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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 16, 2015

Tips for staging your home before selling

When selling, remove personal effects and clutter to help buyers see the property’s true potential. Read 14 staging insights to…

August 27, 2015

What is the Housing Affordability Index?

The Housing Affordability Index (HAI) was created by the National Association of REALTORS® to help measure a typical family's ability…

August 27, 2015

What you should know if you start building a home in the fall

If you’re planning to purchase new construction this fall, here are the insights you’ll need as you buy a newly…

August 20, 2015

Five home inspection tips every homebuyer should know

Follow these five tips for insights you can use as you go through the home inspection process in Minnesota or…

Five things you should know about new construction homes

Many buyers are considering new construction homes. Here, we arm new homebuyers with insider information about the process, availability and…

Stage your home to sell

Check out this article and watch the accompanying video for tips and tricks to get your home on a buyer’s…