Minnesota Lake Homes and Luxury Estates - Loretta Holscher - (952) 220-6488

Welcome to Lake Minnetonka! If you already own real estate here, consider yourself lucky. I live here myself, and I certainly consider myself fortunate. This is the premier recreation lake for the Twin Cities metro area. Where else can you find this much water and greenery, and still be only 15 miles from a major metro area like Minneapolis? Just a short drive home from work, and you have as much woods and water as you would find in any Minnesota resort area. As as result, this is one of the most sought-after areas by Minnesota home buyers. Minnesota shoreline is a limited resource, and Lake Minnetonka real estate is no exception. Demand will only continue to increase as the metro population grows, and will be exacerbated by high gas prices that make long weekend trips to northern Minnesota resorts and cabins cost-prohibitive.

If you don’t live here already, don’t despair; right now this is an excellent buyer’s market for Lake Minnetonka real estate. According to the Northstar Regional MLS statistics, there are 759 single family homes for sale in Lake Minnetonka MLS District #381 at the [Read more →]

You’ve arrived! This is the Maple Grove home where the perfectionist lives! The home is truly a custom designed home with quality as a primary focus! Affordable at $429,900 with all the amenities you would prefer in new construction, without the impossible price. Open spaces and areas to some quiet time lends this fine home to gracious accommodations no matter what your life style. Landscaped to a “T”, with fabulous cedar [Read more →]

Lovingly maintained by the current owner of 28 years, this Eden Prairie home has upgrades not found in any Eden Prairie home under 400K. Unbelievable $379,900. Granite counter-tops in the kitchen and ceramic tile in the entry, powder room, kitchen and breakfast area, just to name a few. Add to that New granite counter-tops and ceramic tile in the master bath and main upper level bath. New carpeting was installed up the steps, upper level and lower level guest bedroom, just for the new owner! Built like Fort Knox and [Read more →]

Minnetonka lakeshore residents and various environmental groups are becoming increasingly concerned about color changes that are being observed in Lake Minnetonka water. The bright orange

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Thinking futuristic thoughts about building a luxury home? Consider using ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms)….

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My daughter Sonya and I stopped in to visit my favorite architect, Dan Anderson, about designing a home for her and her husband Steve. Dan gave us some unexpected news….

It’s time to build a luxury home on Lake Minnetonka, according to Dan! Dan Anderson has been an architect for years and is passionate about incorporating solid building concepts with new methods [Read more →]