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The History of Real Estate Marketing
By: Dan Fazendin, Former Broker / Owner of Fazendin Realtors There have been many dramatic changes since our founding in 1965, and how we market homes is certainly one of them. In the beginning, there were few real marketing...
Fazendin Realtors: Real Producers Top 500
Congratulations to our agents who have made the 2024 Real Producers Top 500 List! Based on overall sales volume, agents ranked in the top 500 make up the top 3% of the 14,000+ real estate agents serving the Twin Cities market. Tar...
History of Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates are a critical factor when purchasing a home. Since our founding in 1965, Fazendin Realtors has experienced various mortgage markets - rates ranging from about 3% to 18%. While sales didn't come to a stop at the highest rates, th...
Twin Cities: 2025 Real Estate Market
There is no shortage of predictions regarding how the 2025 residential real estate market will fare. The consensus from economists, banks, and real estate experts is optimistic regarding real estate sales. This optimism is rooted in the belief ...
Staging and Selling
Selling a home is both an art and a science, and staging plays a critical role in helping your property stand out in the market. The goal of staging is to create a welcoming environment that allows potential buyers to picture themselves living ...
60 Years of Real Estate History
Fazendin Realtors was founded by Roger Fazendin in 1965. At that time, the company was named Roger Fazendin Realtors. The goal from day one was to build a company around quality, well-trained agents who provide the best representation and servi...
Crafting a Winning Offer
If you are planning to purchase your home, know that price is just one of many aspects of making an offer attractive. Here are some of the other factors to consider in crafting a winning offer: Contingencies Contingencies are conditions th...
Interest Rates and the Twin Cities: Market Update Nov. 2024
November 2024 As we enter the fourth quarter of 2024, it is an ideal time to reflect on what has happened this year and consider what might lie ahead in 2025. This year began with unusually high mortgage interest rates which led to sluggish sa...