Email scams are as old as, well, email, but as the years go by, these scams have become more and more sophisticated. Recently, several home buyers have fallen victim to specially targeted email scams that attempt to rob them of their closing costs — sometimes up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. These types of […]
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6 Questions to Ask When Considering a Neighborhood with an HOA
Let’s say you have your heart set on buying a home in a community with a swimming pool, a clubhouse, and maybe even a playground or trails. Having access to these amenities often means living in a community with a homeowners association, or HOA. Generally, an HOA is responsible for keeping the neighborhood looking beautiful […]
Want Top Dollar for Your Home? Hire a Real Estate Pro
A quick Google search is all it takes to discover hundreds of new recipes, do-it-yourself projects, and tips about how to stage your home. With so much information available online, especially about the home selling process, many homeowners start to wonder whether it’s faster and more cost-efficient to sell their own homes rather than hiring […]
How to Find the Perfect Lakefront Condo in Minneapolis
Thanks to the abundance of beautiful lakes in the area, Minneapolis is famous for its waterfront homes. But if you’re craving the lower-maintenance lifestyle of a condominium instead of a single-family home, you’re in luck: condos and lofts in Minneapolis offer many of the amenities you desire! Since there are so many lakes in our area, […]
Should You Hire a Professional or DIY on Those Home Repairs?
To DIY or not to DIY? That’s the question on many homeowners’ minds when there’s a repair or home improvement project on their to-do lists. The good news is that you can do plenty of things on your own. But for other projects, you’re better off hiring a licensed contractor, plumber, or electrician to do […]
Tips for a Stress-Free Move with Your Pet
You’ve just bought a new home, and Fluffy and Fido are starting to worry about all the moving boxes going into the truck outside. Pets can easily become stressed during a move, which might cause them to lose their fur, become aggressive, or even run away. Luckily, there are a few things that you can […]
The 5 Emotional Stages of Buying Your First Home
Ask anyone you meet and they’ll likely recall vivid details about their first roller coaster ride, their first day of school, or their first kiss. A first home purchase is no different! While buying your first home comes with its fair share of ups and downs, it will ultimately be an enjoyable experience you’ll remember […]
Ranking Our Favorite Neighborhoods in the Minneapolis Area
If you’re looking for the best place to live in Minneapolis, you don’t have to look further than Edina or Eden Prairie. Both of these communities consistently rank among the best places to live in our area and in Minnesota, so any home you choose is an excellent pick! But if you’re eager to narrow your […]
Experience Minneapolis History Firsthand in This 1925 Home
You won’t find a property more connected with Minneapolis than 4201 Dupont Avenue South. Designed by famed local architects Liebenberg and Kaplan for the President of Pillsbury, this 6-bedroom, 4,500-sq.ft. home was styled in Old Tudor architecture and given every attention to detail. But this home doesn’t just offer rich history; it has perhaps the best location in all of […]
3 Home Selling Prep Essentials
You’ve got to start somewhere when preparing your home to sell, but it’s not where you would think. Before jumping right into cleaning, decluttering, staging, and marketing, take some time to review. Having a solid understanding of the real estate market and the home selling process is essential for a smooth and stress-free sale. So […]