Jen Busch-United Country Real Estate, Midwest Home & Farm Realty

04/04/2026

🏠 Did you know you could once ORDER AN ENTIRE HOUSE from the Sears catalog?
From 1908 to 1942, Sears, Roebuck & Co. sold over 70,000 Sears Kit Homes (also called Sears Modern Homes or Sears Catalog Homes). Families picked a design from the catalog, and Sears shipped everything — pre-cut lumber, nails, paint, even the instructions — by railroad car right to their town!
These weren't cheap sheds. They were beautiful bungalows, foursquares, Colonials, and Craftsman-style homes that thousands of American families built with their own hands. Many are still standing today as cherished historic homes.
I just made a deep-dive video uncovering the fascinating history of these mail-order Sears Homes, how they worked, why they were revolutionary, and some amazing examples you can still spot today.
👉 Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V60yNx6t1OM
If you live in an older home (especially in the Midwest like Rochester, MN or nearby), you might be surprised — it could be a Sears kit home!
Questions for you:

Have you ever lived in or spotted a Sears catalog home?
Which would you rather have — a modern new build or one of these sturdy, character-filled vintage Sears homes?

Drop a 🏠 pic in the comments if this blew your mind! I would LOVE TO see photos and stories about YOUR Sears homes!

Tag a friend who loves history, old houses, or real estate stories! Share this if you're into American architectural history.

04/04/2026

New Listing! Stewartville, Minnesota
4 bed 2 bath
Listed by Jen Busch-United Country Real Estate Midwest Home & Farm Realty
Listing link here
https://matrix.commondataplatform.com/matrix/shared/GddQFJ0F1X/5006thStreetNE

04/03/2026

Upcoming Open House!

04/03/2026

New on the Market today! Call now.

04/02/2026

Check this out! I am lucky to be apart of this phenomenal real estate team in Iowa! Iowa friends we can serve you all too. Call any of us today for Real Estate services.

Iowa is getting it done 🌾🏡
Big shoutout to our Midwest Lifestyle Properties Iowa team—boots on the ground, putting in the work, and helping clients navigate land, farms, and rural properties across the state.

These guys know Iowa inside and out and are committed to doing things the right way for every buyer and seller they work with.
👏 Josh Genz
👏 Zack Harless
👏 Chris Hunter
👏 Jen Busch
👏 Curt Headington
👏 Tyler Dostal

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in Iowa, this is the team to call.

04/02/2026

🏡 Great news! Interest rates dropped to 3% this morning. 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬. Your lender did call though - they just need three more documents, a handwritten letter, and your third grade report card. 📄😂

03/31/2026

Searching for a new home? Try my Home Search tool for easy browsing!

What features are you looking for? Drop a comment or message me to get started!

Start searching now: https://homeasap.com/1795360/

Jen Busch, Broker/Owner Call or text 507-923-7657 Email [email protected]
United Country Real Estate | Midwest Home & Farm MN Lic.

03/30/2026

Check out this farm, 114-/+ Dodge, Olmsted county row crop farm! Recent price reduction today!
Jen Busch
United Country Real Estate Midwest Home and Farm Realty.
AND
Jodi Gillard
Lakes Sotheby's International Realty
https://matrix.commondataplatform.com/matrix/shared/jpZZSyhzRX/TBDCountyRoad149

03/30/2026

Hello friends! 🌟 Are you ready for an exciting real estate journey in Southeast Minnesota? Whether you're buying or selling, I'm here to guide you toward the perfect property match. Mayo Clinic just had their match week, Real estate is HOTT!!!

Attention Sellers- I have a list of buyers waiting now for these types of properties:
Charming Homes/Acreages and around Rochester, Minnesota, have a 3+ bedroom, 2+ bathroom home?
We're eager to help you sell it! Ideal properties are move-in-ready or need minimal touch-ups and are priced between $400k and $800k. A great yard, shed and acreage desired.

Potential building site, just a few acres needed- Looking to sell off a bit of your non-productive farm ground between Eagle Lake MN, and LeSueur MN? I have a solid buyer looking to build a one level shouse on in that area.

Farmland in Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Goodhue, and Dodge counties
Lanesboro: Seeking productive tillable farmland up to 180 acres.
Near Rochester: Looking for 180-400 acres of tillable land at ~$8,000 per acre.

Mixed Use Farms: Interested in farms between 180 to 400 acres especially in Fillmore, Houston Wabasha, and Olmsted counties in Minnesota, and also Pierce County, Wisconsin

Attention Buyers- Current listings
Peterson, MN: Unfinished garage with the start of living quarters $100,000 as is
Zumbro falls, MN: 177-/+ acres mixed farm 125 tillable on blacktop $1,650,000
Hayfield, MN area: 114 and 75 -/+ acres tillable farms 97 and 94 CPI, Olmsted and Dodge County, some CRP; PRICE IMPROVEMENT at $1,084,520 and $825,000 respectively
NE Rochester, MN: 8 acres building site off White Bridge Road close to Kings Marina $444,900

Coming soon tomorrow!: 4 Bed 2 bath rambler in Stewartville, MN

Let's Connect! www.midwestfarmrealty.com

If these opportunities interest you or someone you know, let's talk! All discussions are confidential, and I'm here to offer insights and next steps. Together, we can turn your real estate dreams into reality. 🏡
DM or comment below to start the conversation. Looking forward to connecting!

Rochester, Minn.-based United Country Real Estate | Midwest Home & Farm Realty specializes in farms, country homes, luxury homes, waterfront properties, hunting and recreational properties, commercial properties and all types of land for sale in southeast Minnesota.

03/30/2026

Learn more about my real estate services. Checkout my profile at https://homeasap.com/jenbusch
Jen Busch, Broker/Owner Call or text 507-923-7657 Email [email protected]
United Country Real Estate | Midwest Home & Farm MN Lic.

Jen Busch builds clients for life. She helps families find the property of their dreams and a place to call home that allows a lifestyle that’s right for them at all stages of their lives. Jen also helps investors find ways to make smart strategic decisions about their real estate portfolios and h...