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Latest post November 17, 2025

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

By lucas garcia

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

Market insights

February 21, 2023

February 2023 Market Insights

By lucas garcia

The new year brought few changes to the 16-county Twin Cities metro real estate market, with high pricing and low…

February 13, 2023

Ultimate guide to the 2023 spring Parade of Homes

By lucas garcia

Excited to visit the Parade of Homes in the spring of 2023? Here are the dates, times, locations and insights…

February 13, 2023

How to determine your home’s best design style

By lucas garcia

To create a cohesive design, you need to determine your favorite home features. Here’s how to move forward with a…

February 13, 2023

Selling? How to establish a price for your property

By lucas garcia

Take time to determine your property’s price and value if you’re planning to sell this season. Here are tips to…

Market insights

January 23, 2023

January 2023 Market Insights

By lucas garcia

The 13-county Twin Cities metro closed out 2022 with more high pricing and low activity, continuing a trend of quality-over-quantity…

January 18, 2023

I don’t have 20 percent for a down payment. Can I still buy?

By lucas garcia

Saving 20% is a daunting task. We lay out some alternative buying options that could require less down at closing.