Posts from November 2019
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Should You Throw Your Hat into the Airbnb Ring?
Creating an Airbnb rental can be a fabulous income-generating opportunity, but it's not a fit for everyone. Airbnb rentals can vary greatly in your return on investment. Here's what you need to know when considering creating a nightly or weekly rental in and around Excelsior, MN.
Location, Location, Location
What kind of draw does your property have? Are you near any tourist hotspots in the area, such as a cabin near the waters of Lake Minnetonka? How close is your location to local public transport and can guests get a Lyft or Uber easily? Consider if you have parking or whether you're close to local grocery stores and restaurants. The location of your rental matters, as it can greatly affect both demands for lodging and the price that you can ask. Additionally, consider the privacy of the listing, whether it's a room in your existing home or a separate dwelling.
The best cities for Airbnbs typically have a cost of around $100 per night and are occupied over 50% of the time.
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Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt: Family Event of the Season
Whether you're already a resident or you're exploring the area's Excelsior homes for sale in anticipation of a move, the Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt is a great way to shop, have fun, and get to know and celebrate the community. You'll find everything from unique gifts to beer and brats to live reindeer you can pet.
In Excelsior, the Christkindlsmarkt is traditionally held in the three days following Thanksgiving and features activities for the entire family.
Here's what you need to know about this fun family event of the season (besides dressing warmly!):
History of the Christkindlsmarkt
The Christkindlsmarkt Festival has a long tradition, having started over 700 years ago in Dresden, Germany to celebrate the coming of the Christ child. It spread throughout Germany and moved to Austria and Switzerland before coming to the U.S. in Chicago. The Chicago festival is still celebrated today, and it also takes place in towns such as Excelsior. It's inspired by the traditional open-air events and celebrates German tradition in a fun, local event. Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt is the perfect chance to shop for the holidays, spend time with your family, and patronize local merchants.