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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.

December 18, 2018

What 2019 buyers and sellers can expect from our local market

By lucas garcia

Buying or selling in 2019? Edina Realty president Sharry Schmid offers predictions and insights to help you navigate the market…

November 26, 2018

Realtor, broker, agent: Who’s who when buying or selling a home

By lucas garcia

When a home is on the market, the buyer purchases the house from the seller. Sounds simple, right? But behind…

Market insights

November 21, 2018

November 2018 Market Insights

By lucas garcia

The last several years in the Twin Cities real estate market have been a boon for homeowners who were ready…

November 19, 2018

Selling your own home: Is the risk worth the reward?

By lucas garcia

You’ve heard about the market, you’ve started to think about selling your home and moving into a space that better…

November 12, 2018

The art of finding your dream home: How to narrow down three important criteria

By lucas garcia

Searching for the perfect home may require more than simply toggling an online search bar to display homes within your…

November 1, 2018

Governor Mark Dayton Proclaims John S. Smaby Day in Minnesota

By lucas garcia

John Smaby, REALTOR at Edina Realty, will be installed as president of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) today