The Ice is Out - Think Summer at the Lake!

The ice is out on area lakes and it's got everyone daydreaming about sitting on a lounge chair next to their favorite lake or casting a line, landing the big one. Since moving our family to the lake in 2010, I cannot imagine life not on the water. I love getting home after a long day of showing houses, jumping on the pontoon and going out for a leisurely cruise.  No need to pack a bag or load the boat here, we are ready to have fun on a moments notice! 


One of my absolute favorite activties on the water is "picture fishing". I love grabbing my camera, getting out on the water and capturing as much wildlife as possible.  We watched this mama loon raise her babies all the way from nesting in the spring, teaching them to fish all summer, and finally flying south for the winter.  We are eagerly anticipating the return of the loons this spring.  There is nothing more majestic than the call of the loon.


Buying a lake home or summer cabin is now more affordable than ever.  The average lake home price in the Northwest Minnesota MLS in the past year was only $233,201!  Currently in the Bemidji area alone there are 75 lake homes to choose from ranging from $59,000 to $838,000.  In the Bemidji area lake homes are typically listed between Spring and Fall.  This year we anticipate the season starting early with the exceptionally warm spring are experiencing.

Start thinking about your future now!  Many future retirees are buying their lake lot now, while prices are down so they can build when they are ready to retire.  Currently in the Bemidji area, available waterfront lots range from $9,900 to $1,499,000.  There is literally something for everyone! Whether you are looking for that babbling brook, a low maintenance CIC, a never ending sand beach, or a secluded river front property you will find it here in Northern Minnesota.  To help you decide what type of waterfront suits you best you need to ask yourself what what you are looking to get out of your lake or river?  Is it the views you desire?  Do you like to fish? Would you like an area for swimming? Do you enjoy recreational activities like jet skiing, tubing or water skiing?  Or are you in it just for the wildlife that flocks to the waterways?  These are all important questions when choosing your new waterfront property.  Once you answer these questions, contact me and I will help you find a property that would fit you.  You can also use the DNR lake finder at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/index.html to search area lakes to determine their classification.

As I write, I dream of summer barbecues, swimming, tubing, and fishing on the pontoon followed by unforgettable summer sunsets like the one pictured.  People come from all over the country as tourists to see the beautiful area we live in, just to stay for a week or a few months.  You can live like a tourist every day of the year!  Why wait until you are retired to live your life to the fullest?  Call me today to get out there and start looking for your dream home!