Helping hands for the holidays It’s the most wonderful time of the year, as the iconic Christmas song mentions. And we can agree, now reflecting upon the unwavering support we have seen for area veterans and first responders in 2024. It has been a charitable and inspirational year unlike others, and we’re happy to announce […]
A month of honor and respect November is a special month for our team and our worthy causes, marked by the pride, reflection and togetherness of both Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. Of course, we are thankful for all veterans and first responders, as is mentioned in every issue of this Homeward Bound newsletter. You may […]
Autumn’s winds of change could be the sign you need! Halloween spending is no joke—last year, it reached an astounding $12.2 billion! But Halloween wasn’t always the fun holiday we know today. Originally celebrated as Samhain, it marked the end of summer and a time when the veil between the living and the dead was […]
Mind Your Mother … and Memorial Day May brings us many things to celebrate: mothers, marigolds, Memorial Day, and a kickoff to a list of events from our worthy causes. However, we need to mention the month of June. That’s because the biggest charitable event of the year for our worthy cause has been moved […]
A Preferred Vendor that Showcases Luxury and Modern Style Near & Streeter Custom Builders offers premier quality custom building and renovation services, including custom homes, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, additions, basement finishing and more. Owners Bob Near and Brandon Streeter and their team and affiliates serve the Twin Cities and Brainerd Lakes area. Near & […]
March 2024 Homeward Bound: The Giving it Back and Paying it Forward Real Estate Newsletter As we put a dismal ice fishing season and bland winter behind us, lets look forward to spring and the optimism it brings both inside and outside of the real estate world. In this month’s Homeward Bound newsletter, we update […]
Get Your Priorities Straight at West Crooked Lake Ease off the throttle and roll through the forested gravel bends as a sign appears ahead, on the left: West Crooked Lake Resort. Finally, a country, lakeside retreat — without the monotony of endless resorts and boat traffic stretching into the horizon — humbly greets fellow visitors. […]
A Sprawling Acreage of Grassy Fields and Enchanted Forests Venture down scenic County Rd 40 north of Park Rapids, and one passes this sprawling acreage that spans south, nearly to Potato Lake. With more than 100 acres, this land benefits from accesses along both County 40 and Hummingbird Drive, which both offer public boating access […]
Impressive Ida Lake Home Shows Off Wood Interior, Hilltop Setting Putter around rural Park Rapids and it’s impossible to avoid sleepy, little resort communities, ma-and-pa shops and blissful backroads. It’s the perfect setting for an impressive log cabin on a hill, up Grandview Drive, just north of a miniature town called Dorset. Side note: When […]
Find out Why Labor Day is a ‘Backwards’ Holiday and More About Our Worthy Causes Why is it called Labor Day when we usually take that day off? Shouldn’t it be called, “Relax Day” or something better? Find out more in our September 2023 Homeward Bound newsletter right here. Regardless, we hope everybody is refreshed […]
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lindalang61
"By far the best Real estate team I have ever worked with! I’m 55 and have seen a lot come and go but this group will definitely stand the test of time! They have gone above and beyond my expectations. They go the extra mile and then some! I had no idea there were agents out there this good. Why did I waste so much time with anyone else? They are my Real estate team for life! I will forever recommend them to everyone for all there Real estate needs! They are the best!!!"
Dave Fordemuth
"Diane and her team were absolutely wonderful!"
Tia Lightner
"Victoria is VERY knowledgeable about the Brainerd area. Being an avid hunter and fisher I had a lot of questions about each listing. She delivered all of the information I needed (and more) very quickly. When we got down to negotiations and contracting, she was very thorough and gave great advice. I would absolutely work with her again."
Peter Rhee
"Simply put, Diane is the best real estate agent in the area! She always answers her phone (that's huge) and she is an amazing negotiator!!! Her Minnesota lakes area knowledge is awesome!"
rickmonty2
"Dan represented me as a buyer in purchasing property in Rice, MN on the Mississippi River. He is knowledgeable in upscale property and both seller and buyer expectations."
Dawn Brekke
"Diane is an excellent realtor—sharp, energetic, friendly, well-connected, and conscientious. She guided us through the process, did a fantastic job in marketing, and sold our lake home quickly and for a great price. We give Diane very enthusiastic thumbs up!"
cookplattes
"Victoria has been amazing to work with in our journey to find the perfect cabin for our family. She always listened to us and shared valuable insights. She has worked hard to make sure everything gets done. We highly recommend her!"
Twins City
"Victoria worked incredibly hard, was always available and was very knowledgeable about the market."
