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City of Braham sells industrial lots to East Central Energy
The city of Braham reached a purchase agreement and a tax increment financing plan with East Central Energy after a special meeting was held on March 28. ECE requested to purchase lots 3, 4, 5 and 6 in the Braham Industrial Park with the plan to build a 25,000-square-foot building. Approximately 20,000 square feet will be used for warehousing and storage, while 5,000 square feet will be used for office space. ...
DFL proposes sales tax increase in metro to fund affordable housing programs, rental assistance
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Twin Cities-metro residents would pay more when they shop under a plan at the state capitol designed to fix what advocates say is an affordable housing crisis that needs long-term investment.The proposal at Minnesota Legislature implements a .25% sales tax hike in the region, which include Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Scott counties. A tax estimate expects it to generate nearly $200 million per year by 2027.Most of that funding would provide aid to local governments to assist with housing development, but it would also funnel 25% of those revenues to a rent voucher program for...
Voss receives quality service award
Realizing that customer service is an integral part of its commitment to professional excellence, Century 21 Real Estate LLC has recognized Olivia Voss of Century 21 Moline Realty, Inc. with the 2022 Century 21 Quality Service Producer award. This national award is presented annually to those Century 21 affiliates who receive a significant return rate on their post-transaction client satisfaction surveys, with a minimum satisfaction index of 80 percent. Surveys are e-mailed to all customers immediately after the purchase or sale of a property. ...
Norhart Apartments tackles affordable housing crisis one steel stud at a time
When Norhart Apartments experienced the rising costs of lumber – and other supplies – in the early months of the pandemic, CEO Mike Kaeding knew it was time to flip a switch, one he’d been working toward since he took over the family business in 2014. Norhart Apartments bought a facility in Forest Lake off 11th Street in the summer of 2021 to create a “steel stud factory” to manufacture its own materials and pre-construct wall panels for the apartment buildings the company owns and manages. ...
Block earns award from Century 21
Molly Block, a sales affiliate with the Century 21 Moline Realty office, received the Multi-Million Dollar Producer Award from Century 21 Real Estate LLC. Carrie Gibbs, the broker/owner of Century 21 Moline Realty, speaks highly of Molly and her ability to make clients feel comfortable during what may be the most significant purchase of their lives. She notes that Molly’s spunky and whole-hearted personality helps put clients at ease even in stressful situations. The brokerage considers itself fortunate to have her as part of their...
Forest Lake updates zoning code to allow more affordable single-family homes
A change in zoning code recently approved by the Forest Lake City Council will now allow developers to create close-density developments, thus creating the opportunity for more affordable homes in the area. The city updated its zoning code for its MXr1 single-family residential zone to lower its minimum lot size, allowing for developers to build smaller homes on smaller properties. The suggested units per acre for the low-to-medium density for residential use is three to six units per acre. Community Development Director Abbi Wittman said...
Elk River homeowners association for Rolling Hills has petition and waiver approved
The Elk River City Council approved on Jan. 17 a petition and waiver from the Rolling Hills Homeowners Association. The petition and waiver would allow for the 28 detached single-family homes in the subdivision, which is in the northeast area of the city, to have the associated costs for design through bidding to connect to the sanitary sewer system to be assessed equally to all benefited properties. The project would include decommissioning and removing the existing subsurface sewer treatment system and constructing and connecting all 28 properties to the Elk River sanitary sewer system in an amount not to exceed $156,000 to benefited properties.
Cambridge Council approves affordable housing project
The Cambridge City Council approved an affordable housing proposal for a project that will be located on Old Main Street South at its meeting held Monday, Nov. 7. The 65-unit development will be built on 3 acres just north of Cambridge Christian School and south of the existing town homes in Maple Ridge. In an “affordable housing” project, a property owner sets aside a certain number of units for renters...
Century 21 Moline Realty welcomes Bill Hosch
Century 21 Moline Realty, Inc. is pleased to announce Bill Hosch has joined its team as a sales agent. He will specialize in residential, land & commercial property sales in Isanti County and the surrounding areas. “We are thrilled to have Bill join our team,” said Carrie Gibbs, owner/broker of Century 21 Moline Realty. “It’s an exciting time to be with the Century 21 System as we increase our market...
Garage issues tables Cambridge housing project
Cambridge Housing Limited Development brought a proposal to create apartments on the Maple Ridge Townhomes site to Cambridge City Council at its Monday, Oct. 17, meeting. The company, which is based in St. Louis Park, plans to buy 3 acres of land owned by Walker Levande on the site located on Old Main Street South just north of Cambridge Christian School and south of the existing Maple Ridge Townhomes. The plan is to build a 65-unit affordable housing development on that site. ...
Tricia Anderson joins Century 21 Moline Realty
Century 21 Moline Realty, Inc. is pleased to announce Tricia Anderson has joined its team as a sales agent. Anderson will specialize in residential, land & commercial property sales in Isanti County and the surrounding areas. “We are thrilled to have Tricia join our team,” said Carrie Gibbs, owner/broker of Century 21 Moline Realty. “It’s an exciting time to be with the Century 21 System as we increase our market...
Fall Parade of Homes featuring local models ends Oct. 2
New homes throughout the greater Elk River area are being featured in the fall Parade of Homes. There are models to tour in Big Lake (two), Dayton (17) Elk River (two), Otsego (10), Ramsey (three) and Rogers (nine). Homes are open from noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays through Oct. 2. Guidebooks are available at Holiday Stationstores or at paradeofhomes.org. There are a total of 340 homes across the Twin Cities metro area in the parade with prices starting at $318,900.
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