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King-sized Edgewood is stately, practical owners’ suite, which has a huge walk-in closet and an elegant bathroom with a large soaking tub. Associated Designs is the original source for the Edgewood 30313. For more information or to view other designs, visit www.AssociatedDesigns.com or call 800-634-0123.

beyond. Mirror image sliders open onto partially covered patios on two sides. Doors or short passageways link the kitchen to the family room, dining room, and office. A large utility room and three-car garage are just a few steps further. The high-ceilinged family room is as bright and spacious as they come. Its bowed bay windows are crowned by a row of transoms. Slender windows stand sentinel on both sides of the fireplace, and a home entertainment center fills one wall. Five bedrooms are upstairs, plus a bonus room and four bathrooms. A fourth fireplace warms the Edgewood’s luxury

While the Edgewood’s brick exterior is clearly colonial, its interior is fully contemporary. Bookend chimneys bracket a totally symmetrical central section complete with a stately columned portico, keystone accented windows, and a hipped roof with eyebrow-arched dormers. The portico’s copper roof provides a modern touch, and the side extensions break with tradition by varying in size. Entering, you step into a regal two-story foyer where a stairway wraps around the right side. On the left, slender columns flank the wide opening to a living room with PLAN 30-313 a brick fireplace and den access. First Floor 2801 sq.ft. On the right, dou- Second Floor 2467 sq.ft. 966 sq.ft. ble doors open Third Floor into a large din- Living Area 6234 sq.ft. ing room. Built- Garage 1187 sq.ft. in hutches fill the Dimensions 111'6''x 59' alcoves on both ESTATE SERIES sides of a second www.AssociatedDesigns.com fireplace. A spacious, well-appointed Dn kitchen is at the home’s core. Dining Counters and Alternate Basement Stairs cupboards line the walls, and the work island provides additional work and Den storage space. The high-capac15'6'' x 16' ity stove boasts six burners. From the sink, you can gaze past the raised conversation bar into the richly windowed nook and

Edgewood

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DIY Ideas to Increase Your Home’s Value

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ow as much as ever, your home may be a sanctuary for all kinds of expression, from thinking and dreaming to working and playing. Over the past year, homeowners began to consider the intersection of function and design in new ways. Weekend warriors are dedicating themselves to creating more organized living spaces and making their homes better places for learning, working and living. If you’re considering upgrades to your home, consider these DIY ideas from the experts at Royal Building Products that can increase beauty and resale value. +RPH 2൶FH: Spending more time at home may mean storage space is at a SUHPLXP HVSHFLDOO\ LI \RX¶UH UHO\LQJ RQ D PDNHVKLIW KRPH R൶FH <RX FDQ DGG D KLJK LPSDFW DQG IXQFWLRQDO HOHPHQW WR \RXU R൶FH ZLWK D EXLOW LQ ERRNFDVH or workstation. Consider your materials carefully since they have a big impact RQ \RXU ¿QDO UHVXOWV )RU H[DPSOH D YHUVDWLOH DOWHUQDWLYH WR ZRRG LV V\QWKHWLF polyvinyl chloride (PVC) trim, which you don’t need to sand or prime before painting, ultimately saving time, energy and money. While PVC is slightly more expensive than some wood options, it also requires less maintenance long-term. Bathroom %\ XSGDWLQJ ZRUQ RXW LWHPV PRGHUQL]LQJ ¿[WXUHV DQG FUHDWLQJ D PRUH functional space, you can expect to recoup up to 50% of a bathroom’s remodel cost, according to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. If you’re FRQVLGHULQJ DQ RQ WUHQG ORRN OLNH VKLSODS D SUDFWLFDO VROXWLRQ OLNH 5R\DO SUH¿QLVKHG PVC Shiplap can help create a clean, comfortable space. It’s waterproof, mold UHVLVWDQW ÀH[LEOH DQG ZRUNV ZHOO LQ VSDFHV ZLWK PDQ\ VODQWV DQG DQJOHV 3OXV LW¶V lightweight and easy to install.

