Stieg Strand's Blog

Christmas Light Tours are a wonderful FREE way for families to come together and build memories. There are over 100 families homes and business's that are listed and mapped in the Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, Bloomington area!  Click here for the maps and more info! 

NO MORE STAIRS, NO MORE LAWN WORK, NO MORE SNOW SHOVELING! JUST TURN THE KEY AND LEAVE FOR A MONTH OR THREE! This is a 2nd floor "flat" with nature views out your 4 "large windowed" SUN ROOM/LANAI every day of the year! This is a convenient and comfortable wheelchair accessible unit....Just take ...

 Minnesota is a great place to live.  No, I am not just "saying that" as a cute way of saying "it is OK".... It is REALLY a great place to live! According to World Population Review Minnesota has "slipped" to the third happiest state to live in the United States behind heaven like Hawaii and Rock...

This Spring 2021 market is the strongest seller-driven market.Homes in fair condition (and reasonably priced), are typically receiving:-Multiple Offers (in some cases 15 - 20 offers) (that is not a typo...there are just so few homes on the market for buyers to choose from, especially in the mid a...

This Spring 2021 market is the strongest seller-driven market.Homes in fair condition (and reasonably priced), are typically receiving:-Multiple Offers (in some cases 15 - 20 offers) (that is not a typo...there are just so few homes on the market for buyers to choose from, especially in the mid a...

***TAKE-OUT FOOD ALERT*** Skip the cooking tonight and check out this list of 35+ local restaurants in the Southwest Metro: https://mnhomereports.lpages.co/eat-local/ Here are 2 favorites for Excelsior area: Joey Nova's Tonka Bay and Maynard's Restaurant of Excelsior 

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The Hardest Working Agent in the Twin Cities   (Early Morning Sunrise over Glen Lake in Minnetonka, photo credit)How Real Estate is Impacted by the ElectionNovember is traditionally a slower month for Real Estate as the weather cools for the season. However, this year is different...   "The year...

 Realtor Stieg Strand is a real estate veteran, living, loving, raising 3 children, coaching sports, paying taxes, all while successfully representing hundreds of buyers and sellers in Eden Prairie for over 25 years.  Stieg is also currently the top rated and ranked real estate agent for all brok...

  (Arboretum AppleHouse in Victoria on Rolling Acres Rd)Arboretum AppleHouse & Fall Parade of Homes  If you are looking for a fun fall outing to catch some fresh air this weekend, stop by the Arboretum AppleHouse in Victoria! (There is no cost for entry or parking) Weekends thru Halloween will h...