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Public Libraries in Minneapolis-St. Paul
Celebrate National Read a Book Day at These Libraries Near You
Ready to get lost in the pages of a great book? September 6th is National Read a Book Day and our real estate agents can't wait to crack open the cover of an exciting tale. Reading opens our minds to all the possibilities of the world. Whether you love to spend a few hours alone absorbed in the story or if you prefer to read a few books with your children, we encourage you to stop by one of these fantastic public libraries around the Twin Cities and pick out something fun to read!
- Maple Grove Library — 8001 Main St. N., Maple Grove, MN 55369
The Maple Grove Library, part of the Hennepin County Library System, is in a brand-new facility that is open seven days a week. Along with a huge selection of books, they also host storytime events for babies, children, and families. Head down and find your next favorite read!
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From Farm to Table Around Minneapolis-St. Paul
Who doesn't love a delicious farm-to-table meal? Our real estate agents sure do! The Twin Cities are definitely a foodie paradise. With so many amazing eateries on both sides of the Mississippi, you could dine out every night of the week and still spend years trying to taste them all! We love meals made from the freshest local ingredients and want to share a few of our favorite restaurants with you. Here are six favorite farm-to-table spots around Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
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5 Things That Influence Home Value
You may consider your Twin Cities home to be priceless, but in reality, a number of specific factors affect market value. While some are out of your control, there are proactive ways to make your home more attractive to buyers. Our real estate agents review five significant elements impacting your home's potential selling price.
- Neighborhood
"Location, location, location" is the classic real estate mantra. Sometimes the location is relative, such as the distance of your work commute, but as it applies to home prices, the term "location" is more universal. Proximity to quality schools, plentiful job opportunities, and entertainment and cultural amenities provides a major boost to a home's value. "Comps," the selling price of recently sold homes in your neighborhood, provide a ballpark figure as to what you might expect to get for your home.
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Tips to Host a Pre-Moving Garage Sale
Clear the Clutter on National Garage Sale Day
Break out the bargain bins and tidy up the knickknack tables — National Garage Sale Day is August 10th! Our real estate agents encourage you to invite your thrifty friends and family members to celebrate National Garage Sale Day in the Twin Cities. This is also the perfect time for you to host a sale before your big move.
Moving from house to house can feel like a hassle, especially when you stop and wonder if certain items need to follow you to your new home. Instead of spending the time, money, and energy boxing up these things and letting them clutter up your new space,...