person in the house. Conver sely, if you have to kneel down to check your hair before you leave, you’re still off the mark. Experts recommend placing the centre of the mirror approximately 1.5 metres from the floor; the same rule applies to fra med photos and art. 2. COVERING AN ENTIRE WALL WITH FRAMES. If you see a blank wall as an invitation to be covered with myriad pho tos and artworks, know that doing so dilutes the unique character of each piece and creates a con fused, disorganized blob. To create the perfect gallery wall, assemble your pictures and artwork and place them on the wall, leaving about ten centimetres of space between each one.

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3. FOLLOWING THESE THREE OUTDATED RULES. Always group decorative accessories in une ven numbers. Never have more than three types of wood in one room. Don’t mix diffe rent styles. Have you read and heard these three guidelines so many times that you’re afraid to sidestep them? Have no fear — you aren’t making a style blunder if you ignore any of these rules when installing mirrors or frames. After all, being bold is on trend.

Quick tip: If you have young children or pets, opt for a multicoloured rug that has both light and dark colours. It will hide any blemishes left over from inevitable stain scrubbing until the next time you perform an indepth cleaning.

Soak your troubles away in a freestanding bathtub With its curved or angled lines, a freestanding bathtub will steal the show in any modern bathroom.

Freestanding bathtubs (that don’t rest up against walls) are all the rage these days both for rustic and modern design enthusiasts. Read on to find out more about a trend that’s making waves around the world. Easy to incorporate into any de sign, freestanding bathtubs come with different features depen ding on the model: • Walls can be very thin or on the thicker side • Faucets can be installed on the floor or directly on the tub • Space for one or two people • Therapeutic jets • Backrests • Acrylic, stone or iron structures • Numerous available colours (white, grey, black, beige, pink, blue, yellow) • Curved or angled lines • Distinctive shapes, such as oval, rectangular or figure-eight

FAUCETS Choose highquality faucets to enhance the beauty of your free standing bathtub. Metallic fi nishes, such as nickel, chrome, bronze and brass, are excellent choices. Whether you’re looking for retro, modern, minimalist or antique, you can easily find the style that inspires you at your local home improvement store. IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU? Before setting your heart on a particular freestanding bath tub, ask yourself the following questions. Does your bathroom have enough space to house one? Does your water heater have the capacity to supply enough hot water to fill it up? Do you have any physical li mitations that could keep you from getting in and out of a deep bathtub? If none of these restrictions apply, go ahead and take the plunge!

For a cohesive gallery wall that doesn’t look overcrowded, leave enough space between each frame.

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1600 Madison Ave., Suite 112 • Mankato, MN 56001 507-625-1600 16 Main St. N. • Winnebago, MN 56098 507-893-4803 306 Main St. NE • Mapleton, MN 56065 507-524-3595

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NEW

SOL

Award-winning B & B property/business opportunity features established clientele, 5 guest suites, fantastic character features. MLS 7005770 $429,900

Fantastic 5 BR,4 bath home on 6.5 acres just south of Mankato overlooking the Blue Earth River valley. Grand foyer, several FP, master suite, walk-out basement, triple garage. MLS 7012299 $399,000

Nearly-new 3-4 BR, 3 bath home on large lot, great cul-de-sac location! Spacious lower level family room, walkout basement, main floor laundry, triple garage. MLS 7013335 $299,900

38.48 acres of tillable and recreational land, with 50’ x 72’ steel utility building, and older 4 BR home. Add to your farming operation or investment portfolio, or build your new home here! MLS 7012969 $299,000

Country paradise boasts 19.7 acres with the Little Cobb River, 3 BR home, double detached garage, several good outbuildings. MLS 7013461 $206,000

57381 158th St, Good Thunder

1552 Albion Ave, Fairmont

201 Ledlie Lane, Mankato

170 Terrace View East, Mankato

216 E. Higbie, Minnesota Lake

SOL

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RED

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PEN

D ED CE UC DU ED R E R

Move-in ready 4 BR, 3 bath home with double detached garage on 5.35 acres boasts remodeled kitchen and bath, hardwood flooring, main floor laundry, finished lower level. MLS 7013141 $249,900

High visibility and profitable neighborhood C store. Sale includes real estate and business opportunity. Call James Ness 507-525-2010. MLS 7001287 $175,000

