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Uncategorized Home Values & Timing the Market: What Sellers & Buyers Need to Know in 2026 Home Values & Timing the Market: What Sellers & Buyers Need to Know in 2026 The question never goes away: What is my home worth, and when is the right time to sell? Everyone wants an edge—buyers and sellers alike—and I don’t blame anyone for trying. But here’s the reality I’ve learned after more than […]
Uncategorized Downsizing Done Right: Tips for Empty Nesters – Part 5: Unlocking & Using Your Home Equity Downsizing Done Right: Tips for Empty Nesters – Part 5: Unlocking & Using Your Home Equity Equity release is one of the biggest (and most common-sense) benefits of downsizing for empty nesters in the Minneapolis Saint Paul metro area—especially in the south metro (Lakeville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Bloomington, and surrounding communities). After 20+ years […]
Uncategorized Downsizing Done Right: Tips for Empty Nesters – Part 4: Dreaming of a Lifestyle Shift? Downsizing Done Right: Tips for Empty Nesters – Part 4: Dreaming of a Lifestyle Shift? For many empty nesters in the Minneapolis Saint Paul metro area—especially in the south metro (Lakeville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Bloomington, and surrounding communities)—the biggest motivator for downsizing isn’t just finances or maintenance. It’s the chance to finally live the […]
Uncategorized Downsizing Done Right: Tips for Empty Nesters – Part 3: The right move on interest rates Downsizing Done Right: Tips for Empty Nesters – Part 3: The right move on interest rates Trying to perfectly time the real estate market is as difficult as timing the stock market or NASDAQ. You can’t predict the exact top or bottom, but you can watch key indicators and position yourself to ride the wave […]
Uncategorized Downsizing Done Right: Tips for Empty Nesters– Part 2: The Hidden Maintenance Burden of Owning a Larger Home. Downsizing Done Right: Tips for Empty Nesters – Part 2: The Hidden Maintenance Burden of Owning a Larger Home. When empty nesters in the Minneapolis Saint Paul metro area—especially in the south metro (Lakeville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Bloomington, and surrounding communities)—start thinking about downsizing, they usually begin with the financial picture. That’s smart. But […]
Uncategorized Downsizing Done Right – Tips for Empty Nesters. Part 1: Lets talk taxes and insurance Downsizing Done Right – Tips for Empty Nesters. Part 1: Lets talk taxes and insurance Why Property Taxes and Insurance Often Drive the Decision to Downsize For many empty nesters in the Minneapolis Saint Paul metro area—especially in the south metro (Lakeville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Bloomington, and surrounding communities)—downsizing isn’t just about wanting a […]
Uncategorized Things to Know Before You Buy a Home: Part 10 – From Offer to Keys in Hand (The Final Steps) Things to Know Before You Buy a Home: Part 10 – From Offer to Keys in Hand (The Final Steps) You’ve made it to the finish line! After navigating contingencies like home inspection, appraisal, and HOA documents (if buying a townhome or condo), most of the heavy lifting is done. Now it’s about finalizing details […]
Uncategorized Things to Know Before You Buy a Home: Part 9 – Closing Costs Explained: Who Pays What in 2026 Things to Know Before You Buy a Home: Part 9 – Closing Costs Explained: Who Pays What in 2026 Closing costs are one of the most confusing parts of buying a home in the Minneapolis Saint Paul metro area—especially in the south metro (Lakeville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Bloomington, and surrounding communities). They can add […]
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Uncategorized Things to Know Before You Buy a Home: Part 8 – The Art of the Offer: Negotiation Tips That Win in 2026 Things to Know Before You Buy a Home: Part 8 – The Art of the Offer: Negotiation Tips That Win in 2026 Negotiation is where most home purchases are won or lost. In the Minneapolis Saint Paul metro area—especially the south metro (Lakeville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Bloomington)—emotions run high on both sides. Buyers want […]
Uncategorized Things to Know Before You Buy a Home: Part 7 – Never Give Up Your Right to a Home Inspection! Things to Know Before You Buy a Home: Part 7 – Never Give Up Your Right to a Home Inspection! In a competitive Minneapolis Saint Paul metro area market—especially in the south metro (Lakeville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Bloomington)—buyers often feel pressured to waive the home inspection contingency to win a multiple-offer situation. That’s a […]
Uncategorized Things to Know Before You Buy a Home: Part 6 – Red Flags on Tour (Spot Them Before You Fall in Love) Things to Know Before You Buy a Home: Part 6 – Red Flags on Tour (Spot Them Before You Fall in Love) You’re in the exciting phase: touring homes in the Minneapolis Saint Paul metro area—Lakeville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Bloomington, and the south metro. But before you fall in love with a property, train […]
Uncategorized Things to Know Before You Buy a Home: Part 5 – Is There Something More Important Than the House Itself? Things to Know Before You Buy a Home: Part 5 – Is There Something More Important Than the House Itself? When buying a home in the Minneapolis Saint Paul metro area—especially in the south metro (Lakeville, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Bloomington, and surrounding communities)—most buyers focus almost entirely on the house. That makes sense… but […]
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 […]

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