Posts with tag 'Counselor Realty'

Home remodeling improves your living environment and enhances your home's resale value, both while you're living in it and when you decide to sell it down the road. But many home improvement projects are incredibly expensive. Because of this, you'll probably wonder whether to do it yourself or hire a professional. Of course, there are so many resources that you can use for your DIY project, and in the end, you can save money on labor costs and get a sense of accomplishment.

Still, some projects are best left to the professionals, especially if you're planning to add your home to the list of Minneapolis homes for sale or Saint Paul homes for sale. Whether you're remodeling one part of a room or planning to spruce up the entire home, here are tips to help you decide whether you should DIY or call in the pros for your next remodeling project.

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With the holidays right around the corner, we know how difficult it can be to find the perfect gift for those you care about. Chain and online stores are okay, but avid shoppers know that the real gems are at the mom and pop shops. Grab a gift for everyone on your list and shop 'til you drop at these local boutiques around downtown White Bear Lake.

• Truly… - 2175 4th St., White Bear Lake, MN 55110
  If you're a lover of all things wonderfully simple, then you'll truly love your experience at Truly…. Their boutique shop shares their love of fashion from independent designers with their guests, offering a unique selection of jewelry, paper goods, knitwear, accessories, and more. Whether you want to wear it, write it, carry it, or happify your life, Truly… has it waiting for you.

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Pre-pandemic, HGTV and other home improvement experts were touting the benefits of tiny Minneapolis homes for sale as people sought to simplify and downsize. Has quarantining affected homebuyers' wish lists? Here's a look at why upsizing may be the current trend when it comes to Saint Paul homes for sale.

1. Millennials "Break Out"
   Over the years, people have shifted away from formality in favor of more casual behavior. Millennials are the culmination of this movement toward a laid-back lifestyle. But when it comes to living space, twenty-somethings yearn to escape their current domain of dorm rooms, micro-apartments and multiple roommates for less confining homes.

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Appreciating the blazing colors of fall foliage is a traditional part of autumn, and you can get your best "leaf peeping" in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area from mid- to late-September to the first or second week of October, depending on the weather. Nature's display is in full effect at various parks, some historic streets, and other locations that are just around the corner from Minneapolis homes for sale, and they're well worth a visit.

The following are some of the best places to go leaf peeping around the Twin Cities:

• Summit Avenue – Start at 240 Summit Ave., St. Paul MN 55102
  Summit Avenue, a historic street that's reportedly the longest avenue of Victorian homes in the country, boasts beautifully colorful mature trees and vines. Located near St. Paul homes for sale, a 4.5-mile stretch makes the perfect short drive for leaf peeping, or you can choose to park on Summit or a side street and walk all or part of the way. In addition to the fall foliage, you'll get to see over 300 historic homes, including the James J. Hill House, a five-story stone mansion.

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You can't skip a stone these days without hitting some fabulous Minneapolis homes for sale and Saint Paul homes for sale right on the water. If you have always wondered what waterfront living was like around the Twin Cities, now is a great time to find out. For buyers looking to make a splash with their next home, the following are five reasons that waterfront living at White Bear Lake and other lakes in the region is the right way to go.

1. Waterfront Homes Appreciate. Waterfront properties are always premium properties. There are only so many lakes and rivers, and over time, the number of available properties becomes scarcer. This makes them ideal for investment properties as well as potential rentals.

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