The Craig Gass Team - Counselor Realty, Inc.

06/20/2026

How to Spot a Well-Maintained Home
Fresh paint and staged furniture can make almost any house look good — that's the point. What you actually want to know before you fall in love with the countertops is whether the home has been well cared for. That difference shows up in places that never make it into the listing photos.
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Learn how to look past the staging and spot the signs of a truly well-maintained home, from the foundation grading and roof condition to the mechanical systems and small details that reveal how a property has really been cared for.

06/20/2026

Just Listed! Take a look at this new listing at 4972 Kassel Avenue NE, Albertville.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 4972 Kassel Avenue Ne, Albertville, MN 55301, 3800 square foot, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, asking price of $634,900, MLS ID 7094624

06/19/2026

New listing out today!

06/19/2026

Just Listed! Take a look at this new listing at 7244 Oliver Avenue S, Richfield.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 7244 Oliver Avenue S, Richfield, MN 55423, 1739 square foot, 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, asking price of $384,900, MLS ID 7094286

06/19/2026

How to Make Your Home Look Move-In Ready
Most sellers focus on price, but buyers are making a different calculation when they walk through your door. They're asking whether the home feels like somewhere they could actually live. That answer forms fast, often before they've made it past the entryway. So the question worth asking before you list...

Most sellers focus on price, but buyers are making a different calculation when they walk through your door. They're asking whether the home feels like somewhere they could actually live. That answer forms fast, often before they've made it past the entryway. So the question worth asking before...

06/18/2026

How to Maintain Decks and Patios for Long-Term Use
Your outdoor living space is worth protecting. Whether you have a wood deck, a composite platform, or a poured concrete patio, neglect tends to compound quickly. A small crack ignored now can become a serious repair bill later. The good news? Most of what keeps these spaces in good shape is straightforward...

Your outdoor living space is worth protecting. Whether you have a wood deck, a composite platform, or a poured concrete patio, neglect tends to compound quickly. A small crack ignored now can become a serious repair bill later. The good news? Most of what keeps these spaces in good shape is...

06/17/2026

New listing coming soon! Take a look at this upcoming listing at 7244 Oliver Avenue S, Richfield.

OFFICIAL LISTING website. 7244 Oliver Avenue S, Richfield, MN 55423, 1739 square foot, 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, asking price of $384,900, MLS ID 7094286

06/17/2026

New listing coming soon! Take a look at this upcoming listing at 4972 Kassel Avenue NE, Albertville.

06/13/2026

Questions Buyers Should Ask About Utility Costs
Before you fall in love with a home, it's worth asking a question that often gets overlooked: What does it actually cost to live here? The purchase price is just the beginning. Monthly utility bills can vary wildly from one property to the next, and they can significantly affect how comfortable that...

Before you fall in love with a home, it's worth asking a question that often gets overlooked: What does it actually cost to live here? The purchase price is just the beginning. Monthly utility bills can vary wildly from one property to the next, and they can significantly affect how comfortable...

06/12/2026

Outdoor Shade Ideas for Comfortable Summer Living
Most backyards have a window — maybe an hour, maybe two — where they're genuinely pleasant to be in. After that, the sun takes over, and everyone retreats inside. If that sounds familiar, the fix probably isn't a bigger fan.
Use What's Already There First
Before you buy anything, walk the yard...

Most backyards have a window — maybe an hour, maybe two — where they're genuinely pleasant to be in. After that, the sun takes over, and everyone retreats inside. If that sounds familiar, the fix probably isn't a bigger fan. Use What's Already There First Before you buy anything, walk the...