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Entryway $ KRPH¶V IR\HU R൵HUV WKH ¿UVW LPSUHVVLRQ RI LWV LQWHULRU WHDVLQJ the personality of architecture and decor found with each step deeper inside. Whether bold and dramatic, tranquil and serene, or something inbetween, the entryway often sets the tone for a home’s ambience. Details like decorative molding and lattice trim can create a striking entryway for almost any home style. Exterior: Whether you’re sprucing up an outdoor living space or simply want to boost curb appeal, subtle enhancements can make a big impact. For examSOH ERDUG DQG EDWWHQ VKXWWHUV R൵HU DQ attractive, low-fuss way to highlight your home’s windows. Painting the front door is another low-cost way to freshen up your exterior. Or invite a touch of QDWXUH E\ DGGLQJ ÀRZHU ER[HV WR \RXU front porch or windows. Find more creative inspiration, tools, tips and practical steps for every level of DIY-er at buildroyaldiy.com.

Select a Trim Style to Match Your Home Style The right style of trim can transform a room into a whole new space. A good rule of thumb is to keep the style of trim consistent with your home style and from room to room. Craftsman: The craftsman home style pairs well with simple, tailored and purposeful doors and minimally ornamented window casings while white, light beige and creamcolored crown moulding can create roomier spaces. Colonial: This home style’s rustic simplicity and rich detail call for interior trim that lends a touch of stately courtliness. Choose multi-piece trim and wider baseboards, ZDLQVFRWLQJ DQG FURZQ PRXOGLQJ WR DGRUQ IDPLO\ URRP ÀRRUV ZDOOV DQG FHLOLQJV Cape Cod: This practical and quaintly unassuming design can be accented by subtle interior trim such as transom windows and sidelights that surround multi-paneled entry doors, casings for double-hung windows, picture rails and frame walls. Modern: The clean expansiveness of this home style lends itself to unadorned window and door casings as well as baseboards. You can go minimalist and use trim merely to SURWHFW ZDOOV DQG ÀRRUV $OWHUQDWLYHO\ \RX FRXOG UHO\ RQ WULP WR FUHDWH DQ DSSHDOLQJ contrast with the wall colors. 5DQFK 2SHQ LQIRUPDO DQG LQYLWLQJ WKLV VW\OH QHHGV WULP ZRUN WKDW ÀRZV IURP URRP WR room. Many styles work, from simple baseboards to more formal trimmed windows and FDELQHWU\ LQ WKH NLWFKHQ ¿UHSODFH PDQWHOV LQ WKH IDPLO\ URRP DQG SDVVDJHZD\ FDVLQJV

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113 6th Street SW • Tioga, ND New construction home now available in Tioga ND. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is under construction, with an estimated date of completion of May/June 2021. Home is slab on grade with in-floor heat on main floor and garage (there is also forced air natural gas and central air). Main floor includes large great room with vaulted ceiling, fireplace, open concept to kitchen and dining area. Kitchen has island and walk-in pantry with barn door. Master suite has walk-in closet and elegant bathroom with separate jetted tub and shower and double vanity. Two additional bedrooms on main floor (one with high ceiling and play loft), full bathroom and laundry room. Upper level bonus room can be used as 4th bedroom or family room. Two car garage is over-sized and perfect for all your storage needs. Nice covered porch completes the picture on this stunning home. One year builder warranty on structure and mechanical systems.

