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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.

November 12, 2018

The art of finding your dream home: How to narrow down three important criteria

Searching for the perfect home may require more than simply toggling an online search bar to display homes within your…

Edina Realty news

November 1, 2018

Governor Mark Dayton Proclaims John S. Smaby Day in Minnesota

John Smaby, REALTOR at Edina Realty, will be installed as president of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) today

November 1, 2018

Escrow: What it means and how it works for homebuyers in MN and WI

The path to homeownership is dotted with many complex terms, but we are here to help you become a knowledgeable…

October 25, 2018

Underwriting: What it is and how it works

Are you ready to buy a home, but not sure what to make of all the mortgage jargon? For example……

Market insights

October 23, 2018

October 2018 Market Insights

Keen observers of the Twin Cities real estate market will note a tonal shift in the language used to describe…

October 18, 2018

Mortgage pre-approval vs. pre-qualification: What’s the difference?

Mortgage pre-approval may seem like an intimidating process — but it doesn’t have to be! In fact, it’s a pivotal…