You’ve likely heard a story or two about the wild real estate market we are having right now.    Nationally, there are 50% less homes on the market right now than this time last year.  In the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, there were 41.9% fewer homes on the market in March 2021 than last February, according to […]

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, one of the questions you are likely asking yourself is this: “Is now the right time, or should I wait?” You might be wondering if the market is too hot to get the house you want right now or maybe you’ve thought it would be better to […]

It’s been a difficult year for homebuyers. Between the high demand for homes, not enough homes coming on the market, and the competitive bidding wars, you or someone you know may have thought it was impossible to buy a home recently.  Fortunately, there has been a shift in the market, albeit slight.  It’s as though […]

If you or anyone you know has been thinking of buying or selling a home, you are probably wondering what home prices will look like next year.  If prices are going to increase, buying now and waiting to sell makes sense. If prices are going to decrease, selling now and waiting to buy is more […]

What do they say? The only thing that stays the same is that nothing stays the same.  The housing market is no exception. Just when you think you know how the housing market is behaving, it changes! This year, the housing market has been red hot, reaching record levels but is that where it still […]

With mortgage rates at historic lows, it’s the perfect time to consider refinancing your home if you haven’t done so already. If you’re looking for ways to cut costs and save money in 2021, then taking advantage of these current rates with a new loan should be at the top of your list. Top Reasons […]

Making time for home maintenance tasks can be hard, especially when everyone is so busy. And spending an afternoon watching college football or going apple picking is a lot more fun than doing maintenance!  But, as a homeowner, the consistent upkeep of your home helps to preserve your home’s value and prevent some avoidable and […]

Taylor Swift said “August sipped away like a bottle of wine” and that couldn’t be more true! The good news is, we’re welcoming September and it feels like the fresh start we all needed! I can already feel the chill in the air and smell the pumpkin spice lattes! So let’s kick off the first […]

Before you put your turkey in the oven, stop here for this month’s Homeowner Checklist The holidays are upon us and I’m ready to start decorating! But first, I’m sharing your monthly homeowner checklist so you can be sure to take care of your house for holidays! Get all caught up on your home maintenance […]

Tis the season for pumpkin carving, hot apple cider and your October Homeowner Checklist! Bookmark this post for the upcoming weekend so you can get your Fall home projects crossed off your to do list! Get all caught up on your home maintenance here.