01 / Explore & experience
Lake life & local favorites
From lakes and trails to favorite restaurants, family outings, shops, and the people who give our communities their character.
Explore the local guide ↗
Welcome to our corner of Minnesota
Life is lovely
up north.
Small-town charm. Lake days. Places worth loving. Explore the Brainerd Lakes Area and find a place that feels like home.
Explore the area ↗A little local love goes a long way
More than a location.
It's a way of life.
Loving Locally MN is a celebration of the places, people, and everyday moments that make the Brainerd Lakes Area special.
Whether you've called this place home for years, are new to the neighborhood, or are dreaming about making a move, you're in the right place.
Get to know the face behind the brand ↗
The local edit
There's so much to love here.
Come for the lakes. Stay for the community. Get to know what makes this corner of Minnesota feel like nowhere else.
02 / Settle in
Find your place
Neighborhoods, home inspiration, and thoughtful guidance when you're ready for your next chapter.
Explore homes ↗Your home story starts here
Real estate with local heart.
Buying your first home, searching for a lake retreat, or thinking about selling? You deserve someone who takes the time to listen, learn your goals, and help you navigate the next step.
I'm Shayla Loving, a REALTOR® with Edina Realty, serving the Brainerd Lakes Area and surrounding communities.
Start a conversation ↗Around our neck of the woods
Explore our communities.
Each town has its own personality. Together, they make the Brainerd Lakes Area feel like home.
BrainerdBaxterNisswaPequot LakesCrosslakeBreezy PointEast Gull LakeLake ShoreMerrifieldPillagerFort RipleyCrosbyIrontonDeerwood
Proudly serving the Brainerd Lakes Area and surrounding Central Minnesota communities. Don't see your town listed? Reach out! I'd love to see how I can help.
Hey there, I'm Shayla
A local perspective.
A whole lot of heart.
I'm Shayla Loving—Minnesota REALTOR®, community enthusiast, and the person behind Loving Locally MN.
I'm building this space around something simple: loving where you live. Here, you'll find a mix of local discoveries, real-life moments, and useful real estate insight from someone who genuinely cares about this area.
Whether you're here for the community or your next home, I'm glad you found your way here.
Come say hello on Instagram ↗Let's make a connection
Good things begin locally.
Have a question about buying, selling, or living in the Brainerd Lakes Area? I'd love to hear from you. Call or text—whatever works best for you!