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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.

Market insights

February 23, 2018

Market Insights February 2018

By lucas garcia

Buyer demand remains strong and homes are selling quickly—often with multiple offers on the table—but despite these strong metrics, the…

Getting a mortgage

February 21, 2018

Accelerating your mortgage payments: Should you prepay or refinance?

By lucas garcia

If you have extra cash left over every month, you may wonder if you should use it to pay down…

February 21, 2018

What every new construction buyer should know as they tour the 2018 Parade of Homes

By lucas garcia

Ready to tour the 2018 Parade of Homes? Here are the new construction trends and home design styles to watch…

February 15, 2018

Sharry Schmid Named “Women Who Lead” Honoree by Minnesota Business

By lucas garcia

Edina Realty, the largest residential real estate company in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, announced today that president Sharry Schmid has…

February 14, 2018

Why is my lender requiring me to buy homeowner’s insurance?

By lucas garcia

Wondering why your lender is requiring you to secure homeowner’s insurance? Get insights on the policy you’ll be purchasing and…

February 14, 2018

Ask an Edina Realty Lawyer: When selling, do I have to disclose if someone died on the property?

By lucas garcia

Our Edina Realty lawyers provide insights on how to navigate the disclosures when someone has passed away in the home.