Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Real Estate Partner in Glenwood
Since 1999, Minnewaska Insurance & Real Estate has served the Lakes Area as a family-owned business dedicated to meeting clients' real estate and insurance needs. Our team combines deep local knowledge with specialized expertise in lakefront properties, farms, hunting land, and residential/commercial insurance solutions. With decades of combined experience, we prioritize personalized service and community growth while offering a full line of insurance products including auto, home, farm, life, and commercial coverage. Our agents bring educational backgrounds in social studies education and paralegal studies, ensuring informed guidance for property transactions and risk management.We maintain strong ties to Starbuck High School and the surrounding region, leveraging generational insights to help clients navigate real estate markets and insurance requirements. Through our independent agency model, we provide access to multiple insurance carriers while maintaining a local focus on property sales and management. Our commitment to transparency and client education ensures customers receive tailored solutions for both property investments and protection needs.
Services
Real Estate Sales
Insurance Services
Lakefront Properties
Farm Land Sales
Hunting Properties
Commercial Insurance
Home Insurance
Land Development
Property Management
Insurance Products
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1999 with generational local knowledge
- Specialize in lakefront, farm, and hunting properties
- Offer full-service insurance alongside real estate expertise
- Agents hold specialized education in real estate and insurance
- Deep community ties through Starbuck High School connections
What people say
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Services
Real Estate Sales
We facilitate residential and commercial property transactions across west-central Minnesota. Our agents specialize in lakefront homes, agricultural land, and hunting properties while providing traditional real estate services for standard residential properties. With deep local market knowledge dating back to 1999, we offer personalized guidance through every transaction phase from property search to closing.
Insurance Services
Our independent insurance agency offers comprehensive protection options including auto, home, farm, life, and commercial policies. We work with multiple carriers to find customized insurance solutions that match clients' specific needs while maintaining local service standards. Our team provides ongoing policy management and claims support for both personal and business clients.
Lakefront Properties
Specializing in Minnesota lake properties, we help clients buy and sell homes on Lake Minnewaska and other regional waterways. Our expertise includes navigating shoreline regulations, assessing recreational value, and marketing premium waterfront locations. We maintain an extensive inventory of lakefront listings and understand the unique considerations of waterfront property ownership.
Farm Land Sales
We facilitate transactions for farmland and rural properties across the region. Our services include land valuation, marketing to agricultural buyers, and connecting sellers with qualified purchasers. We understand the specific requirements of farming operations and maintain relationships with local agricultural communities to ensure successful land transfers.
Land Development
We assist clients with undeveloped land acquisitions and development opportunities. Our services cover residential lot subdivisions, commercial site preparation, and recreational land development. We provide market analysis, zoning information, and connect landowners with development resources to maximize property potential.
People
Lara Amundson
Broker / Owner
Lara Amundson co-owns Minnewaska Insurance & Real Estate with 25+ years of real estate experience. A Moorhead State paralegal graduate, she specializes in lakefront properties and commercial real estate while managing the brokerage's daily operations.
Kurt Amundson
Insurance & Real Estate Agent
Kurt Amundson co-owns the business with expertise in land sales and insurance products. A Starbuck High School graduate and Moorhead State alumnus, he focuses on farm land transactions and comprehensive insurance coverage solutions for residential and commercial clients.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We provide real estate services for residential, commercial, and agricultural properties along with insurance products including auto, home, farm, life, and commercial coverage.
How long have you been in business?
Minnewaska Insurance & Real Estate has operated as a family-owned business since 1999, serving the Lakes Area for over 25 years.
Do you specialize in any property types?
We specialize in lakefront properties, farm land, hunting properties, and rural real estate throughout west-central Minnesota.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Glenwood, Starbuck, Alexandria, Lowry, Osakis, and surrounding communities in Pope, Douglas, and Stearns counties.
