Custom Home MN Blog

Spring just may be the ideal time to schedule a getaway. Temperatures are rising, but it’s not so hot that spending time outdoors is uncomfortable. Although Minnesota vacation destinations may be packed later in the year, many spots are still fairly uncrowded during the spring months. If you’ve been thinking about getting away for a few days, you may want to consider visiting one of these areas.

After enduring a long, cold winter, you’re probably eager to get out of the house and find something fun to do. Fortunately, the Twin Cities offers plenty of spring events sure to interest you. No matter where you live in the Minneapolis area, you won’t have to travel far to reach these nine events.

The Minneapolis area offers so much that you’d expect from a great metropolitan area. But it’s much more than just bright lights and city sights. If you want to get away from the rush of the city, there are so many choices. Here’s a brief look at the best outdoor activities near Minneapolis.

The Twin Cities have so much to offer, but sometimes it’s great to get away and visit some of the amazing and amusing small towns in the area. Here’s a look at some of the best small towns to visit in Minnesota—that are just minutes from your front door!

One question every person asks when building a new home in the greater Minneapolis area is, "How much will it cost to build my new home?"  It's an important question to ask before you get too far into the homebuilding process. But it's also a question that has no "standard" answer. The cost of your new home will depend on several variables, but let's look at a bit of information that can at least provide you with a starting point.

The Minneapolis-St. Paul area is a great place! But what if you long for a place with little more peace and quiet that’s still within easy access of all the Twin Cities have to offer? Here’s a look at some of the best places to build a new home near Minneapolis.

The approach of the New Year is often a nudge for many of us to consider our future plans and dreams. Maybe you’ve been entertaining the idea of finally building your dream home. It’s a wonderful thought, but should you build a custom home in 2020? That’s not the kind of decision you want to make without some serious reflection. Here are some questions you’ll want to answer before you make your decision.

Some parts of the country seem to almost shut down as soon as the temperatures drop below freezing. That’s not how things work here in Minnesota! When the mercury starts to drop, things begin to heat up around here. If you’re wondering exactly what there is to do in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, we’ve got a list of intriguing—and thoroughly Minnesotan—activities for you to consider. Here’s a look at some of the best winter/holiday events in Minneapolis for 2019 and into 2020.

Where you live plays a huge role in making your house feel like a home. That's why the old real estate mantra of, "Location, location, location" still rings true. But location is about much more than just great views or easy access to work or shopping. It's also about having a sense of community and having things to do and see in the area that make you feel at home. With that in mind, let's take a look at a few of the best neighborhoods in the Twin Cities.

Your Twin-Cities home isn't just a place where you eat, sleep, and get ready for work. It's also a place where you and your family entertain friends and extended family. The beauty of building a custom home is that you can create a space that allows you to do that in a way that fits your family's lifestyle. With that in mind, let's take a look at designing your custom home for entertaining.