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
It’s that time of year again to start fresh and set your resolutions for 2016! We thought it would be fun to have our team share some of our resolutions. Zach resolves to own an investment property this year. Carly is expecting her first child in February and she resolves to get back to her pre-baby weight. Holly plans to run a 1/2 marathon in 2016. … Continue reading New Year’s Resolutions
Congratulations to our clients that were able to sell real estate in December! We love being able to help you! Congrats to Jack and Kylie on selling their home. Good luck on the job relocation! We were thrilled to help Jenna buy her first home last month! If you or anyone you know is looking to buy, sell, or invest in real estate, we would … Continue reading Just Sold – December 2015
There are several misconceptions of what a realtor’s job is like on a day-to-day basis. When you get to make your own hours and run your own business, it might be easy to assume their job is simple. Looking into what a real day in the life of a realtor is like might change that. 8:30am: Team Meeting to sync up and talk about any updates … Continue reading A Day In The Life of A Realtor
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from Team Lucky Duck! Please have a safe and fun holiday season surrounded by the ones you love. Continue reading Merry Christmas From Team Lucky Duck
The majority of house hunting is done online these days and the first thing everyone wants to see is the listing’s photos. These pictures can mean the difference of someone wanting to see the house in person or not. These pictures can spark the imagination of the viewer and will help them understand if they could see their family in this house. That is why having … Continue reading The Power of Listing Photos
