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Posts from January 2026

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January
26

How Commute Patterns Influence Smart Home Buying Choices | Counselor Realty

When you're looking at housing in the Twin Cities area, including these Maple Grove homes for sale, your commute will factor into your decision. Knowing how your travel time, ways to get around, and work schedule flexibility impact your life can help you buy a home that makes you happy and keeps your finances healthy in the long run.

How Your Commute Shapes Your Life

Commute times accumulate quickly. A 45-minute drive each way adds up to about 7.5 hours per week. When you consider fuel costs, vehicle maintenance, and traffic stress, your commute directly affects both your quality of l...

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January
19

How to Get Through a Kitchen Remodel With Less Stress | Counselor Realty

Whether you're looking to add a personal touch to a house for sale in Saint Cloud or one of these Victoria homes for sale, a kitchen makeover can transform a home and increase its value. But the process often brings surprises that can test even the calmest homeowner.

Planning Your Kitchen Remodel Timeline

A realistic remodeling schedule

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January
12

Minneapolis: Spend the Day in Dinkytown | Counselor Realty

There are various theories as to the name's origin, but everyone agrees that Dinkytown is one of the more fascinating neighborhoods near Minneapolis homes for sale and St. Paul homes for sale. Spend an entertaining day exploring these Dinkytown attractions

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January
5

Exercise Ideas for Beating the Winter Blues in the Twin Cities | Counselor Realty

Between the short days and cold temperatures, winter can start to feel long and dreary. One reliable way to ease the winter blues is to stay active! For some, this means hiking, snowshoeing, or skiing. But you don't necessarily need to shiver outside to get some exercise in the winter. Here are a few unique, local gyms and fitness centers that our real estate agents recommend.

Get Fit Around Minneapolis and St. Paul This Winter

YogaFit - Minneapolis, MN

Address: 520 1st Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Yoga is an exercise for the mind and body, and one of the best places to practice in the Minneapolis area is YogaFit. This studio offers several flexible membership options, so you can take classes as often as you'd like. Pay $64/month for four classes, or prepay for a 12-month unlimited membership. They also offer discounts for college students.

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