February 2017

Spring is around the corner, which means it’s almost time to get outside and clean up your lawn after yet another cold winter and snowy season. 

Along with feeling better about your home and boosting its curb appeal, a beautiful landscape can also bump up you’re home’s value when it’s time to sell, or at the very least attract more buyers whenever you decide to put it on the market. So if you’re looking for ways to improve your home’s landscaping this summer but are working with a tight budget, here are a few quick tips for giving your front yard an affordable make-over: 

• Check out Craigslist and other classified ad websites

Regardless of whether you’re looking for planters, gardening equipment, or other landscaping supplies,

Although new construction inventory around the Minneapolis area is tight right now, there seems to be a few extra opportunities near the airport to buy new than what you’ll find in just about any other location in town. 

Wedged in between Minnehaha Regional Park and Lake Nokomis is a quiet residential part of Minneapolis that’s perfect for just about any home buyer out there who might prefer somewhat of a suburban feel. The upside to this location outside of its laid-back ambiance and easy access to so many different outdoor recreational amenities, however, is that you’ll also be just a short drive away from the heart of the Downtown Minneapolis as well, truly giving residents the best of both worlds. 

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U.S. News & World Report is widely recognized as being a leading media outlet for consumer advice, rankings, and analysis, which is why its annual list of Best Places to Live in the United State is so highly anticipated. 

Earliest this month, the 2017 rankings were released, and although the Minneapolis-St. Paul area wasn’t quite as high up on the list as some might assume, it still scored high enough to just squeak inside the top 20, ahead of Madison, Grand Rapids, and Houston. 

According to their findings, Minneapolis-St. Paul, which ranked No. 17 overall, was specially recognized as being a top place to call home in 2017 for both its big city amenities and its charming Midwestern feel, which truly provides potential home buyers the best of both