Home is More Important Than Ever
Here on our blog, we write about the buying and selling of homes often. It is what we know, what we do, and what we share. But the concept of what a home means to our families and us is also an important topic.
We frequently refer to home as a safe haven, a place where we share joys and sorrows, raise our children, and plan how to make our dreams for the future come true. So after we help you find the perfect home, we also offer advice on how to make it the safe, comfortable place you want for your family. Now that is more important than we would have imagined just a short time ago. 
It’s difficult today to read or hear the news without the words Coronavirus and social distancing being part of the conversation. Schools have closed, and the kids are home. With most social events and activities canceled, retired seniors are staying home too. Those not employed in essential services are mostly working from home.
The structure of both our professional and private lives has changed rapidly. We are told to expect this new norm to continue for weeks and, yes, perhaps even months. We can brood,...
First Steps to Selling Your Home
The first time we reach a milestone in our lives is generally an event we remember for a lifetime. For many of us, the purchase of our first home fits into this category. Just before our marriage, my future wife Kate and I bought our first home! As a surprise for her, I hired a contractor to renovate it while we were on our honeymoon. When we returned, she was tickled pink, and we were both on cloud nine. That first home is associated with many happy memories as we began our life together. Selling it was bittersweet. We needed more space and felt excited about finding our second home. It was the right decision but an emotional process to let go and say adios to that first home.
Best Tips to Selling Your first House in MN
A great deal of advice is available for first-time homebuyers, but for first-time sellers, there is a void. I have helped hundreds of first-time homeowners sell. As a guy who has been there and done that first-time seller gig, I also have some personal insights. Here are my best tips to help you rock selling your first house. Use the internet to learn as much as you can about the process of selling your home. Below are some great topics I might suggest to google. We have a lot of great information on our website, and I have included links to posts you may find helpful.
