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How Will You Spend Your Day at the Minneapolis Home and Garden Show? It’s that time of year again in the Twin Cities—Home and Garden Expo time! The multiday event runs from February 25 to March 1 and is a great way to gear up for the spring real estate season. Get ideas for renovations and rub el...

It’s Time to Call a Realtor® to Prep for the Spring Market It may be snowy and cold outside, but if you’re considering selling your Twin Cities home, there’s no time like the present to start prepping it for a spring sale. The experts at Realtor.com® have forecast that 2015 will be another hot ye...

Downtown! Is It Where Your Next Home Is Waiting? A lot of real estate buzz focuses on single family homes, especially those in the suburbs. But more and more frequently, Minneapolis and St. Paul buyers—especially younger first-time homeowners—are finding their perfect abodes downtown. In 2012, an...

5 Home Seller Mistakes to Avoid For most people, selling a home is a major event. You may only do so once or twice in your life. With so much money on the line, it is important for Minnesota sellers to avoid making small mistakes that could cost them big. Mistake 1: Overpricing Your Home One of t...

Huge rate drop means FHA financing is back!   FHA (The Federal Housing Administration) just announced a huge drop in its mortgage insurance premiums.  This is most beneficial to first time buyers who depend on the low down payment of FHA loans and it’s more flexible lending requirements.  On a $2...

What’s on Your Home Buying Wish List This Holiday Season? Granite countertops, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, a great school district...how long is your home buying wish list for Santa this holiday season? Some Twin Cities buyers have lists a mile long, while others may not even kno...

‘Tis the Season for Home Buying—Why Winter’s a Great Time to Buy The Minnesota real estate market often takes a break in winter. It seems that buyers who were unsuccessful in the summer would rather curl up with a cup of hot cocoa than trudge out in the snow to look at houses. However, the slower...

Simple Kitchen Upgrades Can Increase Your Home’s Resale Value This Thanksgiving, many of us will spend a lot of time in our kitchens. Preparing an elaborate meal often reveals your kitchen’s problem areas. If you are thinking of selling your home, resolving these problems before bringing buyers i...

Today is Veteran’s Day in the United States, a great time to thank a Twin Cities vet and take a look at the home loan options available to the men and women who have served in the military. The US Department of Veterans Affairs, or VA, offers home loans to veterans, active servicemembers, and eli...