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I’m the buyer’s agent, and we are making an offer on a piece of property. What is the best way to show that I have my buyer’s earnest money check in hand already? While it’s great to provide evidence that the earnest money check is written to show the buyer is serious about the offer, […]

Without aid, millions impacted by Pandemic could begin losing their homes in April  Although the American economy has recovered to some degree since the record 14.7% unemployment rate of April 2020—the worst since the Great Depression—millions are still out of work. As the economic effects of the pandemic continue roiling the nation, many struggle to pay mortgages and rent. The […]

Pending sales remain up but soften to single digits. New listings decline. The Minnesota housing market remained strong in January, with year-over-year closed sales up +16.2% and pending home sales up +5.2%, according to Minnesota Realtors® (MNR), the membership organization supporting all 21,000 Realtors in the state. Market demand for homes remained high, with average days […]

Successful renovations require careful planning and expertise Article Takeaways  Plan before beginning the work  Gather all the materials required  Hire a professional if possible    With so many of us spending so much time at home, it’s not surprising that remodeling is rising to the top of countless to-do lists. But before you bust up the […]

It may seem hard to imagine that the home you’re in today – whether it’s your starter home or just one you’ve fallen in love with along the way – might not be your forever home. Many needs have changed in 2020, and it’s okay to admit if your house no longer fits your lifestyle. […]

It’s exciting to put a house on the market and to think about making new memories in new spaces. However, despite the anticipation of what’s to come, we can still have deep sentimental attachments to the home we’re leaving behind. Growing emotions can help or hinder a sale depending on how we manage them. When […]