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Buyers: Put a New Home on Your Holiday Wish List
The holidays are a busy time of year, with many people spending time attending parties, buying gifts, and decorating. Not as many are thinking about looking at Excelsior homes for sale this time of year, but it's actually an excellent time to buy a home. This is especially true if you live in a colder climate like Minnesota.
The following are some reasons why it's a great time to put a new home on your holiday wish list:
- Motivated sellers
Since there are fewer potential buyers looking for homes over the holidays, sellers are often more motivated. They know that it's not necessarily the best season for selling their home, so it may have been on the market for a while. The seller may also be motivated by a job change or another time-sensitive event. This means they may be willing to lower the purchase price or make other concessions like paying for a home warranty.
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Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt: Family Event of the Season
Whether you're already a resident or you're exploring the area's Excelsior homes for sale in anticipation of a move, the Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt is a great way to shop, have fun, and get to know and celebrate the community. You'll find everything from unique gifts to beer and brats to live reindeer you can pet.
In Excelsior, the Christkindlsmarkt is traditionally held in the three days following Thanksgiving and features activities for the entire family.
Here's what you need to know about this fun family event of the season (besides dressing warmly!):
History of the Christkindlsmarkt
The Christkindlsmarkt Festival has a long tradition, having started over 700 years ago in Dresden, Germany to celebrate the coming of the Christ child. It spread throughout Germany and moved to Austria and Switzerland before coming to the U.S. in Chicago. The Chicago festival is still celebrated today, and it also takes place in towns such as Excelsior. It's inspired by the traditional open-air events and celebrates German tradition in a fun, local event. Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt is the perfect chance to shop for the holidays, spend time with your family, and patronize local merchants.
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Excelsior: Summertime Celebrations Not to Be Missed
Minnesota summers are full of fun and entertainment for all ages, and Excelsior homes for sale are right in the midst of the excitement. Here are two popular events offering another reason to make your home in Excelsior.
Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Celebration
Holidays are full of shared traditions that bring communities closer together. For more than 130 years, people have gathered for the day-long Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Celebration. More than 200,000 people are estimated to participate in the waterfront activities centered at Commons Park in downtown Excelsior.
- The day kicks off bright and early at 7:30 a.m. with the Firecracker Run. Choose from 5K and 10K timed races or a one-mile fun run. Routes begin at Excelsior Elementary and end at the Commons. Early registration fees, which include a t-shirt, are $30 for the one mile run and $42 for the longer races.
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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Excelsior
There's no better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than by checking out the 7th Annual Bridgewater Bank Luck o' the Lake 5K Fun Run and 1-Mile Run. Hosted by the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by local businesses and the support of the community, this well-attended yearly run benefits Excelsior year-round.
The first of the 2019 Lake Minnetonka Running Series, the exciting run begins on the gorgeous streets of downtown Excelsior, travels through the streets of Greenwood, and allows runners and walkers to enjoy a scenic route along the shores of stunning Lake Minnetonka. After the race, celebrate at a St. Paddy's Day party in Excelsior that offers tons of fun for the whole family.
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Where to Treat Your Valentine Around Excelsior
"Sweets to the sweet" is one of many classic expressions we quote from the works of Shakespeare, but how did the tradition of Valentine's Day candy begin? In the 1840s, Richard Cadbury of the famed British chocolate-making family came up with the idea of packing candy in heart-shaped boxes that could be used later to hold keepsakes.
How will you treat your special someone this Valentine's Day? Our real estate agents all have a sweet tooth, and they're sharing their favorite places to find the best goodies in and around Excelsior.
- Farina Baking Company - 23290 Hwy. 7, Excelsior
Farina Baking Company is truly a labor of love for owner Tracy Kohler, who worked with top pastry chefs to learn the techniques for bringing her incredible creations to life. Her inventive cakes, cupcakes, and mini-desserts will be the centerpiece of your romantic Valentine's Day wedding or anniversary celebration. Consultations and tastings are available by appointment Monday through Thursday between 1 and 6 p.m.