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The housing market is constantly in the news; are we headed for a recession, or will home prices continue to increase? What about interest rates? Are you better off buying now or waiting until mortgage rates come down? How does inflation affect home prices and interest rates? Will home buying get more difficult or easier? […]

With recent news about REALTORS’ commissions, there are misconceptions about our jobs and how we are paid. People often ask me about our health benefits, 401K programs, paid vacations, personal time off, paid sick days, or perks like company cars. The truth is, we don’t have any of those. Real estate sales is not a […]

Delaying your home purchase in anticipation of price drops might negatively impact your opportunities. Regardless of the metric used to gauge house prices, expectations indicate an increase this year. Better call Tom to chat about your home needs.

In 2023, Higher Interest Rates Continued To Weigh On Market Activity, Yet Prices Are Still Up 23-year high mortgage rates and rising prices increased monthly housing costs and slowed buyer activity Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota (January 29, 2024) – After sales reached a 20-year high in 2021, sales in 2023 plunged to their lowest level since 2011. […]

Will interest rates stabilize or decrease? Will house prices increase or decrease? Should you buy or sell now or wait? To begin, let’s delve into some background information. In 2023, the US economy experienced growth, primarily driven by a reliance on consumer credit card debt and heightened government spending. The national debt has surpassed $34 […]

Hi, I’m Tom Slupske with RE/MAX Results, and I’m not just an average Realtor; I’m your dedicated advocate in the world of real estate. With over 46 years of experience, I’ve honed my skills to navigate the complexities of the market with precision. What sets me apart is not just my expertise, but my unwavering […]