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06/18/2026

How to Spot a Well-Maintained Home
Fresh paint and staged furniture can make almost any house look good — that's the point. What you actually want to know before you fall in love with the countertops is whether the home has been well cared for. That difference shows up in places that never make it into the listing photos.
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06/18/2026

How to Create a Home Maintenance Routine
Most homeowners don't ignore maintenance because they are careless. More often, the work just never gets organized. One task comes up in spring, another in midsummer, and by fall, half the list is still sitting somewhere in the back of your mind.
A seasonal routine helps because it gives each job a...

06/17/2026

🎉Congratulations to our Buyer and Seller on the sale of this home in Crookston! Thank you for trusting our team for your real estate needs! Great day for all! 🔑🏡❤️

06/16/2026

Just Listed! Take a look at this new listing at 13043 ELMHURST Trail SE, Mentor.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 13043 Elmhurst Trail Se, Mentor, MN 56736, 475 square foot, 1 bedrooms bathrooms, asking price of $189,000, MLS ID 26-874

06/15/2026

Already dreading the summer vacation complaints of, "There's nothing to do?" No, video games aren't the answer. Our real estate agents join their families for some exciting day trips, no more than three hours away from Crookston homes for sale.
Explore Northwest Minnesota: Family-Friendly Day Trips
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Family-Friendly Day Trips Around Northwest Minnesota | LeBlanc Realty

06/12/2026

How to Make Your Home Look Move-In Ready
Most sellers focus on price, but buyers are making a different calculation when they walk through your door. They're asking whether the home feels like somewhere they could actually live. That answer forms fast, often before they've made it past the entryway. So the question worth asking before you list...

Most sellers focus on price, but buyers are making a different calculation when they walk through your door. They're asking whether the home feels like somewhere they could actually live. That answer forms fast, often before they've made it past the entryway. So the question worth asking before...

06/11/2026

How to Maintain Decks and Patios for Long-Term Use
Your outdoor living space is worth protecting. Whether you have a wood deck, a composite platform, or a poured concrete patio, neglect tends to compound quickly. A small crack ignored now can become a serious repair bill later. The good news? Most of what keeps these spaces in good shape is straightforward...

Your outdoor living space is worth protecting. Whether you have a wood deck, a composite platform, or a poured concrete patio, neglect tends to compound quickly. A small crack ignored now can become a serious repair bill later. The good news? Most of what keeps these spaces in good shape is...

06/11/2026

Questions Buyers Should Ask About Utility Costs
Before you fall in love with a home, it's worth asking a question that often gets overlooked: What does it actually cost to live here? The purchase price is just the beginning. Monthly utility bills can vary wildly from one property to the next, and they can significantly affect how comfortable that...

Before you fall in love with a home, it's worth asking a question that often gets overlooked: What does it actually cost to live here? The purchase price is just the beginning. Monthly utility bills can vary wildly from one property to the next, and they can significantly affect how comfortable...

06/09/2026

Just Listed! Take a look at this new listing at 601 4TH Avenue NE, Crookston.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 601 4th Avenue Ne, Unit 16, Crookston, MN 56716, 1728 square foot, 2 bedrooms bathrooms, asking price of $204,900, MLS ID 26-824

06/05/2026

Just Listed! Take a look at this new listing at 422 GRANT Street , Crookston.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 422 Grant Street , Crookston, MN 56716, 2038 square foot, 3 bedrooms bathrooms, asking price of $218,000, MLS ID 26-811