Is Your Home Ready to Help Your Child Learn? The passing of Labor Day and the end of the State Fair are real signs that it’s time to go back to school for Minnesota children and teens. When sending your children off to school, parents need to remember that learning doesn’t start and stop when … Continued
First-Time Homebuyers: Do You Qualify for Down Payment Assistance? The Minnesota housing market is experiencing another sizzling summer. Like 2018, rapidly rising home prices and low mortgage interest rates are driving the market. As a result, homebuyers are finding themselves in bidding wars that achieve at least asking price, if not far above. … Continued
When you’re doling out thousands on a major purchase, it can be easy to second-guess yourself and wonder if you made the right decision, especially when that purchase binds you to one home in one area for the foreseeable future. Unlike most purchases, which feature a ‘try before you buy’ option, a house is a … Continued
It’s June, National Homeownership Month, and the welcome beginning of summer here in Minnesota. According to the Pioneer Press, last year saw record numbers across the market. The median home sales price rose 7.7 percent to $265k, a record high, and the cumulative days on the market declined to 48 days, a 12-year record low. … Continued
Taking place throughout March, the Spring Parade of Homes showcases 472 new homes from nearly all Twin Cities-area homebuilders. Brandl Anderson is a long-standing participant in Parade of Homes, each year having the opportunity to help many families find their forever home. This spring, Brandl Anderson is showcasing five homes with distinct floor plans. … Continued
After a couple grueling months of winter, February seems to be the month when you become aware of the effects of your hibernation. Hunkering down for season can take an unfavorable toll on the inside of your home. It’s often measured by a living room full of empty Amazon boxes, a kitchen table full of … Continued
Unfortunately, the holiday season presents an opportune time for package thieves. Playing spoiler to Santa, package theft is on the rise. According to a 2017 study by Shorr Packaging Corp., more than 30 percent of respondents stated they had personally experienced package theft. Tis the season for daily Amazon deliveries and frequent visits from FedEx. … Continued
With the holidays in full swing, families everywhere are gathering in the heart of the home to celebrate; the kitchen. We asked Brandl Anderson customers to share with us their favorite holiday recipes. Pull out your aprons, rolls up your sleeves and enjoy these delicious sweet treats. Betty Crocker’s Thumbprint Cookies Ingredients … Continued
Last week, the Brandl Anderson team was honored to receive the Parade of Green Path Leadership Award. Presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities, the Green Path Award recognizes building or remodeling organizations for their efforts in advancing of MN Green Path. Additionally, organizations that receive the Green Path Award are … Continued
Fall Home Decorating Ideas It’s no secret that once September arrives in Minnesota that the weather starts cooling. While we may have some outlier years where the temps stay warmer than usual (check your forecast today, in fact!) it doesn’t change the fact that “Winter Is Coming.” But, not before fall has it’s say first! … Continued