Get the Skinny! July 2022

Get the Skinny!

The Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors crunches numbers on the Real Estate Market each month. Here is what they had to say about July 2022! (Full Video below)

We all know the following - 

  • Interest Rates have increased this year
  • There are still not enough homes for sale
  • Some buyers have been priced out of the market

Here are the July #'s for 2022 as compared to July 2021.

Pending Sales decreased by 23% Closed Sales decreased by 20% Median Home Price increased 7% to $375...
Tips to Selling Your Home - Have they changed?

Tips to Selling Your Home - Have they changed?

What do I need to do to sell my house? Can I even sell in this market? Do I need to fix this before I sell my house? Should I even be thinking of selling in THIS market? These are all questions that you may be thinking. These are all questions that I am getting asked.

I'm hearing... The market is changing, the market is changing, the market is changing... I missed the market, I missed the market, I missed the market...

Where have I heard that befor...
Should I Sell? Should I Buy? Should I Rent? How to decide what's best for YOU!

Should I Sell? Should I Buy? Should I Rent?

How to decide what's best for YOU!

 

Should I sell my home?

     YES! (I know, you're not surprised that a REALTOR would tell you that...)

     NO! (Wait, are you telling me that I shouldn't sell my home?

Should I buy a home?

     YES! (I know, you're still not surprised that I would say something like that... after all, I am a Realtor...)

     NO! (Wait, a Realtor is telling not to buy either? Confused?)

Should I Rent?

     YES! (Wait, did a Realtor...
How has COVID 19 impacted showings???

How has COVID 19 impacted showings???

Life as we know it has changed! How long will it be changed? How long will this new 'normal' need to be normal? How long before our children can go back to school? How long before our children can socialize in large groups again? How long before we get to go back to work? How long before our work day becomes what it was? How long before we can eat in a restaurant? How long before we can attend a sporting event? How long before this un-nerving uncertainty ab...
Should You SELL Your House in 2020???

Should You SELL Your House

in 2020???

Are you wondering if now is the best time for you to sell your home? Are you wondering what the year will bring as far as prices go? Are you wondering if you should hang on a bit longer and see what next year brings? Are you wondering.... pondering... looking for that crystal ball??? 

Well let me share some data...

The number of homes for sale in the Twin Cities is still low.

In 2005, there were 23,526 homes for sale. Today in 2020 there are 10, 966 homes...
Minnetonka School District Housing~ A Year in Review!

Minnetonka School District Housing

A Year in Review!

Does a year really make that much of a difference? Let's take a look within the Minnetonka School District!

All housing Types~

At the beginning of 2019, the median sales price was $477,000. At the end of 2019, the median sales price was $480,000. It doesn't appear to have changed a whole lot from start to finish. When you look at it month by month, you will see a bigger difference. The median sales price peaked in May at $493,000. 

 

This pea...
When is THE BEST Time to Buy a Home???

When is THE BEST Time

to Buy a Home???

Have you ever wondered... 'when is the best time of year to buy a house'? I know I get that asked that often. There are two answers that I usually give. 

1) The best time to buy a house is when you are ready. What does it mean to be ready? If you are wanting to buy a house (whether you are selling your current and buying a new one or maybe you don't have a house to sell), reach out to a lender 6 months before you want to buy (or as soon as possible) so th...
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