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Buyer Cautious

Twin Cities Weekly Real Estate Market Update… buyers are looking, but cautious

Showing activity is continuing in line with the last three years, even on top by a bit this week… the market is slowing but buyers are still looking. New listings,...
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Home Choice1

Taking the Trauma out of Buying a Home

1. Find a Realtor who is simpatico. Homebuying is not just a big financial commitment, it is also an emotional one. The Realtor you choose to work with will be...
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Found a home online you like? How can you arrange to see it?

There are several ways you can get in to see a house listed for sale. OPEN HOUSE The easiest way to see a home listed for sale is to go...
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Living Room Staged by Rooms With Style.

Can You Decorate for the Holidays While Selling Your Home?

Pumpkins on the porch, a festive wreath, and twinkling lights can make home feel extra special. But if your house is on the market, should you leave the decorations packed...
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Dutch Apple Snacking Cake

Wednesdays Unplugged – Dutch Apple Snacking Cake

“Home isn’t where you’re from, it’s where you find light when all grows dark.” – Pierce Brown NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy...
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Reuben Home Inspection Report Club

Can a home fail a home inspection?

Technically, you can’t pass or fail a home inspection. A home inspector will point out the good, the bad, and the ugly… but they’ll never pass or fail a home....
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Homes For Sale

September 2026 real estate market update… most inventory since 2019

The number of homes for sale has been climbing year-over-year in the double digits for most of 2026. Twelve-month average change in inventory showed an increase of 9.5%, but for...
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Weekly real estate market update 10/16/26… pending sales continue to hang below last year as inventory grows

New and coming soon listings are falling, right on track with last year at this time. But pending sales have been hanging below last year since the beginning of September....
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Simmelink Sold

Downsizing… a three-year plus 60-day case study

Kathy called me in July to set up a meeting in early August to talk about selling their house… then she called the morning we were to meet and asked...
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Potato Corn Chowder

Wednesdays Unplugged – Potato Corn Chowder

“One of these years it’s going to be really boring, and won’t that be nice.” – Gabriel Andreas The weekend was one of record breaking temps… Saturday and Sunday we...
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