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February 2012

Spring Market Begins Now!

4 new Zinn listings this week and 5 more new listings next week.  The market is heating up and buyers are active.

Feel free to call or e mail if you have any questions about these homes or your current property.  Thanks and have a great weekend.

Carl, Ali, Max and Hans Zinn

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Coming Soon

Cottage in a great Grays Bay neighborhood.  Walk to beaches, park and public access. 4 BR/ 2 BA rambler.  Detached garage. $304,000.

Tonka Bay 3 BR cottage.  Awesome lake views.  $314K.

Classic 2 story in the heart of Greenwood on Lodge Lane.  High end finishes, near walking trail and Lake Minnetonka.  $850K  Minnetonka Schools.

2-story in Chanhassen with beautiful landscaped yard.  4300 sq. feet.  Walkout lower level.  4 bed up.  Chanhassen Schools.  $500K.

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Lakeshore Short Sales

Short Sales

New Listings

New Lakeshore

HOT!!! 
1085 Holly Lane, Chanhassen

Ten feet of Christmas Lake access. Located down a peaceful road, this lovely 2-story is tucked in the woods on the shores of Christmas Lake. Spacious bedrooms. Well maintained by the original owner. $450,000.

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Beautiful Views

1547 Bluebird Lane, Mound

Two story walkout featuring 136 feet of west-facing, gorgeous lakeshore on Jennings bay. Perfect elevation. Glorious sunset views from the many decks and patio. $738,000.

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Short Sale

  Get out of your parents house and buy this!  great investment property as well.

14303 Fairway Drive, Eden Prairie

Amazing views of Purgatory Creek, mature trees & lush grounds! Well maintained south facing end unit TH in excellent loc- close to everything! 3 bds on 1 lvl, lg LR w/ corner fplc. newer DK. updated mechs, master suite w/ private BA! Assoc pool! $90,000.

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New Listings

WOW!!!  Open this Sunday.

5975 Boulder Bridge Lane, Shorewood

Perfect Minnesota home & your own dock on Lk Mtka. Home features beautiful views, solid construction and gorgeous rooms, updated for todays standards. 700 sq ft. deck overlooks beautiful inground pool. Near trails, beach & your own 40 yard. golf hole and putting green! $1,195,000.

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Price Reduction

20500 Linden Road, Deephaven

HIDDEN IN COTTAGEWOOD is this unparalleled newer cottage style home. A rare opportunity in the heart of this high demand Deephaven enclave. Enjoy exquisite detailing and design throughout this 5 bd home. Short walk to store, parks and trails. A must see! $1,495,000.

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Carl, Ali, Max and Hans Zinn

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December 2011

Another great week for the real estate market. In the Minneapolis/St. Paul area over 800 homes sold in the past week. That is 20 weeks in a row! We are sure to slow down when the snow starts flying, but it is a great finish to 2012. With the crazy market we have had over the last few years, and market times out or the ordinary, December and January should remain strong.

In the western suburbs, we are seeing a more balanced market as inventory continues to decrease. Buyers are out there right now looking for the right home. In many price ranges, there is a shortage of quality homes.

New construction is coming back. Northwest Wayzata School District and all over Chanhassen, new homes are popping up and selling. The parade of homes this year is going to feature some amazing properties.

It is also great to hear about the huge $$ sales the past few weeks. The Greek mansion on Lake Minnetonka, a former hot property sold this week, adding to the large total $2M+ sales on the lake and we sold our beautiful listing in Chimo on the lake in Deephaven.  Only 2 days on the market!!

We also have a few great new listings coming on the market soon. If you are looking for something in particular or considering a move, please give us a call. We would be happy to help.  Thanks, The Zinns

Carl, Ali, Max and Hans Zinn

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Price Reduction

Foreclosure

New Listings

Lakeshore

Price reduced.  Home is complely updated and your dock is righ tout the backdoor.  Huge master suite.  Amazinn listing

60 Brentwood Avenue, Tonka Bay

Channel Lakeshore!  A craftsmans cottage with 40 feet of lakeshore on Manitou Harbor, a protected cove with your own dock and access to Gideon Bay on the main lower lake. Wide open floor plan with an exceptional interior with many updates. $449,900.

