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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.

Market insights

December 27, 2022

December 2022 Market Insights

Sales and listing activity continued its slowdown throughout the 13-county Twin Cities metro area in November, but there’s still plenty…

December 12, 2022

Top home improvement projects to tackle this winter

Spending extra time indoors this winter? Learn how to plan a home improvement project this season – and discover which…

December 12, 2022

The 2023 housing market: What buyers and sellers can expect

Looking ahead at the 2023 housing market, our president Sharry Schmid believes we’ll see a more moderate market across Minnesota…

December 12, 2022

Last-minute gifts for procrastinating holiday shoppers

Are you in the market for meaningful gift ideas this winter? Here are top tips for last-minute holiday shoppers in…

December 12, 2022

How and when to cancel your mortgage insurance

Thinking about canceling your mortgage insurance? Get in touch with your loan servicer or real estate agent to discover if…

December 12, 2022

What is mortgage insurance?

Wondering how much you will owe in monthly payments once you secure a mortgage? Learn how mortgage insurance works and…