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Things to Know Before Buying Land: Tips 11-15

While many people look for land to build a home on that is relatively close to cities, others want a home site that is further out and lets them feel closer to nature. Regardless, when it comes time to build, you want a home builder in Grand Forks ND like Crary Real Estate. If you’re... Read More »



Things to Know Before Buying Land: Tips 6-10

Last month we started our series of tips for things you should know before buying land to build a home. One way to ensure a good site that a Grand Forks ND home builder can work with easily is by choosing one of our areas of land available in Grand Forks and Devil’s Lake. Whether... Read More »



Things to Consider When Choosing a New Neighborhood

If you’re considering the purchase of one of the new homes in Grand Forks, there’s more to consider than just the home itself. It’s important to look at the overall neighborhood and area where you will be living. While some people might not mind a longer drive for groceries, or work from home and don’t... Read More »



Benefits of Buying a New Home

When buying one of the homes in East Grand Forks ND, buyers are choosing between new homes and resale homes. Resale homes are what people tend to look at first, assuming new homes are too expensive or will take too long, but compared to resale homes, new homes can be a better investment, and you... Read More »



How to Choose the Best Lot in New Subdivisions

If you’ve been exploring our website, you may have noticed we have lots available in a variety of communities where you can build new homes in Grand Forks ND. While it’s a fantastic option to have the choice of lot for your new home, it can also feel a little overwhelming at first as you... Read More »



Fall in Grand Forks ND

One of the great things about living in Grand Forks is the variety of festivals and events. Fall is no different, so if you’ve recently moved into one of the Grand Forks ND homes in the Autumn Plains community or have purchased a lot, now is the time to start exploring more of the area... Read More »



How to Keep Your New Home Smelling Fresh

People often speak wistfully of that new car smell, but what about that new home smell? You know, the one before all the stinky shoes and pets invade, and life adds its own fragrance. While you may not want the brand new home smell of paint and caulking, there’s no reason not to want your... Read More »



Advantages of Building a New Home

The housing market has remained fairly strong over the past year and mortgage interest rates are still low, making it a good time to consider buying a new home. While the number of pre-existing homes on the market is low, that’s actually a great incentive to work with Crary Real Estate, a home builder in... Read More »



Essential Goals for Your Garage

With the winter weather that ranges from freezing temperatures to snow and ice, many owners of homes in Grand Forks ND make an effort to keep their garages clear enough to park their cars to minimize some of the winter hassles. Still, there’s so much you can do to maximize the space in your garage... Read More »



Community Profile: LeClerc Addition

Spacious, beautifully designed Grand Forks ND new homes are now available in the popular LeClerc Addition community. These distinctive homes are ideally located to take advantage of all that the area has to offer. The Red River corridor provides outdoor recreational opportunities such as walking along the waterfront trails, fishing and kayaking on the river.... Read More »



Basement Finishing Projects That Can Add Value

If you’re planning on purchasing one of the Grand Forks ND new homes with a basement, it may be worth your while to make it... Read More »

Winter Fun in Grand Forks

Grand Forks knows how to make the most of winter weather, offering a range of exciting outdoor activities and cozy indoor fun. If you’re in... Read More »

How to Select a Homesite

If your plans for 2025 include the purchase of one of the new construction Grand Forks homes, you’ve probably been focusing on what you want... Read More »

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