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High Quality lakeshore at this price.

1566 Eagle Lane, Mound

Your weekend retreat awaits! Charming 1997 built lake cottage on premier 90′ level sandy lakeshore with long lake vistas, and walls of glass. Glorious sunrises, up north feel without the drive on a private quiet setting. $559,900.

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Huge price reduction.   Great private setting, beautiful lakeshore.  Truly a great buy

4950 St. Albans Bay Road, Greenwood

Short Sale! Looking for privacy & woods on the lake? This is it! Surrounded by 4+ acres of heavily wooded protected parkland. Minnetonka Schools. Walk to Excelsior. Enjoy boating on Lake Minnetonka with 56ft of rip-rapped sandy lakeshore. No Lake Views from house. $699,000.

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Short Sales

Very charming home in Orono.

3300 Bayside Road, Orono

Charming 4B/4Ba home set on 3.1 acres with woods, creek and privacy. Landschute design/built. Vintage architectural accents, reclaimed pine floors, cement inlays, beadboard vaulted ceilings, built-ins and more! Walk to Lake Mtka and Luce Line trail.$525,000.

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New Listings

Serious deal on this foreclosure.  Beautiful rambler, in perfect condition.  A great buy at this price.

4116 White Oak Lane, Chanhassen

Wow! Great opportunity. W/O Rambler, high ceilings, 2 FP, incredible kitchen with granite countertops, beautiful millwork, hdwd, built-ins, deck, patio, main lvl mstr w/ WI closet and full priv bath, wet bar, exercise rm, cul de sac and more. $365,000.

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Best home in Amesbury.  Great pond setting

4840 Regents Walk, Shorewood

Rare 5 bedroom, 4 bath luxury town home in wonderful Amesbury. Vaulted living room with walls of glass with pond and wildlife vistas. Main floor den/office with fireplace & built-ins, large main floor master suite, updated center island eat-in kitchen. $550,000.

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New Zinn Listing.  Great location.

602 Park Valley Drive West, Hopkins

Move in ready!! Total renovation of main floor including bathrooms, kitchen, appliances, wood floors, ceilings & paint. Large corner lot/yard with patio. Basement ready for finishing touches. Many parks within walking. Hopkins Schools. $214,900.

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Amazinn Homes
November 2011

Amazinn Homes continue to sell!!  Give us a call if you are considering a move.  Happy to help. 

Thanks, Carl, Ali, Max and Hans Zinn

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Lakeshore

Awesome lot on Christmas Lake.  Great lakeshore

20595 Radisson Road, Shorewood

Southern facing lakeshore with expansive views and sandy shoreline. Home is ready for an update or bring your own plans. $850,000.

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Huge price reduction  Brand new house that you can’t build at this price.

2712 Shannon Lane, Mound

Incredible views overlooking Lake Minnetonka from almost every room! New Cedar deck in 2010, high grade appliances, wonderful home for boating enthusiast! Very quite road, great bay-this setting has great noise barrier! $599,000.

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Foreclosure

Reduced again!!!  Love this house at this price.

25170 Yellowstone Trail, Shorewood

Great two story home on almost one acre. Located near major highway, lake and parks. Priced to sell! $204,900.

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On the Market Next Week!

New Zinn Listing!!!  Best buy in Long Acres.  Large lot with great views.  This will sell quickly.

7424 Moccasin Trail, Chanhassen

Coming on the market next Tuesday in Longacres!  $550,000.

Price Reduction

One of my favorite homes on the golf course.  Awesome construction quality and priced well below reproduction cost.

8020 Ridge Court North, Maple Grove

Available for the first time! European influenced masterpiece in the exclusive "Ridges Of Rush Creek". Built by Smuckler Custom Homes with unsurpassed amenities and sweeping vistas of Rush Creek Golf Course. 6,000+ feet of luxurious living! $1,695,000.

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October 2011

HOT PROPERTY

Due to the weather, this email has gone back to its original name: Hot Property.  Can you believe this Minnesota Fall?  If you are reading this e mail now you need to get outside and go play some golf!! (92 this morning)  Read this e mail tonight and look at some of these amazing homes and great prices.  There really are some good ones below.

