We’ll start with how all of these articles start when it comes to the pandemic: 2020 was a long and hard year. And while things are looking up in 2021, we still find ourselves at home and out of the public arena. But before you think this is going to be just another tale of pandemic woes, read on.  We have some good news and interesting insights for all you homeowners and aspiring homeowners out there despite our COVID reality!

 COVID-19 is Pushing Us to Define Our New “Normal”

 Usually it goes like this: You have an apartment and when your family expands, or you find yourself in a more financially stable position you get a house close to where you work in a nice enough neighborhood. Then as you get older, switch jobs, or reach a big benchmark

Buying a home is complex, but we're here to make sure you understand the process and what you're getting yourself into! So we compiled this list of 7 home buying steps to give you a better reference of what to expect! We would say 7 "easy" steps but without the right help it might not necessarily be the case. Read on for all the details!

1. Finding the Right Agent 

When you work with the right agent you should be getting all the information you need to make the right decision for you and your family:

• Economic indicators (interest rates, market trends, and real estate cycles)
• Market trends (inventory rates and fluctuation, local and national market conditions, and seasonal advantages)
• Networking & strategy knowledge (negotiation

With 20 years of experience, we know what we're doing. It's more important than ever to have the right look, the right price, and the right help. Here's how we do it:

OUR EXCLUSIVE EXPERT EYE ASSESSMENT

Let us take the guesswork out of all the listing preparations. With decades of experience in the real estate world, we know what buyers want. Our expert eye assessment includes a thorough walkthrough of your home and a list of detailed recommendations for projects to complete to increase your bottom line. We’re all about getting you the best return on your investment, and saving you stress, time, and money in the process.

Staging

Next up is our complimentary complete staging consultation. Our top-notch stagers give you step-by-step

You can’t miss it: small living is the new rage. And for all the right reasons! Especially now while we deal with working from home, schooling from home, date night at home; basically, our entire lives now within 4 walls. Many people are finding unique ways to cope with a more isolated life-style (hello urban farming trend!). Others are still trying to find their way. Regardless of where you are at in your social-distanced journey, we’re here to give you some tips on making your space fit for any and all situations!

Home Schooling

Ask your kid(s) where their fav spot is. Then make it their spot.

When we are asking our kids to be more independent, allowing them to choose the spot they’d like to spend their time when working on schoolwork is a

Minneapolis is not just where we work. It's where we live. You'll catch Sarah getting take-out from @heathers_mpls and Annie chilling in a hammock with her dog, Harley @lakenokomis . Gina on a bike ride with her 4 little ones around the Parkway and Justin sippin' on an Americano at Sovereign Grounds. Sidney is probably smelling the bread @turtlebreadmn and Megan's picking up the latest vintage finds @urbancottagemn . We know this city like the back of our hand which is exactly why we're the best at what we do.