Photo by ConvertKit on Unsplash Up to 9.2 million Americans will purchase their first home in 2020. Homeownership is a wonderful and sometimes overwhelming experience. It's exciting to have a place that you can personalize and call your own. However, owning a home can quickly become a burden if you don't plan carefully. Keep in mind these five...

Photo by Christina Morillo from Pexels When you view a home for the first time and speak to the agent hosting an open house or showing the home, you're talking to someone working for the seller -- not for you. Anything you share could be passed on to the seller -- and used to leverage a better offer...

Photo by Lukas from Pexels If you're ready to get serious about your home buying journey, one of the first steps is seeing various lenders. As you become more familiar with the process, you'll likely hear the terms preapproval and prequalified mentioned again and again. We'll look at how each letter works and what you should know before...

In many ways, the quality of your life is determined by the condition of your home. If it feels like your home is in disrepair, messy, or cluttered, you're not going to feel comfortable or satisfied with your living situation. While perfection is an unattainable standard, there are a lot of simple things you can do to keep your...

A successful home selling experience is not a guarantee. However, if you prepare for the house selling journey, you may be better equipped than others to reap the benefits of a quick, profitable home selling experience. Now, let's take a look at three tips so you can set yourself up to succeed during the house selling journey. 1. Identify...

Photo by Rene Asmussen from Pexels Bathrooms can function as a practical place for you to get ready for the day and a sanctuary where you can unwind after a long day. With a few changes or upgrades, you can enhance the look and ambiance of these rooms. Whether you plan on making changes to a powder room...

Photo by Steven Buissinne via Pixabay Buying a luxury penthouse isn’t just about finding one perfect thing about it. Several other factors come into play when deciding where you might live for many years. If everything isn’t just right, you may end up with buyer’s remorse. Buying a penthouse is different from buying a house in that you...

Beautifully kept charming home boasts 3 bedrooms on same level and Private Master suite! Lower level larger family room with fireplace to get cozy! NEW Kitchen stainless steel appliances. Washer & dryer, Air conditioner, furnace and water heater less than 5 years old. Walk out lower level to 2 large decks and upper deck viewing the private fenced in back yard. Oversized garage and partially insulated & insulated garage door. Great Location, close to major freeways, restaurants and...

Beautifully kept charming home boasts 3 bedrooms on same level and Private Master suite! Lower level larger family room with fireplace to get cozy! NEW Kitchen stainless steel appliances. Washer & dryer, Air conditioner, furnace and water heater less than 5 years old. Walk out lower level to 2 large decks and upper deck viewing the private fenced in back yard. Oversized garage and partially insulated & insulated garage door. Great Location, close to major freeways, restaurants and...

Ideal location and floor plan in Hidden Meadows neighborhood. Full 2-story walk-out with tree lined lot, private real yard with large maintenance free deck off kitchen. Five spacious bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, main floor great room with 2-story ceiling providing excellent natural light and volumes of airy space. Entry also is open and spacious with a two-story ceiling. Lower level walkout with ¾ bath, bedroom and family room & exercise area. Near by is the Hidden Meadows Park with an abundance of activity areas for everyone. Ideal home in the heart of Maple Grove, minutes to I-94 & shopping, dining, schools & great...

TO-BE-BUILT. Beautiful rambler design - its AWESOME! Spacious open floor plan with wide turned staircase, large main floor great room, kitchen with large center island & pantry, main floor owners suite and office/2nd br. and main floor laundry. All overlooking a private view of wetlands and the Crow River area. Full unfinished walk-out lower level for great expansion. Ideal layout for 2 additional bedrooms, full or 3/4 bath, two larges gathering areas for entertaining and a wonderful storage or shop area. Plus, and oversize 3-car garage large enough for the BIG Trucks! Great price and location. Other lots available for us to build you a...

TO-BE-BUILT. Custom homes from the mid 300's - 500's+ Beautiful rambler design - its AWESOME! Spacious open floor plan with wide turned staircase, large main floor great room, kitchen with large center island & pantry, main floor owners suite and office/2nd br. and main floor laundry. All overlooking a private view of wetlands and the Crow River area. Full unfinished walk-out lower level for great expansion. Ideal layout for 2 additional bedrooms, full or ¾ bath, two larges gathering areas for entertaining and a wonderful storage or shop area. Plus, an oversize 3-car garage large enough for the BIG Trucks! Great price and location. Other...