Selling your home can be an overwhelming and emotional experience. You need smart, straightforward strategies that will help you maximize your profits, maintain control, and reduce the stress that comes along with this process.   Although the exact strategy depends on a seller’s particular goals and timing, which I can discuss with each of you individually, […]

With a bit of elbow grease in the right places, you’ll get your home looking its most appealing when you list it. Here is a quick and easy guide to get your home ready for buyers so that it shines both inside and out. Curb Appeal: A Big Deal People often underestimate the importance of […]

There seems to be some confusion about whether off-market properties are a wise idea or a terrible idea, so I wanted to clear this up for you. An off-market property is a home that is not listed on the MLS. Both buyers and sellers often think that an off-market property provides a more “exclusive” transaction. […]

Staging is more popular than ever when it comes to selling a home. But, you might wonder if it’s really worth the inconvenience and upfront costs for you, especially in a seller’s market. Even with a well-maintained (and well-decorated!) home, staging can increase the price you end up getting for your home and decrease the […]

Buying or selling in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro market requires an understanding of not only the seasonal shifts in market activity but also the weekly flow of the market.   This ebb and flow is not quite so simple to describe. So let’s take a look at it so you can better understand it. Whether you’re […]

Did an interest rate catch your attention the last time you were looking online?  You’ve been thinking about buying a home, buying an investment property, refinancing, or getting a line of credit,   But, it’s very rare that the interest rate you see online will be the one you get from a lender. There are many […]

When you bought your home, you might have had to get Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI).   If so, you might have been paying it for a while and it could be time to petition your lender to stop this payment requirement. For a quick recap — PMI is insurance that protects the lender in case you […]

How to Move Up to Your Next Home with Ease – Week 5 This 5-part series is a “how-to” guide for moving up to your next home with as little stress as possible. Whether it’s your first time moving up or you’ve done it before, this series is a handy resource. This time around, you’ve […]

This 5-part series is a “how-to” guide for moving up to your next home with as little stress as possible.  Whether it’s your first time moving up or you’ve done it before, this series is a great resource. This time around, you’ve got more to think about, plan, and “get right” then when you bought […]

How to Move Up to Your Next Home with Ease — Week 3  This 5-part series is a “how-to” guide for moving up to your next home with as little stress as possible.   Whether it’s your first time moving up or you’ve done it before, this series is a great resource. This time around, you’ve […]