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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.

Tips for moving with dogs, cats or other pets

Moving to a dog-friendly city in Minnesota or Wisconsin? Here are insights homeowners can use to establish a smooth house…

Market insights

If equity is (way) up, why isn’t anyone selling?

Despite an increase in equity, homeowners across Minnesota and western Wisconsin aren’t selling. Learn why.

Avoid these five first-time buyer mistakes

Buying your first home? Here are five mistakes that first-time buyers commonly make, and how you can avoid them.

Sweat equity: How to burn calories doing basic household chores

Cleaning your home will brighten the space and get you moving. Keep reading to learn how to burn calories while…

Lakeshore homes

Staging your lakeshore property to sell

Selling a waterfront home is different than selling a home in the suburbs. Here’s how to stage your lakeshore property…

Market insights

June 2023 Market Insights

Activity in May remained consistent with trends of the first few months of the year. Sellers delayed listing their homes…