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Some are reporting that there is trepidation regarding the real estate market in the United States. Apparently, the American people are quite comfortable. Porch.com, a major network helping homeowners with their renovation projects, recently conducted a survey which asked Americans: “What do you believe is the safest investment over the next 10 years?” U.S. housing came in […]

Should you list your house, or keep it on the market during the holidays? Well, there’s been a lot of debate about this question, a lot of Pros and Cons. As a seller, you notice a slow down of buyer activity and there’s so much other stuff to do: holiday decorating, family and friends visits […]

Forty-two years ago I started real estate and learned that I loved doing that far more than I ever imagined I still love what I do. Over the years I’ve shared my passion with many people to help them achieve their real estate dreams. Along the journey, I’ve earned a reputation among my colleagues and […]

The Housing Report for October 2019 brought to you by the Minnesota Realtors. To view the Written Report click here October 2018 vs October 2019 Closed Sales 7,802 up 1.3% Homes for sale 20,796 down 5.3% 7 County Metro median sales price +5.9% Statewide median sales price +4.6% Days on market -9.4%

Many people want the benefits of living in a single-family home. However, whether they’re a first-time homebuyer who’s cautious about making such a large financial investment, someone who has recently relocated and is unsure of which neighborhood to live in, or someone who is creditworthy but cannot currently obtain a mortgage, they hope to one […]

The most-asked question of the week: “The Fed cut rates last week. Why are you telling me that mortgages have gone up from three-and-a-half to four-something?” There’s no direct relationship between Fed rate cuts and long-term mortgage rates BY LOU BARNES Inman News First, the Fed’s interest rate is the overnight cost of money. The […]