Inviting 5 BR, 2 bath home in Viking Terrace neighborhood on corner lot with mature trees. New paint and carpet, heated attached double garage. MLS 7013168 $179,900

Beautifully landscaped 3 BR, 2 bath townhome at Terrace View Golf Course features sunroom and deck with spectacular views, FP, double garage. MLS 7012193 $164,900

Custom-built one owner home offers 3+ BR and 3 baths with convenient one level living. Gas FP, master suite, finished basement, oversized double attached garage. MLS 7011229 $159,900

101 N Radke St, Amboy

401 Second Ave SE, Mapleton

4 Main St N, Winnebago

324 6th Ave. SE, Winnebago

7 Basswood Lane, Winnebago

ITY ORTUN

SS OPP

BUSINE

TED TIVA

Classic 2 story on 2.5 acres at the edge of town features original woodwork, double garage, several outbuildings and a corner lot. MLS 7011681 $149,900

Move-in ready 3 BR ranch home on spacious corner lot. Heated double attached garage, deck, updated bath, new flooring and fresh interior paint. MLS 7013296 $149,000

Long-established hardware/ appliance/ flooring business in high-traffic Hwy 169 location in Winnebago. Sale includes real estate, business, fixtures and equipment – inventory at an additional price. MLS 7013006 $145,000

Beautiful 3-4 BR, 2 bath split entry home located on spacious .81 acre lot at the edge of town. Double attached garage, steel siding, new furnace, main floor living room and a 4 season room. MLS 7010119 $125,000

Dreaming of your own get-away at the lake? Look no further! Affordable 3 BR cottage at Bass Lake offers spacious living areas, 3 season lakeside porch. MLS 7013268 $124,900

360 W Bert St, Lake Crystal

711 S Nicollet, Blue Earth

733 S Main, Winnebago

600 Cleveland Ave W, Winnebago

121 N Hunt St, Lake Crystal

UCE

SOL

RED

One-level convenience in this affordable 3 BR, 2 bath home with double detached garage. MLS 7013216 $96,000

Charming 4 BR, 3 bath Cape Cod with large lot and great cul-de-sac location. Beautiful hardwood flooring, comfortable hot water heat, double garage. MLS 7010797 $89,900

Commercial property with great HWY 169 location! Food service property PLUS remodeled 2 BR, 2 bath home with double detached garage. MLS 7013316 $80,000

Extensively renovated 2 BR home on large corner lot boasts refinished hardwood flooring, newer windows, siding and shingles, updated electrical, sunroom and more! MLS 7010727 $79,900

Spacious 3 BR, 1.5 bath home on large corner lot features 3 same-floor bedrooms and a very affordable price! MLS 7013290 $79,900

402 Spaulding St, Mapleton

308 E Main St, Mapleton

101 S Houk St, Good Thunder

310 1st St NW, Winnebago

326 1st St. SW, Winnebago

Great open floor plan and a kitchen that is a cook’s delight! This 3BR, 2 bath manufactured home offers convenient one-level living! MLS 7010267 $59,900

DIN

PEN

Solid 2 BR, 1.5 bath bungalow on large lot features spacious kitchen, 4 season porch, detached double garage with workshop, steel siding. MLS 7012601 $79,500

Brick building in the heart of Mapleton has main floor retail, upper level storage/rental. New furnace, new roof. MLS 7005230 $75,000

Move in ready home at a fantastic price offers 4 BR, 2 full baths, main floor laundry, updated kitchen and fresh paint. MLS 7009759 $69,900

Absolutely charming 3-4 BR, 2 bath Cape Cod on spacious lot at the edge of town. Ample kitchen cabinetry, hardwood flooring, ovesized single detached garage. MLS 7011211 $59,900

202 3rd Ave., Freeborn

222 1st Ave SE, Winnebago

40 1st St, Easton

229 S Hampton, Fairmount

UCE

RED

Tum-key 3BR rambler offers beautifully refinished hardwood floors, updated siding, windows, shingles, furnace and water heater. Excellent value! MLS 7011279 $57,500

Investment opportunity! Elementary school building with a detached 5 garage unit storage building. MLS 7007228 $55,000

Cozy 2 BR bungalow with double detached garage plus single tuck-under garage, new siding, tons of storage. MLS 7013060 $37,900

Very affordable 3 BR home with FP, metal siding, single detached garage. MLS 7012239 $34,900

