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1375 S Columbia Rd, Ste G
Grand Forks, ND 58201

Here are the activities, events, and must do happenings in the Grand Cities this November. 🍁I've wrapped up the best mar...
11/02/2026

Here are the activities, events, and must do happenings in the Grand Cities this November. 🍁

I've wrapped up the best markets, new openings, local events, cozy seasonal plans, and the things everyone’s going to be talking about this month.

Save this for later when the “what are we doing this weekend?” text hits the group chat. 👉

And if you want even more ideas for the season, I’ve got you covered.

I’m , a local real estate agent sharing what’s happening around town and the places worth knowing about.














There’s a version of real estate where the goal is simply to get the deal done. But that’s never been the version I’m in...
10/31/2026

There’s a version of real estate where the goal is simply to get the deal done. But that’s never been the version I’m interested in.

Sometimes protecting a client means saying the thing that slows everything down. It means pointing out the problem in the house they already love, pushing back on a price that doesn’t make sense, or being the person who says, “I don’t think this is the right move,” when everyone else is ready to keep going.

My job isn’t to protect the transaction. It’s to protect the person making it.

And sometimes the most valuable thing I can do as your real estate agent is make sure you don’t look back six months later and wish someone had been more honest with you.

If you’re buying or selling in Grand Forks and want an honest read on your situation, send me a message. I’ll tell you what I’d want someone to tell me if I were in your shoes.

I’m , a local real estate agent helping people make smart decisions about buying and selling here.














Fargo gets a lot of hype, but Grand Forks has the stuff that actually makes people stay. 💯It’s having the Greenway pract...
10/30/2026

Fargo gets a lot of hype, but Grand Forks has the stuff that actually makes people stay. 💯

It’s having the Greenway practically in your backyard, finding local restaurants and coffee shops that quickly become part of your weekly routine, and having a little more breathing room when it comes to finding a home that checks all your boxes.

You can compare the two cities on paper all day, but living here has its own argument.

Swipe through for the reasons Grand Forks wins this one for me.

And if you want even more local spots and seasonal plans, I’ve got a bigger list ready for you.

I’m , a local real estate team sharing the places, routines, and little things that make living here so good.


















10/27/2026

I get why Fargo gets all the attention, but there are a few things about life here that are really hard to beat. 😉

For me, it’s the smaller-town feel where you still run into familiar faces, UND hockey being a whole personality trait, and the fact that you can get just about anywhere without turning a quick errand into an all-day event.

Fargo absolutely has its strengths, but this is where I’d put my money. ❤️

Spend enough time in Grand Forks and you start to understand why people are so loyal to it.

I’m , a local real estate team sharing what life here actually looks like.














A lot of real estate advice in Grand Forks sounds true because there’s usually a little truth buried in it.That’s exactl...
10/26/2026

A lot of real estate advice in Grand Forks sounds true because there’s usually a little truth buried in it.

That’s exactly why some of these misconceptions stick around.

An online estimate can be useful, but it isn’t the same thing as understanding what a home could actually sell for. An inspection can uncover a long list of issues without automatically meaning the house is a bad buy. And a list price might start the conversation, but there’s a lot more strategy behind where that number lands and what happens from there.

Those little distinctions matter because real estate decisions rarely come down to one blanket rule.

I’d much rather explain the context behind something than have you make a huge decision based on advice that only tells half the story.

If you’ve got a real estate question you’ve been too embarrassed to ask, send it my way. I promise I’ve probably heard it before.

I’m , a local real estate agent helping people make informed buying and selling decisions here.














10/23/2026

If you hate your commute, start with these Grand Forks neighborhoods 👀

🏡 University Park / UND area: A great starting point if you work at UND or nearby and want to keep your daily drive short.

🏡 Lincoln Drive area: Worth exploring if you commute to Altru or nearby medical facilities and want to live on the west side of town.

🏡 South Grand Forks: A convenient option to explore if you work near Altru or along the south end and want easy access to major roads.

If you’re still figuring out which area feels like the right fit, I’ve got a deeper breakdown for you.

I’m Alec, Grand Forks local and real estate agent. Follow for Grand Forks listings and the best things to do here.

10/22/2026

Moving to North Dakota? Here’s what you should know before you make the move. 🏡

The biggest surprises usually aren’t the things people research first.

They’re things like being able to get a house with a yard without completely blowing your budget, having room to spread out without sacrificing affordability, and realizing you might actually be able to afford the extra bedroom, bigger kitchen, or three-car garage you’ve been dreaming about.

Your money can go a lot further when it comes to homeownership here, and you might find yourself getting the house you once thought was out of reach.

Those details can absolutely change which city, neighborhood, or part of the state feels right for you.

I’d rather give you the full picture before you pack the boxes than have you discover the good stuff after you get here.

I’m , a local real estate agent sharing the helpful stuff about living here that doesn’t always make the highlight reel.

A lot of real estate advice sounds smart because it’s been repeated for years.That doesn’t always mean it still fits the...
10/22/2026

A lot of real estate advice sounds smart because it’s been repeated for years.

That doesn’t always mean it still fits the market you’re in now.

“Wait until spring.” “Price it high and come down later.” “You need 20% down.” None of those ideas are automatically right or wrong on their own.

The problem is treating them like rules instead of looking at the actual situation in front of you.

Timing depends on what else is on the market. Pricing depends on how buyers are responding right now. Financing depends on the loan options available to you and what actually makes sense for your budget.

That’s why I’d rather give someone context than a canned answer.

If you’ve been given real estate advice you’re not sure still applies in Grand Forks, send it my way. I’ll tell you how I’d think through it based on what the market is doing now.

I’m , a local real estate agent helping buyers and sellers make decisions with current information instead of old rules.














10/20/2026

What’s it actually like living in Grand Forks? You develop some opinions you’ll defend forever 😂🍂

I said **there’s no place like the Red River Valley in the fall**, and I stand by it.

Between the colorful trees, crisp fall mornings, and drives through the neighborhoods when everything starts to change color, it’s hard not to love this time of year here.

And then there’s all the local fall traditions, from pumpkin patches and seasonal coffee runs to Friday night football and finding every excuse to enjoy the cooler weather before winter rolls in. 🍁

So yes, I’m officially dying on this hill.

I’m , a local real estate agent sharing the best of life here. Follow for more local recs.

Living in Grand Forks has completely ruined my standards for a few things.Now I expect UND hockey weekends, riverfront t...
10/19/2026

Living in Grand Forks has completely ruined my standards for a few things.

Now I expect UND hockey weekends, riverfront trails, and two downtowns to explore without driving across town everywhere I go.

And every time I leave town, I’m reminded very quickly that apparently we’re a little spoiled here.

Swipe through for the three things Grand Forks and East Grand Forks have officially ruined for me.

If fall is one of the things you refuse to do anywhere else, I’ve got you covered there too. 🍂

I’m , a local real estate team sharing the places, quirks, and little things that make living here so good.

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