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At The Integrity Real Estate Group, real estate has always been about more than buying and selling homes—it's about building stronger communities. That is one of the many reasons I'm honored to once again support the Greater Mankato Area United Way's Women with Heart…

There's something special about August in southern Minnesota. The gardens are bursting with color, tomatoes are finally ripening, and we begin to notice the subtle signs that fall isn't too far away. While the days are still warm, August is an important month for gardeners.…

There’s something special about summer in the Mankato area. The days get longer, patios fill up, neighbors reconnect, and our community comes alive with local events that bring people together. One event that truly captures the spirit of our community is the annual Songs…

If you’re not familiar with home inspections, then you might have a lot of questions about what gets inspected, how thorough the inspectors are, why you even need one, and what you can expect if you’re walking with an inspector through the house you’re…

Is now the best time to sell your home? That’s an intensely personal question that depends on a number of factors -- many of them beyond your control.  In 2006, some sellers might have been wondering if they should have waited another year and netted even more…

When you're selling your house, it can be tempting to hope that buyers will see past the surface to the beautiful bone structure of your abode and realize what a lovely life they could make in it.  But the truth is that most homes could use a little bit of a facelift…