Mahtomedi Schools close open enrollment

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Mahtomedi Mn. became the first school district in the state of Mn to close open enrollment. This is a very important change in policy based on school board recommendations.

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The Mahtomedi school board last week voted to close open enrollment at all grades. That's rare enough in Minnesota, where school districts typically welcome nonresident students and the state-aid dollars they bring, but what makes Mahtomedi extraordinary is that even some of the younger siblings of current students are being excluded.Says Josh Verges writer for the St Paul Pioneer Press.

Open enrollment has been a hot topic for years in Mahtomedi, where 31 percent of all students live outside the district. That fact frustrates residents who blame outsiders for high taxes, but school officials say nonresident students help fill classrooms, which is good for the district's budget.

Yale Norwick, a Realtor and owner of WildWood Realty and former Mahtomedi Mayor, said a housing boom for young families had the district building new classrooms two decades ago. But as those families' kids graduated, the parents stayed in their homes, and resident enrollment plummeted. 

Now, the board is looking to limit open enrollment in order to protect the quality of its programs. Mahtomedi's test scores are very good, and many families are drawn to its engineering programs. 
 

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These programs get students a head start and are supported by local companies such as 3m, Medtronic etc. 

The school board for district 832 of which Mahtomedi is a part has committed to "right-sizing" its high school at around 1,200 students, which is big enough to pay for Advanced Placement classes and a popular engineering program without cutting kids from sports teams. But to get to that number, they need to reduce class sizes in the lower grades. 

"As a member of the community a parent former Mayor and a business owner I see both sides of the issue here" says Mr Norwick. "Nobody wants higher taxes but we all want to be part of a top tiered school district we all want our kids to do better than we did and that sometimes comes with a price".
"The balancing act is never easy but in the end what we get are smarter kids increased property values and a higher standard of living in our community, it's a win win situation ". 

Here is what open enrollment currently looks like in  Mahtomedi according to the Pioneer Press and the MN Dept of Ed.

Mahtomedi Mn. High School

3,287: Total K-12 enrollment in Mahtomedi Public Schools in fall 2013
1,008: Open enrolled in from other districts
59: Mahtomedi residents open enrolled out to other districts







 If you are interested in looking for Real Estate in the Mahtomedi School District contact:
 Yale Norwick Owner of Wildwood Realty over 25 years in the Mahtomedi School District

Wildwood Realty
917 Arbor Ave.
Mahtomedi, Mn.
651-426-5232
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Wildwood Realty Means, Real Estate in Mahtomedi Mn

Wildwood Realty has been listing and selling Real Estate in Mahtomedi for 20 years. We have the experience and knowledge of the Mahtomedi, Birchwood, Stillwater, Grant and White Bear Lake Real estate Markets.

Some Realtors will tell you what you want to hear. Yale Norwick of Wildwood Realty in Mahtomedi gives prospective sellers an honest valuation of their property. Setting an initial sales price for a property at too high of a level only slows the sales process and does no good to his reputation or the homeowners expectations.

You can see a current listing of properties available in the area by clicking this link. Mahtomedi Homes for Sale.

or see a brief overview of Wildwood Realty Listings Below. Starting with.

Mahtomedi Mn Homes 4 Sale

1. 190 Wildwood Bay Dr - Mahtomedi, MN 55115 

Updated Exec. Townhome. Priv. Maht location. Remodeled kitchen w/new hardwood floors, stainless appl, countertops, island, solar tube.Bathrooms remodeled w/in flr heat & main floor laundry.New carpet. See more at Wildwood Realty

      

 2. 3955 Lakewood Ave - White Bear Lake, MN 55110

White Bear Lake Rambler 4 Sale

          Sharply updated rambler in great location. Four season porch with vaulted ceilings. Gas fireplace in living room. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and tile. Hardwood floors. Large deck

        

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3. 165 Hanson Rd - Mahtomedi, MN 55115

Unique one of a kind home on large wooded lot. Custom Stone and tumbled travertine exterior w/metal roof on home. Custom cherry and maple millwork. Slate floor in kitchen dining and side foyer

         

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4. 3439 Emerald Dr - White Bear Lake, MN 55110 

Located on large corner lot w/maint free exterior & fenced backyard in great neighborhood. 2 wood burning Fireplaces! 18x13 lower level family room w/no ceiling not included/listed in square feet.

