Steve Havig, founder and president of Lakes Area Realty, brings more than 40 years of sales experience to the real estate industry. His responsiveness to clients and vast knowledge of the thirteen-county Metro Area — and the “movers and shakers” in it — keep him at the forefront of his profession. Steve also knows how to collaborate and negotiate effectively with other real estate professionals that ensures his annual position among the top 1% of Realtors® nationwide.
In 2009, Steve was elected by his peers as President of the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors® after previously serving as Chair of the Community Services Committee, a member of the Board of Directors, Treasurer, and Secretary. As President, during one of the toughest housing markets in years, Steve successfully performed the balancing act of keeping Minneapolis Realtors®, buyers, sellers, and the general public informed about legislative issues and quickly-changing market conditions.
It’s not just the business side that makes Steve Havig someone to know – it’s how much he gives back. A proud Vietnam veteran (1968 and 1969) and recipient of two bronze stars, Steve is also a long-time resident of Minneapolis, which is why he strongly supports housing for veterans and his hometown. He is currently involved with MACV, the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans; Housing First Minnesota, housing for homeless vets; the MN 100 Club, which provides financial assistance to the families of first responders who are injured or killed in the line of duty; the Mount Calvary Quilter’s Group that donates hand-made quilts to Tubman, which helps people of all genders and cultural backgrounds in need of safety and shelter; NAMI, the National Association of Mental Illness); the Sanneh Foundation, which serves the holistic youth development needs of the increasingly diverse Twin Cities metro area and Ziggy’s Art. Steve truly cares about people and their needs.
Given Steve Havig’s integrity, honesty and generosity combined with his ceaseless dedication and hard work, it’s no wonder he earned the Twin Cities Business small business award in 2015 and the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics in 2023.
Steve Havig. Unflappable. Professional. Connected. He’s your Realtor.