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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 […]

Home sales are expected to rise by around 10% in 2021. Home prices will also climb, but more moderate increases should help first-time buyers get into the market. Mortgage rates will continue to be favorable, staying at near historic lows of 3% on average. Predictions by Lawerence Yun, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of […]

Owning a home is much more than just a building or a house. ​ A home means independence, growth, happy times, and a place to share with family and friends.​ Homeownership is a particular challenge for many, but many Americans believe there are many benefits to homeownership. A  large share of buyers says the process is too challenging and only a […]