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Latest post November 17, 2025

10 smart ways to protect your home while you’re away

To protect your home against burglary and theft, follow these home security tips.

The differences between short sales and foreclosures

Understanding the difference between a foreclosure and short sale could prove helpful when trying to buy a home in Minnesota.

Foreclosures and short sales

Minnesota foreclosures down in 2011

Minnesota's foreclosures were down in 2011. See why our local market's foreclosure rates are improving at a quicker pace than…

It’s a good time to sell a home in Minnesota

Low inventory and pent-up demand means that if you sell a home in Minnesota, you could benefit from increased competition…

January 11, 2012

2012 paint trends that could help Minnesota homeowners

Whether you recently purchased a home or are just looking to give your walls new life, a fresh coat of…

Foreclosures and short sales

December 13, 2011

Foreclosure scams to avoid

Though the number of foreclosures on the market is dwindling, opportunists continue to run scams that prey on vulnerable homeowners.

November 15, 2011

Fall home staging tips

Help buyers see the true potential of your home by staging with the fall season in mind.