We volunteered this month at Books for Africa. This organization collects donated books and ships them to countries in Africa. The only thing that the countries pay for are the shipping costs. Books for Africa has been operating for 29 years and they have shipped to nearly all the African countries. There are a few that they haven’t been able to reach because of political … Continue reading Books for Africa
Many areas of the Twin Cities are seeing an increase in new construction developments. Here are some tips that we’ve compiled if you are considering building a house. First Steps Before you go and look at any new construction models, meet with Team Lucky Duck to learn about the new construction process and get any initial questions answered. They will discuss your wants and needs and … Continue reading Tips When Considering a New Construction Home
Whether you realize it or not, curb appeal is an important part of your home. Landscaping and outdoor finishes make a huge difference and can help add value to your home if and when you decide to sell. Unlike a new coat of paint, landscaping can take time to plan and implement. Here is a list of some ideas that you can potentially add to … Continue reading Spring Yard Clean Up
Congratulations to our clients who bought or sold homes in March. We are so happy we were able to help you! Congratulations Molly! We were thrilled to help you find your new home! Congratulations Allison on the purchase of your new home! We are so happy for you! If you or anyone you know is looking to buy, sell, or invest in real estate, we … Continue reading Just Solds- March 2017
Team Lucky Duck got the chance to volunteer this month at Second Harvest Heartland. We spent a morning sorting onions and re-packing them into 5 pound bags for distribution to over 1,000 local partners including food shelves and meal sites. In fact, two other groups we have volunteered with this year, 360 Communities and Loaves and Fishes, receive some of the food they use from … Continue reading Second Harvest Heartland
The spring market is here! Compared to this time last year there are 25% less houses for sale in the Twin Cities metro area. This means listings are in demand and selling fast. 96% of the houses that sold during January 2017 sold at or above their original list price. Buyers can be reassured that even in this competitive seller’s market, interest rates are historically … Continue reading Spring Market Update
March is usually the snowiest month in Minnesota, but spring is just around the corner. Here are some Easter decorating ideas that can help you feel like spring has sprung, at least inside your home. This cute centerpeice is an easy do-it-yourself project. The tutorial from get creative juice describes painting the eggs but you might consider using dyed eggs to make it even simpler. This … Continue reading Easter Decorating Ideas
Congratulations to our clients who bought or sold homes in February. We are so happy we were able to help you! Congratulations Sage on the purchase of your first home! We are so happy for you! Congraulations Brandon! We were thrilled to help you find your new home! If you or anyone you know is looking to buy, sell, or invest in real estate, we … Continue reading Just Solds- February 2017
Moving is sometimes considered one of the most stressful life events. We’ve compiled a list of tips to help make it go a little more smoothly. Plan to spend a few hours after closing to clean. Everyone’s idea of clean is a little bit different, even though sellers will clean their home, it may not be up to your standards. If it is clean to … Continue reading 10 Moving Tips
Zach and Carly were able to attend the Keller Williams’ Family Reunion Conference. It is a wonderful chance to learn a ton about the real estate industry, network with other Keller Williams agents from across the country and to hear from experts on pertinent topics. Keller Williams has the most agents in the country, so only a few convention centers are large enough to host … Continue reading Keller Williams Family Reunion
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