Stieg Strand's Blog

The City of Excelsior is nestled along the shores of Lake Minnetonka, about 20 minutes west of downtown Minneapolis. It is a fun, family-friendly community and has activities throughout the year to enjoy with your kids! Spend a summer afternoon at The Commons Park and stop in for ice cream at Lic...

 Chaska is a highly desirable community and has commanded national attention as Hazeltine Golf Course has been selected as the hosts of the 2028 Ryder Cup and the Chaska Curling Center has become a national training center for Team USA curlers.With great schools and a vibrant community, Chaska re...

Chanhassen, Minnesota is a fantastic dog-friendly community and a great place to spend quality time with your pets! Take advantage of the trails at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum or the off-leash trails at the Lake Minnewashta Dog Park, which was also highlighted by Mpls St Paul Magazine. In t...

In Minnesota, there is no such thing as bad weather – just bad clothing! For Minnesota outdoor enthusiasts there is always something to do in Shorewood, Minnesota. Located just 30 minutes west of Minneapolis, residents enjoy over 101 acres of parkland, open space and the Lake Minnetonka LRT regio...

It is important to clarify something about the wild and crazy world of Real Estate professionals and today's "online hunter" home buyers. Specifically, I am referring to the HOPE that the information such as the listed square footage is accurate on advertisements for home listings. Measuring "oop...

Sadly, only 13% of eligible veterans actually USE their VA mortgage benefit. There are a variety of factors why, but education is one of them. So, to increase awareness, this is an important message in light of the current government shutdown. In light of the possibility of a partial federal gove...

Many homebuyers are unaware of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) preferred risk program (Called Start Up for First Time Homebuyers and Step Up for previous homeowners) available from selected lenders that provides a high 97% Loan to Value Ratio with no upfront or no monthly mortgage ins...

Hennepin Village is a master planned 250 acre mixed use development consisting of residential townhomes, single family homes, green space, and a commercial development located on the northern edge of the Minnesota River Bluff in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.The majority of the homes built in the Henne...

As we are approaching the day set aside to honor our Veterans November 12th, 2018. Veteran are seeing more and more benefits and rewards in small but practical ways. This year more and more restaurants realize it is s winning combination to serve those who have served our country.  USA Today's Na...

 Victoria as a city, is a beautiful suburb to some or "exurb" to others area located about a 30 minute drive south and west of downtown Minneapolis. Click here for specific demographic information on Victoria. Click here for all available homes for sale in the Victoria.