Build Your Dream Home! Owatonna - 15 lots, $16,000-$37,500, 12.6 acre development site. $200,000 MapIeton - 1/3 to 1/2 acre lots, assessments paid. $10,000

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4312 LINDER BAY LANE MADISON LAKE $610,000

101 SAVANNAH COURT MANKATO 7013509 $195,000

411 N BROAD STREET MANKATO 7013408 $127,700

445 TANAGER PATH MANKATO $122,000

1545 BEAVER AVENUE MANKATO 7013382 $155,000

1702 CANDI LANE NORTH MANKATO 7013372 $205,000

612 ST ANDREWS DRIVE MANKATO $224,900

2279 ASPEN LANE NORTH MANKATO 7013326 $49,900

315 E SPRING STREET MANKATO 7011277 $123,900

108 PELICAN COURT MANKATO $249,900

2212 W DREAM DRIVE NORTH MANKATO 7012607 $293,700

123 S BLACK EAGLE DRIVE MANKATO 7013535 $167,700

734 TOMAHAWK COURT MADISON LAKE 7013241 $189,900

20241 549TH LANE MANKATO 7013220 $499,000

215 HAYNES STREET MANKATO 7013213 $179,000

111 W HOWARD STREET LAKE CRYSTAL 7013200 $123,700

101 MAYAN WAY MANKATO 7013186 $499,900

438 SOUTH AVENUE NORTH MANKATO 7013081 $129,900

628 N BROAD STREET MANKATO 7013073 $157,900

2023 MOORE DRIVE ST. PETER 7013055 $219,900

1533 NOTTINGHAM DRIVE NORTH MANKATO 7013045 $279,900

137 CHASE AVENUE NICOLLET 7012997 $238,000

600 IVY LANE NORTH MANKATO 7012982 $329,700

54242 250 STREET MINNESOTA LAKE 7012844 $167,000

1025 N SEVENTH STREET MANKATO 7012789 $95,000

101 MOUNT CURVE ROAD MANKATO 7011874 $449,900

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Large home next to North Intermediate school, tons of storage, 5 car garage, 4 bedrooms/ 2 bath, 2 rec rooms with a walk out. Must see to appreciate the size of this home, call today for your showing.

Farm house - 13 years old with 3 bedrooms , 2 full baths and 1 half bath with a Master Suite and main floor laundry that sits on 2.9 acres. Features a wide open kitchen , office & living room, walk in closets, attached 2 stall garage plus an unfinished basement with over 10 foot ceilings. Usable outbuildings (28x48 pole shed) (pole hay shed 30 x 42) / sheds (garage 12 x 20) (storage gar 14 x 20) – Approx. 7 miles from St. Peter; call today for your showing.

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DUPLEX with newer kitchen & appliances, finished basement. Front porch to deck; rear patio. 3 bedroom apartment up w/appliances. Permanent siding; single stall garage. (8370-7012482) $189,900

QUALITY-BUILT PATIO HOME on the edge of St. Peter. Great room w/vaulted ceiling & 9 walls throughout Stainless steel appliances (French door refrigerator, convection oven, M/W & D/W are also stainless steel. Dining room has up/down blinds for privacy. Master bedroom has tre ceiling & master bath also walk-in closet, Spectacular sunsets from the sunroom or patio. Energy efficient & low maintenance home adjacent to new school athletic fields. No association or association fees (8398-7013361) $221,900

BEAUTIFUL 4 bedroom split level w/main floor family room & main floor laundry. Totally remodeled kitchen with all new maple cabinets, recessed lighting, under-and-over cabinet lighting. Vaulted ceiling & gas fireplace in main floor family room. Many updates! Steel siding. (8400-5555)

A 3 bedroom home with 1 full bath also a 3/4 & half bath. Convenient location, fenced yard. Affordably priced at $114,900 (8394-7013263)

DYNAMIC home offers many features: Master bedroom w/bath; 2 add’l bedrooms. Spacious family room opens to a huge rear deck overlooking a fenced backyard. Outside is a patio area just made for entertaining, complete with a 20x40’ in-ground pool! Separate pool house w/fireplace, bath & kitchenette, can accommodate guests. Basement has a family room, bath & 4th bedroom. Oversized double garage. (8385-7012978) $267,000

WOODED LOT in Thunderbird Hills Subdivision. Two parcels are being combined for a buildable site. Convenient location between Mankato & St. Peter. (8397-7013331) $40,000 These lots could also be purchased in addition to a home with 2 additional lots for an additional sum.

