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Posts from February 2022

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February
28

Prepare for Home Emergencies - Counselor Realty

Your home is your castle, and you have to defend it against leaks, rodents, fires, and other emergencies. Whether you are settling into your home or still browsing Maple Grove homes for sale, it's essential to think about how to handle common emergencies. To that end, the following are common threats you'll want to protect your home from suffering.

  • Leaks
    Broken faucets, damaged sewer lines, frozen irrigation systems, and other plumbing problems can cause significant leaks in your home and on your property. The best way to prepare yourself is to regularly inspect your plumbing systems, adhere to all required maintenance, and keep the number of a trusted, certified plumber at the ready.

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February
21

Margarita Day Around the Twin Cities - Counselor Realty

You're moving to the Twin Cities: browsing through Minneapolis homes for sale, visiting Saint Paul homes for sale, and trying to find the perfect house to meet your needs. When you finally close the deal, you deserve to celebrate. February 22nd is National Margarita Day, so why not hit the bars and indulge? But how do you find the best margaritas in a neighborhood you don't know well yet? We've got your back. Here are our picks for some of the best margaritas you can find in the Twin Cities.

  • Nico's Tacos and Tequila Bar - 2516 Hennepin Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55405
    Using only fresh, high-quality ingredients, Nico's Tacos and Tequila Bar serves 12 different types of margaritas, all made with fresh lime juice, agave nectar, and real fruit syrups, made in-house. They also serve a host of delicious, reasonably-priced tacos, from birria to carnitas to pastor.

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February
14

Organizing a Kitchen Pantry - Counselor Realty

When checking out Edina homes for sale and Glenwood homes for sale, most buyers are keen on finding a house with a kitchen pantry. Whether you live alone or with your family, you'll need easy access to your kitchen pantry to source ingredients when cooking. However, most times, your kitchen pantry could be more disorganized than you'd like.

Besides organizing your kitchen pantry to help you access ingredients easily, an organized pantry also makes it easy to manage inventory. Use these tips below to organize your pantry.

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February
7

Preparing to Sell in 2022 - Counselor Realty

The real estate market has been red-hot, thanks to the entry of many first-time millennial buyers and record-low mortgage rates. If you have looked into Coon Rapids homes for sale or Detroit Lakes homes for sale, you may have realized that homes don't stay for too long in the market. However, before you place a "for sale" sign outside your property, you should consider a few things. Our agents have listed some tips to get the best price for your home:

  1. Depersonalize and Declutter Your Home
    Decluttered rooms let buyers plan how to fill the home as they walk around. Start with the least-used spaces like the garage and proceed to frequently-used rooms.

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