MLS#210177 Call or text Carrie Montoya for a showing today! 701-240-0709

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Daylight basement expands Hood River Bold stone-veneer columns draw eyes to the Hood River’s lofty entry. Built on a down slope to the rear, this home is much larger than it looks, thanks to a large dayCovered Deck light basement. 18'6'' x 10' The low-pitched, Dn hipped roof and widely overhanging eaves Stepped clearly mark it as a ceiling Prairie-style home. Dining 14' x 12' Frank Lloyd Wright originated the style in Chicago in the Kitchen early 1900s. High ceilings overarch the living spaces, from the entry right through the center to the rear. Entry and foy10'4'' ceiling er ceilings are 13 feet high, Den while the vaulted ceiling in 13' x 14' the expansive great room soars to even greater heights. Covered Patio 8'6'' x 10' Up Bedroom 12'4'' x 11'2'' Family 16'10'' x 20'4'' Up

great room and the kitchen and dining area. A curved work island/eating bar anchors the kitchen’s center. Counters, cabinets, and appliances span walls on two sides. Sliding glass doors open onto a covered deck. A passageway off the great room leads into a short hallway. The owners’ suite is at one end, storage and a utility room at the other. In the owners’ suite, the roomy walk-in closet is reached via Great Room Owners’ Suite the two-section bathroom. 17' x 20'2'' 15'6'' x 13'4'' The den just inside the Hood River’s front door is in an ideal location for a home office. A few steps further through the foyer Utility are a set of stairs Dn that lead you © 2021 Associated Designs, Inc. down to the daylight basement. At Garage the bottom of the 33' x 22' stairs, you find (20' deep at 3rd bay) yourself in a large Porch family room, where natural light streams in through wide windows at the rear and sliding glass doors open onto a covered patio. PLAN 30-947 Two bedrooms and a bathBedroom room are down the hall. Upper Floor 1648 sq.ft. 11'4'' x 11'2'' Associated Designs is Lower Floor 931 sq.ft. the original source for the Living Area 2579 sq.ft. Hood River 30-947. For Garage 738 sq.ft. more information or to Dimensions 60' x 62' view other designs, visit 2000 SERIES www.AssociatedDesigns. com or call 800-634-0123. www.AssociatedDesigns.com

Stacked windows, angling up to a low-pitched central peak, fill most of the rear wall. Flames in the gas fireplace on the right can be enjoyed at a moment’s notice. Only a drop in ceiling height indicates the transition between the

13' ceiling Foyer

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MINOTHOMES.COM $164,900

$274,900

STANLEY ND. 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhouse, Galley Style Kitchen, Being Sold As-Is #201952

WILLISTON ND. Nearly 10 Acres, Beautifully Redone 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 2,356 Sq Ft Ranch Style Home, Open <hg\^im% K^Ûgbla^] =kbo^pZr% Fully Insulated 2 Car Garage #202340

MAGNIFICENT! 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2 Car Garage, Modern Updates, High End Finishes, Open Concept, Spacious #210327

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Carrie Montoya 701-240-0709

Ali Ryan.....................................701-720-9004 Austin Emerson .......................701-340-3188 Beth Ringen .............................701-429-0326 Blake Krabseth ........................701-720-1786 Carrie Montoya ........................701-240-0709 Danielle Delzer.........................701-500-3732

Leigh Ann Perdue 701-641-0150

BOTTINEAU ND. Grand Tudor Home, Wood Burning Fireplace, Original Woodwork, Beautiful Windows, Hardwood Floors, 3 Bedrooms, Single Garage #202237

Ric Montoya 701-240-0749 Carrie Montoya 701-240-0709

PENDING Lana Berman 909-581-5428 Ali Ryan 701-720-9004

$294,000

Judy Hoskin 701-720-1786

Beth Ringen 701-429-0326

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$134,900

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MOHALL ND. 3 Bedrooms, 1.75 Baths, Spacious, Large Deck/ Stone Patio, Great Location, 2 Car Garage #210285

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DONNYBROOK ND. 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 2 Car Garage, 7.6 Acres, Jetted Tub, Nii^k E^o^e Has Knotty Pine Charm #210331

