Buying a Home

Detached townhomes… a growing downsizing option

I find more people asking about detached townhomes lately, as if this is something new. Detached townhomes have been around for more than 50 years, starting as a way to...
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Insurance Rates Map 2025

Homeowners insurance rates spike up in 2025… Minnesota is #5 in the nation

According to Realtor.com, insurance rate increases this year range from 3% in Maine and Vermont to 27% in Louisiana. Minnesota increases ranked us #5 in the nation, at a 15%...
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Buyerguidespread Summer2025

Summer 2025 Guide to Buying a Home… free download

There’s no denying the housing market has delivered a fair share of challenges to homebuyers over the past few years. With so many changes, you may be wondering if it...
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Navigating the Twin Storms: Moving House and Starting a Home Business at the Same Time

There are few life events more stressful than moving. Starting a business is one of them. Tackling both at once might seem like a recipe for disaster, but with a...
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Locked In, Stuck Still: How Rising Interest Rates Are Freezing Homeowners in Place

If you’re like most people who locked in a rock-bottom mortgage rate during the pandemic years, you’re probably feeling like you won the lottery—until you think about moving. Interest rates...
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Things To Avoid 2025

Weekly real estate market update 4/4/25… things to avoid after you apply for a mortgage

New and coming soon listings increased again this week. Increase in price changes was primarily due to price increases. Sales that fell through and came back on the market increased...
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How To Style Your Table For Spring

Spring has arrived, and with it brings some seasonal style inspiration for decorating and entertaining. This year, while the greenery begins to bud and bloom outside, you can bring fresh...
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Finding a neighborhood that fits you

While it is important to know that the ‘perfect’ house and the ‘perfect’ neighborhood don’t really exist, it is possible to find a great home in the best neighborhood for...
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