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As we approach the end of another hot year for the market, homebuyers and sellers are eagerly looking ahead to the 2022 housing market. Will the market continue its streak of strong growth, or are we finally about to see a slow down? Here’s a high-level forecast for what to expect next year, based on the supply […]

If I’ve learned anything during my 45 years in real estate, it’s that we can’t predict the future. If I could, I would be spending a lot of time in Las Vegas or with the NY Stock Exchange. We can, however, project it based on what the economists are saying. With industry experts anticipating more […]

Goodbye Open Houses, Hello TikTok Tours? How Homes Get Sold Now Are you planning to buy or sell a home soon? Here are some of the new marketing strategies you might encounter along the way. I’m proud to be a full-time professional Realtor for many years, so with that experience, you might say I’ve been […]

I found this on YouTube that might interest you. 10 Trends that are Dating your home. I’m proud to be a full-time professional Realtor for many years, so with that experience, you might say I’ve been there and done it, and know what to expect. Why does that matter?  87% of new Realtors fail within […]

Check out the new upper limits for FHA mortgages. “FHFA Announces Maximum Conforming Loan Limits for 2022,” Federal Housing Finance Agency, November 30, 2021. Conforming loan limits on single-family units will rise to $647,200 from $548,250 in most of the country on January 1, 2022. That is an 18.0% increase. Of the nation’s 3,142 counties […]

Markets in a Minute for November 1, 2021.   In the Twin Cities Region, the median-priced home is now $335,000 which is an 11.7% increase. But there are affordable homes. What about your neighborhood, your house? Call, text, or email me. https://northstarmls.stats.10kresearch.com/…/s-v1/zlGq-mnC I’m proud to be a full-time professional Realtor for many years, so with […]