Social Links Widget

Click here to edit the Social Media Links settings. This text will not be visible on the front end.

Uncategorized Things to Know Before You Buy a Home: Part 4 – Cracking the Down Payment Code Things to Know Before You Buy a Home: Part 4 – Cracking the Down Payment Code One of the biggest myths holding back home buyers in the Minneapolis Saint Paul metro area (especially the south metro: Lakeville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Bloomington) is the belief that you must put 20% down to buy a home. […]
Uncategorized Things to Know Before You Buy a Home: Part 3 – Credit Score Sins Things to Know Before You Buy a Home: Part 3 – Credit Score Sins That Can Derail Your Mortgage One of the most common—and completely avoidable—mistakes home buyers make is committing credit score sins during the mortgage process. These seemingly innocent actions can lower your score, increase your interest rate, or even cause your loan […]
Uncategorized Things to Know Before You Buy a Home: Part 2 – Hidden Costs That Can Hurt You Things to Know Before You Buy a Home: Part 2 – Hidden Costs That Can Hurt You Buying a home in the Minneapolis Saint Paul metro area—especially in the south metro (Lakeville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Bloomington)—is exciting. But many first-time and even repeat buyers overlook the hidden costs of homeownership that can quickly strain […]
Uncategorized Things to Know Before You Buy a Home: Part 1 – What’s Your Number? Things to Know Before You Buy a Home: Part 1 – What’s Your Number? Before you start touring homes in Lakeville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Bloomington, or anywhere in the south metro, there’s one critical number you must know: What can you actually afford? This single number determines everything that follows in the home buying […]
Uncategorized Things to Know Before You Buy a Home: Introduction to the 2026 Buyer’s Guide Series Things to Know Before You Buy a Home: Introduction to the 2026 Buyer’s Guide Series Buying a home in today’s Minneapolis Saint Paul metro area market—especially in the south metro (Lakeville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Bloomington, and surrounding communities)—is competitive. Multiple buyers often compete for the same property across a wide range of price points. […]
Uncategorized Why Is My Home Not Selling? Part 10: Flexible Negotiation Why Is My Home Not Selling? Part 10: Flexible Negotiation The Key to Closing the Deal in 2026In any real estate transaction, negotiation is where the deal is won or lost. As the Minneapolis Saint Paul metro area market continues to shift, both buyers and sellers must be willing to compromise if they want to […]
Uncategorized Why Is My Home Not Selling? Part 9: The Strength of Your Social Media Marketing & Listing Presentation Why Is My Home Not Selling? Part 9: The Strength of Your Social Media Marketing & Listing Presentation In today’s real estate market, especially in the Minneapolis Saint Paul metro area and south metro (Lakeville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Bloomington), your home’s first impression online can determine whether it sells fast or sits for months. […]
Uncategorized Why Is My Home Not Selling? Part 8: The Strength of Your Social Media Marketing Why Is My Home Not Selling? Part 8: The Strength of Your Social Media Marketing – Why It Matters in 2026 In today’s real estate market—especially in the Minneapolis Saint Paul metro area and south metro (Lakeville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Bloomington)—social media marketing is no longer optional. It’s one of the most powerful tools […]
Don't Miss Our Next Post
Subscribe Now
Uncategorized Why is my home not selling: Part 6. Does your home have curb appeal Why is my home not selling: Part 6. Does your home have curb appeal Why Curb Appeal Matters So Much in 2026 Buyers make split-second decisions. When they drive by, search on Maps, or view photos online, a messy, neglected exterior can eliminate your home from consideration before they even see the interior. A clean, […]
Uncategorized Why Is My Home Not Selling? Part 5: Why Communication Is the Cornerstone of a Successful Sale Why Is My Home Not Selling? Part 5: Why Communication Is the Cornerstone of a Successful Sale If you’ve ever wondered why is my home not selling, one of the most overlooked reasons is poor communication between you and your real estate agent. In today’s fast-moving Minnesota housing market, especially in the south metro (Lakeville, […]
Uncategorized Why Is My Home Not Selling? Part 4: Timing the Market – What Sellers Need to Know in 2026 Why Is My Home Not Selling? Part 4: Timing the Market – What Sellers Need to Know in 2026. One of the most common questions I hear from homeowners is: Why is my home not selling? In this series, we’ve covered pricing, condition, and showings. Today, let’s talk about timing—when you list your home can […]
Uncategorized Why Is My Home Not Selling? Part 3: How Your Showing Setup Could Be Costing You Offers. Why Is My Home Not Selling? Part 3: How Your Showing Setup Could Be Costing You Offers. If your home has been on the market for a while and you’re wondering why is my home not selling, one factor many sellers overlook is the showings setup. It’s a small detail that can have a big […]
Uncategorized Why Is My Home Not Selling? Part 2: The Critical Role of Your Home’s Condition Why Is My Home Not Selling? Part 2: The Critical Role of Your Home’s Condition. When a home lingers on the market, sellers often point to pricing, location, or marketing as the culprits. But in many cases, the condition of your home is quietly sabotaging your sale. Buyers today are pickier than ever—they want move-in-ready […]
Uncategorized Why Is My Home Not Selling? Part 1: Is It Price? Why Is My Home Not Selling? Part 1: Is It Price? Let’s tackle the most common question first: Is your price the problem? As a Twin Cities real estate agent, I know this is often the most difficult conversation to have with sellers. It’s understandable—you want to maximize the return on your investment. However, to achieve […]
Uncategorized One More Reason Why 2026 Will Be a Great Year to Buy a Home: One More Reason Why 2026 Will Be a Great Year to Buy a Home: Interest Rates and Trump’s Mortgage Bond Plan. Today’s topic is mortgage rates 2026. You’re going to hear a lot over the coming weeks that interest rates have dipped below 6% for the first time in four-plus years. It’s exciting, but let’s […]
Uncategorized Market insider- Twin Cities real estate update December 2025 Market insider- Twin Cities real estate update December 2025 I don’t typically do updates, but I’ve had several people reach out to me asking for some. I’m going to give it a go here this month and if it’s something that you enjoy and want me to continue, your feedback will be very helpful. There […]
Uncategorized The offset- Waiting to buy a home The offset- Waiting to buy a home   There’s always a lot of misinformation in real estate. I don’t necessarily feel that it’s malice or intentional. I just feel that many times when I read these articles in the newspaper the person writing doesn’t really have a perspective of what residential real estate is let […]
Uncategorized How do I price my home correctly for sale (in a market like this)? How do I price my home correctly for sale (in a market like this)?   That seems to be the $1,000,000 question. Let me backtrack by telling you a few things that you may want to know ahead of time before we dive into this. Right now, in October of 2025, it seems to be […]
Uncategorized Do I need 20% down to buy a house? Do I need 20% down to buy a house?   The answer is no, it’s a myth. Many years ago the standard was 20% down but that’s changed over decades of different types of financing. You can buy a house now with as little as 3% down. The most common is a 3.5% FHA loan. […]
Uncategorized How much house can I afford? How much house can I afford?   That’s the first question most home buyers will ask. And it’s probably the most important one. How do you know what you can buy until you know what you can afford?  You’d be surprised at how many people don’t ask that question up front and just start looking […]

Coldwell Banker - South Regional

© 2026 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC

Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy

Accessibility Statement | Fair Housing Notice

Tom Sommers | Coldwell Banker Realty | 952-994-7204

© Coldwell Banker 2023 – 2025. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logo are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.

 

https://www.google.com/maps?cid=6181838491484500748