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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.

December 29, 2014

The top six trends for new construction and green home building in 2015

If you’re thinking of building a home this year or in the future, check out the top six building and…

December 19, 2014

Four unusual housing trends that came out of the market correction

The market correction delivered a bargain buyers’ market and then a growing sellers’ market. What is happening in Minnesota and…

December 19, 2014

What’s causing the boom in our local luxury market?

Here, we outline what is causing the boom in high-priced home sales and what both luxury buyers and sellers should…

November 21, 2014

How to hire the right listing agent for you

85 percent of local sellers would re-hire their real estate agent. Here are some tactics for hiring the right listing…

November 20, 2014

Minneapolis and St. Paul lead the nation in home affordability

After finishing second in 2013, the Twin Cities has been ranked the most affordable “city” in the country for home…

November 20, 2014

From the contract to the closing table

Wondering just what it takes to get from the offer to the closing table? Below, we walk you through all…