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Where to Find Handmade Holiday Gifts Around the Twin Cities
Nothing says how much you care quite like a handmade holiday gift, but what if you don't have the time to make something yourself?
That's where local artisan markets and handmade gift shops come in. These spots are stocked with hundreds of one-of-a-kind products for you to choose from, and each purchase you make supports local businesses and artists. Check out these six local shops selling handmade goods and find out why they're some of our team's favorite holiday shopping destinations.
Local Artisan Markets and Handmade Gift Destinations Around the Twin Cities
Six Local Shops and Artisan Markets for Holiday Gifts
- Minneapolis Craft Market – Minneapolis:
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Should You Sell Before You Buy Your Next Home?
Consider the timing dilemma faced by so many Twin Cities homeowners. Your house may sell within a week, but finding the right new place could take a year. That is why the sell-first or buy-first debate deserves careful thought. If you're shopping in Glenwood homes for sale or Maple Grove homes for sale, the answer has to be informed by your finances, your timeline, and the market in the area where you're buying right now.
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What Buyers Mean When They Say a Home Feels Dated
A buyer touring a 1978 split-level notices the brass fixtures, wall-to-wall carpeting, and kitchen cabinets that have been there for decades. Nothing is necessarily wrong with the house. It just looks like the owners haven't changed much since moving in.
You'll see examples of this when browsing homes for sale in Detroit Lakes or Edina. Some older properties have aged beautifully. Others have perfectly functional features that buyers would probably change after moving in. Sellers need to know the difference before deciding where to...
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Independent Bookstores and Cozy Reading Spots for Fall Days
Working on your reading list for the upcoming winter months? Our real estate agents stock up their home libraries at these wonderful independent bookstores around the Twin Cities.
Which Twin Cities Bookstores Should You Visit?
Whether you're searching for a specific title, exploring new authors, or looking for a local literary event, these bookstores have plenty to offer.
- Best for Indigenous literature and art: Birchbark Books & Native Arts, featuring books and artwork celebrating Native cultures.
- Best for tracking down a specific title: Moon Palace Books, with online inventory information...