Wildwood Realty is part of the Mn MLS, so if you are looking for a home, town home or land in the Washington County area Wildwood Realty can help to make your search easier. Let us do the legwork you enjoy the ride.

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Real Estate in Mahtomedi Mn. is looking great for 2015

Mahtomedi continues to be a great market for buyer or sellers of Real Estate. Typically we see what we like to call Buyers Markets and Sellers Markets. This describes favorable pricing for either party in a Real estate transaction.

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What we have right now is a market that is favorable to buyers and sellers. If you were looking to purchase a home in the Mahtomedi area prices are up from the lows but you would still not be priced out of the market. Prices are still affordable for a young family looking to move into Minnesota's  #1 school district. You have to remember prices rose significantly right before the crash creating a top in the marketplace. This has since become more in line with the average income of families living in the area. A recent tax levy voted on by the residence in the area also has bolstered prices a bit. Tax lev'y are not always a community favorite but
they do increase property values by indicating a districts desire to operate a quality school system.

Now on the other side of the coin, if you are a seller those same forces at work have raised the values of properties a bit creating a little bit more equity in a property you may be holding. You may have noticed for example your neighbor listing their property and you may not have seen the sign on their lawn for long. Properties are selling fairly quickly once they hit the market. This is due to the balance in pricing favorable for both buyers and sellers.

Of course we can not predict the future we can say from experience it looks price increases of a modest amount will be taking place in 2015. This just means a seller will be able to list a property for a little more and buyers may have to pay a little more or be more selective in a property they have an interest in.

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If you are currently purchasing a home in the Mahtomedi area we have the experience and knowledge that can help you make the right home buying decision. Never any pressure, we want you to be comfortable in any Real Estate decisions you make.

If you are seeking to list a property for sale, (and with this weather I can't blame you) I promise to tell you what you need to hear not what you want to hear. My free price analysis is based on facts not fabrications.
Listing a home for more than it's worth just because that sounds good is not going to be beneficial for you or for our reputation.

And as always we charge only 4.7% listing commission!! try and get that from the large national companies.

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We combine local knowledge, information, and technology with excellent communication abilities. Private showings are approved by you via phone/text or email. Feedback from all showings provided. We live here and specialize in the greater Mahtomedi/White Bear Lake area and surrounding communities.





Wildwood Realty,
Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate
917 Arbor Ave
Mahtomedi, MN 55115
Phone: 651-426-5232

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Actual Current Mahtomedi Listing by Wildwood Realty

Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate Market is as hot as ever!!

It looks like a break in the weather as well as steady Real Estate Values the Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate market is getting a lot of attention lately.

It helps to have the number 1 school district in the state of Mn. Who wouldn't to raise a family on the beautiful shores of White Bear Lake.Speaking of the Lake recent heavy rains and initial steps by local authorities have White Bear Lake levels up considerably from their lows. I am confident that current planning along with future efforts will totally restore the shores of the lake to it's pristine beauty that families for decades.

Mahtomedi boasts a full list of modern conveniences including being located just 20 miles from the Downtowns of Minneapolis and St Paul.

Actual Current Mahtomedi Listing by Wildwood Realty

Profesisonal opportunities abound for seasoned professionals as well as New and Young families.

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 Here is a link to our current listings for Mahtomedi, Mn. Real Estate

 

If you are thinking of listing a property or make a move in Mahtomedi Mn give me a call. Yale Norwick, Wildwood Realty
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Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate Agents.

How to Choose a Great Listing Agent in Mahtomedi Mn.

Finding a Real Estate Agent in Mahtomedi, who will sell your home using a range of marketing tools to get you the best deal possible in a reasonable amount of time, all while charging a fair rate, takes some effort. Interview at least three candidates before you sign a contract.

Here, are some very important questions you really want to ask so you can identify the best real estate agent to sell your property.

