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Fees, regulations are key drivers of Twin Cities housing costs, builders argue A report commissioned by a builders group said municipal fees and regulations in the Twin Cities make it nearly impossible to build a single-family house for less than $375,000. By Jim Buchta Star Tribune Hint: Fees account for up to one-third the cost of a […]

What has real estate experienced during 2018? The short answer is a lot of swings up and down. Click on the below link for the average sales price in the Twin Cities Region. All types of properties, all price ranges, all seller types, all sizes, etc. 2018 started with an average sales price of $294,560 and […]

While the 2017 housing market was marked by renewed optimism fueled by stock market strength, higher wages and a competitive environment for home sales, 2018 delivered more seasoned prudence toward residential real estate. Home buyers, now steeped in several years of rising prices and low inventory, became more selective in their purchase choices as housing affordability achieved […]

This infographic shows the average lifespan and replacement cost of a home’s major systems. For our final post on Exploring Sustainable Homeownership as a New Year’s Resolution, we take a look at the true costs of homeownership – beyond the mortgage payment. Serving as your own landlord can give you and your family great benefits […]

This week, we consider five important areas that can help you determine your potential readiness for homeownership. Hello, and welcome to a new year of weekly blog posts from the Minnesota Homeownership Center! As January progresses, we’ll be looking at Exploring Sustainable Homeownership as a New Year’s Resolution. This week, we consider five important areas […]

Your Weekly Real Estate News Update by Tom Slupske Homes For Sale: Rogers, Minnesota Click on the links and Guide your cursor along the graph to see month by month changes. All construction types, seller types, square footage and bedrooms.   http://northstarmls.stats.10kresearch.com/infoserv/s-v1/YMW7-FQs Single Family New construction: January 2017: 16 | November 2018: 13 | Previously owned: January 2015: […]