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Summer is the perfect season for spending warm evenings outside, hosting get-togethers with friends, and enjoying the longer days. What better way to take advantage of the long days and abundant natural light than in your own home? Here are 5 simple summer home décor tips that can instantly brighten and transform your living spaces. 1. Add Splashes […]
Heading to Lake Minnetonka for the 4th of July? Next weekend will certainly be one to remember. The Independence Day activities and fireworks on Lake Minnetonka are the state’s most anticipated events, and you don’t want to miss any of the excitement. It’s a Tradition with a Twist The entire Lake Minnetonka area, from Excelsior to Orono, comes […]
It’s easy to just crank up the air conditioning during the hottest months of summer. Sure, the energy bill may be higher, but it’s worth the extra expense to keep your home cool — right? Or are there any sure-fire ways to save money and stay cool indoors? Before you reach for the thermostat, try these DIY energy-saving tips to keep […]
Anytime you relocate to a new area, whether it’s a city just a few miles away or across the country, you face a unique set of challenges. The housing market, the transit, and even the weather may not be what you’re used to. Planning your move can be difficult, too, since you need to coordinate when, where, and how […]
Prince’s stunning Caribbean hideaway is up for sale – and it could be yours for $12 million . Prince, the legendary and iconic performer who died tragically April 21st, spent a majority of his time at his estate within the Paisley Park Studios in Minnesota. To get away from the dreadfully cold midwest winters, The Purple […]
House hunting is challenging enough at any time; shopping during a seller’s market is a whole additional difficulty level—and that’s what would-be buyers are seeing across the country. The supply of homes is low, demand is high, and sellers are in control. If you’re not careful, you’ll be left drying your eyes with the broken shards of your rejected […]
Some Highlights: The percentage of income needed to afford a median priced home is almost half the percentage of income needed to afford median rent. Buying costs are significantly less than renting costs. The percentage of income needed to afford a median priced home is less than the historic norm. Why not have the mortgage […]
The great French scientist, Louis Pasteur, famously said, “Fortune favors the prepared mind” — meaning that true advances come from being knowledgeable at the beginning of an endeavor. Today’s home buyers are taking this advice to heart. They’re doing more to educate themselves on the market, narrowing their search process using online tools and, in […]
Scrolling through online listing photos, scouting for the best neighborhoods, and pondering décor in your new home is fun. But the home search itself is not the only enjoyable experience; the entire home buying process can be pleasant when you have access to the best tools. Here are the top six resources you should use to make buying a home […]
Many homeowners find gardening is an enjoyable outdoor activity with several additional benefits: enhancing curb appeal, creating bright pops of color, and even providing homegrown ingredients for meals. But outdoor plants need just the right amount of sunshine, space, fertile soil, and maintenance to be able to flourish. You don’t need to abandon your dream of having a […]