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Out of the 100 largest cities across the United States that WalletHub analyzed, Minneapolis earned a #10 ranking for its eco-friendly way of life. WalletHub’s Greenest Cities in America study took a number of factors into account for these rankings, including green space, walk score, smart-energy policies, and number of farmers’ markets. Minneapolis’ highest-scoring categories within the study are […]
Maybe the thought of moving to a smaller, low-maintenance home has only briefly crossed your mind, or maybe you’re seriously considering downsizing. But before you trade your too-large house in for, say, a cozy condo downtown, there are a few things to consider. Downsizing requires quite a bit of planning: You may need to figure […]
With the holiday season approaching, many homeowners are starting to plan get-togethers with friends or family. While entertaining can be more of a challenge in a smaller home, it’s not impossible to host a memorable dinner party with your loved ones if you’re working with limited space. Here are a few tips for throwing a […]
If you are relocating to the Minneapolis area, chances are you have believed many misconceptions about Minnesota winters. Perhaps you’ve heard that you will be trapped in your home all winter because of snow, or maybe that you will endure several months of nothing but gloomy weather. But while winter in Minneapolis is certainly cold and snowy, […]
Eden Prairie has earned a coveted spot on Money’s list of the “Best Places to Live in America,” resting comfortably with a #2 ranking in 2016. But this isn’t the first time the Minneapolis suburb has been ranked at the top of Money’s “Best Places to Live in America” list — in 2010, Eden Prairie was #1 in the nation. Why Eden Prairie is […]
Halloween is just around the corner. For many homeowners, that means carving pumpkins, hanging up Halloween decorations, and stocking up on fun-sized candy. But if you’re a homeowner who is thinking about selling this fall season, you might be preparing your home for buyers instead of trick-or-treaters. Home staging is a crucial part of home […]
For many first-time home buyers, the idea of a 20% down payment is terrifying. It’s one of the biggest obstacles to homeownership. Maybe you want to own a home someday, but the thought of saving up thousands of dollars for a home purchase has deterred you from seriously considering it. Believe it or not, it […]
Whether this will be your first time selling a home or your tenth, the home selling process can be a challenge. You want to sell quickly and for the most money, so you will be doing absolutely everything you can to spruce up your home and make it as inviting as possible. But not every […]
First impressions matter when selling a home. But the first thing buyers see isn’t always your staged living room or upgraded kitchen. The price is the first impression buyers have of your home. The price also determines whether buyers skip over your home or go inside for a better look. Home buyers are attuned to […]
Wouldn’t it be great to own a place at the beach, in the mountains, or by the lake? If you are seriously considering buying a vacation home, you have probably weighed many of the pros and cons already. But you should carefully consider everything before you buy. Have you taken these additional costs and benefits […]