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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.

Your starter lake home: How to save money on your first waterfront property

Looking for a lakeside property within your budget? Learn how to make an affordable lake home possible for you with…

Roof replacement coverage requirements have been retired! Here’s what that means for you

The retirement of roof replacement coverage requirements allows buyers more options and flexibility.

Lakeshore homes

Home features that make your lake life easy

Key insights Create plenty of storage both inside and out. Use easy-to-clean materials for flooring and countertops. Invest in durable…

Lakeshore homes

Staging your lakeshore property to sell

Selling a waterfront home is different than selling a home in the suburbs. Here’s how to stage your lakeshore property…

Market insights

April 2026 Market Insights

Listing activity is up as more sellers join the spring market, with new listings growing 1.9% across both the state…

Market insights

March 2026 Market Insights

Seller activity continues to outweigh buyer activity in the Minnesota housing market. New listings saw a 1.9% statewide increase after…