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Loan limits for 2021

FHFA increases maximum conforming loan limits for 2021 The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced plans to boost conforming loan limits in 2021 and the housing industry is buzzing. In response to rising property values across the US, the FHFA will increase the baseline for single-unit home mortgages acquired by Fannie Mae and Freddie […]

Wait until Spring to sell?

Since the beginning of the COVID pandemic in March, nearly 400,000 fewer homes have been listed compared to last year, leaving a gaping hole in the U.S. housing inventory.  What happens when the supply is low and the demand is high? A seller will always negotiate the best deal when demand is high and supply […]

New Construction housing trends

For October 2020 Within the Twin Cities Region. All price ranges, single-family, New construction, traditional sale, all sizes, all bedrooms, non-waterfront. https://northstarmls.stats.10kresearch.com/infoserv/s-v1/AiAS-p4r Median sales price: $426,291 0.3% price increase.

October home sales

The statistics are in. Home sales for the Minneapolis/St Paul metro area through October 2020. This includes all price ranges, all areas, all types of sales. The average price is now $300,000.00 Click here to see the graphs.  Home sales for October was one of the best on record.

Pricing your house Right to begin

In today’s fast-paced housing market with seemingly increasing prices, a seller might think, higher price, greater profit, right? But here’s the thing – a high price tag does not mean you’re going to cash in big on the sale. It’s actually more likely to deter buyers and have them looking at the houses your neighbors are […]

Twin Cities housing prices

Median price range as of September 2020 is $298,000. A =7.4% increase. All of the Twin Cities region, all property types, all construction types, all sizes, all bedrooms. Of course, prices vary by the individual house,  neighborhood, community and price ranges. Contact me for your personalized market evaluation that will determine your equity. https://northstarmls.stats.10kresearch.com/infoserv/s-v1/Ayf6-7jk