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Tips to Prepare Your Home for an Open House

If you’re in the market for one of the homes in Grand Forks, we invite you to look at our listing of available homes. With our array of offerings, you’re sure to find your ideal home. When buying a new home, there’s usually an existing home that needs to be sold first, and an open... Read More »



How Buying a New Home Is Better for the Environment

It may not seem obvious at first, but it turns out that buying one of the new construction homes in Grand Forks ND is often better for the environment. It’s also good for you financially, typically for similar reasons. Here are a few ways that may just make you consider buying new in your home... Read More »



Things to Do in Grand Forks ND

If you’re purchasing one of the Grand Forks homes and are new to the area, you’ll want to find some of the fun things to do in the city. Fortunately, you’ll find plenty to enjoy in this city located at the fork of the Red Lake and Red Rivers. Here are just a few of... Read More »



How to Reduce Stress for Your Long-Distance Move

Moving is inherently stressful, whether you’re moving just a few blocks away or to another city or state. If you’re looking at purchasing one of the Grand Forks homes and are coming from out of state, here are some tips to help ease some of the moving stress. With any move, you should start the... Read More »



2023 Home Decor Trends

When you choose to build one of the homes in Grand Forks ND, you can easily decide how to decorate your home from top to bottom, incorporating the latest trends or a mix of classic and trend pieces. Even when buying a pre-existing home, there’s a lot you can do to put your own touch... Read More »



How to Stick to Your New-Build Budget

Among the many reasons to choose to build one of the new homes in Grand Forks ND is the ability to personalize your home from the start. However, those personal touches can also increase the price of  your home. If you’re working on a tight budget, it’s important to be prepared before building starts, because... Read More »



Community Profile: Gowan Development

If you want to get away from the noise and hustle and bustle of life in the city, Gowan Development, a community of homes in Grand Forks ND may be just what you need. With acreage and country living, combined with easy access back to the city, you can have the best of both worlds.... Read More »



Things to Know Before Buying Land: Tips 11-15

While many people look for land to build a home on that is relatively close to cities, others want a home site that is further out and lets them feel closer to nature. Regardless, when it comes time to build, you want a home builder in Grand Forks ND like Crary Real Estate. If you’re... Read More »



Things to Know Before Buying Land: Tips 6-10

Last month we started our series of tips for things you should know before buying land to build a home. One way to ensure a good site that a Grand Forks ND home builder can work with easily is by choosing one of our areas of land available in Grand Forks and Devil’s Lake. Whether... Read More »



Things to Know Before Buying Land: Tips 1-5

For the next couple of months, we’re going to offer up some tips on the various issues you should be aware of before buying land to build a house. Not all land is the same and it’s easy to run across issues that can cost more or prevent you from building your dream home how... Read More »



How to Buy a House

Before attempting to buy one of the new homes in Grand Forks ND, it’s helpful to understand the process, from preparing your finances to the... Read More »

Homesites Available in Grand Valley

Enjoy the beauty of nature and the best of new home construction with the homesites now available in the Grand Valley community. As a respected... Read More »

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Benefits of Attending Open Houses

Whether buying or selling a home, make the most of open houses in Grand Forks ND. From greater exposure to more significant connections, open houses... Read More »

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