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Covid causes increase in lumber prices

During the height of the pandemic, a lot of the lumber mills shut down. While Menards stayed pretty well stocked, the price of lumber shot up. The National Association of […]

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Minnesota Lake Towns To Buy A Waterfront Property

Ely, Minnesota Median lake home price: $604,900 Tucked way up in northern Minnesota, Ely is secluded and full of pristine lakes and unspoiled forests. It’s perfect for outdoor recreation with […]

Best time of year to buy a house?

If you’re like most potential home buyers hoping to find your dream home for the right price, then you’re probably thinking: When is the best time of year to buy […]

Twin Cities Housing Market

So, why is the housing market doing so well? WCCO spoke with realtor Lyndon Smith with Edina Realty, and MAR research director David Arbit. “That’s a multi-faceted answer, and I […]

Myths of Home Selling Renovations

The Costs of Selling a House and How to Maximize Profit. Myth #1 Some sellers want to price at the top of the price market without making updates. I often […]

Asking Prices Surge to a Record High

While the pandemic continues, home prices are accelerating and, in some markets, began to edge into previously uncharted territory this month. The national median listing price in July was $349,000—a […]

Thinking of Selling Your House?

There are simply more buyers actively looking for homes to purchase than there are sellers selling them, so the scale is tipped in favor of the sellers. Asking Prices Surge […]

Pending Home Sales Rise 16.6%

Contracts to buy U.S. previously owned homes increased more than expected in June, the latest indication that the housing market was weathering the COVID-19 pandemic far better than the broader […]

Buy a Vacation-Rental Home?

Are you considering relocation to Florida? Looking for a vacation home? Perhaps a property to buy and you can rent?  Maybe you just want a place to rent for a […]