How is the housing market? The share of U.S. homeowners who are single hit a record 38.4% in 2018, the latest data available, according to an analysis of Census Bureau data by Haus, a company that partners with individuals to buy homes to reduce their costs. The trend largely reflects the rapid growth in the portion of […]
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Minneapolis Energy Disclosure Report – Update
Minneapolis residents, thinking of selling? Here’s a reminder, the City of Minneapolis, the Truth in Sale of Housing (TISH) evaluation is needed for any sale of a single-family house, duplex, townhouse, or first-time condo conversion by a licensed Truth-in-Housing (TIH) evaluator. The full description of the process can be found on the Truth in Sale of […]
When does the Spring housing market begin?
Surprise, it’s already started. Historically, April launched the kickoff of the home shopping season as buyers would come out of their winter hibernation looking for their new home. But, if you delay your search or if you wait to put your house on the market you may already be too late for your best advantage. […]
Helping Seniors Get Organized
Nearly every year, the top New Year’s Resolutions are things like eating healthier, exercising more, and losing weight. Getting organized is barely mentioned, but haven’t we all heard people exclaim, “I need to get organized!” or have talked to older adults who need to declutter or downsize their homes, but don’t know where to […]
Biggest issues facing housing for 2020
As reported in “Keeping Current Matters” housing news source. his coming year the housing market will be defined by 3 things- inventory, interest rates, and appreciation. But the biggest issue the housing market will face in 2020 is an inventory shortage. There aren’t enough homes on the market for buyers, especially on the lower end of the market. […]
Podcast, Senior Housing Options
In this episode Tom Slupske talks with Barb Hemberger from Oasis Senior Advisors, who helps seniors transition into different housing options. Oasis is a free service for seniors and their families. Barb Hemberger can be reached online at oasissenioradvisors.com/northerntwincities and via email at bhemberger@youroasisadvisor.com and via phone at 612-406-1211. Tom Slupske is a licensed real […]