The market has been a little hot lately as well.  This Fall will definitely show some strong numbers. 3 Zinn Properties sold last week. Inventory is dramatically lower compared to the last few years, not only in the Minnetonka area, but for the entire Mpls/St. Paul region.  Things are looking better.

Yes, I will mention one more time…Interest rates. The government has manipulated the market with Operation Twist and home buyers are taking advantage of the best rates ever. The 30 year fixed is now 3.75%. Wow.

If you are considering buying a home, a refinance, or selling your home please let us know. We would be happy to help. The Zinns

Hot Properties-Non-MLS Homes-Please call or reply to this e mail with any questions about these homes

799K-Chanhassen, mtka schools, beautiful home, gorgeous lot

$2M–Christmas Lake

$1.9M–Lake Minnetonka

$550–Amesbury

$3200 a month rental in Deephaven

1300 a month rental in north Wayzata

Carl, Ali, Max and Hans Zinn

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Lakeshore

Foreclosures and Short Sales

Price Reductions

Lakeshore

New Christmas Lake Listing.  Great view, beautiful beach.

5725 Merry Lane, Shorewood

270+ ft of SE facing shoreline on the end of point. This quality Bruce built w/o rambler w/separate guest hm has fabulous bones to go w/the views! Updating/decorating needed. Your chance to own this magnificent lake setting may never come around again. $950,000.

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This home is channel Lakeshore, but house is like new and large enough for a large family.  Once was listed above $1M..

2712 Shannon Lane, Mound

Incredible views overlooking Lake Minnetonka from almost every room! New Cedar deck in 2010, high grade appliances, wonderful home for boating enthusiast! Very quite road, great bay-this setting has great noise barrier! $629,000.

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Huge price redcution!  Real value here.  Awesome westerly views

6661 Horseshoe Curve, Chanhassen

SPECTACULAR LOTUS LK SUNSETS FROM MOST ROOMS IN THIS NEWER W/OUT RAMBLER. GREAT-ROOM FLR PLAN FOR ENTERTAINING. WALKOUT TO LG LEVEL LAKESIDE YARD W/100 FT OF EXCEPTIONAL WEST FACING LKSHORE. MTKA SCHOOLS. 5TH BED CURRENTLY USED AS OFFICE. $930,000.

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Foreclosures and Short Sales

Needs a remodel, but it is an awesome lot, and could be a great house with a little work.

14217 Brunsvold Road, Minnetonka

2.8 Acres on Glen Lake! Turn this diamond in the rough into your own private paradise. 3BR 4 Bath One Story! The home features tile, maple woodwork, large family room, eat in kitchen, deck, master suite with private bath, walk in tiled shower. $329,900.

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A lot of house in a nice quiet neighboorhood

5137 Norman Drive, Minnetonka

Potential Short Sale, sold As-Is. Custom built home in Glen Lake Elementary, solid bones, needs updating. Quiet street, huge garage, contractor’s paradise. $299,000.

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This is a steal but it needs a quick close.  Going into foreclosure soon. 

9040 E Sunrise Circle, Eden Prairie

$100k PRICE DROP! Amazing backyard! Many amenities great floor plan! Large kitchen with granite island and walk out to pool. Vaulted ceilings and a full wall of windows. Fireplace in family room. Must see! Amazing Eden Prairie home! $249,500.

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Price Reductions

Cottagewood USA

4295 Northern Road, Deephaven

Beautifully renovated two story in the heart of Cottagewood. Rustic hardwood flooring, enameled woodwork, updated kitchen & new roof. One block to General Store & two blocks to the lake. Move right in! $499,000.

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Best town home on the market in this price range.  Hue spaces, end of a culdesac.  Nice yard.

5520 Tiffany Lane, Shorewood

An exclusive 9 unit townhome complex at the north end of Christmas Lake. Walk to Excelsior and public landing on Christmas Lk. 20 minutes to downtown. This townhome has just been completely updated from floor to ceiling and kitchen to baths. Mtka schools. $230,000.

