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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.

August 13, 2018

Pros and cons of buying a condo

Wondering if buying a condo will be worth it in the long run — or the short-term? If you feel…

Market insights

July 2018 Market Insights

To describe the current Twin Cities real estate market using temperature is a tricky task. Think of it as a…

Condo loan calculator: How much will my condo really cost?

Considering buying a condo? Because homeownership is one of the largest investments you can make, it’s important to piece together…

How to avoid seller’s remorse

The market is hot for today’s homeowners — houses are selling faster and for higher prices than in past years.…

How buyers can look past a home’s staging to determine its real value

To bring out a home’s best features, many sellers choose to stage their home. Staging is a process where the…

Market insights

Market Insights June 2018

Pending sales fell on a year-over-year basis for the sixth straight month in the Twin Cities metro, but sellers enjoyed…