Home staging is one of the most important aspects of the selling process and many homeowners put in a great deal of effort to make sure their house is set up nicely. There are several tips that real estate agents provide to sellers to make their homes appealing to buyers, but some sellers may want to go the extra mile to make sure their property stands out among other homes that may be for sale in the area. Balance Accessories and Furniture A home’s decor will paint buyers a picture of how their h... read more

When you’re on the hunt for a new home, you want to make sure it’ll be a good fit for every member of the family—including your pup. Of course you’ll be looking at the outdoor space, but it’s smart to think beyond the property line. After all, the neighborhood itself can make a huge difference in your—and your fur kid’s—quality of life. A few signs you’ve crossed the border into dog heaven? There are more groomers in a two-mile radius than hair sa... read more

Unless you’re planning on doing your own version of Fixer Upper, the general home-buying rule of thumb is to look for a place you’ll be able to live in for five years or more. So if you have kids (or are about to), you’ll need to look not just at the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, but also consider how a house will work for a crawling baby, curious toddler, rambunctious preschooler and beyond—not to mention multiple children, if that’s your plan. Talk to your Coldwell Ba... read more

Here is a look at how the housing market played out for the Albert Lea community this past month. In 17 single-family residential homes were sold with an average SOLD price of $87,841. The average days on market for those sold properties were 78 days.  April also brought 38 new homes to the market with an average list price of $127,171 for those new homes added.  Currently there are 95 homes for sale in the Albert Lea community.  (Statistics repo... read more

Here is your latest Owatonna housing market update!During the month of April, 23 single-family residential homes were sold with an average SOLD price of $157,879 and the average days on market for those closed properties were 68 days.  April brought 43 new homes to the market with an average list price of $190,527. Currently there are 74 homes for sale in the Owatonna Community. (Statistics reported from the SEMAR MLS Database, May 10th at 12:44pm) ... read more