Summer is almost here and that means broccoli, lettuce, peas, strawberries, and raspberries are almost in season! Grab a bag and head to a market near you or venture to other neighborhoods to experience a new sense of community. Remember, just like in today’s real estate market, it’s the early bird that gets the worm! Daily […]
Lawn Care 101
Summer is almost upon us, and that means more time spent outside playing and barbecuing in the backyard. Use the following tips to help maintain a lush lawn that your neighbors will admire and both your eyes and your feet will appreciate. Top seeding or overseeding is a great way to thicken an existing lawn. […]
Pros & Cons of Owning a 2nd Home
Peter Lynch, one of the top investment advisors of all time once said, “The best investment you can make is in a single-family home.” But what about a second home, aka a cabin, is that a good investment as well? Owning a cabin as a second home comes with a long con list of additional […]
5 Must-Do Summer Home Maintenance Updates
You’ve already tackled the ultimate springtime cleaning checklist, now, as it continues to get warmer, be sure to follow our summer maintenance checklist to get your house ready for the new season. Prep fans/AC units After what seemed like a never-ending winter, your AC units and fans may need a little TLC. Making sure they […]
Freshen Up Your Home with the Latest Design Trends
By: Janet Lawrence – Interior Designer at Set to Show With Spring having finally arrived in Minnesota, now is a great time to think about freshening up your home. Open the windows, let the fresh air in, and clean out the junk that has been sitting in your garage or basement. Then begin to make […]
Who’s Buying Homes Today?
“REALTORS® throughout the country have noticed both the notable upturn in buyer interest from young adults over the past year, as well as mounting frustration once they begin actively searching for a home to buy,” says Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). “Prices keep rising for the limited number of […]
Agents of the Month: April 2018
Please take a moment to congratulate our April 2018 Agents of the Month: Laura Randall and Sue Hewitson!
The home sales’ tides are rising…
As spring eventually arrives and we inch closer to summer, the number of homes with accepted offers will rise. As a seller, you probably want to make sure you can find your next home prior to selling your current home. A tool that allows you to do this is called a “Purchase Contingency,” and it […]
4 steps to a “green” home
Earth day is celebrated this year on April 22, 2018. It is a day to promote awareness of environmental protection through events and shared knowledge. In early celebration, we’ve put together a list of ways to make your home green, not just on Earth Day, but for the entire year. Cleaning supplies We sympathize with […]
What We Love About Minnesota: March 2018
A community is defined as a feeling of fellowship with others as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests and goals. Being a part of a community to support you through the bumps in the road can be crucial, especially when it comes to reaching health and fitness goals. Fazendin Realtors is proud to recognize […]