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Weekly real estate market update 9/13/24… what’s happening with home prices

Everything springs back to life this first full week after Labor Day. New listings take a big leap up, higher than last year… Showings increase… But what is perhaps most...
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Why Pre-Approval Should Be at the Top of Your Homebuying To-Do List

Since the supply of homes for sale is growing and mortgage rates are coming down, you may be thinking it’s finally your moment to jump into the market. To make sure you’re ready,...
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Fall 2024 Buyer Guide… Things to Consider when Buying a Home

There’s no denying the housing market has delivered a fair share of challenges to homebuyers over the past few years. With so many changes, you probably have questions about what...
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Fall 2024 Seller Guide… Things to Consider when Selling Your House

Are you wondering if you should sell your house? There has been a lot going on in the housing market, and you may have some questions about selling your house....
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Apple Cookie Bars

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” – Albert Schweitzer NOTE: I spend...
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Hail damage? Hail no.

Unnecessary roof replacements are out of control, and they’re driving homeowners insurance rates sky-high in Minnesota. Everyone needs to take a chill pill when it comes to roof replacements. From...
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4 Top Seller Mistakes

Want to know some of the top mistakes sellers are making today and how to make sure they don’t happen to you too? The biggest missteps are pricing a house too high, skipping repairs,...
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Weekly real estate market update 9/6/24… early predictions for 2025

New listings are hovering ahead of last year, but on a similar path… same with pending and coming soon listings. When new listings increase, coming soon listings decrease… and when...
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How the Federal Reserve’s Next Move Could Impact the Housing Market

Now that it’s September, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve (the Fed). The overwhelming expectation is that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate at their upcoming meeting, driven primarily by recent...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Creamed Corn Pasta

“In life, there are no ordinary moments. Most of us never really recognize the most significant moments of our lives when they’re happening.” ~ Kathleen Magee NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays...
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