Since Minnesota is jam-packed with lakes named “Long Lake,” I should point out that we are talking about the western Hennepin County suburb that is situated on a lake, but is completely surrounded by another town called Orono.
From the category archives:
Minnesota Real Estate
About Minnesota Home Buyers
The Minnesota Association of REALTORS just released a report that described the characteristics of Minnesota home buyers:
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NAR’s study of home improvements conducted by builder’s media outlet!
Is the fox watching the henhouse? You tell me. [click to continue...]
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Is the sky falling?
Here’s a frustrating experience that many other real estate agents having right now:
Twice this month, I had ready, willing, and able buyers who were all set to make offers on homes in Eden Prairie. The homes were both in excellent condition, were good values, had good neighborhoods, and were at prices that fit well with recent comps in the area. Both would have done well to go forward with an offer. Both buyers called me up the day after we had looked at the homes. The conversations both went something like this: [click to continue...]
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Senate action needed to accelerate real estate recovery.
The National Association of Realtors is asking everyone to contact their Senators to request their support for two measures that would help facilitate real estate recovery. [click to continue...]
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Winter staging for Minneapolis homes.

Try staging your Minneapolis home by parking a 1958 Oldsmobile in the front yard and adding Christmas lights to it.
As the dark winter days dry up the last of the foliage on the perennials, and your home exterior is no longer benefiting from the colorful accents [click to continue...]
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A wet basement can ruin your whole day.
What causes wet basements?
Let’s ask Mr. Inspector! [click to continue...]
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Selling your home during the holidays?

Minnesota home sellers all know that home showings drop off every year beginning about the middle of November. [click to continue...]
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How to take good real estate photos.

Here is an example of an interior home photo with “fisheye.”
Good real estate photos are an essential part of marketing a home. This holds true for the For Sale by Owner as well as the real estate agent. Most internet advertising sites [click to continue...]
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