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Geri Erven-Beede ....................701-509-1773 Gracia Eman.............................701-263-1295 Janea Martell ...........................320-333-5264 Janet Schelling ........................701-240-7537 Jeremy Skalicky.......................701-340-7954 Jim Bowman ............................808-462-2173

TIOGA ND. New Construction - Completion Date May/June 2021, Gas Fireplace, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Hi^g <hg\^im% Ho^klbs^] Attached 2 Car Garage, Deck #210182

$189,900

GREAT STARTER HOME! 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Walking Distance to Oak Park, Fabulous Front Porch, New Shingles on Garage Roof, Nice Yard, Back Deck #210043

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PENDING

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701-852-1156 • 408 N Broadway • Minot, ND 58703

Carrie Montoya 701-240-0709

Judy Hoskin .............................701-721-3837 Kathy Emerson ........................701-720-2908 Kevin Connole..........................701-833-7003 Lana Berman............................909-581-5428 Leigh Ann Perdue ....................701-641-0150 Lenora Stevenson ...................701-263-7757

GARDENA ND. + ;^]khhfl% L^o^kZe Recent Updates, Porch, Deck, 20 x 30 Detached Shop, Being Sold As-Is #210081

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Matt Watne ...............................701-720-5700 Ric Montoya .............................701-240-0749 Thad Tarasen ...........................701-240-6737 Trude Skalicky..........................701-240-3487 Equal Housing Opportunity

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MINOTHOMES.COM $225,000 TIOGA ND. Move-In Ready, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Attached 2 Car Garage, Many Recent Updates, Enclosed Deck *Beautiful Backyard #202180

TIOGA ND. 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2 Car Garage, New Construction – Completion Date May/ June 2021, Open Concept, Beautiful Features #210177

BEAUTIFUL HOME! 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Attached Double Garage, Spacious, Fenced Backyard #210230

PENDING

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Leigh Ann Perdue 701-641-0150

MAX ND. 40 Acres, 2 Bedrooms, 1.75 Baths, Attached Heated 2 Stall Garage, Stunning Kitchen, Custom Details, Maintenance Free Exterior, Barn, Fenced Pasture #210077

$170,000

TIOGA ND. Tranquil Country Life on 21 Acres, 3 Miles from Tioga, 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Manufactured Home, 3 Car Garage #201441

$194,900

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Carrie Montoya 701-240-0709

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Leigh Ann Perdue 701-641-0150

TIOGA ND. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Double Car Garage, Updated Kitchen, Fireplace, Many Recent Update, Spacious #202225

BURLINGTON ND. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Ranch Home, Large 2-Car Garage, Large Lot, Quiet Neighborhood, Large Master Bedroom, Spacious #202235

STANLEY ND.

POWERS LAKE ND. Quiet Neighborhood, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Very Nice Conditio, Newer Vinyl Siding, Windows, Steel Roof, MoveIn Ready, Single Garage #200800

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Ric Montoya 701-240-0749 Carrie Montoya 701-240-0709

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhouse, Double Garage, Being Sold AS-IS, Spacious #201953

Judy Hoskin 701-720-1786

Leigh Ann Perdue 701-641-0150

$430,000

$319,900 COUNTRY LIVING! 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Wood Burning Stove, Large Deck, Attached 3 Car Garage, Fenced Yard #202007

$289,900

Blake Krabseth 701-720-1786

CROSBY, ND Great Investment, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Stone Fireplace, Beamed Ceilings, French Doors, Attached Single Car Garage #182522

$304,900

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701-852-1156 • 408 N Broadway • Minot, ND 58703