 

How much? Ask potential agents how much they think they can sell your home for. If two agents say $600,000 and the third says $700,000, think hard. It’s likely the high bid is an exaggeration to attract your business. In the trade it’s known as buying a listing. In the end, you’ll be the one who pays because the high price will scare away potential buyers before you inevitably drop the price.

How will you market it? Running a few classified ads in the local paper, listing it on the Internet and holding an open house shouldn’t be the only answers. The practitioner should be able to talk about what kinds of people are likely buyers and how he will reach out to those specific people.

What’s your specialty? If you’re selling a starter home in a community full of young families, hiring an agent who specializes in seniors is probably a bad idea. It doesn’t mean that if he only sells condos that he can’t sell a house, but he may not be geared up to do the best job.

What’s your fee? Forty-six percent of sellers Consumer Reports surveyed this year attempted to negotiate a lower commission rate. About 71 percent succeeded and those people were just as satisfied with the performance of their real estate agents as those who paid the standard 6 percent or more. In short, if you don’t ask, you don’t get.

Can I talk to one of your previous clients? Don’t let the answer to this question turn you off. It is a great question but we all know some people just don’t want to be bothered. A good realtor should be able to come up with one or two previous clients.

Wildwood Realty, Mahtomedi Mn. Real Estate Agency

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Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate and The Challenges Ahead

Biggest challenge of 2014 Mahtomedi Mn. Real Estate Market

2013 was dubbed by some the year of the buyer, and 2014 is even stronger continuing to move up in the same direction... creating the year's biggest challenge... getting caught in the middle of a housing boom!

It has been a long time since we saw the flow of real estate as people sell one home and buy another. These market conditions seem to be back with a vengance... however, the shortage of inventory is making it difficult.
It is a little easier for those able to buy without selling their current home first, but when one sale is contingent upon another it can be stressful at least and oftentimes extremely frustrating as buyers compete with other buyers for limited properties for sale and ride the emotional roller coaster of trying to get all the pieces to fit together.

It can be even more challenging to be caught in the middle of a housing domino chain. Take this example...

• People have a townhouse to sell and have selected a house to buy
• The sellers of the house they want to buy have selected another house to buy but the sellers of that house are also buying another house and their buyer must sell before they can buy that house
• The people in the middle with the townhouse to sell have an interested buyer
• Their potential buyer is downsizing, but she must sell her house first... will her buyers have a home to sell before they can buy?

Our interdependency has never been more apparent... and the excitement is even more jubliant when the pieces fall into place and you know the transition is happening just as it should!

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We provide full real estate services for only 4.7%. Our services include 18 pictures uploaded to MLS (which can be viewed on all real estate company websites & real estate search engines), a Craig's List posting, full-size lawn sign, brochures and in-home marketing material. Looking for a home…We represent buyers at no cost to the buyer.

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How Setting the Right Price Can Help Sell a Home

Setting the asking price correctly can help you with a swift and successful sale. The first few weeks a home is for sale on the market is the best chance for selling a home at a good price, in a reasonable amount of time.

Because of the low inventory in markets across the United States, home buyers are searching the MLS listings every day, waiting for the right home to go on the market. If your home is priced right from the beginning, you will be in the best position to attract home buyer attention and sell the house for a good price within a time frame you can live with.

If your price is set too low, you might get a lot of attention and some lowball offers, but you stand a chance of losing out on thousands of dollars.  If your price is set too low, less people will come to look and offers to pay your impractical price will be few and far between. You could reduce your price, but by that time you will have likely missed out on home buyers who might have been interested.

How Are Prices Set?
Determining what an initial asking price should be involves research on the real estate market and judgment that comes from experience. The basic steps include, but are not limited to:

• Assessing the homes against similar home in the neighborhood that have sold recently or are presently for sale.
• Defining what features of the house make the home special among others currently up for sale in the area.
• Deciding how much to invest in improvements that could increase the marketability of the home to earn the best sale price.

A good sale price will be close to the market value of the house, which is continuously shifting. Setting the right price from the beginning results in a fair-dollar sale in a realistic timeframe, but it takes some knowledge. Pricing a home for sale is where a good real estate agent can be of great assistance.

If you would like a free home value analysis give us a call

Yale Norwick
Wildwood Realty
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