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“The Gables,” a restored Victorian-era home in Carver.

Time-capsule home from 1800s is older than Minnesota's statehood

The iconic Victorian-era house in Carver has been featured in calendars, on holiday tours and even an HGTV show, "If Walls Could Talk."

Downtown Wayzata condo gets dramatic makeover

November 2, 2019
Condo in the Landing
The plain-vanilla condo above the Hotel Landing is now bold and personalized.

'70s Mendota Heights rambler reinvented without adding square footage

November 9, 2019
The home's exterior and front entrance also got an update.
A couple facing retirement considered building a house next door, but chose to reinvent their outdated rambler instead.
Business
February 23

Pandemic art sales: Prettying up the walls we're staring at

If you've been watching experts and commentators appearing on television from their homes, their increased attention to decor might look familiar: In the early days of lockdown, they, like many of us, sat in front of blank white walls, while now their homes frequently display prominent artwork.
Business
February 23
More than half of U.S. metro areas had a double-digit percentage home price gain in the fourth quarter.

U.S. home prices rise 10.1% in December, fastest since 2014

U.S. home prices surged at the fastest pace in nearly seven years in December, fueled by low mortgage rates and Americans moving from crowded urban areas to houses in the suburbs.
Local
February 22

Walz's $518M bonding bill includes money to rebuild cities

Gov. Tim Walz proposed a $518 million capital investment package Monday that includes $150 million for rebuilding neighborhoods hit by unrest after the death of George Floyd last May and $43 million in security upgrades for the state Capitol complex, which has been ringed by fencing since last summer's protests.
Business
February 22

Consumer confidence, new home sales, Best Buy earns

A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week:
Business
February 19

VIRUS TODAY: Winter weather impacting U.S. vaccination plans

Here's what's happening Friday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:
Business
February 19

US existing home sales, and prices, rise again in January

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose again last month, a sign that the housing market's strong momentum from 2020 may be carrying over into this year.
Nation
February 18

2 Dallas officers shot and wounded while responding to call

Two Dallas police officers were shot and wounded Thursday while responding to a shooting call in a residential neighborhood, police said.
Business
February 18

January home construction falls 6%; signs of rebound ahead

U.S. home construction fell 6% in January but applications for building permits, which typically signal activity ahead, rose sharply.
Business
February 18

US long-term mortgage rates rise slightly; 30-year at 2.81%

U.S. long-term mortgage rates ticked up this week but remain at historic lows as the coronavirus pandemic continues to batter the economy even as more Americans get vaccinated.
Business
February 17

Online sales soar in 4th quarter for retailer Ahold Delhaize

Online sales at retailer Ahold Delhaize soared nearly 72% in the final quarter of 2020, the company said Wednesday, as the global pandemic forced many customers to shop from home.