Relocating to Duluth Minnesota 5 Things You NEED To Know

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Deciding What Type Of Home To Purchase

This step will help you with everything in planning your move to Duluth MN. You might already have a set of criteria in mind when searching homes for sale in Duluth MN. It is important to have at least some set of criteria when starting a home search.

A few factors to consider include:

Square Footage
Number of Bedrooms
Do You Need A Main Level Bathroom?
Is Having A Garage Mandatory?
What Size Yard Are You Looking For?
Do You Need An Office To Work In?
Is There A Minimum Internet Speed You Need?

These are some of the factors that can really help when you are actively looking at homes for sale here in Duluth. There will be some homes that sell very quickly and won’t provide a lot of time to think about it.

Coming up with a set of criteria could also mean what won’t work for you and your family when you make the move here. This might include knowing that a certain layout won’t work or a minimum square footage. If you need a home office, would a finished space in the basement area work?

This can really help target the homes that will work better for you and your family. The criteria might change as well when you are actively searching in the Duluth area.

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Lifestyle In Duluth

Lifestyle can mean a variety of different things when it comes to searching for a home in Duluth MN. This may mean deciding whether you want to live in the city versus the country. You might already know the answer to that question but let’s go into more detail.

Living In The City Of Duluth MN

One of the main aspects to living within city limits is you might be closer to retail, restaurants, work options etc. Duluth is somewhat spread out for a city this size. Our main retail location is built around the Miller Hill Mall area. There are still other retail locations spread out even to the far edges of the city limits.

You might be looking to live near a trail system or park. Duluth Minnesota has over 100 parks in our area. We have the Duluth Traverse system for mountain biking as well. The Superior Hiking Trail runs about 43 miles in the immediate Duluth area and hundreds of miles in total. We have Duluth’s Lakewalk system that runs for about 8 miles with parts along Lake Superior. Spirit Mountain is in Duluth as well for anyone looking to ski or snowboard as well.

Are you searching for a condo or townhome in Duluth MN to purchase? We do have some options available if you are looking to be part of an association. There aren’t endless options like some major cities will have. But we do have a variety of condos and townhomes depending on budget and property criteria you are looking for.

Living In The Country Of Duluth MN

Owning property out in the country comes with more land and less neighbors. There are a few other things to keep in mind. This could include how you will be using the land, distance to areas, internet access, and yard maintenance.

Minnesota has a lot of wetland areas and hills. It is important to break down the layout of land when looking at property. A parcel might have 10 acres but how much of that is meant for yard space or what portion is wetland? What is the elevation of the parcel like? What kind of yard space are you looking for?

Driving distance can be a big factor when looking for rural homes for sale in Duluth MN. I recommend considering how far out you are open to driving to and from the house. This could play a bigger role if you are working at one of the hospitals in Duluth and are looking to be closer for emergency situations. You might also want to consider driving around in winter.

Internet access is important when selecting a rural house. Many areas in the country here do have high-speed internet access. However, the internet speed will vary from house to house. This might not be an issue for everyone, but could be a bigger deal if you are working from home etc.

One item that can get overlooked in the property search is the yard maintenance. A few items to consider for yard maintenance are lawn mowing, leaf clean up in fall, and snow removal. You might be looking at a property that is 5 acres and you only need to mow 1 acre. But it has a longer driveway. So you will need to purchase a snow blower or plow for snow removal (or should).

Visit Duluth MN

Not everyone gets a chance to visit Duluth prior to starting the home search. I highly recommend visiting the area and driving around to get a better understanding of Duluth. Even being here for a day can make a big difference in confidently making a home purchase if you aren’t in the area during your search.

In a few hours you can get an idea of the layout of the city. This will help with what the Duluth Hill is like, how Duluth is built around Lake Superior, retail areas, and home setups.

Get Pre-Approved

Getting pre-approved for your home loan is going to help you plan everything during this process. Even if it is too early to start your home search, it can be very helpful to talk to a loan officer as well. Most lenders will have regulations on providing a home loan on a home in a city when you don’t already work there unless you work remotely.

We can review all your options to make this a smooth transition. Your loan might also need to be contingent on the sale of your current home. This will involve a lot more moving parts. It is important to work with a real estate agent in Duluth MN that can make this happen with you.

Reach Out

I help people moving to Duluth Minnesota and purchase homes here. Whether you have been to Duluth or not yet, I have the solution to help make this a smooth process and ultimately get you the house! I can also have an extensive network to help with the sale of your current home.

I am looking forward to hearing from you!