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Amazinn Homes
September 2011

The Zinns had a few new listings this week and some price reductions.  I also added some great buys below.  If you have any questions or would like to see one of these homes, let us know.  We are happy to help.  Thanks, The Zinns

Coming soon - NON-MLS:

Chanhassen $389K-Minnetonka schools

Lake Minnetonka, Deephaven lakeshore $1.9M

Christmas Lake-$2M

New construction Toka Bay $550K

Deephaven Lot $600K-Huge and private with dock.

Carl, Ali, Max and Hans Zinn

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Lakeshore

New Listings

Price Reductions

Lakeshore

This is the best cottage on the lake sitting on perfect lakeshore.  This will sell soon.  We seemed to have found a floor regarding Minnetonka Lakeshore.  Not much lasts in the 400s, especially for premium lakeshore anywher on the lake.

4156 Highwood Road, Orono

Quintessential lake cottage on Lake Mtka. At-the-lake-feel w/ beadboard paneling, brick fireplace & lakeside porch.Great cabin or rebuild & enjoy sandy, s-facing lkshr.. $449,900

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Bring you Togo!!!  A truely amazing property.  The upper upper market has been fairly active this Summer.  There were two land sales this week for over $3M

426 Ferndale Road South, Wayzata

Crown jewel estate set on famed Ferndale Road on Wayzata Bay! Three acres of fabulous formal gardens, beach house, caretakers/guest house, pool house and spa! A short walk to downtown shops and dining! $6,999,999.

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20145 Cottagewood Avenue, Deephaven

Cottagewood lakeshore! Unique opportunity to remodel or rebuild in this high demand area. South-facing, user friendly lakeshore. Immediately available. Opportunity for a primary home or a cabin alternative. Being sold "as is". $895,000.

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New Listings

NEW ZINN LISTING

19900 Andover Place, Deephaven

A stately 2001 built Georgian colonial in a prestigious Deephaven neighborhood. Sited on a .9 acre lot at the end of a quiet, safe cul-de-sac with nature filled wetland views. The home is spacious with light, bright and generously sized spaces. $750,000.

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Price Reductions

Huge price drop for this classic home in a developed neighbrohood.  The lot is starigh out of a fairytale.

19860 Sweetwater Curve, Shorewood

Classic white Colonial on choice tree filled site. Set back from road w/circular drive. Great rm/ktch overlooking spacious wide lot w/views of Silver Lk. Screen porch, deck, amuse. rm walks out to large patio & pool. Great for entertaining! $929,000.

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In the heart of deephaven  Totally updated.

4025 Hillcrest Court, Deephaven

Elegant, new and complete renovation of a walkout rambler. Hardwood floors, granite and Stainless appliances. Private wooded cul-de-sac in Deephaven Elem. Professional Decorator decor throughout. $539,000.

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A ton of house for the money.  Great location

5520 Tiffany Lane, Shorewood

An exclusive 9 unit townhome complex at the north end of Christmas Lake. Walk to Excelsior and public landing on Christmas Lk. 20 minutes to downtown. This townhome has just been completely updated from floor to ceiling and kitchen to baths. Mtka schools, $240,000.

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Carl, Ali, Max and Hans Zinn

Zinn Family Realtors

952-474-4444

czinn@cbburnet.com

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www.ZinnBlog.com

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Amazinn Homes
September 2011

The Fall market begins with a few great new listing.  We will see some more in the next few weeks.  There have been some huge price reductions and unfortuately, new foreclosures and short-sales in the last week.

Total inventory in the Lake Minnetonka area has been decreasing over the last many months, to now where it is at 3 year low.  This is great news!  If you are thinking of selling or want to cash in on one of the amazing deals out there the Fall can be a great time to buy. 

The Fall can be one of the best times to buy or sell lakeshore.  I continue to see some awesome homes for sale on the western lakes.  We are having our Coldwell Banker Fall Lakeshore Tour this October 2nd, featuring the best homes for sale on the lakes.  Please feel free to call tor discuss some of the properties that will be on tour.

Thanks, The Zinns

Coming soon - NON-MLS:

Chanhassen $389K-Minnetonka schools

Deephaven-$789K-beautiful colonial on cul-de-sac.

