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Weekly real estate market update 10/4/24… top 3 reasons affordability is improving

New and pending listings continue to be ahead of last year at this time, and coming soon listings are holding steady. Property showings are right on track with last year....
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OPEN HOUSE with Air BnB

OPEN HOUSE Thursday 10/10/24 4pm-6pm 3304 Longfellow Avenue, Minneapolis $538,000 MORE INFO Interested but can’t make the open house? Let us know or contact your Realtor… we would be happy...
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Condo sales lag behind single-family homes

I got an email from Realtor.com this week that talked about how in July, condo sales were down 12% nationwide compared to a year ago… down even more in the...
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What is the average down payment on a house?

For those looking to buy a home, saving for a down payment is one of the first obstacles they must hurdle. After all, home prices creep upwards as the real estate market grows....
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Wednesdays Unplugged – French Apple Cake

“Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity.” – Simone Weil NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids...
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Should home inspectors recommend other professionals?

Many years ago, one of the home inspectors in my company met with an electrician to discuss having him teach at an upcoming home inspector meeting. The electrician expressed some...
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Weekly real estate market update 9/27/24… 80% of first-time homebuyers qualify for down payment assistance

Showing activity remains steady… as weekly new, pending and coming soon listings continue ahead of last year. Most notable change this week was the increase in those properties that had...
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Reviving a Classic Midcentury Home

This mid-century home revival from Mid-Century Home caught my eye… Reviving Midcentury Magic: A Perfect Blend of Classic and Contemporary Design
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Why Buying Now May Be Worth It in the Long Run

Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a question a lot of people have these days. And while what’s right for you is going to depend...
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Moving Up! How one couple sold their house… and bought a new one!

It all started when I got an email last year that they were thinking about moving up to another home in the future and wondered how to go about it...
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