Have you ever been curious to see what type of response people are having to the “guaranteed offer in 48 hours” and the “if we can’t sell it we’ll buy it” type programs? This also includes the buying of “ugly houses” and the buying “sight unseen” signs that are on many street corners, some of […]
Buying a Home
Q&A with the President of the MAR
Todd Urbanski, president of the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors, tells young agents that “people will work with you if they know you, like you and trust you.” Todd Urbanski takes the reins as 2019 president of the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors (MAR) at a time of moderate tumult for the industry and the […]
2019 Luxury Market Forecast
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A Year in Review: The State of the 2018 Market
This past year has been interesting for residential real estate in the Twin Cities area. Certain aspects of the market were consistent with prior years while there were a few new factors to consider. Overall, the real estate market remained strong and sales were robust. Like the previous six years, we began the year with […]
Should I Market My Home Over the Holidays?
“Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go…” is a great holiday song. It conjures up memories of snowy nights, holiday lights and temperatures that sometimes make you wonder why you live in Minnesota. The romance of winter is conducive to a lot of fun activities, but what about those of […]
Protect Yourself from Wire Fraud
Residential real estate transactions involve the transfer of large sums of money. Electronic communications using emails and electronic wire transfers have aided the speed and efficiency of real estate transactions. Unfortunately, this increased reliance on electronic communication has also created more opportunities for criminals to scam homeowners. What is Wire Fraud? Over the last few […]
Inside The Numbers – October 2018
“This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” – Sir Winston Churchill, Speech in November 1942 This quote was made shortly after the British had a minor, but impactful victory over the Germans who had been pummeling the Allies until […]
Financing a Home Purchase: You don’t need a 20% down payment.
Rents across the nation are on the rise. According to Rentcafe.com, the average rent paid in Minneapolis currently stands at $1509 – a 3.1% increase in just one year. This rise in the cost of living, paired with the gradually rising interest rates by the Federal Reserve, is leading the renting population to consider the […]
Inside the Numbers – September 2018
Statistics are continuing to confirm what I have been hearing “on the street” from real estate agents and brokers; the hot spring/summer markets have given way to a cooldown. Some of this can be attributed to the annual seasonal shift that occurs when school begins, the weather cools and people shift into fall mode. Pending […]
Is New Construction for You?
The bi-annual Parade of Homes Showcase enables builders across the state to showcase their latest developments. Real estate representatives and builders alike will be manning their model homes every Thursday to Sunday as they anticipate potential homebuyers and new construction aficionados. As reported by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities, “The shortage of single-family […]