Lauren Fichtel, Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes

01/18/2024

10/09/2023

This Lowry Hill condo is 😍 — so spacious and charming, and so close to Kenwood Park and Lake of the Isles. Contact me for more info or to schedule a private showing! 🏠

02/05/2023

11/26/2022

Do you know what an ADU is?

You may call them granny flats, tiny homes, carriage houses, mother-in-law suites, or something similar. Legally, an ADU is an Accessory Dwelling Unit, and they’re becoming more and more popular nationwide. Put in a backyard, they can be used for aging-in-place, short-term rental income generators, yoga studios, home offices, special needs children who need a little independence…the possibilities are fun to think about! There are already plans afoot in some MN communities to cluster a dozen or more of them together, creating little pockets of awesome housing. Have a cabin up north and want more bedrooms? The floor plans are customizable, which makes it an easy way to add more sleeping or living areas to your property.

I spent an afternoon this past week learning about ADUs through a MN-based company called YardHomes. They have several models, including a two-story option with an ADU stacked over a 2-car garage. The model pictured is their one-story CitiCabin with optional sleeping loft, which usually costs around 160-175k. Financing options for ADUs have become more commonplace in recent years.

Cities and counties across MN are rapidly adding ADU ordinances. If you’re interested in knowing whether or not your property is eligible for an ADU addition, I can help you find that out — get in touch!

10/05/2022

It’s a beautiful day to check on this new build in Prior Lake! Views are on point, not to mention the primary suite’s bathroom tile and this beautiful second floor laundry. 😍😍