Did you know… The Minnesota State Fair is the second largest State Fair in the country, second only to the State Fair of Texas. Record day for most attendees was a Sunday in 2012. 236,197 people attended the fair this day. State Fair nets a revenue between $1-1.5 million when the fair […]
Appraisals: Who, What, When, Why & How
What is it? A home appraisal is an unbiased evaluation report of a property’s market value. Typically, home appraisals are used by lenders to determine the value of the asset (home) on which they are being asked to lend. Appraisers must follow set criteria and processes which rely heavily upon data to determine value. The […]
Government and Real Estate
Every year thousands of Realtors from across the country gather in Washington D.C. for the Annual Legislative Meetings hosted by the National Association of Realtors. As the President-Elect of the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors for 2018, I was able to attend and represent our customers, homeowners and property owners from across the state […]
What We Love About MN: Art Fairs!
Art Fairs are a great place to engage with local artists and purchase one of a kind artworks for your home. Here are some things to remember as you peruse various artists’ work: Buy What You Love. Fine art should never be a ‘maybe.’ It should excite you every time you enter the room. Combine […]
FAZForward: We can help you Anywhere!
Did you know… Fazendin Realtors can help you anywhere! As members of the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, we are connected to 565 firms encompassing 4,300 offices and 130,000 sales associates in 70 countries around the world. Whether you are moving from Seattle to Austin, or Minneapolis to Singapore – we can help, […]
Protecting your home against lightning strikes
Lightning is one of the leading weather-related causes of death and injury in the United States. According to the National Weather Service, these electric bolts strike the U.S. roughly 25 million times each year. It’s statistics like that that has caused the National Lightning Safety Council to dedicate a full week each year to raise […]
What We Love About Minnesota: Farmer’s Markets!
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 […]