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Most Expensive Homes

Here are 15 of the biggest, most expensive, or otherwise most creative homes ever built! Maybe these homes are way too much for you. Maybe your dream home is much more modest. Big or small I handle them all. Your Dream Home Doesn’t Need To Be A Dream. If you’re not living in the house […]

House Closing – Wire Fraud Schemes

Buying and selling a home is an exciting time, but there can be pitfalls for unsuspecting consumers. The American Land Title Association wants homeowners and sellers to be aware that criminals are using wire fraud schemes to steal money meant for home purchases or the proceeds from the sale of the property. Watch this video […]

Year End Housing – Maple Grove, MN

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 Maple Grove. All types of properties, all price ranges, all seller types, all sizes, etc. 2018 started with an average sales price of $313,510 and ended […]

Homeownership Builds Wealth

Homeownership is the most common way that individuals and families build wealth in this country, surpassing even retirement savings for four out of five of us. We talk a lot here at the Center about how homeownership is the most common way that individuals and families build wealth in this country. Because of this, the […]

What is Driving Up New Home Costs?

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 […]

Real Estate 2019 Year in Review

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 […]