Relocating to Rochester Minnesota

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Why Lori?

Lori specializes in helping families & individuals relocate to Rochester, Byron, Stewartville & Oronoco Minnesota areas. After making twelve moves in a short seven-year period, Lori is a realtor who can empathize with the stresses of moving and relocating to an unfamiliar environment. She has helped dozens of people move in and out with the Mayo Clinic, IBM and many other companies. Her guided tours through Rochester will familiarize you with your new city, helping you make the important decision of which neighborhood and style of home suites your lifestyle best.

With over 100 home sales each year, Lori's experience and strategies for negotiation are the sharpest in the business. You will undoubtedly get the best home for the lowest price, and avoid common home-buying pitfalls when you hire a realtor who truly cares about her clients' needs.

Lori represents all of her clients personally throughout the home-buying process, guaranteeing that you will never be passed on to a team of "training agents." Her full-time assistant Kris Terrill is also available to you for any questions you might have during your home-buying experience.

Once you have found your home, Lori has a team of trustworthy and reputable individuals available to complete any changes or renovations you'd like to make to your new home.

About Rochester Minnesota

Rochester is located in Southeastern Minnesota approximately seventy-five miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul and is the fifth largest city in the state. The city was established in 1854 along the banks of the Zumbro River. Rochester and its economy is built around health care, high technology and agriculture. Money Magazine selected Rochester, MN as one of the three top places to live from 1993 to 1998. The growing economy and the quality of life makes Rochester a popular place to live along with being the cultural hub of Southeastern Minnesota.

Rochester is home to the world renowned Mayo Clinic located in the heart of downtown Rochester. Patients from all over the world visit this famous Clinic known for its excellent health care and research. Mayo Clinic is the largest employer in our city. IBM is also located in Rochester and has the second largest number of employees. IBM Rochester is known for the research, development and manufacturing of the AS/400 business computers.

Located among rolling hills and an hour's drive from the Mississippi River, Rochester encompasses a 37.61 square mile area, and the estimated population is 100,000. Olmsted County's population is estimated at 137,521. There are many small towns around Rochester in an eight to thirty mile radius. The area offers housing that is reasonably priced and a relaxed lifestyle. The available housing includes condominiums, townhomes, and single family homes. The median price for Rochester area properties based on information obtained from the Rochester Multiple Listing Service and Area Board of Realtors is $164,900. Fall and spring temperatures average in the 40's, winter temperatures in the teens, and summer in the high 60's.

There is one Public School District in Rochester that provides twenty-three schools... sixteen elementary, four middle level and three senior high schools. The school district is committed to providing high quality education for more than 16,000 students. Private education is also offered in Rochester. There is one Catholic high school and four Catholic elementary schools. Other private schools are Lutheran or affiliated with other denominations. Montessori education is also very popular in our community. There is one private Montessori school for ages eighteen months to sixth grade. The Rochester School District also offers Montessori education in one of their elementary schools. Higher education is also available in our area from the University of Minnesota Rochester, University Center Rochester, and St. Mary's University, Concordia College, and Viterbo College. Instruction includes a wide range of fields from education, computer science, social work, psychology, and nursing. Master's and Doctoral degrees can also be obtained in specific fields.

The Rochester area offers many shopping and recreational opportunities. The most visible shopping area is Apache Mall which offers more than one hundred stores. Downtown Rochester attracts shoppers to antique, retail, and specialty stores. Rochester has more than seventy-five city parks with areas for relaxing, walking, and sports activities.

Check out these links for more information:
Rochester Area Schools
City of Rochester
Chamber of Commerce
Mayo Clinic
Post-Bulletin Newspaper
Area Colleges