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Sunny Rosabella exudes warm ambience By Associated Designs

windows flanking the fireplace slide open to let in gentle breezes or offer access to a patio that spans the entire rear. When the weather is inviting, the patio effectively doubles the living space. An angled pony wall bounds one side of the G-shaped kitchen. Entering the great room, you can glance over it to see what’s cooking on the range. The sink hides behind a raised eating bar that rims another peninsular counter. While washing up kitchen ware, you can take in the great room plus the patio and the landscape beyond. The vaulted owners’ suite fills the entire left wing. Luxurious features include an interestingly shaped shower, dual vanity, walk-in closet, and totally private toilet. Sliding glass doors in the sleeping area allow direct Vaulted patio access. Owners’ Suite Two more bedrooms, 16' x 19' a bathroom, and a large utility room are in the right wing, which links with Patio the Rosabella’s two-car garage. A deep walk-in pantry at the rear of the utility room adds to the kitchen’s already ample storage space. Stairs to the basement are next to the garage. Associated Designs is the original source for the Rosabella 11-137. For more information or to view other designs, visit www.Associated Designs.com or call 800-634-0123.

to the Mediterranean ambiance. Bold stucco-clad columns frame the lofty entry porch, and keystones The Rosabella’s rounded roof add a classic element. tiles and stucco exterior can’t help Entry doors open into a highbut evoke the sunny climes of ceilinged entry where light washes Spain and Italy. Gentle arches cap in through an arched transom. window and door openings, adding Moving forward brings you to the richly glassed hexagonal great room. The interior is totally con© 2021 Associated Designs, Inc. temporary, and nowhere is that more evident than in this bright and Garage expansive space. 25' x 21'6'' Arched transoms crown wide PLAN 11-137 banks of glass that Living Area 2265 sq.ft. fill most of three walls. All but the Garage 575 sq.ft. Dn Dimensions 80'3'' x 78'8''

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BOOST YOUR CREDIT SCORE THIS YEAR! Whether your goal of homeownership is right around the corner or further down the road, it’s never too early to take a look at your finances, specifically your credit history, and set yourself up for success. When it comes time to apply for home financing, you’ll need to fill out an application and provide documentation to support the information provided. Along with your assets and debts, it’s probably no surprise that credit is one of the major items reviewed by your local lender. They will look at your track record of paying debts by examining your credit history and credit score. A credit score takes into account your payment history, the amount of available credit you’re utilizing, your length of credit history, applications for new credit, and finally, the types of credit accounts you have. Your credit score will play a big role in what loan programs and interest rate you qualify to receive. Typically, borrowers with higher credit scores receive a lower interest rate so it’s in your best interest to make sure your credit score is in tip-top shape prior to applying.

Here’s five tips to give your credit score a boost:

1. Make Your Payments on Time Payment history is the most important factor in credit scoring, and even one missed payment can have a negative impact on your score. Making payments on time is a very important step to build and maintain your credit. 2. Pay Down Your Debts Nearly a third of your score is based on credit utilization. This is a ratio of how much of your available revolving credit you're using (Balances on all your credit cards / Limits on all your credit cards = Credit Utilization Ratio). As you pay down your credit card balances, your credit utilization ratio will go down. Lenders generally like to see a credit utilization ratio under 30%. 3. Make Any Outstanding Payments Like we said, payment history is a big factor. If you have any outstanding bills or collections work toward getting those paid as soon as possible. The further behind you are, the more negative impact that bill will have on your credit score. Many companies will work out a payment plan with you if you call them. 4. Monitor Your Credit Regularly It's up to you to verify that your credit information is accurate. You can request a free credit report at www.annualcreditreport.com. Due to COVID-19, each credit bureau is offering free weekly credit reports through April 2021. Typically, you can get one per credit bureau per year. 5. Limit New Requests Whenever you ask for new credit (like applying for a loan or credit card), there is a hard credit inquiry which can stay on your credit report for up two years. Having a lot of credit inquiries can suggest that you're getting denied for credit or improperly using your available credit. If you'd like to compare rates between different financial institutions, just make sure you keep all your credit inquiries within a two-week period so it doesn't negatively impact your score.

