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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] What types of homes still sell well in the winter? The winter months in Minnesota can bring loads of snow and cold temperatures. So, are any types of homes not able to sell and what categories still sell well? Homes...

04 November, 2021 /

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27 October, 2021 /

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Who represents you in a real estate transaction? There are many elements to a real estate transaction. These include the title company, to the loan officer, to the home inspector and real estate agent(s) for the buyer and the...

22 October, 2021 /

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] How does our raising gas prices effect real estate? The price of a barrel of oil today is $82.22. This is the highest price since 2014. This translates directly to the pump and what you pay for your gas....

15 October, 2021 /

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] How does our fall and winter real estate market change?   This fall. Let’s start with the fall. My comments reflect historical trends and my prediction. The pandemic might change the predictable historical patterns but I’m combining that with my insights....

01 October, 2021 /

Some Fall activities in Minnesota There are many of us in Minnesota that believe the fall is the best season of the year. There is so much do in this wonderful time of year when the temperatures are so comfortable, and the trees are so lovely....

30 September, 2021 /

What are some fall projects to consider now? Now is the time that we as homeowners we must get our home ready for the winter. And, to do those projects that the cold temperatures will not allow. What should we do? Here is your to do list of...

25 September, 2021 /

Who pays the real estate commission in Minnesota? In a real estate transaction in Minnesota there are two commissions in most of the home sales. It is the buyer’s agent commission and seller’s agent commission. Traditionally all commissions are paid for by the seller, even though...

17 September, 2021 /

The new homeowner app called Yarlow Technology has improved the real estate experience in many ways. This new homeowner’s app called Yarlow is one way. You can download it to your computer or smart phone, and it makes homeownership simpler with important information at your fingertips. What...

09 September, 2021 /

Where is our Minnesota real estate market headed? Our market is constantly changing. This spring was a seller’s market with almost 50 percent less inventory than a year ago and we were receiving multiple offers on almost everything (except condos in St Paul and Minneapolis). How is...

03 September, 2021 /