Home of Rochester MN bloghttp://rochesterhomeblog.comQuick BlogcastBest Small City in Americahttp://rochesterhomeblog.com/2007/02/16/best-small-city-in-america.aspx?ref=rssRochester, MN: Meet the "Best Small City in America"
Money Magazine recently said it best, "One thing to remember about Rochester is that it has the sophistication of a larger metro area, but not the congestion or the complications." Named "Best Small City" in America by the nationally recognized magazine, Rochester merges a cosmopolitan atmosphere with Midwestern hospitality giving convention attendees a most memorable experience. City... Simplified.

About Rochester


Population
Rochester: 93,037
Olmsted County: 132,013

Time Zone
Minnesota is in the Central Standard Time (CST -6:00 GMT) zone and central daylight time.

Climate and Average Weather
Below is a list of average high and low temperatures throughout the year in Rochester.

January: 20°/4°
February: 26°/11°
March: 39°/23°
April: 55°/35°
May: 68°/46°
June: 77°/56°
July: 80°/60°
August: 78°/58°
September: 69°/49°
October: 57°/37°
November: 39°/24°
December: 24°/10°

City, County & State Laws


Alcohol Laws - The drinking age in Minnesota is 21 years of age. Supermarkets and grocery stores sell 3.2 beer. Bars stop serving alcohol at 2:00 a.m. Monday-Saturday, and at midnight on Sundays.

Taxes - In Minnesota you can enjoy no sales tax on clothing, groceries, or medicine. The current state sales tax on other items is 6.5%, in addition to a local sales tax of .5% and lodging tax of 4%.

Smoking - Rochester, MN is located in Olmsted County. The Olmsted County Smoke-Free Restaurant Ordinance prohibits smoking in dining establishments that earn more than half their revenues from food sales. The ordinance excludes bars that have liquor sales exceeding food sales and private clubs that are open to serve only members, and restaurants that are closed to serve a private gathering. ]]>Rochestertomlemish@topproducer.com (Tom)2007-02-16T09:11:00ZHistory of Rochesterhttp://rochesterhomeblog.com/2007/02/16/history-of-rochester.aspx?ref=rssThe city of Rochester credits its naming to a settler from Waukesha, Wisconsin, Gearge Head. He staked a claim on the bank of the Zumbro River near the falls in July of 1854, and he called the town Rochester because it reminded him of his hometown of Rochester, New York. Shortly thereafter, the small town started to blossom around the institutions it built or attracted, most notably, the Mayo Clinic. ]]>Rochestertomlemish@topproducer.com (Tom)2007-02-16T08:56:00ZPower of Choicehttp://rochesterhomeblog.com/2007/02/16/power-of-choice.aspx?ref=rss

The Power of Choice

Selling the Help-U-Sell Way
Our brokers and agents are committed to giving you choices, but they are equally dedicated to providing the highest and most professional level of customer service.  Help-U-Sell empowers you, working in a partnership that gives you control over the sales process and helps you retain more of the equity that you have accumulated in your home.

You’re in Charge
With Help-U-Sell, you decide how much you want to participate. You can opt to show your home and conduct open houses, allow us to show it for you or put it in the MLS and let any other Realtor participate. No matter what you choose, you still save thousands of dollars over the cost of a 5 or 6 percent commission.

We Supply the Expertise
Many of our brokers are also top sellers in their local markets. They market your property using the proven Help-U-Sell mix of advertising, direct mail and web exposure. Throughout, they manage the transaction, providing full service, including negotiating, helping you evaluate offers, finding financing for your buyer, coordinating inspections and troubleshooting any last minute hurdles.

More Freedom
Since our set fees are based on services provided, you know from the very beginning how much our expertise will cost and how much of your home’s equity you will retain. All of which gives us the freedom to price more competitively, to negotiate when necessary and in the end to garner more profit for you from the sale.

What makes Help-U-Sell work so well?
Help-U-Sell agents and brokers are professionals, who are members of the National Association of Realtors® and committed to following the organization’s time tested Code of Ethics. Together, our brokers and agents share the Help-U-Sell vision, valuing innovation, teamwork and integrity.

Ready to Sell Your home?
Contact us today.

]]>Help-U-Selltomlemish@topproducer.com (Tom)2007-02-16T08:58:34ZFinancing for Residentshttp://rochesterhomeblog.com/2007/02/16/financing-for-residents.aspx?ref=rssHome Federal Savings Bank Mayo Clinic Fellowship and Residency Package. So good other banks have refered their customer to Home Federal Savings bank.]]>Mayo Clinictomlemish@topproducer.com (Tom)2007-02-16T08:53:17ZRochester Informational Linkshttp://rochesterhomeblog.com/2007/02/15/rochester-informational-links.aspx?ref=rss

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              Tom Lemish  BBA Broker
              HomeTeam@rochesterhomesellers.com
              Help-U-Sell Northside Realty              		 Located on Real Estate Row
              302 Elton Hills Drive
              Rochester, MN 55901              		 Office: (507) 280-6611
              Toll Free: (877) 280-6611
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              ]]>              Rochestertomlemish@topproducer.com (Tom)2007-02-15T16:36:00Z              Camille Sidewalk Cafehttp://rochesterhomeblog.com/2007/02/12/camille-sidewalk-cafe.aspx?ref=rsshttp://www.camillescafe.com/ ]]>Restauranttomlemish@topproducer.com (Tom)2007-02-12T08:33:00ZResident & Fellow Specialhttp://rochesterhomeblog.com/2007/02/09/resident--fellow-special.aspx?ref=rssHelp-U-Sell of Rochester can market, advertise, and successfully sell your home.  Mayo residents and fellows are indeed special individuals that my company targets.  So you have my personal guarantee that your home is sold with a seamless closing that saves you time and lots of CASH….  Mayo Employees can now have the full, elite services of a premier, real estate company and execute the sale of their home for less than $700.

              This is an exclusive “Mayo Clinic Resident/Fellow”, buyer/seller package.  Please print and share this information.  A majority of residents at Mayo will pay excessive real estate fees and up to six and seven percent.  So for every resident that calls my office for information (without obligation).   We interpret data using the finest MLS software. Change in lifestyle or just a change in scenery.  Remind your colleagues to let us sell their homes so that they can focus on more important things…  Approximately 40% of our residents choose to rotate outside of Rochester.

              We work with Home Federal Savings Bank to bring you a free, no obligation payment and home mortgage information. We have also created a Resident/Fellow mortgage loan package that can save you up to hundreds of dollars a month on financing your new home.  They are in our offices and will be glad to get you free rate quotes or plans that are customized for your home purchase when you decide to buy. 

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