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Waiting to Buy a House will cost you more money. More money for a down payment and more monthly payments. Why? Economists are predicting home prices will continue to increase during 2022. Despite some buyers hopes of price reductions, NO economists are predicting a housing bust The Federal Reserve will increase Interest Rates to fight […]

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 […]

Tight market pushes home prices to new record high in Twin CitiesApril 16, 2021 Tags: Market Data Inventory Hits An 18-Year Low With Buyers Competing For Fewer Listings (April 16, 2021) – According to new data from the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® and the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®, the median price of a home in the 16-county […]

You’ve heard about it, you’ve probably read about it, you’ve probably watched about it on the nightly news. Home prices are skyrocketing and sellers are receiving unbelievable offers, $20,000, $30,000 and more over the listing price. Why is this happening? Home sales edged down 6.6% in February compared with the previous month because there just […]