Every homeowner has thought “wouldn’t it be nice if I had…” about their kitchen, whether it popped up as they were flipping through a magazine, getting a peek inside other homes during the annual Minnesota Parade of Homes or visiting friends as they hosted in their own enviable kitchens. If you’re someone who wants to Read More
Buying luxury property is a daunting task — and when you’re working with an area filled with Lake Minnetonka luxury homes, the options can seem endless. Boasting over 100 miles of shoreline and 14 towns built adjacent to it, there’s no shortage of luxury property around Minnesota’s ninth-largest lake. We’re here to help you understand Read More
Due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19, the Spring 2020 Parade of Homes has been postponed until at least April 2. In the meantime, feel free to explore the virtual tour of our featured Norton Homes Executive Rambler and the photo gallery of our featured Swanson Homes Saint Andrews Rambler. At Lakeview Orono, we value Read More
The 2019 Fall Parade of Homes (POH) runs September 7–29, don’t miss your chance to tour a luxury dream home in our neighborhood! If you’re interested in the Parade of Homes, cookie-cutter just won’t cut it. At Lakeview Orono, we’re on your level. We work with the best builders who create homes that make residents Read More
Already decided you want to build your next home but having trouble choosing between basic necessities and modern must-haves? Knowing how to save when building a home and deciding what new home upgrades are worthing paying for can be quite the balancing act. Selecting the features you want, need, and must have is all in Read More
Summer is here and school is out! While this may be exciting for your kids, it might be a little bit stressful for you. You’re used to your kids being gone for the majority of the day, and now that they aren’t, you might be struggling to keep them busy. Thankfully the Orono area is Read More
As the school year winds down, BackgroundChecks.org has released their annual list of the Top School Districts in Minnesota. Minnesota definitely takes public education seriously; the state ranked seventh in the nation in pre-K–12 education in the latest survey from US News & World Report. So, in a state full of top-notch school districts, which Read More
For most people, the holidays are the busiest time of the year. Shopping malls are packed, there is plenty of traffic, work-related deadlines are fast approaching, and we are all just trying to get everything checked off of our to-do lists. Although this time of year can be stressful, there are also many fun Read More
I’ve been deep into anime since middle school—started with Naruto, then fell hard for seinen stuff like Berserk and Vinland Saga. Lately I’m all about the new Chainsaw Man arc; MAPPA’s animation is something else. I also play a lot of JRPGs inspired by anime tropes. I keep a list of my favorites on my Read More
The pristine natural surroundings of Lakeview in Orono are breathtaking and inspire creative landscaping ideas for new homeowners. Tasteful landscaping adds to the rustic appeal of the neighborhood as well as the luxuriousness of a custom home. Choosing the right greenery for a property can be tricky, as it’s important to create a sense of Read More