
Nothing says how much you care quite like a handmade holiday gift, but what if you don't have the time to make something yourself?
That's where local artisan markets and handmade gift shops come in. These spots are stocked with hundreds of one-of-a-kind products for you to choose from, and each purchase you make supports local businesses and artists. Check out these six local shops selling handmade goods and find out why they're some of our team's favorite holiday shopping destinations.

A buyer touring a 1978 split-level notices the brass fixtures, wall-to-wall carpeting, and kitchen cabinets that have been there for decades. Nothing is necessarily wrong with the house. It just looks like the owners haven't changed much since moving in.
You'll see examples of this when browsing homes for sale in Detroit Lakes or Edina. Some older properties have aged beautifully. Others have perfectly functional features that buyers would probably change after moving in. Sellers need to know the difference before deciding where to...

Working on your reading list for the upcoming winter months? Our real estate agents stock up their home libraries at these wonderful independent bookstores around the Twin Cities.
Whether you're searching for a specific title, exploring new authors, or looking for a local literary event, these bookstores have plenty to offer.

Whether you want a meet-up with friends or some quality time with a good book, a coffee shop near Minneapolis homes for sale or St. Paul homes for sale is always the right choice. Our real estate agents share their favorite local coffee shops

Shorter evenings and cooler mornings sneak up on the Twin Cities before anyone realizes it. As you review Brainerd homes for sale or Coon Rapids homes for sale, a well-maintained yard is one of the first features buyers notice early in the season.
Minnesota's seasons are fickle, and what may start as chilly fall mornings can turn into pun...