Carla Daniels - Edina Realty

09/11/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW! 🏡

Come check out this charming St. Cloud home!

📍 141 36th Avenue N, St. Cloud
💰 $250,000 | 🛏️ 3 Bed | 🛁 2 Bath
📅 Saturday, Sept. 12 | ⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM

✨ One-level living
✨ Main-level laundry
✨ Updated & move-in ready
✨ Fenced yard
✨ Spacious basement with room to grow!

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, downsizing, or looking for a home with potential, come take a look! ❤️

Hope to see you tomorrow! 🏡

For Sale in Saint Cloud: 1 Story single family built in 1997 with 3 beds, 2 baths, and 1152 sqft on 0.12 acres. 141 36th Avenue N, Saint Cloud, MN 56303. MLS # 7134337. View 25 photos and MLS listing details at TheMLSonline.com.

09/07/2026

Today, we’re celebrating the hard work, dedication and contributions of workers in our communities. From the people who help make our neighborhoods feel like home to those who keep our communities moving forward, we’re grateful for all that you do.

Wishing you a safe Labor Day weekend!

09/04/2026

I promise you — the questions you think you “should already know” are the same questions everyone asks.

“Do I need perfect credit?”
“How much is a down payment?”
“What does a lender actually do?”
“What if I’m not ready yet?”
“What if I change my mind?”

These aren’t silly questions.
They’re smart ones.

You’re not supposed to know how this works.
That’s my job.

Ask anything. Truly.

09/03/2026

Buying a home can feel complicated — but it doesn’t have to start that way.

Here’s what most people actually need to know in the beginning:

What does pre‑qualification mean?

How much do I need to save?

What does a monthly payment include?

How long does the process take?

What should I expect?

That’s it.
Not contracts.
Not inspections.
Not negotiations.

Just the basics.

If you want someone to explain those basics clearly and calmly, I’m your girl.

09/01/2026

A lot of people think the first step in buying a home is… buying a home. But it’s not. The first step is understanding.

Understanding the process.
Understanding the timeline.
Understanding what you’re comfortable with — financially and emotionally.

Before you ever look at a house, before you ever talk numbers, before you ever feel like you need to make a decision… you deserve to understand how this whole thing actually works.

Because buying a home isn’t a race. It’s not a test. And it’s definitely not something you should feel rushed into.

Most people start with simple questions like:

“How much do I need to save?”

“What does pre‑qualification even mean?”

“How long does the process take?”

“What should I expect?”

Those questions aren’t signs you’re behind. They’re signs you’re starting.

My job isn’t to push you into buying. My job is to help you understand the process so you can make decisions that feel right for your life — whether that’s now, next year, or someday.

If you’re even thinking about buying a home, we can walk through the basics together. No pressure. No commitments. Just clarity.

What’s one thing about the homebuying process you wish someone would explain simply?

08/30/2026

I hear this a lot from people who are thinking about buying:

"I'm not even sure if we can afford to buy a house." Or: "I don't know if now is the right time." Or: "We should probably just keep renting for now."

And honestly? That's okay.

You don't have to have everything figured out before you talk to me.

One of the first things we should figure out is whether you have a mortgage lender and if you've been pre-qualified.

If you haven't, that's okay too. I can connect you with someone who can help you understand the numbers.

Once you know what you qualify for, the next question is even more important: Does that payment actually feel comfortable for your life?

Because just because a lender says you can spend a certain amount doesn't mean you should. If the numbers work? Great. Let's go look at some houses.

If they don't? Then let's make a plan.

Maybe you need more time to save.

Maybe you need to work on credit.

Maybe you need to pay down some debt.

Maybe you just aren't ready yet.

That's okay.

I'm not interested in pushing someone into buying a house they aren't comfortable buying. I'd much rather help you understand where you are now and figure out what needs to happen to get you where you want to go.

You don't have to have it all figured out.

We'll figure it out.

08/28/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW!
📍 1819 Eastern Star Loop, Sauk Rapids, MN
🕙 Saturday, August 29 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

5 beds | 2 baths | 3-car garage | Move-in ready with a brand new roof, updated appliances, and 2,500 finished sq ft. Priced at $315,000 — come take a look! 😊

📞 Carla Daniels | REALTOR® | Edina Realty | 612-802-8745

http://www.themlsonline.com/minnesota-real-estate/7124809

08/27/2026

One of my favorite experiences since becoming a Realtor involved a couple in their 70s and 80s who were buying their first home.

And yes...you read that correctly. Their first home.

They were nervous. They were anxious. And they had very different ideas about what they wanted in their new forever home.

We looked at several properties. Eventually, we found a beautiful rambler in a nice neighborhood on a cul-de-sac that really seemed to work for both of them. Maybe a little more for him... but she agreed it was a great property, so I'll call that a win.

What meant the most to me wasn't just helping them find the house. I got to meet their family. I got to spend time with them. And somewhere along the way, I became their friend.

They trusted me to help them through the process at their pace, and that meant a lot to me.

And I'm not going to pretend everything went perfectly. It certainly didn't. Real estate doesn't always go perfectly. There are surprises, bumps in the road and moments where you have to stop, take a breath and figure out what comes next.

So that's what we did. We figured it out. And in the end, they ended up in a beautiful home that I hope brings them many happy years.

I'm incredibly grateful they trusted me enough to let me be part of that experience. This is the part of being a Realtor that I love.

The house is important. But the people are the reason I do this. ❤️

08/26/2026

I've been thinking about this a lot lately...

When we're looking at houses, it's really easy to get caught up in the numbers. 3 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. 1,850 square feet. 2-car garage. $___.

But none of those numbers tell you whether you're going to love living there.

I want to know things like:

Do you need a quiet place to work from home?

Do you want a big backyard because your kids spend all summer outside?

Are you hoping for a neighborhood where you can actually get to know your neighbors?

Do you entertain a lot?

Are stairs going to be a problem five years from now?

Do you want to be close to work—or far enough away that you can forget about work when you get home? 😂

Those things matter.

That's why when I'm working with a buyer, I'm not just listening for, "I want 3 bedrooms." I'm listening for why.

Because the right house isn't necessarily the one with the most features. It's the one that fits your life.

And that's something I think gets lost sometimes when we talk about real estate.

It's not just a house. It's someone's life happening inside it. And I think that's pretty important.

What is one thing your home absolutely needs to have for it to feel like “home” to you?

08/19/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE — TWO CHANCES TO SEE IT! 🏡

Looking for an affordable home in a fantastic St. Cloud location? Or maybe you’ve been searching for your next investment property? 👀

📍 1515 2nd St N, St. Cloud
💰 $195,000
🛏️ 4 Bedrooms
🛁 2 Bathrooms
🚗 3-Car Garage
📐 1,656 sq. ft.

This home is conveniently located close to downtown St. Cloud, SCSU, the airport and the hospital, making it a great option for homeowners AND investors.

💰 INVESTORS — take a look! With 4 bedrooms and a location close to SCSU, this property has excellent potential as a rental.

Plus, the home has been independently pre-inspected, includes a 1-year home warranty, has a newer furnace and brand-new central air!

✨ OPEN HOUSE TIMES:
📅 Thursday, August 20 | 6:30–7:30 PM
📅 Friday, August 21 | 3:00–4:30 PM

Come take a look and see if this one could be the right fit for you—or your investment portfolio!

For Sale in Saint Cloud: 2 Stories single family built in 1910 with 4 beds, 2 baths, and 1656 sqft on 0.124 acres. 1515 2nd Street N, Saint Cloud, MN 56303. MLS # 7104423. View 39 photos and MLS listing details at TheMLSonline.com.