Most likely, people in Alexandria as well as those not currently in Alexandria are starting to dream of summer at the lake. Me too. With recent warmer weather and with the temperature this weekend forecast to be close to sixty degrees on Sunday, it is starting to feel not too far off but we all know that Mother Nature can quickly slap ...
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Simply put, I am ruined on what I want in a watercraft. My relationship with motorized watercrafts has never been great. While I love them, I also hate them as I always seemed to have engine troubles at the most inopportune times. It may have played into my decision years ago to go completely non-oil on the lake. I love simplicity and ...
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This isn't quite rush hour as it was around 7:40 pm last night that I recorded high above the Carlos-Darling bridge. But, it isn't much different than the traffic at 5 pm. It is something that endears me to life in Alexandria. The worst traffic you encounter is near Knute Nelson Field when geese decide to cross the street and do it ...
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As I mentioned in a recent post about lakefront real estate, my belief is some of the best lake home buys in Alexandria real estate right now exist in the townhome and condominium field. I think the good buy case is amplified at Blakes by the Lakes (Lake Carlos). In the video below you can enjoy a bird's view of Blakes. Starting ...
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There are five condos for sale at Blakes by the Lakes as of today. The list prices range from $189,500 to the mid to high $300,000's. Located at the south end of Lake Carlos, the residents of Blakes enjoy nice, level shoreline and a desirable view northward. The Three Havens location makes it a very short boat trip to the channels to ...
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Right now there is a Lake Carlos home for sale at Blakes by the Lakes that I think is the best buy not only on the Chain of Lakes but of all the lakes in Douglas County. There are other good buys as well but at $189,500, this home stands out. During the past 36 months, closed lake home sales with frontage ...
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This video was recorded at a home located on the west side of Lake Carlos that is for sale. The lot has 200 feet of shoreline and the view across the lake from inside the home is outstanding. You can see Lake Le Homme Dieu in the distance. The home has five bedrooms (three on the main level, two in the lower ...
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12 lake homes with frontage at Lake Carlos have sold in 2014 (11 closed, 1 in escrow) in Alexandria's Multiple Listing Service, Greater Alexandria Area Association of REALTORS. The majority of the new home owners will be enjoying sunsets each evening. The west side enjoyed a higher average sale price of $585,000 compared to the average of the east side at $489,410 ...
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Anyone that has spent time on Alexandria's Chain of Lakes knows that a favorite spot for people to congregate is the southeast corner of Lake Carlos. It's sandy and the water isn't very deep. On a hot day, there are trees that provide welcome shade. Often, it will look like a party has broken out. Earlier this week, I went out for ...
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