Fire Prevention month is just about over but we are just getting ready to turn up the heat for the winter.  There is still time to check your Fireplace to make sure its safe to use in your home.  The best tools to check your fireplace in your home are your very own eyes and regular inspections both inside and out.  This inspection could save your home and those who live inside. For more information click on link below: http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/fireplaces-chimneys/how-make-sure-your-fir... read more

  Ready to decorate your home for Halloween.  Below is a great website to help you have a spooktacular home for Halloween. 8 Ways to Be the Awesomest House This Halloween We don’t want you to be the lame house on the block this Halloween. We want you to be the home the kids talk about for years to come. So here’s our list of useful tips on how to be the awesome home in your neighborhood this Halloween.http://bit.ly/16fXfRs ... read more

 As the year continues to fly away here is a local Owatonna housing market update.   Taking a look at the Owatonna market in September, 31 homes have sold, with an average SOLD price of $132,193 and an average days on market of 81.  Currently there are 149 homes on the market in our area.  There is sure to be a home to fit your dreams!  (Statistics reported were taken from the SEMAR MLS database)   Looking for something to do during the month of October?  Here a... read more

Getting ready to start that last project before the Holidays come? Well we will be able to help.   Ever wonder how much paint you'll need for that project? Check out this paint calculator to make sure you get enough paint to finish that room.  http://www.easy2diy.com/cm/easy/diy_ht_calc_index.asp?page_id=35720769&parent1=Task&child1=Painting&parent2=Brand  ... read more

As the year continues to pass by it’s time for another update on the Albert Lea housing market!  You can expect to start seeing a monthly blog geared toward keeping you informed with changes in our housing market month to month.  Not only that, you will be notified of upcoming events in Albert Lea and the surrounding area to keep you and your family busy!   Taking a look at the Albert Lea market to date, 166 homes have sold since the start of 2013, up from 145 this time last year.  In Septembe... read more