The beginning of fall is the ideal time to throw a party and invite your friends and family over for some fun. Here are a few fall party decor ideas to incorporate into your plans. Decorate Your Patio or Deck The fall is the last season of the year when you’ll be able to truly enjoy the outdoors in comfort — so decorate your outdoor patio or deck for your fall party. Adorn your chairs, tables, and railings with fall garland (usually made of leaves) and wreaths of pine cones or branches. Choose a plaid... read more

Guest post by  Lauren White  We live in a fast-paced, plugged-in world. Many of us don’t have the time to get outside and enjoy nature. This is unfortunate, as studies show that nature is an important part of our health and well-being. If you’re starved for the sounds, textures and moods of the great outdoors, bring the outdoors in! You can integrate the natural world into your living space with plants, raw and natural materials, and even art. In the Woodwork Wood can be a fantastic and hig... read more

Sellers looking to get the best price know that curb appeal plays a huge role in getting buyers through the door. Once the flowers fade and the temperature drops, however, it can be easy to overlook your outdoor space altogether. Here are five simple ways to make the most of what fall has to offer and give your home the edge it needs for a quick sale. 1. Improve Your Entry With every potential buyer passing through your front door, your entryway is critical to a good first impression. Cleaning the door, sweeping ... read more

Here is a look at how the housing market played out for the Albert Lea community this past month.In August, 24 single-family residential homes were sold with an average SOLD price of $133,470. The average days on market for those sold properties were 79 days.  August also brought 24 new homes to the market with an average list price of $110,500 for those new homes added.  Currently there are 103 homes for sale in the Albert Lea community.  (Statistics... read more

Here is your latest Owatonna housing market update!During the month of August, 39 single-family residential homes were sold with an average SOLD price of $184,024 and the average days on market for those closed properties were 45 days.  August brought 44 new homes to the market with an average list price of $184,892. Currently there are 76 homes for sale in the Owatonna Community. (Statistics reported from the SEMAR MLS Database, September 7th at 4:11pm) Here are a few upco... read more