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A Custom Edina Cottage Built Around What Matters Most

Oct 5, 2026

What do you value most in a custom home? A kitchen where everyone gathers? A quiet office? A screened porch you’ll use every chance you get? Understanding those priorities is where we start. At 4012 Monterey Avenue in Edina, we worked with the homeowners to create a...

City Homes Crystal Bay open living room and black kitchen seen from a cedar-ceiling porch with folding glass doors

Open Concept vs. Defined Spaces: Which Floor Plan Is Right for You?

Sep 24, 2026

For decades, open-concept floor plans reigned supreme in home layouts, dominating new build and remodeling blueprints and gracing every glossy design magazine. With an emphasis on flow, flexibility, and connection, it’s easy to see the appeal of open floor plan homes....

Modern twin row home exterior designed by City Homes, featuring black vertical siding, large windows, and contemporary landscaping on a sunny neighborhood corner.

Inside Our Row Homes: Why Minneapolis Buyers Are Choosing Community-Style Living

Aug 28, 2026

If you’ve ever been to a densely populated urban area like New York City or San Francisco, you’ve likely come across a group of tall, narrow homes with similar or identical exterior architectural features, all attached by shared walls. Think of the brownstones that...

City Homes custom home in Minneapolis Minnesota with a bright upper-level landing, home office, and elevator access built for comfortable living for life

Aging in Place in Minneapolis: How to Design a Home You Can Live in For Life

Jul 28, 2026

Between financial considerations, a competitive housing market, and the desire to live independently, more homeowners than ever before are choosing to “age in place”—when a person lives in their home for as long as they wish or are able to—rather than downsize or move...

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Green Building Practices & Energy-Efficient House Materials for a More Eco-Friendly Home

Jun 24, 2026

Building a new eco-friendly home or renovating an existing home to be more sustainable is a great way to both help the environment by minimizing your carbon footprint and take advantage of the cost savings from reducing your energy use. But what does it actually mean...

Dark exterior of a modern home with large windows and "Artisan Home Tour" text.

The 2026 Summer Artisan Home

Jun 1, 2026

Welcome to the 2026 Summer Artisan Home City Homes is proud to officially open our doors to the public for another wonderful Artisan Home Tour. Tour guests can find us under Home #17 on the official website and in the magazine. To explore our one-of-a-kind home, visit...