4 BEDROOM, 2 bath manufactured home with 1680 s.f. newer carpeting, newer siding & windows, 2 skylites, walk-in closets. Includes range, refrigerator, washer & dryer. 13’x9.6’ deck. (8393) $40,000

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PANTONE

Which hues will spruce up your interior in 2017? Each year, Pantone — the global authority on colour trends — releases a series of palettes featuring the shades most likely to dominate interior design trends in the upcoming year. Here’s a glimpse of nine colour schemes you can expect to see a lot of in 2017 home decor, as predicted by the prestigious firm. 1. Acquired Taste. This bold scheme deliberately combines colours that wouldn’t normally be featured together. It showcases, among others, burnt orange, light grey and purple. 2. At Ease. The combination of greyed-down pastels in this muted palette is perfect to create a relaxed feel in any room. 3. Day Dreaming. This collection, best described as weightless and airy, is a continuation of the 2016 Color of the Year pastel theme. 4. Florabundant. As its name implies, this 100% floral selection of shades is reminiscent of the leaves and petals of the most beautiful blooms.

How to repair a small hole in a wall If one of your walls sports an unsightly hole — perhaps left over from a small nail or hook — you’ll be happy to know that it takes only a few minutes to repair. With the right product and a few common tools, you can make your wall look impeccable by following these four easy steps. 1. With some sandpaper, gently sand the surface around the hole on a diameter of a few centimetres to even the surface and help the filler adhere. Then, use a vacuum cleaner to remove residue from the cavity. Finally, remove any leftover dust on the surface with a microfibre cloth. 2. Using a spatula, gently fill the hole with either gap filler or joint compound. Try to make the filler penetrate as deep as

6. Graphic Imprints. Set on a black and white backdrop, bright colours like electric blue, fuchsia and lemon yellow are combined to form a lively rainbow. 7. Native Instincts. Earthy tones and vibrant colours, including pale blue and deep violet, steal the show in this palette designed to honour the native peoples of all five continents.

DAY DREAMING PALETTE

Blend different styles to create an eclectic decor that reflects your personality.

You’re done!

By definition, eclectic means deriving ideas from various genres, categories or trends. For example, in your living room you could try style combinations like classic and modern, rustic and industrial or retro and Scandinavian. Don’t be afraid to combine and contrast as many styles as you like. Pulling this style off requires finesse, however. You want to avoid creating a chaotic, disjointed space. To ace the style, choose a main thread that’s common to all of your decorative elements; this could be a material (wood, stone, leather, wool), a colour scheme (warm, cool, metallic, pastel), or a theme (vacation memories, wildlife scenes, flowers).

AVOID THIS A classic error that eclectic style lovers make is crossing the line into excess. Make sure you keep things balanced so your room doesn’t look like a flea market, and don’t overcrowd floors, walls or surfaces with too many unrelated knickknacks.

It’s a good idea to make one piece the focal point of your room. A Louis XV armchair, a large abstract painting, a grandfather clock or a dramatic sculpture are all good candidates. Once you’ve settled on a main item to focus on, arrange the rest of your decorative objects to highlight it.

Five pros of custom-made furniture Having a piece of furniture custom-made is exciting — you get to participate in the creation of a one-of-a-kind item that’s just for your home. This fun project comes with several perks, such as the following. 1. Finding the perfect fit. After you calculate the length, width and depth of the space where you want your future piece to go, you could hunt for a model in furniture stores, but this quest can become quite tedious. A custom-made item will always be a perfect fit exactly where you picture it. 2. Having the power to decide. With made-to-order manufacturing, you’ll get to choose the building material, size, colour and finish of your piece. It’s practically impossible to be disappointed with the result!

GRAPHIC IMPRINTS PALETTE

4. Before repainting the wall (ideally the entire wall), apply a primer on the area that has just been fixed to fill the porous compound, reduce the absorption of the paint and make the colour adhere better.

Are you bold when it comes to interior decoration? Do you love mixing the latest trends with your own personal touch? Do you collect miscellaneous items and furniture? If you answered yes to any — or all — of these questions, then the eclectic style might be for you.

