Despite a mild start to the season, winter has officially arrived and with that comes snow removal. While it may seem straight forward, here are 5 tips to avoid causing unnecessary damage to your driveway, sidewalk, and landscape. Most importantly, your safety and health should be your first priority. Shoveling can be an extensive workout for those who are not typically active. Be sure to … Continue reading 5 Snow Removal Tips
In the fall of 1983, a small group of passionate women and men dedicated to serving victims of domestic violence established Cornerstone in South Hennepin County. Since then, they have provided space, education and resources for thousands of adults and children needing to leave domestic abuse, sexual violence and human trafficking. The statistics on the value of Cornerstone are impressive. Last year alone, Cornerstone provided services for … Continue reading An Evening With Cornerstone
When it comes to owning a home, you need to factor in property taxes when considering your monthly expenses. It’s important to understand how they’re assessed and how they differ across cities and counties. There are several factors that are considered when determining your property taxes. As a result, every city will assess them slightly differently. Assessed Value of Property This is the most obvious and … Continue reading Navigating Property Taxes
Maybe it’s your New Year’s resolution to get in shape. Or maybe it’s so cold that your outdoor gym is no longer an option. The Twin Cities has several options to help you get your sweat on, no matter what type of workout you prefer. Orange Theory This heart rate-based workout is all about making your hour the most efficient calorie burn possible. Locations can … Continue reading Workout Options In the Twin Cities
We are excited to talk about insurance today with Cody Smith of Farmer’s Insurance. Team Lucky Duck: How did you get started with insurance? Cody Smith: While I was still in school, I knew I wanted to get into insurance after my buddy mentioned it. I knew it wasn’t about sales but about building relationships. TLD: What made you choose Farmers? CS: I knew I … Continue reading Featured Vendor Friday – Cody Smith with Farmer’s Insurance
Minnesota is ranked as one of the most active states in America, so it’s only natural to need great dog parks to keep your furry friends active as well. All of these parks are off-leash and are free*, fenced, and have plenty of acreage to let your dogs run and socialize. Elm Creek Reserve in Maple Grove Ferguson Dog Park in Bloomington Staring Lake Dog Park in … Continue reading The Best Dog Parks in Minnesota
Minnesota is full of historic landmarks that have shaped our state and parts of our country. Whether you’re a history buff or could use a history lesson, here are the top 5 historic sites in Minnesota. 1. Historic Fort Snelling Built in the 1820’s, the US Department of War built a chain of forts to protect the northwestern territories from Canadian and British encroachment. 2. … Continue reading Top 5 Historic Sites to Visit in Minnesota
With the new year comes resolutions to get your finances in order. This week we are featuring Tom Gillund, a financial planner with Morgan Stanley. Team Lucky Duck: How did you get started as a financial planner? Tom Gillund: Being a business owner myself, I saw the values of strong financial planning. So three years ago I made a career out of it. TLD: Why … Continue reading Featured Vendor Friday – Tom Gillund of Morgan Stanley
The way the real estate industry ran before the internet versus how it operates today is drastically different. We thought it would be fun to look back and see how far the home buying and selling process has come. Going all the way back to the 1800s, real estate brokers would gather at their local association to share information on properties for sale. This is how … Continue reading Old School vs. Present Day Real Estate
With nearly 1.2 million realtors across the nation, it can feel overwhelming to pick the agent that is going to be the best fit for you. Here are six secrets to hiring a great realtor. 1.Do Your Research With the internet these days, it’s fairly easy to filter through hundreds of realtors to narrow down your options. You can check out their web presence and … Continue reading 6 Secrets To Hiring The Best Realtor
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