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Weekly real estate market update 2/13/26 – two-thirds of homeowners have at least 50% equity

New listings are climbing, on their way to spring market. New and coming soon listings combined are back to levels in November. It is odd there were no multiple offers...
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End In Sight

In support of community… an end is in sight

Last Friday I met a fellow Realtor for lunch at The Birdhouse Eat and Drink on Main Street in Robbinsdale. We specifically chose to meet there in support of small...
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2025 Annual Twin Cities Housing Market Review

The 2025 US housing market was challenging… Mortgage rates remained elevated compared to recent years Home prices continued to increase Demand outpaced the supply of homes for sale Fewer buyers...
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Mortgage Updates

This past week helped mortgage rates a bit. The bond market strengthened with employment numbers which helped interest rates a bit. The 10 year treasury yield fell to around 4.14%...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Shortcut General Tso’s Chicken

“Neighborism”… a quiet, radical belief in caring for the people around us, no matter where they come from NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home,...
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Dirty Glass At Gas Fireplace

Hazy glass at gas fireplace… fixed!

After years of use, gas fireplaces often develop a cloudy white haze on the glass.  This white haze makes the flames difficult to see, ruins any potential illusion that you’re...
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How to Navigate Your Minneapolis Home Renovation with Confidence and Ease

Minneapolis homeowners, first-time buyers settling in, longtime neighbors upgrading, and seniors downsizing, often feel the same mix of residential remodeling excitement and second-guessing. The core tension is simple: home renovation...
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Weekly real estate market update 2/6/26… benefits of buying before spring

The market is waking up… all stats are trending up this week. Expect an even bigger increase in activity as we pass Super Bowl weekend and the traditional beginning of...
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December 2025 real estate market update… year-over-year inventory down for 2nd month in a row

The months supply of inventory in 2025 increased each month compared to 2024 for the first 7 months, showed no change from the previous year for 4 months, then in...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Crockpot Appetizer Meatballs with sauerkraut and cranberries

“A person can live for about forty days without food, and about three days without water, about eight minutes without air … but only for one second without hope.”– Hal...
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