July 1st 2016  |  Home Maintenance, Home Organization, Horticulture/Environment, Interior Design, Real Estate News, Selling a Home

Five Easy Summer Decorating Ideas to Brighten Your Home

Summer is the perfect season for spending warm evenings outside, hosting get-togethers with friends, and enjoying the longer days. What better way to take advantage of the long days and abundant natural light than in your own home?

Here are 5 simple summer home décor tips that can instantly brighten and transform your living spaces.

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1. Add Splashes of Bright Colors

Make a neutral room visually interesting by adding small, colorful details.

Try placing a bright flower arrangement on the coffee table, putting eye-catching ...

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June 15th 2016  |  Financial, Home Maintenance, Home Organization, Real Estate News

Seven Tips to Stay Cool and Save Money

It’s easy to just crank up the air conditioning during the hottest months of summer. Sure, the energy bill may be higher, but it’s worth the extra expense to keep your home cool — right? Or are there any sure-fire ways to save money and stay cool indoors?

Before you reach for the thermostat, try these DIY energy-saving tips to keep your home comfortable and keep you from breaking the bank.

1. Raise the A/C Temperature — Yes, Really

It’s better to keep the air conditioning down, but if you want to keep it on, raise the thermostat to a comfortable tem...

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June 1st 2016  |  Financial, Home Maintenance, Home Organization, Purchasing a Home, Real Estate News, Resources to Hire Professionals, Selling a Home

Seven Things You Must Do When Relocating

Anytime you relocate to a new area, whether it’s a city just a few miles away or across the country, you face a unique set of challenges.

The housing market, the transit, and even the weather may not be what you’re used to. Planning your move can be difficult, too, since you need to coordinate when, where, and how you’ll be moving your belongings to a new area.

Because moving to a completely new area means learning about a new housing market and a new community, we wanted to share a few helpful relocation tips to make it a much easier experience for you.

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May 1st 2016  |  Home Maintenance, Home Organization, Horticulture/Environment, Selling a Home

Five Simple Ideas for a Low-Maintenance Indoor Garden

Many homeowners find gardening is an enjoyable outdoor activity with several additional benefits: enhancing curb appeal, creating bright pops of color, and even providing homegrown ingredients for meals.

But outdoor plants need just the right amount of sunshine, space, fertile soil, and maintenance to be able to flourish.

You don’t need to abandon your dream of having a garden if you don’t have the space — bring the garden indoors! Here are a few ideas to spice up your home with easy-to-maintain indoor plants.

Grow Herbs on Your Kitchen Windowsill

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Stutsman Realty Has Been Featured in a Local Blog!

December 9th 2015  |  Community Events, Home Maintenance, Home Organization, Interior Design, Real Estate News

Stutsman Realty has been featured in a local blog!

Go on a home tour in “Julie’s Northwoods-Meets-Art Deco Apartment in Minneapolis.”

The author of this publication was a first time visitor who highlighted a Stutsman Realty property located at 3715 Grand Avenue in Minneapolis.

Here is an excerpt from her blog.

“…Minneapolis is rich in its beautifully maintained and functioning historical architecture… I was pleasantly surprised by the overwhelming amount of opulent historical buil...

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Ways to Highlight Your Home for Showings

November 5th 2014  |  Home Maintenance, Home Organization, Selling a Home

First impressions always matter!  Here are simple tips for better home showings.

• Remove clutter and clear off counters. Throw out stacks of newspapers and magazines and stow away most of your small decorative items. Put excess furniture in storage, and remove out-of-season clothing items that are cramping closet space. Don’t forget to clean out the garage, too.
• Wash your windows and screens. This will help get more light into the interior of the home.
• Keep everything extra clean. A clean house will make a strong first impression and send a message to buyers...

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August 25th 2014  |  Home Organization, Horticulture/Environment, Safety

Houseplants that are Toxic to Cats and Dogs

The following is published in honor of Knightly Stutsman ~ The kindest friend who had a long, happy and healthy life, and who would want the same for your own pet.

July 27, 2004 to June 17, 2014

A number of common plants can be quite toxic and sometimes fatal to your pets.  Below is a list of some of the more common plants that can create trouble and unwanted vet bills.  This is not a complete list.   This information has been provided to y...

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Forms You’ll Need to Sell Your Home

April 14th 2014  |  Home Organization, Real Estate News, Selling a Home

Historically spring is a popular time to sell your home.  Here is a list of important forms that you will need to accomplish this.

1. Property disclosure form:  This form requires you to reveal all known defects to your property.  Check with your state government to see if there is a special form required in your state.
2. Purchasers access to premises agreement:  This agreement sets conditions for permitting the buyer to enter your home for activities such as measuring for draperies before you...

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Five Things to do Before Putting Your Home on the Market

March 8th 2013  |  Home Maintenance, Home Organization, Real Estate News, Selling a Home

• Have a pre-sale home inspection. Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be able to give you a good indication of the trouble areas that will stand out to potential buyers, and you’ll be able to make repairs before open houses begin.
• Organize and clean. Pare down clutter and pack up your least-used items, such as large blenders and other kitchen tools, out-of-season clothes, toys, and exercise equipment. Store items off-site or in boxes neatly arranged in the garage or basement. Clean the windows, carpets...

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February 8th 2013  |  Home Organization, Safety

Moving with Pets

Moving to a new home can be stressful on your pets, but there are many things you can do to make the process as painless as possible. Experts at the Pet Realty Network in Naples, Fla., offer these helpful tips for easing the transition and keeping pets safe during the move.

1. Update your pet’s tag. Make sure your pet is wearing a sturdy collar with an identification tag that is labeled with your current contact information. The tag should include your destination location, telephone number, and cell phone number so that ...

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