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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.

Flowchart: Should you buy a lake home or a cabin?

Expecting frequent visitors, or do you want a quiet getaway? Take a walk down our snarky flowchart to determine which…

Low rates and lower inventory: Why this spring’s market might be tight

We outline the spring market conditions and what they mean for both buyers and sellers across Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

Six first-time seller tips

Here is a guide that will help anyone selling their first home in Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

An inside peek at four of the hottest cities and neighborhoods in Minnesota

Here's what’s behind the growth in Saint Paul's Saint Anthony Park neighborhood, North Minneapolis, Grand Marais and Northfield, Minnesota.

February 26, 2015

Homeownership after foreclosure: How boomerang buyers are bouncing back

More than seven million "boomerang" buyers who have gone through a foreclosure or short sale will purchase a home again…

February 26, 2015

Five mortgage advantages for first-time homebuyers

It’s a great time to be a first-time homebuyer. Below, we outline five advantages that every first-time buyer should know…