As we round out our Housing Through the Decades series, we land in a time that many buyers are most familiar with—homes built from the early 2000s to today. These homes offer the modern amenities people crave: open-concept kitchens, spacious owner’s suites, attached garages, smart features, and energy-efficient systems …

As the Twin Cities continued to grow in the 1980s and 1990s, so did the size—and ambition—of our homes. This era brought a shift toward larger floor plans, suburban expansion, and the rise of what’s often called the “McMansion” era. While the bold design features …

The 1960s and 1970s were a transformative time in American home design. The Twin Cities suburbs grew rapidly during these decades, with homes embracing bolder design choices, larger footprints, and new building technologies. This was the age of the split-level home, the rise of sunken living …

The 1950s marked a boom in home construction like never before. With the post war economy thriving and the GI Bill helping veterans secure mortgages, suburbia took off, and so did the …

As we continue our Housing Through the Decades series, we’re stepping into the 1930s and 1940s, a time when homes became more modest and efficient. This era was shaped by the …

At The HIVE, we’re not just about finding the perfect home for today — we’re also passionate about exploring the rich history of Minnesota’s homes for sale. This week, we’re …