Detroit Lakes is a city in Becker County, Minnesota, with a population of 7,348 at the 2000 census. Detroit Lakes is the county seat of Becker County. The area is known for its many beautiful lakes (412 of them) and is referred to as the 412 lakes area; with 412 lakes within a 25 mile radius of the city. The city was popularized in the John Steinbeck book, Travels with Charley, as the narrator and his dog, Charley, drove through the upper midwest.

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, is best known as a resort destination and includes a mile-long city beach. Large events through out the year include one of the regions largest 4th of July Celebrations, The Northwest Water Carnival, and concert events held at the Soo Pass Ranch. Each July the town hosts the 10,000 Lakes Festival. Each August the town hosts WE Fest, one of the largest country music festivals. WE Fest has helped spur economic growth within the town. As the name implies, this is lake country. So, whether you're looking for a nature getaway, a pleasant Midwestern town to raise an active family or a pampered retirement community, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota can meet your need - and then some.

For more information on activities in and around Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, visit:

• Minnesota Lakes
• Minnesota DNR Lake Finder
• Minnesota Lakes Association
• Minnesota Historical Society
• Minnesota Lakes Maritime Museum
• Explore Minnesota - North Central / West Region
• Meet Minneapolis

Detroit Lakes Homes and Real Estate

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota real estate includes a wide variety of homes for sale, condos for sale, water access properties (waterfront, bay or lake view), active adult communities, hobby farms and executive properties. Regardless of your present home or property concerns - whether you are buying or selling a home, condo, land or other property – Dorothy and Greg Reiner has the expertise to guide you through the process painlessly and profitably.

Sellers who have been in the area for a while know our reputation for knowledgeable advice, enthusiastic service, creative marketing and professional networking. We mine every source for suitable properties so you can feel at ease that your search will produce the right kind of property for you.

For buyers new to the area, Dorothy and Greg Reiner will provide the specialized services you deserve: a strong work ethic, personal real estate expertise to help define your needs, help with selecting and securing standard financing for your purchase, special technology, constant communication throughout the transaction, and more. Our company has gained a proud reputation for providing superior benefits to our home buying clients as we help them complete their search, from existing homes for sale, properties for sale, lots, vacant land, new construction, 55-plus and retirement communities, investment properties, waterfront, golf and recreational properties, all the way to luxury villas, estates and executive homes.

So when you're ready to buy or sell real estate in or around Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, please let Dorothy and Greg Reiner help you purchase the home or property of your dreams. Contact Dorothy and Greg Reiner today!

Other nearby communities have similar real estate characteristics as Detroit Lakes and may also be of interest to you in your home search. Please feel free to ask Dorothy and Greg Reiner about homes for sale, lakeside/riverside properties and other real estate listings for nearby communities, such as Alexandria, Miltona, Osakis, Glenwood, Starbuck, Parkers Prairie, Hoffman, Brainerd, Whitefish Chain, Detroit Lakes, Battle Lake, Brandon, Sauk Centre, Carlos, Spicer, Willmar, Ashby, Douglas County, Todd County, Stevens County, Pope County, Grant County, Lake Le Homme Dieu, Lake Carlos, Lake Darling, Lake Miltona, Lake Ida, Lake Geneva, Lake Victoria, Lake Latoka, Lake Minnewaska, Pelican Lake, Lobster Lake, Lake Chippewa, Maple Lake, Lake Mary, Otter Tail County, Lake Reno, Lake Cowdry, Alexandria Chain of Lakes, Gull Lake and much more.

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