Where to Oktoberfest in the Twin Cities
When you’re in the mood to eat Bavarian pretzels, drink Hefeweizen and be merry, you may be anticipating Oktoberfest season. Oktoberfest began as a wedding celebration more than 200 years ago when Bavaria’s Crown Prince Ludwig married Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen on Oct. 12, 1810. The wedding was celebrated with multiple days of drinking, feasting and horse […]
Exterior Paint Color Ideas to Boost Your Curb Appeal
It’s summer in Minnesota and perhaps invigorating to fixate on the abundance of color everywhere. Whether you’re building a custom home or remodeling, be the “talk of the block” by fixating on the right color for your home. Exterior paint colors can enhance your home’s features, solidify its architectural style, and make it stand out […]
Purple Flowers Pack Punch this Spring
If you’ve lived through a few Minnesota winters, the saying, “April Showers bring snow plowers.” Is familiar then. The dreary view of the Minnesota outdoors right now will soon transform into beautiful and the famous quote from 1500’s English poet Thomas Tusser, who wrote the phrase, “Sweet April showers do spring May flowers.” Will hold […]
Home Maintenance Tips for your Fall Honey-Do List
If the arrival of pumpkin spice lattes gives you a feeling of nostalgia and coziness, it could also trigger the need to properly prepare your home for the coming months. Follow these tips to ensure your home is ready for winter’s wonderland so you can sit back and relax—and maybe sip a pumpkin latte for […]
Building Custom vs. Pre-Designed
Guest post by Gary Ashton – Realtor | RE/MAX Advantage The investment in a new home typically ranks as one of the largest in a lifetime. If you’re looking at master planned communities, whether it’s the purchase of your first home or forever home, choosing to build a custom home is often a better deal […]
What Drives Mortgage Rates?
Building a new home may require you to secure a new mortgage and you will be looking to lock into a good rate. Have you ever wondered what makes interest rates go up or down? There are multiple factors that play a role in the increase or decrease of rates on a daily basis. We […]
Meeting Your Neighbors
As you get everything moved into your new home, it is the perfect time to meet your new neighbors! Whether you are moving in from out of state or just moving a few neighborhoods down, getting to know your neighbors will help make your house feel more like home. Extraverts, introverts, homebodies and social butterflies, […]
First Nights in your New Home
Moving day has finally arrived! After packing box after box, who knows where everything is? Whether your belongings are in-route to the new home, in storage, or all delivered and ready to unbox, take some stress out of moving by being prepared for the first few nights in your new home. Although it’s no sunny […]
Comparing Neighborhoods
Moving is one of the most exciting yet time consuming events in your life. Once you have made the decision to move, an important next step is to figure out where to move. Finding the right neighborhood is essential to making a smooth transition in your everyday life. Here are 7 things to consider when […]
DRIVEWAYS: Concrete vs. Asphalt
When it comes to choosing a driveway that fits your needs and budget; whether it’s for your new home or re-doing your existing driveway, you will have to decide which material is best for you. Concrete and asphalt are the most common materials selected by homeowners; however, there are other options available from gravel at […]
