You can absolutely feel the change of the season. Sure, we will still have a few nasty winter days - another couple feet of snow will probably dump on us - we'll probably have a few more periods of numbing, frostbite-inducing wind chills - but what the heck, if you are a TRUE Minnesotan, a little cool weather is not going to discourage.
I know March has arrived just by sitting down for my morning coffee (Caribou Coffee . . . Mahogany - the best coffee to have on your team when facing mornings). The sun is breaking over the horizon much earlier than a month ago - and once that sunshine starts coming through the windows: WOW! There is nothing like a good healthy sunbeam to warm the spirit and chase off the doldrums. Out on the streets - even below freezing - we see the snow melting. It is because we are gaining the benefit of the sun's changing position in the sky - pulling back north - if you will.
There is something else: the Internet traffic at my real estate websites ramps up at an incredible rate. Folks are starting their search for the perfect summer lake home, or the perfect lake lot, or maybe just browsing for new primary digs. Whatever the reason, the web begins to buzz with people searching real estate this time of the year!
Anyone that has spent even a single summer's moment on one of our pristine lakes understands the sense of calm and renewal one gains. Summer and lake properties go together like macaroni and cheese - and once you start enjoying the combination the craving for more lake time will always be there - carrying you through the winter - back to the warming glow of sand, water, and sun!
In closing I just want to extend invitation to tour my websites - I maintain a portfolio of sites - each with a little different emphasis - each designed to provide the best available local real estate information. Here is a quick rundown of the key three:
- FergusFallsRealEstate.com - this is the hub of my online services. Even though the web name refers to Fergus Falls, you can find any listed properties in the Otter Tail County Region by visiting this site. You can create customized alerts via email to inform you when a fresh listing has hit the market. They say time is money - and this is very true - especially with real estate. It is important to review the market trends (local, relevant information is available on my website). It is equally important to know when the property you want becomes available so you can act on it quickly.
- OtterTailLakes.com - this is probably my favorite site for checking out both Otter Tail County lake homes as well as regional residential homes. The reason I like this site so well is because it is also linked to the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder web pages. You can click on the 'Lake Information' tab, choose from a list of Otter Tail County lakes, and be directed to the DNR's web website - providing loads of information specific to that lake - things like water clarity, lake size and depth, fish species, etc. Be sure to check it out!
- OtterTailLakeHomes.com - this is basically a custom search of current Otter Tail County lake homes. The nice thing about this site is you can quickly review all current lake properties - just scroll through the pages. Additionally, the site can be customized by adding or removing specific areas (by zip code). A convenient search for lake homes!
Remember: SPRING IS COMING - SOON . . . (well, at least pretty soon)! Let me help you get the MOST out of your summer season by putting a plan in place NOW! And in the mean time, I hope you find a warm sunbeam to relax in while you are enjoying your morning coffee!
Jon Drews with Keller Williams Realty Professionals
Serving Otter Tail County - and beyond!!
