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January
31

Winter Festivals and Events - Twin Cities, MN - Counselor Realty

By the time February comes around, most people are starting to feel a little cooped up and tired of being inside. The good news is that there are plenty of outdoor events to attend around the Twin Cities in February. If you've been busy looking at Minneapolis homes for sale or St. Paul homes for sale, we recommend pressing pause for a few hours and stopping by one of these events.

  • Ice Castles: 1500 Old Hwy 8, New Brighton, MN 55112
    Ice Castles is an incredible event at Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton. It will be open daily through the month of February until March 6th. While there, you can walk though beautiful ice castles, passing by frozen waterfalls and under ice archways. Colored lights make the experience even more magnificent.

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January
24

Dog Training - Twin Cities - Counselor Realty

Do you have a new puppy who could benefit from learning basic obedience and manners? Maybe your dog could use some help learning to walk on a leash, or perhaps you'd like to break their jumping habit. Regardless of which training issues you're looking to tackle with your pet, this is the prime time to get started. January is National Train Your Dog Month. If you're looking at Minneapolis homes for sale or St. Paul homes for sale, there are plenty of places nearby where you can take your dog for training. 

  • K9SF: 1 Groveland Terrace, Suite 105, Minneapolis, MN 55403
    K9SF is a local dog training company founded by former police force members. They specialize in one-on-one training to meet every customers' unique needs. They're happy to work with larger breeds like German shepherds and Dobermans. They also offer basic and advanced obedience classes.

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January
17

Financing a Home in 2022 - Counselor Realty

Out with the old, and in with the new. It's a new year, and as you begin perusing listings for Bemidji homes for sale, it's essential first to understand lending requirements and changes within the mortgage industry. Whether you're planning to buy in the spring or wait until later in the year, the following are some key things we advise all homebuyers to consider as they contemplate prospective real estate purchases.

  • Credit Still Counts
    Your credit score is crucial to securing the best interest rate and the most favorable terms and conditions. Therefore, making sure your credit report is accurate and that you pay down debt on time, every time, is imperative.

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January
10

Chai Tea - Twin Cities - Counselor Realty

Few things are better on a cold winter day than a cup of chai. That perfect combination of tea, milk, cinnamon, and aromatic spices will warm you right up. With National Hot Tea Month coming up in January, we thought it'd be a good opportunity to point out that the Twin Cities has some great local tea shops. If you're out and about this winter, here is a quick list of places you can order a delicious chai:

  • Sencha Tea Bar - 2601 Hennepin Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55408
    Sencha Tea Bar calls itself the "premier frontier" for loose leaf tea in Minneapolis, so it's a great place to grab a cup of chai. Not only is tea served on-site, but you'll also find a large selection of tea to purchase as well as tea kits, merchandise, and more. If you need a snack, delicious baked goods are also available. If you love Sencha Tea Bar, it might be worth checking out some of these great Minneapolis homes for sale just down the street.

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