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Pro Tips

There is nothing quite like finding a good contractor for different areas of your home that need to be updated. I get questions like this from my clients all the time, and I keep handy a list of some of the best contractors I work with. I look for contractors who are a fair price, great to work with and show excellent service for my family and my clients. I have a keen opportunity to know who does good work, not only for me but for people I care about - my clients. I hope this list is helpful to you if you need someone to take a look at or fix something at your home.

Did you know that the Minnesota State Fair is the second largest State Fair in the country?! Like many families in Minnesota, our family loves going to the Minnesota State Fair. Here are some tips to make the most of your Minnesota State Fair experience..

Minnesotans know how to take advantage of a nice summer day. When it's warm and the sun is popping, it is not the time to be vegging on Netflix, or sitting inside on your phone. Here are some great activities for fun with family or friends in the great outdoors of Minnesota.

There are some common mistakes sellers and Realtors make when selling a home. Here are 5 of them, and suggestions on how to avoid them so you can get top dollar for your home sale.

It can be fun to periodically check in on what your home is worth. If housing values are going up in your area, it might be tempting to consider selling your home and moving. It is also satisfying to see the value of your property and how it affects your total net worth. There are a lot of factors that go into what your home might be valued at today. This is why you need a trusted and experienced Realtor when considering selling your home, or buying a home to help you handle the details involved, and help you get the best value for your home.

We love our summers in Minnesota! What beats a day at the beach with friends? Not much! Because Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes, you don't have to go far to get in a good day at the beach. Here are some of our favorites

There is nothing quite like finding a good contractor for different areas of your yard that need work. I get questions like this from my clients all the time, and I keep handy a list of some of the best lawn contractors I work with. I look for contractors who are a fair price, great to work with and show excellent service for my family and my clients. I have a keen opportunity to know who does good work, not only for me but for people I care about - my clients. I hope this list is helpful to you if you need someone to take a look at or fix something in your yard.

It’s been said, “The grass is not greener on the other side of the fence. It’s greener where you water it.” This is true of many areas of your life, but it’s also true of your actual lawn! We have for years tried to learn the secret of a beautiful, green lawn and we are happy to share with you here what we’ve learned. These are incredible tips from trial and error.

We are not talking about your ordinary drip-coffee. We are coffee lovers, talking about "third-wave" coffee, like handcrafted, latte-art cappuccinos, pour overs, high end coffee and high quality roasted beans. Here are some of the best coffee experiences in the Twin Cities.

Buying, selling or building a home is such an important moment in your life. And the Realtor you choose to help you with this process is an important decision to make. Choose wisely! Here are 7 top tips to consider as you decide.

Building your dream home can be an absolute pleasure. You get to decide on many items of the home, and customize your own living space to your specifications.

There are some incredible restaurants all over the Twin Cities and the sprawling metro areas. You just have to know where to look. We dined around town, to find the best restaurants so you don’t have to. You will want to check these out and enjoy the savory and delightful dining experiences.

Most home inspections will leave you with several things to consider or important concerns to watch for. It's important to keep in mind that the seller is not responsible to fix all of these items for you.

If you're like me, sometimes you crave a good salad. Not just a thrown together mix of lettuce greens, but a salad mixing a tasty perfection of ingredients and creativity. Here are some of the best places in the Twin Cities that will make your mouth water for another salad.

The Minnesota winters are too long to sit inside all day. And while it can be fun to veg on Netflix, or hibernate for a time, here are some fun ideas to fill your winter season with delight.

One of the first steps to finding your new home, even before you start previewing homes with your Realtor is to get pre-approval from a loan officer so you know what you can afford. This is important so you don't waste time, or get your hopes up looking into homes that are out of your range. Even before getting pre-approval, it is super important that you work on having good credit. This doesn't come by having no payments or loans. That can actually hurt you.

A small percent of people each year attempt the process of selling their home without a Realtor. This can be a costly mistake. Most people do it because they think they may be able to save money. What starts as an attempt to save a few bucks, often ends up being much more stressful, confusing and costly in the end.

Minnesota is packed with scenic spots any season of the year, and fun hangouts throughout the Twin Cities and across the state. Here are some of our favorites.