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 […]
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 […]
This House Just Went Back on the Market, Has All New Flooring, Unfinished Addition Just off of Minnesota Highway 371 north-south connection, twisting, scenic country roads take you to Ten Mile Lake and this waterfront cabin. Fall colors are popping, and it’s a fantastic autumn setting overlooking the big, up-north lake. Join us on Saturday, […]
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 […]
Park Model and Land in the Forest Offers Up-North Experience Make camp in the woods, right across from Portage Lake. After two price drops, this park model in the forest is now $45,000, and it’s a great option for the family getaway or permanent residence. Stop staying in expensive campgrounds when this property offers a […]
"Victoria worked incredibly hard, was always available and was very knowledgeable about the market."
Rick Glick
"Dan was diligent in helping us find a lake property for our family. He's very knowledgeable of the market and was straightforward with us on the challenges of various market factors. I'd definitely recommend him to anyone!"
Ryan Weier
"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
"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."
amunger844
"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
"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
"Tori is the ultimate professional in this market. She has so much knowledge about lake properties that made our search worthwhile. She has a lot of valuable connections. Tori is an excellent communicator and always got back to us in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Tori for your lake home search. She is patient, professional and savvy!!"
Angela Balius
"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
"We are so thankful that we found such a wonderful realtor - Victoria Litteral. She was SO knowledgeable, SO kind, and SO attentive. She kept us in the loop on any information we needed to know weather it was 10 at night or 7 in the morning! She was always on top of everything. She met us at several properties with last minute notice so we could see them before someone else snatched them up. Gave us wonderful advise when considering putting offers in, etc… I would and will recommend her to anyone I know in the future. Thank you Victoria for such a great experience in working with you! We appreciate all the hard work you did for us!"
Alissa Virnig
"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 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
"Diane and her team were absolutely wonderful!"
Tia Lightner
"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
"We had a wonderful experience working with Victoria Litteral. She was professional, very responsive, patient, and knowledgeable. We would highly recommend her."
Peter Reyes
"Dan helped us find the exact property we were looking for and met us at several other properties even after I thought we found what we were looking for. Dan wanted to make sure that the one we chose was the right one for us. We found the cabin/hunting land that we always wanted. We had several agents that we worked with over the years to find our dream property but none worked as hard for us as Dan did. He was there answering all my questions either over the phone or vis email. Dan did great negotiations for us and made it happen."
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"The only thing I can say is just pick the phone and call Dan right now, you will not regret it."
Tom Brown
"Dan was great! We had a lot of showings. He kept in contact with us throughout the whole process.The closing was smooth and completed successfully. He was quick to answer questions and get back to us."
vhaggstrom
"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
"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 so great to work with!"
Lora Wilkins
"Diane is very knowledgeable in the real estate market and was helpful in guiding me to the right people. I would recommend here to anyone looking to buy or sell a home."
tiger26elephant
"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
"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
"If you are looking for a real estate company that services with a heart contact LakePlace.com. Diane and Dan will "honestly" help you navigate through the system to get you what you truly deserve. Highly recommend!"
Michelle Schueller
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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