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They want the right location with lots of space—and are willing to pay for it “the perfect house.” For Millennials—the largest demographic in today’s market—the budget-busting impulse was even greater. 76% of those in the 24 to 39 age range said they would exceed their allotted resources for a new home. And what is the […]

If you’re like most potential home buyers hoping to find your dream home for the right price, then you’re probably thinking: When is the best time of year to buy a house? Traditionally, spring is the most popular time of year to buy a home — but that may not necessarily be the “sweet spot.” Here’s what you […]

So, why is the housing market doing so well? WCCO spoke with realtor Lyndon Smith with Edina Realty, and MAR research director David Arbit. “That’s a multi-faceted answer, and I guess the first one is we’re short on inventory,” Smith said. Homebuilders aren’t keeping up with demand, and in the wake of the 2008 recession, […]

Thinking of Selling. NOW may be a great time to sell for the most money. What’s your home’s value? Call me, let’s talk. Sales of existing homes jumped nearly 21% in June compared with May, according to the National Association of Realtors. It was the largest monthly gain since the Realtors began tracking the data […]

First, consider, very few homes are actually sold at opens (stop right now with your one-off examples of where it’s happened). According to the NAR’s 2019 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers only 6 percent of buyers find the home they purchase via open houses, Thanks to the Internet, your listing is virtually open 24 […]

Housing statistics for Hennepin County. The median price is $325,000 with a +5.9% appreciation. This includes all Hennepin County, all price ranges, Single-family, all construction types, Traditional sales only, all sizes, non-waterfront. https://northstarmls.stats.10kresearch.com/infoserv/s-v1/OLJu-qnn