Derrick Monroe Group - Lakes Area Realty

06/03/2026

Thankful for this new Google review🙏😁🙏

06/01/2026

SOLD & CLOSED✅🎉🏡 We are so honored the seller picked us out of all the other local agents he interviewed. This home was unique not only style of the home but the work it needed to correctly prepare it for the market so we brought in many of our connections, painters, handymen, cleaners as well as other trades. In the end the seller had their pick of offers and terms✅😎 Thanks Bill for the trust and the awesome review that popped up on Google🙏

05/30/2026

Just listed in the Victory neighborhood MPLS!😁 Only $219,900😲

Located in the popular Victory neighborhood this home is within a short distance in all directions of trails that include the 51 mile loop, multiple lakes, shopping and much more.

This charming 2 bedroom home with 2 baths offers yet more room to be finished in the lower level and the attic space. The main floor features hardwood floors, 2 bedrooms, a full bath, open and bright living room with brick wood burning fireplace, formal dining area, kitchen and access to the back yard.

The upper floor (attic) has recently been insulated and an open canvas to finish with your own ideas bringing additional sq ft to the home. The lower level has a finished 3/4 bath, newer mechanical and plenty of room to add an additional bedroom or entertaining area.

There is a 1 car garage, mature trees, Ferns, Hosta and other landscaping to enjoy. Guests can park street side or use the alleyway and concrete driveway around back.

For showings reach us to us at 612-282-SOLD

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

$344,900 in Crystal!🏡

Situated in a tree-lined neighborhood with convenient access to downtown and major commuting routes, this home is within a short walk of a stunning 5+ acre nature preserve featuring a large pond and picturesque boardwalk-style walking path over the water—ideal for peaceful walks, nature lovers, and enjoying the outdoors close to home.

This spacious and well-maintained 4-bedroom home features 3 bedrooms on the main level and a bright, functional open layout designed for comfortable everyday living. Cozy up by the wood-burning brick fireplace or unwind year-round in the sunroom overlooking the backyard.

The walk-out lower level offers additional living space with excellent potential to finish for even more square footage. Outside, enjoy a large yard surrounded by gorgeous mature trees, complete with a rear concrete patio, dedicated fire-pit area, storage shed, and concrete driveway—perfect for entertaining, relaxing, and outdoor enjoyment.

Additional features include main floor laundry and a spacious 2-car garage with plenty of room both inside and out.

For shwloings and more details call our team at 612-282-SOLD

05/27/2026

Another successful closing today and a BIG congrats to some very long time customers & friends of DMG, the Blocks. Anne helped them buy a gorgeous acreage property home in East Bethel and they have some great plans ahead to make it there own!😁

05/19/2026

Now $374,900! Check out this beautiful walk-out Rambler style town-home in the popular Meadows of Rockford neighborhood. This home is positioned overlooking a large wetland-nature area and what a view!

Built in 2011 this home offers 3 beds, 3 baths, a finished 2-car garage, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, deck, 4-season room, deck, covered patio and did I mention the views😍
With over 2,700 finished sq ft there is still room to add another 300+ sq ft in the lower level that is unfinished making the home over 3,000 sq ft. This space could easily be another bath (already plumbed in) as well as an additional bedroom or office.

Other features include:
🏡 Wood Floors
🏡 Open Floor Plan
🏡 Near Multiple Parks & The Crow River
🏡 Low Association Fee That Covers Lawn, Snow, Garbage & Lawn Sprinkling
🏡 Private Owners Suite & Walk In Closets
🏡 Two Gas Fireplaces
🏡 Gorgeous Woodwork & Solid Core Doors

6012 Iris Lane is offered at $374,900 and available for a quick closing!

📞For showings call Anne at 612-282-4803

05/13/2026

Not a bad way to end a beautiful day like today by hanging a smiley face sold sign on this awesome home we listed just last week! A BIG thank you to our sellers for the trust in our team and to the hard work they put in preparing it for the market. It paid off with great traffic and an accepted offer in just days!💪😎

05/07/2026

💥Just Listed in Crystal!💥

Spacious and well-maintained 4-bedroom home featuring 3 bedrooms on the main level and a functional open layout perfect for everyday living.

Enjoy cozy evenings by the wood-burning brick fireplace and relax year-round in the bright sunroom overlooking the backyard. The walk-out lower level provides additional living space and flexibility for entertaining, hobbies, or guests.

Outside, you’ll find a large yard complete with a storage shed and dedicated firepit area—ideal for gatherings and outdoor enjoyment. Additional highlights include a 2-car garage and plenty of space both inside and out.

🏠 Crystal MN
🏠 $354,900
🏠 Showings - Call Anne 612-282-4803

05/06/2026

I wanted to share something tonight about real estate—more specifically, about the way many agents talk about it.

You’ll often see ads that say “ #1 agent in the area” or “my homes sell faster than the competition.” But the truth is, those words—“I” and “my”—don’t really tell the full story.

After 26 years in this business, I can confidently say this: while I work hard, the results we achieve are never just because of me. They come from our entire team.

From the very first call, it begins. Anne and I meet together with sellers and build a plan together. If they choose to work with us, we bring in Julie, our talented home stager, who helps guide them on how to make their home truly shine. The sellers themselves put in incredible effort to bring that vision to life and the ones that do deserve so much credit.

Then Mariya, our awesome and talented photographer, captures the home in its best light. From there, our in-house marketing team steps in—strategizing, placing ads, and making sure the right people see the home at the right time.

When everything comes together, that’s when you see homes sell quickly, stand out online, and achieve strong results.

So while you may see one name on a sign, there’s always a group of dedicated people behind the scenes making it happen. At DMG, that’s something we truly believe in—because great results are never a solo effort.

A BIG thanks to my entire team that have made the start of 2026 a great year for us and our customers!🙏