Rick Glick
"Dan Schueller was a huge help to us in finding our dream lake property amidst a crazy Covid market. Whenever we called to see a property, he made sure we got the time we needed and the advice we needed about owning a lake home. He ensured that we had a quick and smooth closing. Dan knows the area and we would recommend him if you are looking for lake property."
Deb Cowan
"The only thing I can say is just pick the phone and call Dan right now, you will not regret it."
Tom Brown
"We had multiple land properties combined for 1 sale and Dan was a pro. He was extremely responsive and professional throughout the entire process, dealing with as many as 8 people at the same time. We sold for more than what we expected and much sooner than we thought."
Kelly Ricke
"Victoria was wonderful to work with. She is very personable while still maintaining her professionalism. She listened to what we wanted and was very active in finding properties for us. Thanks to her, we found the perfect cabin. We highly recommend her!"
Wendy Teresi
"Victoria is phenomenal at what she does and goes above and beyond what any realtor does. She is attentive and always on the ball taking care of of any issue's before they become an issue. If you are selling or buying I would highly recommend her. Even after the sell she is in contact just to make sure everything is ok."
Torrey Boser
"Working With Dan, we were able to find a lake home that fit our wants and needs. If you are looking for someone to help you find the lake home or cabin of your dreams, I would highly recommend Dan to anyone."
Robert Fuhrman
"Diane is very professional and very knowledgeable about lake homes. She listened to what I wanted and we found the perfect home for me. I would definitely use her again."
jneumann1982
"With several years of Real Estate knowledge and experience Diane makes the buying and selling process a breeze. You can feel securing in knowing she has your best interest in mind. By the end of your time working with Diane you will feel like family. Diane is professional and a well respected agent in the Brainerd Lakes Area. She goes the extra mile to help you achieve your dream."
Amie Lano
"Dan came at our request, after informing him of what we wanted, he jumped right in and followed exactly what we had asked him to do! He consulted us on any changes and kept in constant contact with us. Dan truly became our right hand! He has a positive attitude and is very realistic, down to earth. Thanks so much Dan!!"
addobmeier06
"Victoria was absolutely incredible to work with from the start. She is extremely responsive, knowledgeable, motivated, and friendly! Felt like I had known her for years! She went above and beyond and made sure everything was how it was supposed to be the entire process. Highly recommend her again and again! Thank you for making everything so much smoother and way less stressful!"
Jenna Smith
"Working with Dan & Diane and the rest of the team on selling our house was an absolute dream. Everything was handled in a friendly and professional manner. We had lived in the house since 1986 and it was not easy for us to leave but they made the process easy and without the feared hoops to jump through. I would recommend Diane, Dan and the rest of the team to anyone looking to buy or sell or both."
Lon Schmidt
"Victoria has been so great to work with!"
Lora Wilkins
"Diane is a pro, she has the knowledge and tact that it takes in this market. Either buying or selling I would recommend her to anyone that is looking for a professional realtor in the greater lakes area."
rnbengtson
"Victoria Litteral was our real estate agent who helped us buy a home. She was always pleasant and very easy to work with--very responsive, on time and always willing to go the extra mile. She had good ideas and insights into the local and area real estate markets and really listened to us and understood our needs and preferences. Victoria is an incredibly hard and conscientious worker and we unreservedly recommend her."
Ruth Alden
"Penny Harlander did an amazing job helping us purchase our lake cabin. She was on top of things, easy to work with, and very responsive to our questions and needs. I highly recommend Penny as a real estate representative."
B Murphy
"Diane and her team are top notch! They go go above and beyond to make you feel like family. We could not imagine using anyone else."
Tyler Lightner
"Victoria has been working with us to find our ideal lake property for several months. And while we haven’t found the right property quite yet, I am hopeful we will find it soon. Victoria has been very responsive and helpful in assisting us with the nuances of our lake lot search. She is personable, professional and friendly. I don’t think we could have found a better real estate agent. We highly recommend her."
Daryl Morey
"Dan Schueller made the whole process of selling a home very easy, always stayed in touch throughout with me, and always responded quickly. I would recommend Dan to anyone buying or selling."
Kevin Konop
"We had a wonderful experience working with Victoria Litteral. She was professional, very responsive, patient, and knowledgeable. We would highly recommend her."
Peter Reyes
"Sometimes in life we're privileged to deal with people who are exceptional and unbelievable, and this describes the team at MN Exclusive Homes. Listing our home, photography with aerial views as well, and showings led to a sale in just two weeks. We can't say enough about this team and their professionalism! We recommend them to anyone considering selling or purchasing a home. They stay in constant touch with you and guide you through everything."
Lynn & Peggy Cupkie
"Daniel was a great agent to work with. He was very patient with finding us the perfect home. He listened to what we wanted. I would definitely recommend him to others and use him in the future if we need to."
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