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Parade of Homes Spring 2026

February 20, 2026

The ultimate guide to the 2026 Spring Parade of Homes

Excited to visit the Parade of Homes in the spring of 2026? Here are the dates, times, locations and insights you can use as you move forward.

September 13, 2011

Don’t make these open house mistakes

While it's common sense that a clean and organized home is vital to hosting a successful open house, many sellers…

September 13, 2011

WSJ analysis Minnesota has lowest mortgage denial rate

Minnesota was the only state with a mortgage application denial rate lower than 20 percent, the Journal says.

September 13, 2011

Optimum exposure for your property

According to the National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, the Internet was used by 89 percent…

September 13, 2011

Selling with an assumable mortgage

When selling their home, it's possible to transfer your mortgage to the new buyer. This act of assuming a homeowner's…

September 13, 2011

What’s a comparative market analysis?

A comparative market analysis, often referred as a CMA, is an informal written evaluation of the current value of any…

September 12, 2011

Choosing the right REALTOR® for you

When looking for a Realtor to help you buy a home, it's important to find someone who you feel comfortable…