Lake Minnetonka, Deephaven lakeshore $1.9M

Christmas Lake-$2M

New construction Toka Bay $575K

Deephaven Lot $600K-Huge and private with dock.

Carl, Ali, Max and Hans Zinn

952-474-4444

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Lakeshore

New Listings

Short Sales and Foreclosures

Price Reductions

Lakeshore

real nice lakeshore on Lake Minnetonka.
1153 Elmwood Avenue, Orono

Lakeshore on small,quiet bay.New kitchen,granite,stainless.New baths w/slate,tile,big whirlpool&double vanity master ba.Huge LL fam rm w/wet bar,gas fp.Walk out to great lawn&lake.Nice open views of lake,glass railing on covered deck.Last home on street. $689,000

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Redcued again-Great home on excellent lakeshore

3532 Ivy Place, Orono

Short Sale! Casco Point USA! Newer 2-story w/109 ft of lkshr. Dramatic great room w/stone fplc, beautiful sunroom. 2nd kitchen in lower level great for entertaining or nanny quarters. Xtra LL garage space. Park-like lot w/mature trees & lush lawn. Great swimming! $1,199,000

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Totally updated, beutiful quiet setting, dock out your back door

60 Brentwood Avenue, Tonka Bay

A craftsmans cottage with 40 feet of lakeshore on Manitou Harbor, a protected cove with your own dock and access to Gideon Bay on the main lower lake. Wide open floor plan with an exceptional interior with many updates. $469,900

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New Listings

Wow.  great price, beutiful yard
17306 Cedarcrest Drive, Eden Prairie

Just like new 2-story with architectural detail! Brazilian cherry HW floors, built-ins, rich blend of cherry & enameled mill work, granite center island kitchen, butlers pantry & wet bars. 1st floor study + 4 beds & 3 baths up. Entertainers lower level. $625,000.

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New Zinn Listing. 

12817 April Lane, Minnetonka

Wonderful family home in move-in condition! Large, updated and remodeled home on a quiet street. Close-in Minnetonka, 20 min to Downtown. Large bedrooms and multiple entertaining spaces. Large, level yard and huge Spancrete play area underneath garage. $400,000.

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New Zinn listing

14850 Lloyds Lane, Minnetonka

Streeter built strong contemporary on wooded private setting at the end of a cul de sac. Light and bright with soaring vaulted ceilings and walls of windows bringing nature indoors. Located in close-in Minnetonka, less than 20 minutes from downtown. $525,000.

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Short Sales and Foreclosures

    A lot of home for the money.

1713 Gull Lane, Mound

Great large home, nice elevation facing the park and Lake Minnetonka. Open kitchen-living room, many updates but As is, Dock rights available just a block away via city, Have it all location, space and value. $95,000.

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Price Reductions

Great family home.  Beautiful pool

16235 Gladys Lane, Minnetonka

Fabulous quality 2 story walkout by Tony Eiden in desirable Minnetonka location is a must see! Immaculate traditional home offers formal and informal spaces for entertaining and family living!! Enjoy the updated lazy L pool. This is a "10"!! $789,900.

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Welcome to the Zinn Blog, where I discuss real estate and homes for sale in the Minnetonka Area. 

This last week reminds me of why I live in Minnesota.  The parks, lakes, golf courses and everything the Minnetonka area has to offer sure make this a great spot to live.  Check out this motley bunch Memorial Day on Lighthouse Island.

While the real estate market is tough, prices have improved and there is steady activity.

There continues to be a high inventory of Minnetonka real estate for sale but sales have been steady. 147 homes closed the Month of May in the Minnetonka Area*.  The first-time home buyer credit definitely spurred some activity in the lower price range, but there were also some very strong upper bracket sales.  83 homes closed under 300K, 38 homes closed between 300K-500K, 14 homes closed between 500-1M and 8 homes closed over $1M.  This pace of the market is very similar to the pace in March and April.

*The Minnetonka area includes all Municipalities that have borders on Lake Minnetonka and Chanhassen

This is one of the Case Shiller indexes we use we use to help us track the historical value of real estate.  This is a national composite and a good indicator of prices locally.  Most indexes have the Minneapolis/St. Paul area fairing very well compared to other national markets.