It seems surreal to be at the point we are in our home ownership journey - settled in and living a regular life in our improved and renovated space. The truth is I’m a bit of an addict when it comes to renovation. For nearly two decades, I’ve been buying and renovating homes. The idea that you can take a space and make it something completely different hasn’t lost its luster on me. Come take a tour of our recently completed renovation - the Drexel Avenue Project!
Read MoreIdentifying the need to renovate usually comes pretty easily. Where most homeowners hit a roadblock, however, is figuring out how they’ll actually pay for these improvements. Come sit down with lender Matt Kremers of Envision Capital and I as we talk through the different products that can help take your project from dream to reality!
Read MoreWe have been settled into the finishing of our exterior for just about 2 weeks now. I can say with certainty that no one in the neighborhood is sorry to see the siding start after months of staring at our haphazard exterior. Follow along as we walk you through some of the critical siding details and decisions we’ve made along the way.
Read MoreWhen we first embarked on this project, this was certainly a post I never anticipated writing. But as has been the case for the past couple years, it seems we always need to be prepared for an element of surprise. The latest on the Drexel Avenue project is just one click away!
Read MoreCome take a first look inside the finishes we are selecting for our home renovation. Traditional and feminine with a playful, modern vibe - the finished product will be anything but neutral. Paying homage to the home’s original colonial character, there will be a formality to the space that feels appropriate, while keeping spaces durable and functional for a busy family of 6.
Read MoreI’m excited to share part 1 of a 2 part series in the team making the #drexelavenueproject happen. This story begins many years ago, however, at our very first remodel project on the 5400 block of Newton Avenue South. A little history and a love letter about my residential design muse, LNA Design.
Read MoreI’m so excited to be sharing with you the very first official post of our own personal home renovation, the #drexelavenueproject. If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you know how passionate I am about renovation. Click through to see how my renovation experience benefits my real estate clients and where our renovation work began.
Read MoreHaving lived its former life as a rental property, what this home lacked in showing quality was made up for in costly mechanical updates. Come take a look at how my clients intend on transforming this diamond in the rough into their dream home.
Read MoreOur time on Prospect Avenue has come to a close. The last of the dust has settled and been cleaned, the straggling cardboard has been removed and the space is ready to be used and abused by the busy family that will call it home. Come take a look at how we transformed a basic walkout basement into a modern, functional and happy family retreat.
Read MoreWe are in the final stages of narrowing our scope of work on a new lower level renovation kicking off this month in the Tangletown neighborhood. Like many of the clients that reach out to me, these homeowners were grappling over the decision of whether to stay in or sell their current home. In the end, they chose to lay down roots in a contemporary home perched on Tangletown’s Prospect Avenue with sweeping views of downtown Minneapolis - but first, a renovation of the lower level.
Read MoreThe final inspection of our project on Joppa Avenue wrapped up earlier this month and our homeowners are settling into their cozy new space. I’m sharing a closer look at what we accomplished during this Minikahda Vista renovation and how the process worked when purchasing a home with the intention of renovating.
Read MoreHomeowners are embracing smart home technology, some with more enthusiasm than others. Whether you are looking to give your home a complete smart makeover or just interested in getting your feet wet, I’m sharing a handful of products and information to get you on your way.
Read MoreCatering to each clients’ unique vision - one of the platforms of my real estate business. As is often the case, this darling Tudor in Minikhada Vista checked so many of my clients’ boxes, but fell short in a few critical categories. Follow along to see how we tackle the transformation of their home - from dark and dim to airy and bright in just a few short weeks!
Read MoreRenovating a home isn’t a walk in the park. There will be challenges and plans will evolve as limitations present themselves. This is all par for the course – but having a responsive, professional, experienced team in place can alleviate a lot of the anxiety that accompanies each obstacle.
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