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How to Choose the Best Lot in New Subdivisions

If you’ve been exploring our website, you may have noticed we have lots available in a variety of communities where you can build new homes in Grand Forks ND. While it’s a fantastic option to have the choice of lot for your new home, it can also feel a little overwhelming at first as you... Read More »



Fall in Grand Forks ND

One of the great things about living in Grand Forks is the variety of festivals and events. Fall is no different, so if you’ve recently moved into one of the Grand Forks ND homes in the Autumn Plains community or have purchased a lot, now is the time to start exploring more of the area... Read More »



How to Keep Your New Home Smelling Fresh

People often speak wistfully of that new car smell, but what about that new home smell? You know, the one before all the stinky shoes and pets invade, and life adds its own fragrance. While you may not want the brand new home smell of paint and caulking, there’s no reason not to want your... Read More »



Advantages of Building a New Home

The housing market has remained fairly strong over the past year and mortgage interest rates are still low, making it a good time to consider buying a new home. While the number of pre-existing homes on the market is low, that’s actually a great incentive to work with Crary Real Estate, a home builder in... Read More »



Essential Goals for Your Garage

With the winter weather that ranges from freezing temperatures to snow and ice, many owners of homes in Grand Forks ND make an effort to keep their garages clear enough to park their cars to minimize some of the winter hassles. Still, there’s so much you can do to maximize the space in your garage... Read More »



Community Profile: LeClerc Addition

Spacious, beautifully designed Grand Forks ND new homes are now available in the popular LeClerc Addition community. These distinctive homes are ideally located to take advantage of all that the area has to offer. The Red River corridor provides outdoor recreational opportunities such as walking along the waterfront trails, fishing and kayaking on the river.... Read More »



How to Try Out a Neighborhood Before Buying

Moving to a new neighborhood is exciting, but it can also be a little stressful as you wonder if it’s the right location for you. Do you have to travel too far for groceries or an evening out? What is the neighborhood like on weekends and evenings? Does it seem friendly or cold? It’s worth... Read More »



Why 2019 Is the Time to Sell Your Home

If you’ve been looking at Grand Forks homes for sale and are weighing whether to act now or wait for another year, you’re probably better off making the move now. If you have a home to sell as part of your purchase of a new home, the sooner you put your home on the market,... Read More »



Tips to Get Your House Ready to Sell This Fall

No one wants to invest money in a home they are trying to sell. After all, they’d rather have that money to put toward one of the new homes in Grand Forks ND that they’re planning to buy. Yet the reality is that unless your home is in pristine shape, you’re going to have to... Read More »



September Events in Grand Forks

Summer is over and school is back in, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end. There are plenty of great September events for residents of the homes in Grand Forks. Potato festivals, music festivals, and marathons are just some of the options to keep you active and entertained this month. Mark your calendars... Read More »



Community Profile: Autumn Plains

There are still move-in-ready homes and lots available in the Autumn Plains community. These Grand Forks homes are twin homes that feature plenty of space,... Read More »

What to Know in 2024 to Sell Your Home Quickly

While 2023 saw a slow-down in the sale and purchases of new homes in Grand Forks ND, things are changing in 2024. Mortgage rates are... Read More »

Budgeting for a New Home in the New Year

A new year is when new resolutions are made thanks to the sense of starting with a fresh, clean slate. For many people, one of... Read More »

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