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2026 01 Supply Of Inventory

January 2026 real estate market update… condo supply more than twice that of houses

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), US existing home sales across the US increased 5.1% month-over-month and 1.4% year-over-year in January, the strongest pace in nearly three years....
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Moving Near Family? A Practical Guide to Staying Connected Without Feeling On Call

Moving closer to family is a big-life decision that can reshape your routines, relationships, and sense of independence. Maybe you’re drawn by childcare help, aging parents, Sunday dinners, or just...
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Spring House

Weekly real estate market update 3/6/26… spring market effect

New and coming soon listings are growing, and daylight savings time is coming this weekend to give more daylight showing time… it’s the spring market effect. Showing activity is also...
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Mortgage Market Update

This has been an interesting week in the mortgage market – especially for those watching interest rates. It has been interesting to watch the market reactions to both the Jobs...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Raspberry Custard Kuchen

“Eventually everything connects.” – Charles Eames NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids for dinner in the...
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Rooms With Style, Staged Living Room

What Buyers Really Notice When They Walk Through Your Home

When sellers think about getting their home ready to hit the market, they usually focus on the big things: cleaning and packing, or touching up walls and trim with a...
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House Cash

Buying a home in trust for cash? New reporting required as of 3/1/2026

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury focused on combating money laundering and financial fraud. A new FinCEN reporting requirement is...
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Which states bring the most new residents to Minnesota?

People come and go to Minnesota all the time, and domestic migration is an increasingly important part of our population growth equation. While people come and go the most between...
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Weekly real estate market update 2/27/26 – moving into spring market

Pending sales, multiple offers and coming soon listings are all increasing… back up to levels last seen last fall… and signs of moving into spring market. Even the birds are...
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For Sale Estate

Selling an estate property… the process

We just closed on the sale of an estate property… it isn’t quite the same as selling your own home. I am not an attorney and cannot give legal advice,...
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