Business and Relocation Guide 2009 - (Page 10) REAL ESTATE You’re Home To rent or to own, we’ve got the place for you There’s a lot going on in the Brainerd Lakes Area, which is why it’s such a popular place for people to live, work, and raise families. Rapid population growth, both now and projected into the future, fosters opportunity in residential real estate, whether you’re in the market to buy, sell, or rent. For those interested in purchasing residential real estate, the area offers a diverse selection of available properties, both seasonal and year-round. Ranging from upscale log mansions on one of our beautiful lakes to a variety of well-planned residential developments, from starter homes to hobby farms, there is a wide selection of housing and price ranges available. The Lakes Area has long been an attractive place for residents and businesses, evolving into a near-perfect example of a “micropolitian,” where the cities of Brainerd and Baxter provide the population center and offer shopping and services for people living in the smaller communities throughout the region. The area is also exhibiting the rapid growth typical of resort-type communities across the country. During the past decade, population growth has steadily advanced north along the Highway 371 corridor and Photo courtesy of NOR-SON Lake homes in the Brainerd Lakes Area are abundant and range from newly built to remodels to original weekend retreats. could reach 150,000 by the year 2030. However, the Brainerd Lakes Area retains its rural character. The area’s lakes and woods are dotted with many small communities, and the lure of the country is never more than a few minutes away. For those wanting a less permanent solution, you’ll find several convenient places to rent whether you’re in transition, adjusting to a new job, going to school, looking for a house, or embracing a maintenance-free lifestyle. “We’ve” got people who are in college, young families, and people who are in their 80’s,” says Karen Belisle, community manager of Clearwater Estates Apartment Homes in Baxter. She explains that many people decide 10 Brainerd Lakes Area Business & Relocation Guide
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