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Why Your Home Equity Still Puts You Way Ahead

If you’ve seen headlines about home prices dropping, it’s easy to wonder what that means for the value of your home too. Here’s what you really need to know. Even...
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Weekly real estate market update 11/14/25… showing activity still strongest since 2021

Showing activity isn’t letting up… buyers are still actively looking for homes to buy, and although it is trending down it is still ahead of every year since 2021 at...
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Accessibility is a growing priority for homeowners

Whether renovating an existing home or buying a new one, accessibility is a growing priority as more people prepare to age in place. According to research from AARP only about...
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The growing trend of multigenerational living

According to a survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), multi-generational homes have increased in popularity. In 2024, 17% of homes purchased were multi-generational, up from 11% in 2021....
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Slow Cooker Queso Dip

“The beauty of shadow comes from the beauty of light.” – Mehmet Murat ildan NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome...
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Super Real Estate Agent 2025… what clients say

The Super Real Estate Agents list is compiled yearly by Twin Cities Business and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. All Super Real Estate Agents have been evaluated based on overall client satisfaction and whether a consumer would highly recommend them...
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Weekly real estate market update 11/7/25… more transactions falling through as buyers back out

Showings continue to be on track with previous years at this time… even squeaking by at the top of the last 5 years. New listings popped up ahead of last...
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Who is buying homes this year? How trends are changing

2025 has seen a growing split between extremes in the housing market… equity-rich, all-cash buyers are at an all-time high, while cash-strapped first-time buyers are at an all-time low. The...
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Churchill Street… breakfast spot not to be missed

When the StarTribune published an article about 15 can’t-miss breakfast spots in the Twin Cities I eagerly searched the list, looking for someplace new. Many of our favorites were on...
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VA loans

Since Veteran’s Day is next week, I thought it was a good time to remind people about VA mortgages. VA mortgages can be used to buy or refinance a home....
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