Lisa Thuner, is an Executive Mortgage Officer with The HOME Team at Town & Country Credit Union. To contact Lisa or get more information on home loans, visit www.townandcountry.org. Town & Country Credit Union is an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS# 704437. While the tips above seem simple, managing your finances can bring challenges that may be hard to overcome on your own. Fortunately, your local mortgage lender is a great resource when it comes to your financial health. Whether you have some work to do to improve your credit score prior to obtaining home financing or you’re ready to get pre-qualified and start house hunting, they’ll be with you every step of the way with helpful advice to make sure you feel confident making one of the biggest investments of your life. Set up a free consultation with a local mortgage officer today to get started.

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Vaulted great room brightens Strathmore while more light spills in through the angled corner window bay. This bright space is open to the Breaking with tradition puts the dining room/kitchen area, which is Strathmore’s floor plan more in also vaulted. tune with the preferences of conThe dining room’s sliding glass temporary families. Its vaulted, indoors provide easy patio access. A formal, and naturally bright great large walk-in pantry nestles into an room is at the front, rather than in alcove across the room. the more customary rear location. A long eating bar is all that sepFrom the street, this home looks arates the kitchen from the dining like a bungalow cottage with a area. Counters, cabinetry, and apsingle-level, ranch-style profile. pliances wrap around four sides, Craftsman details include the gridand a side door offers ded window uppers, tadirect access to the pered columns atop stone garage. This allows veneer supports, and decsafe entry for the orative corbels accenting PLAN 30 -638 family and convethe front gable ends. Its Living Area 1484 sq.ft. nient unloading of welcoming front porch Garage 462 sq.ft. wraps around to the side. Dimensions 66' x 38'6" A trio of gridded win1000 SERIES dows sparkles across the Patio www.AssociatedDesigns.com front of the dormer. In16' x 8' side, light entering through those windows washes down into the vaulted enVaulted Owners’ Suite Dining try and great room,

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groceries, both of which will be particularly appreciated after sunset and in inclement weather. Bedrooms, bathrooms, and a utility room fill the left wing. The owners’ suite has a roomy walk-in closet and a private bathroom with a double vanity and enclosable toilet and shower. Secondary bedrooms share the Strathmore’s main bathroom, which has a combination tub and shower. In the utility room, shelving fills the wall opposite the laundry appliances, and more storage space can be found in the closet just outside the owners’ suite. Associated Designs is the original source for the Strathmore 30638. For more information or to view other designs, visit www.AssociatedDesigns.com or call 800-634-0123.

Kitchen 9'4" x13'

By Associated Designs

Vaulted Great Room 18' x 14'8"

Covered Porch

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How to Improve Your Home’s Air Quality

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s Americans continue to spend more time at home, it’s important to support the health and comfort of those living spaces. Regularly cleaning and disinfecting surfaces is an important step, but one often overlooked aspect of a home’s health and comfort is its air quality. Proactively addressing potential air quality issues can result in cleaner air and more comfortable living. There are PXOWLSOH IDFWRUV WKDW PD\ D൵HFW \RXU KRPH¶V DLU TXDOLW\

Indoor particulate matter consists of the visible and invisible airborne particles in the air that can enter your nose and lungs, some triggering allergies, asthma and other potential health problems.

Carbon monoxide, sometimes called the “silent killer,” is a colorless, odorless gas that can build up to dangerous levels if not properly ventilated, causing headaches, drowsiness and, in some cases, death.

Too much humidity can encourage the growth of bacteria and mold. Too little humidity can dry out your skin and wood furniture.

Volatile organic compounds are emitted by everything from household cleaners and paint to new furniture and dry-cleaned clothing. These compounds can have an adverse impact on your short- and long-term health, so proper ventilation is essential.

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FINANCIAL DIRECTORY Banks • Credit Unions • Savings & Loan Associates • Mortgage Lenders

1017 South Bdwy & 924 31st Ave. SW, Minot

Locations in Minot, ND 900 South Broadway

852-3711 2200 15th St. SW

857-8400 or 857-4444

857-7220 2105 16th St. NW

852-8200

Broadway

North Hill

1600 S Broadway

2150 21st Ave NW

(701) 837-1600

Arrowhead

(701) 837-2050

150 16th Street SW (701) 839-2170

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Congratulations!

