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Turning a dingy garage into an ADU workspace for $26k

In this world of frenzied buyer competition my clients were thrilled this week when their offer was the one accepted on a very unique property in the St. Paul Highview...
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Homebuying terms

Key Terms for Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights Knowing key housing terms and how they relate to today’s market is important. For example, when mortgage rates and home prices rise, it impacts how much home you can...
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Buyers did what?! …desperate buyers going to desperate extremes

With the supply of homes for sale at all-time lows, it has become standard to submit offers well above asking price, guarantee a potential appraisal gap and waive inspection. Strong...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Grilled Caesar Salad

“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” ~ Paulo Coelho NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home,...
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February 2022 real estate update… inventory hits all-time low

According to data from the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors, inventory was at an all-time low at the beginning of February 2022. It was down 19% from February 2021, about...
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Home Inspections vs. Code Inspections

Home inspections are not ‘Code’ inspections, and a lot of home inspectors treat the word Code as taboo. They call it the ‘C-word’. Today I’ll share the arguments that home...
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Multiple offers are the new normal… things to consider before making an offer, tips for a creating a winning bid

If you are wondering if this year’s market is as crazy as it was last year, the answer is yes… it started even earlier this year! I showed 6 properties...
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Weekly real estate update 3/11/22… multiple offers are the new normal

Coming soon listings dropped about the time of the snow storm in February, and last week’s big snow dump didn’t help… coming soon listings have been flat the last three...
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What is going to happen to mortgage rates now?

Next week the Federal Reserve meets, this will be an important meeting for lenders and anyone looking to buy or refinance their home. Inflation is near 40 year highs and...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Cheese Crust Skillet Pizza

“Don’t let the noise of other people’s opinions drown out your inner voice.” ~ Steve Jobs NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home,...
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