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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.

Easy exterior updates you can tackle this weekend

Whether you’re gearing up to sell or just want curb appeal, follow these easy tips to get your home’s exterior…

Should you buy or rent?

Stats show that buying beats renting in the Twin Cities, but rising home values could soon price buyers out of…

Foreclosures and short sales

Even with rising prices, your home is still underwater. What happens now?

Home prices are still on the rise, but at a slower rate. Distressed homeowners who were hoping for another surge…

Three things buyers should know about today’s market

Sixty percent of this year’s home sales will occur between May and August, so it’s critical buyers know what to…

Homeownership rates are high in the Twin Cities

A US Census Bureau study showed that homeownership rates in the Twin Cities metropolitan area remain high, bucking nationwide trends.

Market insights

Infographic: April Market Update

Low inventory and strong demand were evident in first quarter, but sellers are beginning tos how signs of life this…