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You can't skip a stone these days without hitting some fabulous Minneapolis homes for sale and Saint Paul homes for sale right on the water. If you have always wondered what waterfront living was like around the Twin Cities, now is a great time to find out. For buyers looking to make a splash with their next home, the following are five reasons that waterfront living at White Bear Lake and other lakes in the region is the right way to go.

1. Waterfront Homes Appreciate. Waterfront properties are always premium properties. There are only so many lakes and rivers, and over time, the number of available properties becomes scarcer. This makes them ideal for investment properties as well as potential rentals.

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September is Honey Month and we believe that everyone in the Twin Cities should celebrate the oh-so-sweet gift our local bee hives provide. Honeybees are far from pests; in fact, we have honeybees to thank for much more than just honey. These insects forage for nectar which then transfers pollen from plant to plant. This pollination process fertilizes each plant and enables them to bear fruits. Simply put: without honeybees, many major crops like apples and avocados would cease to grow. Show your love of honey and appreciation for honeybees by picking up a batch of local honey from one of these places around the Twin Cities.

• Bare Honey – 635 SE 9th St., Minneapolis, MN 55414
  Bare Honey believes that honey should be sweet, the way nature intended. Blending their 100 percent raw honey with simple spices, Bare Honey creates spreadable honeys that will inspire you to put honey on everything! Cinnamon Honey, Cocoa Honey Spread, Hot & Spicy Honey, and Vanilla Bean Honey are just some of their super sweet flavors that you'll want to add to every meal after you close on one of our new Minneapolis homes for sale.

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Your driveway is one of the parts of your home that tends to be taken for granted. Home and garden magazines usually give driveways a short shrift. But as it's a large space on the exterior of your home, it helps form that important first impression for visitors and potential home buyers. If your driveway is showing signs of age or damage, it can also make that final stretch of coming home more distressing than de-stressing. Renewing your driveway can be the move that makes your house the envy of all the Minneapolis homes for sale. 

Knowing the benefits of the most common driveway materials will help you decide if repair or replacement is your best option. If you want to match your neighbors' driveways, know what challenges they may be facing with the material. If you want to contrast and stand out among the Saint Paul homes for sale, make sure your choice is an outstanding one.

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One of the easiest and most affordable ways to make your house look better is to tend to your walls. Those scuffs and dents make a home look dingy and older than it is. But you can shed the years and the damage in no time with a few tools and basic techniques sure to make your home stand out among the Minneapolis homes for sale. 

1. Start With A Clean Slate 
   Dust and wash your walls at least once a year. You may want to dust your walls more often if you have seasonal allergies. Use a microfiber cloth and a telescoping mop handle to reach up to the ceiling and into corners. Spray all-purpose cleaner onto a second cloth to remove additional grime. Tackle stains and spots with dish soap and a sponge. Never use abrasive cleaners on your walls.

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You don't have to travel far to find yourself surrounded by the beauty of nature. The Land of 10,000 Lakes boasts tens-of-thousands of natural areas where you can be wowed by the wonder of our region. Minnesota is simply magical. With so many serene spaces to explore in and around the Twin Cities, we invite you to take a break from shopping Minneapolis homes for sale and Saint Paul homes for sale, and instead venture out to visit the stunning scenery at these wonderous destinations.

• Minnehaha Regional Park - 4801 S. Minnehaha Dr., Minneapolis, MN 55417
  If there's one natural wonder in Minnesota you have to visit, it's the Minnehaha Falls. Located in the Minnehaha Regional Park, this awesome site features a 53-foot waterfall that's easily accessible which means it's no surprise that nearly a million people visit the metro marvel each year. Best of all, it freezes over in the winter, offering an impressive nature photo-op without having to leave the city limits.

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