5. Forest Bathing. Leave your stresses behind and take a stroll through the forest with these green hues set off by browns and greys with a hint of grape and lime.

9. Reminiscence. Take a trip down memory lane with the evocative blues, greens and sepias featured in this refreshing, nostalgic palette.

3. Sand the wall by hand or with an electric sander until the hole is no longer visible, then wipe down with a moist cloth. If you can still see a slight indentation, which can happen if the hole is on the larger side, refill it and repeat the process.

How to pull off an eclectic interior

ur Tips for yo new home!

8. Raw Materials. The three Rs — reduce, reuse, recycle — are the inspiration behind this scheme, which features natural shades reminiscent of wood and stone.

possible. Smooth the surface, leaving a bit of the product left over. Let dry for about 24 hours or according to package instructions.

3. Supporting local artisans. Furniture that’s mass-manufactured in Sweden or China, for example, is often inexpensive

(sometimes, cheap). If you want to participate in your local economy, a great way to do so is to have your next furniture purchase designed and built by a local artisan. 4. Acquiring a unique piece. Because you’ll have chosen every detail, you can be sure that your piece will be one-of-a-kind. The same thing definitely can’t be said about items available at department stores.

5. Obtaining a high-quality product. Artisans that build customized furniture care about creating durable and beautiful pieces that will entirely satisfy their clients.

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377 4TH AVE. SE, WELLS Investment Duplex! Produce income immediately upon ownership. Take a look at this property. Each unit is 2 BR’s and pay their own utilities. Call for your own private showing. MLS# 7011418 $47,900

THERESA KOPISCHKE

Broker 507-340-5300

502 Range St., North Mankato

www.choicerealtyinc.com choicere@hickorytech.net

507-345-3090

THE JBEAL REAL ESTATE GROUP IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE OUR NEWEST REALTOR:

Jenny Schmidt I believe in doing everything with Honesty I live by Dependability, you can always count on me I not only have a Love for Real Estate but every person I have the blessing of working with I am incredibly Grateful for my many clients and the people I have the pleasure of working with everyday I am Dedicated to get the job done - whatever it takes I am always Driven - in everything I do

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A Splash of Color Splash of Color

That splash of red fills only a small portion of this page. But it dominates your eye and your attention. Surveys plash of red fills only a small portion of this page. But show that color introduces realism, nates your eye and your attention. Surveys show that which invites participation. One study introduces realism, which invites participation. One found that color ads generate 50% more y found that color ads generate 50% more inquiries inquiries than black and white ads.

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Jason Beal

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Jim Beal

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Scott Jameson Realtor/ ABR (507) 380-9363

Arin Meyer

Realtor (507) 317-6860

Nancy Wiechmann Shannon Beal Realtor Realtor (507) 382-9212 (507) 469-9530

3 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 210 Mankato, MN 56001

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620 Tanager Path, Mankato #7013515 $124,900

377 1st Street SW, Wells #7013511 $95,900

1796 N Orchid Dr. , North Mankato #7013501 $184,900

44402 Rabbit Road, St. Peter #7013473 $329,900

1675 Countryside Dr. , North Mankato

107 Parsons Street, Mankato #7013429 $89,900

23070 506th Lane, Lake Crystal #7013317 $1,350,000

326 E Vine Street, Mankato #7013133 $104,900

141 Copperfield Drive, Mankato #7013107 $264,000

119 Red Oak Lane, Mankato #7013039 $599,000

109 Woodside Lane, Mankato #7012907 $699,000

20798 460th Avenue, Easton #7012894 $329,900

105 Larkspur Court, Mankato #7012787 $895,000

1028 Woodland Avenue, Mankato #7012400 $239,900

421 W Livermore Street, St. Peter #7012201 $159,900

#7013486 $254,500

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104 Redhawk Court, Eagle Lake #7013032 $359,000

1100 N Main Street, Janesville #7012958 $279,900

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322 State Street, Mankato #7012739 $214,900

17665 613th Avenue, Janesville #7011943 $279,900

323 E Rock Street, Mankato #7012490 $123,900

20455 598th Avenue, Mankato #7012387 $519,900

56273 185th Lane, Good Thunder 133 Hidden Oaks Circle, Mankato 22375 Lakewood Dr. , Madison Lake #7011385 $985,000 #7011821 $949,900 #7011616 $539,900

237 Woodhill Court, Mankato #7010631 $799,900

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