The most valuable feature of your lake home may well be the view. Lake lots with southern or western exposure command premium prices, according to Ed Northway, a custom builder in the Brainerd ...

I cover real estate ... in Minnesota in our ranking is Minnetonka Beach, a town with a total of 184 households. As the town’s name suggests, Minnetonka Beach lies on the shores of Lake Minnetonka.

Maximizing the view will also maximize your lake home’s appeal ... The “not so big house” concept started with Minnesota architect Susan Susanka and has spread to lake homes.