Author: jeffanderson

What to expect for mortgage interest rates in 2026   We came into 2026 with high expectations that rates would come down this spring and summer to as low as 5 percent. But then a number of things happened…tariffs added inflationary pressures to our economy and the Federal...

    Jeff’s review of Mallards in Bloomington Minnesota   Mallards in Bloomington is located at 2300 W 80th ½ Street. They are open weekdays from 11am to 10pm, Saturday from 8am to 11pm and Sunday 8am to 9pm. They accept reservations with OpenTable, and you can also call...

Minnesota real estate weekly update   This is Jeff Anderson’s Minnesota real estate weekly update for April 10th, 2026.   We review the real estate facts and future trends   First the trends of our real estate market   Our spring real estate season is here with a shift to a neutral real...

Review of El Chorro Lodge in Paradise Valley Arizona   The restaurant El Chorro Lodge is located at E 5550 Drive in Paradise Valley. It is a 1937 restaurant landmark and offers upscale dining with wonderful outside spaces and views of the mountains. It is open Wednesday...

Minnesota real estate weekly update   This is Jeff Anderson’s Minnesota real estate weekly update for March 25th, 2026.   We review the real estate facts and future trends   First the trends of our real estate market   Our spring real estate season is here with a shift to a neutral real...

  Review of the musical Come Far Away   I went into this play with being familiar with the storyline of what happened on 9/11 with our airplanes being diverted and the airspace being closed. But I was unprepared for such a powerful performance and wonderful place. This...

What to do for your home this spring   The calendar says spring so now is the time to plan on what to do as the temperatures get warmer. Here is your to do list by outside and inside tasks.   Outside to do list   Look at your roof...

Minnesota real estate weekly update   This is Jeff Anderson’s Minnesota real estate weekly update for March 22nd, 2026.   We review the real estate facts and future trends   First the trends of our real estate market   We are in our winter but our spring real estate season with a shift...

  Review of The Goose Cocktail Bar in Crust restaurant in Scottsdale   The Goose Cocktail Bar is a speakeasy located in Crust Simply Italian restaurant in Scottsdale Arizona. I write this review since so many people from Minnesota visit Scottsdale Arizona. This is a wonderful speakeasy that...

What to do during a snowstorm   As we head into a big snowstorm here are things to do…   Listen to weather forecast Stock up on essentials. Have batteries in case of power outage. Have flashlights. Have a medical kit. Have baby supplies well stocked. Have pet...