Posts with tag 'St. Paul MN'

If you're in the market for a new home in the Twin Cities, Counselor Realty has a variety of beautiful traditional and contemporary homes in your price range. You'll find many Coon Rapids homes for sale and Rochester homes for sale with unique exterior features, enticing interior spaces, special amenities, and breathtaking views.

When you're looking for a new home, you hope to find the perfect place that will accommodate all of your family's lifestyle needs. That may include a space for a home office, music studio, art studio, a children's playroom, a guest room for visitors, or a quiet room for relaxation. If you find a home you love, but it falls a little short on space, adding an outbuilding to the backyard may be the perfect solution.

• Garden Sheds
  An outdoor shed doesn't have to be a tiny space to store gardening equipment and extra paint. Although that is one use, an outdoor shed can serve a lot of other purposes. By adding a few windows for natural light, shelving for storage, a ceiling fan for a cool breeze, and a couple of cozy chairs, a shed can become a great place to have your morning coffee or curl up with your favorite book. If you work out or do yoga, a backyard shed will create a quiet environment where you can focus on your daily health routine.

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Home tours have stepped into a whole new world – the virtual world, that is. Our agents were among the first in our area to launch virtual showings for homes. That early commitment to keeping sellers and buyers alike moving forward has now been echoed by the rest of the industry. Virtual tours are common, and they might persist in 2021 and beyond.

Minneapolis homes for sale are some of the most desirable in North Carolina – that hasn't changed. But the right way to showcase a home's unique features has. Recent research shows that buyers taking a virtual tour have priorities a little bit different from those in a traditional walk-through.

Sellers – and their real estate agents, of course – need to adapt. Here are five big things buyers notice on virtual tours.

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Cold weather is upon us, and with the furnace running more often, our heating bills are climbing. On a budget this year? Here are a few tips for lowering your heating bill, based on what our real estate agents see in the most energy-efficient Minneapolis homes for sale.

1. Turn down the thermostat. One of the most simple ways to save money on your heating bill is to turn down the thermostat, especially when you don't need the house to stay warm. For instance, overnight and when you're at work are two times when you can turn the heat down and save some money. If you keep forgetting, you might invest in a programmable thermostat that will do it for you. Smart thermostats are also a popular feature we see in Saint Paul homes for sale.

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Whether you're most interested in Minneapolis homes for sale, Saint Paul homes for sale, or homes anywhere else throughout the Twin Cities region, one key fact remains the same: There are plenty of little details that can make your homebuying journey much easier … or much harder!

All in all, buying a home isn't as intimidating as it might look in the beginning. But the process can have its twists and turns, and the best way to navigate is with the help of an expert. Your real estate agent is your staunchest ally, getting you to closing day with the minimum number of surprises.

No matter what questions you have – and most first-time buyers understandably have plenty of them – your Realtor can help. He or she is always thinking two steps ahead, so you're never in the position of feeling lost or not knowing what to do next.

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November 9th is National Go to an Art Museum Day, and it's a perfect time to discover the fascinating works around the Twin Cities. From classical works to modern masterpieces, there are plenty of museums to explore around Minnesota. If you're in town touring Saint Paul or Minneapolis homes for sale, stop by these six interesting museums.

1. Museum of Russian Art – 5500 Stevens Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55419
   The Museum of Russian Art is one of the most unique art galleries in the Twin Cities. TMORA is the only museum on the continent dedicated to Russia's extensive history's culture and art. With more than 5,000 pieces, you can purchase a $50 annual membership to receive free admission to all exhibits and exclusive discounts for all programs and events at TMORA.

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