Everybody loves talking about mortgages. They’re fun, easy to understand, and a great icebreaker, right?….Wrong. Thanks to their lengthy process, technical jargon, and confusing options, mortgages have a bit of an intimidating reputation—but it doesn’t have to be that way! If you’re in the process of buying a new home and dreading the mortgage application […]
The Hottest Food Trends—on Wheels: Explore Food Trucks in MPLS
These days, brick and mortar restaurants aren’t the only place you can go to find the best flavors in the city. The food truck scene in Minneapolis only started around a decade ago, but since then, it has exploded. Now, you’ll find over 200 trucks operating around the city and even more still being added. […]
The 5 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Home
If you’re gearing up to sell your home, you’ve probably read tons of articles all about what you should be doing…but what about what you shouldn’t be doing? After all, selling your home is a huge financial decision, and a misstep could mean losing out on your hard-earned profit. Don’t let something as easy to […]
The Four Most Common Red Flags to Look for During Your Walkthrough
Discover Life in Minneapolis: Our Top 5 Neighborhood Picks
Home to 10,000 lakes, 422,000 people, and a constantly growing Downtown, Minneapolis has established quite the reputation as a hub for Midwestern city living. As Minneapolis continues to grow, new neighborhoods are always being built and developed, so there are plenty of options for finding your perfect corner of the city. Here are our top […]
Ring the 4th in with a Bang at These Minneapolis Area Celebrations!
Fireworks, backyard barbecues, relaxing by the water—the Fourth of July is the epitome of summer events. Around the Minneapolis area, there are not only plenty of fireworks displays happening, but also everything from full-on carnivals to giant parades! Whether you’re looking for an event in the city or the suburbs, here are the top highlights […]
A New Kind of Home Buyer: Tips for Marketing Your Home to Millennials
Millennials get a lot of flack, but they’re an important part of the real estate market. In fact, they make up the largest generational percentage of home buyers right now! So, if you’re planning on selling your home soon, it’s important to keep the average millennial home buyer in mind. This generation is unlike any […]
The Best Smart Home Technology for Upping Your Home’s Value
Repainting the walls, updating the kitchen and bathroom, replacing the hot water heater—there are ways to increase your home’s value that stand the test of time. But as the market and the priorities of buyers change, there are newer, more popular ways to get a high return on your investment! Smart home technology is becoming […]
The Latest Featured Listing: A Private Lakeshore Estate
Imagine: a home away from the city, tucked on the bank of a collection of lakes and surrounded by a dense line of trees for maximum privacy. Now, add on a few things like a sparkling private pool, a fire-lit screen porch, a gourmet kitchen, an indoor exercise room, and an indoor basketball court. All […]
Tour Top Homes around the Minneapolis Area This Weekend
If you’ve ever wanted to get an inside and in-depth look at the top city homes in the area, then we’ve got your weekend plans figured out for you. On May 19th, Coldwell Banker Burnet will be hosting their annual (and totally free) Spring City Lakes Home Tour, which features around thirty homes—ranging from charming […]