With the bright sunlight and warm temperatures that accompany summer, you may be spending more time outside — and you may be noticing areas of your home’s exterior that need repair. But there’s more reason to tackle your home maintenance projects this summer than simply cosmetic appearance. Maintaining your home will prevent major leaks and damage that may eventually require professional help, usually when its most expensive and inconvenient for you. Being proactive when it comes to your home&... read more

A picture is worth a thousand words. We’ve all heard the saying before, and it’s definitely true when it comes to real estate. It would be almost impossible to fully describe a house without pictures. There’s just one problem; too often homeowners forget about picture quality. Not all images are created equal. Blurry or poor-quality photos can be detrimental when selling your home. The question is, “Does professional photography help sell homes?” The simple answer is yes. Pro... read more

Northfield Area Rice County Number of Homes Listed 54 92 Average List Price $310,760 $300,304 Number of Homes Sold 40 105 Average Sale Price $269,970 $224,860 Average Days on the Market 41 36 Number of Homes on the Market 93 231 ... read more

Many homeowners want to enjoy their outdoor living space but don’t want to get eaten by mosquitoes while doing so. Bug repellents and bug zappers are effective but don’t keep those nasty bugs away from your outdoor living area. Check out these plants that naturally repel mosquitoes and other annoying bugs that keep you from using your outdoor space more often: 1. Lavender This beautiful purple colored plant is a natural mosquito repellent with a wonderful fragrance. Lavender is a great additio... read more

When getting your home ready to sell, what areas should you focus your time and budget on? If only selling your home was as simple as snapping your fingers. We’d love that, and we’re sure you would too. Unfortunately, reality is rarely that kind. Instead, there are a thousand little details that go into selling your home from hiring a real estate agent to home staging and curb appeal enhancements. It’s every piece together that brings in the buyer. But if you’ve focused mostly on finding ... read more