Ben LaCanne, ABR - Weichert Realtors Heartland

10/10/2026

🏡 Should You Renovate Before Selling Your Home?

If you're thinking about putting your home on the market, you might be wondering whether making improvements beforehand is worth the investment.

The truth is, not every renovation will increase your home's value enough to justify the cost!

While major projects like kitchen remodels or bathroom renovations can be appealing, smaller improvements can sometimes make just as much of an impact when preparing your home for sale.

🔑 Here are a few things worth considering:

✅ Fresh Paint – Neutral colors can help brighten a space and make it more appealing to a wider range of buyers.

✅ Minor Repairs – Fixing leaky faucets, damaged trim, loose handles, and other small issues can help show buyers that your home has been well maintained.

✅ Curb Appeal – Simple improvements like landscaping, cleaning up the exterior, and refreshing your front entrance can make a great first impression.

✅ Deep Cleaning & Decluttering – A clean, organized home allows potential buyers to better envision themselves living in the space.

Before spending thousands of dollars on renovations, it's important to understand what buyers in your local market are actually looking for.

Sometimes, selling your home in it's current condition makes more financial sense than investing in expensive updates.

📲 Thinking about selling your home in Faribault or the surrounding communities? I'd be happy to walk through your property with you and help determine which improvements may be worthwhile before listing.

Benett LaCanne
Weichert Realtors Heartland
507-210-0257
[email protected]

07/10/2026

🏡 Thinking about buying an older home in Faribault?

Older homes can offer a ton of character, mature neighborhoods, and features you just don’t see in newer construction. But there are also a few things you’ll want to pay close attention to before making an offer.

I put together a new blog covering 5 things buyers should check when looking at an older home, including foundations, major mechanical systems, radon, exterior condition, and more.

If an older Faribault home is on your radar, give it a read!

🔗 Read the full blog here:
https://www.faribaulthomesforsale.com/blog/5+Things+to+Check+Before+Buying+an+Older+Home+in+Faribault

Have questions about buying in Faribault or Rice County? Feel free to reach out anytime!

Benett LaCanne
Weichert Realtors Heartland
507-210-0257
[email protected]

One of the things that makes Faribault unique is its variety of homes. You can find everything from newer construction

06/10/2026

🍂 Buying a home this fall? Here are 3 things I’d pay close attention to before making an offer:

The roof & exterior — Minnesota winter is right around the corner. I’d look at the age and condition of the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and anything else that could become an expensive winter problem.

The heating system — Check the age and condition of the furnace or boiler. You don’t want your first surprise as a homeowner to happen when it’s 10° outside.

The property itself — Drainage, trees, driveway condition, and how water moves around the home can be easy to overlook, especially once everything is covered in snow.

Fall can actually be a great time to buy because you get a chance to see how a home handles colder weather before winter fully sets in.

If you’re thinking about buying around Faribault or Rice County this fall, feel free to reach out. I’d be happy to help you start looking!

Benett LaCanne
Weichert Realtors Heartland
507-210-0257
[email protected]

23/09/2026

🏡 Price Reductions Around Faribault!

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the market, now might be a good time to take another look. Some homes around Faribault have recently had price reductions, which could create new opportunities for buyers.

A home that may have been outside your budget a few weeks ago could now be worth a second look.

I put together a live search so you can easily browse homes with recent price reductions in the Faribault area.

👇 Check out the latest price-reduced homes:
https://myre.io/0YwoQu4hwdnh

See something that catches your eye? Send me a message and I’d be happy to get you more information or set up a showing!

Benett LaCanne
Weichert Realtors Heartland
507-210-0257
[email protected]

22/09/2026

🏡 The best features of a home aren't always the ones that stand out in the listing photos.

Here in Minnesota, things like garage space, drainage, driveway layout, storage, and even where the sun hits can make a BIG difference once you've lived in a home through all four seasons.

I put together some of the most overlooked features I think Minnesota homebuyers should be paying attention to during a showing.

Some of them might surprise you 👇

🔗 Read the full blog here:
https://www.faribaulthomesforsale.com/blog/66/The+Most+Overlooked+Features+Minnesota+Homebuyers+Should+Look+For

Thinking about buying around Faribault or Southern Minnesota? Feel free to reach out anytime!

Benett LaCanne
Weichert Realtors Heartland
507-210-0257
[email protected]

When you're touring a home, it's easy to focus on the big things: the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, flooring, and overal

17/09/2026

🏡 Fireplace Season Is Right Around the Corner!

As the temperatures start to cool down, there’s nothing quite like having a fireplace to enjoy at home.

Whether you’re looking for a traditional wood-burning fireplace, a gas fireplace, or simply a cozy place to spend those Minnesota fall and winter evenings, I’ve put together a search of homes currently for sale around Faribault with fireplaces.

🔥 Browse homes with fireplaces here:
https://myre.io/0cYu1rh8qEzm

See one you’d like to take a closer look at? Send me a message and I’d be happy to set up a showing!

Benett LaCanne
Weichert Realtors Heartland
507-210-0257
[email protected]

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16/09/2026

🍂 Looking for a little more storage before winter?

Homes with larger garages, sheds, and outbuildings can really come in handy as the colder months approach. Whether it’s keeping vehicles out of the snow, storing a boat or trailer, putting away lawn equipment, or having extra space for a workshop, that additional storage can make a big difference in Minnesota.

I put together a search of homes around Faribault with garages, sheds, and outbuildings 👇

🏡 View available homes here:
https://myre.io/02eCZbSMah2b

Thinking about making a move this fall? Feel free to reach out anytime!

Benett LaCanne
Weichert Realtors Heartland
507-210-0257
[email protected]

15/09/2026

🏡 What do rising interest rates mean for homebuyers this fall?

Higher rates can affect your monthly payment and buying power, but that's only one side of the market. Here in Faribault, a slower fall market can also mean less competition and more opportunities to negotiate on certain homes.

I put together a quick look at what today's rates could mean for buyers and what I'm watching in the Faribault market this fall.

Read the full blog here:
https://www.faribaulthomesforsale.com/blog/65/What+Rising+Interest+Rates+Mean+for+Faribault+Homebuyers+This+Fall

Thinking about buying this fall? Feel free to reach out with any questions!

Benett LaCanne
Weichert Realtors Heartland
507-210-0257
[email protected]

14/09/2026

🏡 See What’s New in Faribault!

Looking to see what’s recently hit the market? I’ve put together a live search of the newest homes for sale in Faribault so you can easily browse multiple new listings all in one place.

Check out the latest homes, photos, prices, and property details below. 👇

🔗 Browse the newest Faribault listings:
https://myre.io/0eAqFYNMRClc

Benett LaCanne
Weichert Realtors Heartland
507-210-0257
[email protected]

See something you like? Send me a message and I’d be happy to set up a showing!

11/09/2026

🏡 Wondering What Homes Are Actually Selling For in Faribault?

Asking prices are easy to find, but what buyers are actually paying can tell you a lot more about the market.

If you’re thinking about selling this fall, knowing what similar homes are selling for can help you get a much better idea of where your home might fit in today’s market.

👇 Check out the Faribault real estate market and current homes here:
https://myre.io/0DMoPpP21q9e

And if you’re curious what your specific home could sell for, send me a message. I’d be happy to take a look.

Benett LaCanne
Weichert Realtors Heartland
507-210-0257
[email protected]

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