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Radon Mitigation Licensure

All residential radon mitigation professionals and companies must be licensed by June 1, 2020, and start to use mitigation system tags on June 1, 2020. Mitigation professionals are individuals who install or design a radon mitigation system in a building they do not own or lease. The Minnesota Department of Health regulates the radon industry. […]

Easy on the eye, easier to buy

As we continue to work to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, homes are still being bought and sold, the process is just a little different. The industry has adapted to ensure clients can view homes, albeit practicing social distancing. So, if you’re getting ready to stage your home by way of a virtual tour, we’ve got […]

Real Estate Sales is BOOMING!

I am often asked, “Tom, how’s your business, real estate sales?” My response is, “it’s Booming!” Of course, that depends upon your price range. For those considering the low end and sometimes referred to as “affordable”, sorry, there just are not any. There has not been any for a couple of years and there is […]

Memorial Day Thought

Today we take time to remember and say a prayer of gratefulness for those who have been willing to sacrifice for our freedoms. Reminding us that there are incredible love and sacrifice displayed when one is willing to stand up for freedom. This demonstration of love and sacrifice on behalf of other people points us […]

Are ‘Hot Rooms’ Cooling?

Specialty spaces in a home provide a marketing hook for listings, but buyers may prize flexibility over a “man cave” or yoga nook. May – June 2020 by Barbara Ballinger The gift-wrapping room, the pajama lounge, the media room, the man cave. They’ve all had their time to shine as hot rooms that have helped a […]

Top 5 Predictions For Real Estate Once The Pandemic Subsides

It’s no secret that the real estate market has a long road of recovery ahead. As the day-to-day work of showing properties and building homes has slowed to a crawl, agents and others in the industry have started to look to the future and make predictions about the lingering effects the COVID-19 pandemic will have […]