Trude & Jeremy Skalicky

Gracia Eman

Watne, REALTORS® Top Producer of the Month of January 2021.

Watne, REALTORS® Top Sales Professional of the Month of January 2021.

Trude was born in Minot and has lived most of her life in ND. She’s happily married to Jeremy Skalicky. She’s the mother of two wonderful kids along with their spouses. Her daughter gifted her with two amazing grandchildren and she enjoys spending as much time as possible with them! She shares her dream home with her husband, mother and their chihuahua. She loves animals too! She wants to help others find their dream home too! Trude can be reached by calling 701-240-3487 or emailing Trude@MinotHomes.com.

Gracia (pronounced Gray-sha) has lived in Minot all her life and joined the Watne team in 2019. Real estate has always been interesting to her, and she is excited to be a part of it. She has a high school aged daughter and 2 Scottish Terriers at home. She purchased a home for them in 2020, and it is the perfect fit. That being said, she’s recent with the anxieties of purchasing your first home and any home in general. Everyone deserves an agent that will do the work for them and take the pressure off. She is that agent! After bartending and serving for the past 9 years, she gained exceptionally good customer service skills that help with both clients and outside help such as other agents, bankers, and insurance agents. Having a cleaning company for 10 years has taught Gracia the value of hard work. She uses these skills as a Realtor every day. She looks forward to helping clients get in their perfect fit, sell what they have outgrown, upsize, etc. Please contact her if you think she would be a good fit for you! Gracia can be reached by calling 701-263-1295 or emailing Gracia@MinotHomes.com.

Jeremy was born and raised in small town Powers Lake ND. He has been married to Trude Skalicky for almost twenty years. He has lived in Minot for over 10 years. He has a background in farming, mechanics, trucking and construction. He is the commander of Minot Civil Air Patrol. He is proud of his state and it’s values. Jeremy can be reached by calling 701-340-7954 or emailing Jeremy@MinotHomes.com.

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SERVING THE REAL ESTATE NEEDS OF NORTHWEST NORTH DAKOTA SINCE 1951

Ali Ryan 701-720-9004 amryan66@yahoo.com

Austin Emerson 701-340-3188 austin@minothomes.com

Beth Ringen 701-429-0326 beth@minothomes.com

Blake Krabseth 701-720-1786 blake@minothomes.com

Carrie Montoya 701-240-0709 carriecornhusker@aol.com

Danielle Delzer 701-500-3732 danielle@minothomes.com

Geri Erven-Beede 701-5099-1773 geri@minothomes.com

Gracia Eman 701-263-1295 gracia@minothomes.com

Janea Martell 320-333-5264 janea@minothomes.com

Janet Schelling 701-240-7537 janet@minothomes.com

Jim Bowman 808-462-2173 jim@minothomes.com

Judy Hoskin 701-721-3837 judyh@minothomes.com

Kathy Emerson 701-720-2908 Kathy@minothomes.com

Kevin Connole 701-833-7003 kevin@minothomes.com

Lana Berman 909-581-5428 lana@minothomes.com

Leigh Ann Perdue 701-641-0150 leighann@minothomes.com

Lenora Stevenson 701-263-7757 lenora@minothomes.com

Matt Watne 701-720-5700 matt@minothomes.com

Ric Montoya 701-240-0749 grigio92@aol.com

Thad Tarasen 701-240-6737 thad@minothomes.com

MINOTHOMES.COM 701-852-1156 • 408 N Broadway • Minot, ND 58703

Trude Skalicky 701- 240-3487 trude@minothomes.com

Jeremy Skalicky 701-340-7954 jeremy@minothomes.com