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Weekly real estate market update 2/7/25… activity is on the rise, could a fixer-upper be for you?

New listings and multiple offers are on the rise in tandem. I can attest to that, as we reviewed 12 amazing offers on one of my new listings last week...
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The Real Benefits of Buying a Home This Year

Have you been wondering whether you should keep renting or finally make the leap into homeownership? It’s a big decision, and let’s be real — renting can feel like the...
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2024 Annual Twin Cities Housing Market Review

The 2024 US housing market started on a positive note: Inventory was on the rise Mortgage rates had fallen from a 23-year high of 7.79% in October 2023 to the...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Salmon with Creamy Dill-Horseradish Sauce

“In the cookie of life, brothers are the chocolate chips.” NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids...
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Frost in attics: why it’s there and how to fix it

If you have a problem with frost in your attic, you’re not alone. With the recent cold snap of weather here in Minnesota, I’ve talked to many contractors who are...
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Beautiful, Stylist-Approved Wallpaper to Swoon Over

Photo Source: USWallDecor.com With a new year upon us, our team at Rooms With Style has exciting ideas, dreams and goals for our homes. We really love small upgrades that...
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Weekly real estate market update 1/31/25… resources to help you buy a home now

Market activity is picking up again. I like seeing the correlation between pending sales and multiple offers… both are increasing. I have a new listing that has been in the...
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December 2024 real estate market update… sales up, inventory down

New listings were up 6.4% in December 2024 compared to December 2023. But sales were up even higher… pending sales up 6.2% and closed sales up 14.1%… resulting in a...
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What is universal design?

I work with many people who are looking to downsize to one-level living where they can continue to live as they age and don’t have to worry about steps. One-level...
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Where can you find new one-level townhomes?

With so many Baby Boomers downsizing, new one-level townhomes are in high demand… but where can you find them? Builders are recognizing this demand and responding with many new developments...
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