We Owe You An Apology

We owe a big apology for the service outages experienced last week that may have impacted the viewing of property listings. During this time period, listing photos for some Minnesota listings were not displaying properly. Work was completed around the clock with involved parties to correct the errors as quickly as possible. We are truly […]

Dog Adoption- Man’s Best Friend & The Journey To His Forever Home

  As I mentioned previously, I am a dog person. I’d like to think I was a dog person before I had my first dog. As a child, my parents wouldn’t allow me and my brother to get a dog. Mom and Dad would say we couldn’t handle the responsibility, which was a fair point. […]

Increase Your Functional Space By Deleting The Dining Room

Based on my previous posts, you can tell that I’m big on usable and functional spaces in your home. One of the bigger wastes of space I see in houses today is the formal dining room. Very few families dine formally these days. The modern kitchen features an open floor plan and is generally the […]

Is This A Craigslist Scam?

First off, I haven’t posted in a few weeks and for that I apologize. It was a super busy August, but no excuses. Now down to business, I felt obligated to write on the following topic because I’ve receive two calls in the last week asking, “Is this ‘for rent’ ad a Craigslist Scam“? Unfortunately, the […]

The Psychology of Homeownership Post-Recession

Understanding the mind set of today’s buyers and sellers is critical for today’s Realtor. Fully comprehending why a person wants to sell or buy a home is a key factor in the relationship a real estate agent builds with their clients. For many, homeownership is the pinnacle of the American Dream so it is important to explore […]

Where Are The 4th of July Fireworks?

Northern Minnesota Fireworks Duluth, Minnesota Fireworks Visit Bayfront Festival Park during the Independence Day Celebration! Duluthians and visitors alike will enjoy this FREE community celebration. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. and music will begin at 5:00 p.m. and play until 10:00 p.m. Music by: Big Wave Dave and the Ripples; Lake City Smokin Section and Martin Zeller – Tribute […]

Duluth Flood Damages More Than Roads

The 2012 Duluth MN flood may have victimized more than roads and basements. Last night I saw this tweet: https://twitter.com/wdiowirt/status/219211552077774848 The backbone of Duluth’s economy, the tourism industry, reportedly took a $3 million hit since the late June floods. Duluth’s tourism organizations are trying to get the word out to target markets that Minnesota’s premiere tourist destination is “open […]

No Space? No Problem.

Small bedroom? Efficiency apartment? Having trouble organizing your life in small living areas? In years past these snug living situations had confined it’s inhabitants to either settling for comfort or functionality. Luckily, with the innovations in the home spaces industry you can have both without feeling compromised. By maximizing storage spaces and utilizing multi-purpose furniture, you can take these spaces from cramped to revamped. […]

Carpet vs. Laminate – Non-Bank Breaking Flooring Options

If you’re looking to replace your flooring on a tight budget, there many options available to you. Two solid options include carpeting and laminate. Pricing for both laminates and carpeting are competitive with each other and each have distinct advantages and disadvantages. Laminates Laminates are great for kitchens, baths, living rooms and any other room in your home. […]

Spring Cleaning- A Home & Life Upkeep Must

When the northland starts to bloom it means summer is just around the corner. Although, summer doesn’t officially start until June 20th, it certainly feels like summer is in full effect. During these remaining days of spring, take some time and complete your spring cleaning. I would recommend accomplishing this well before summer’s arrival as […]