Real Estate Trend Report Recently I was asked to participate in an interview for the Spring 2012 Seasonal Real Estate Trend Report. The report is produced by Keri Henke and the staff at Remax North Central. I really enjoyed chatting with Keri about the Real Estate...
[caption id="attachment_5666" align="alignright" width="300"] The Month's Supply of Inventory of Homes is much less than at this time last year[/caption] Market sentiment can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Weekly Real Estate Market Activity Report Just as negative economic news sent a chill through the housing industry over the last...
Where has the Twin Cities real estate market been and where is it heading? I like this video, the message is positive, but cautious. The information about local market trends matchs up with what I am experiencing in South of River real estate trends, including Burnsville,...
As a Real Estate agent specializing in Listing South of the River Homes for Sale, I hear these questions many times per month. "Should I do a carpet allowance to sell my Lakeville Home?" "Do I really need to put carpet in my Burnsville home to...
Why are late closings happening so often in today's real estate market? There are several factors contributing to the high percentage of 'Late Closings' in home sales. The Volume of Short Sales and Bank Owned Property being sold. Short Sales notoriously close late because, although approved...
We successfully negotiated the sale of another listing this weekend and wouldn't you know, it was multiple offers again! Do you want to sell your home in 2012? If you plan to 'Move-Up' into the purchase of a larger home, this might be the Very...
If you look for positive news about the housing market, you will find it easily. Many industry experts are speculating that 2012 will be turn-around year and prices are at or near the bottom. There is statistical data to support this including New Home Starts,...
The question makes my heart *Sigh* each time I hear it. "What should I do with my Burnsville Underwater Townhome?" "How can I sell my Apple Valley Townhome if it's Underwater?" "I can't sell my Lakeville Townhome, but I need to move?" "When will my Farmington...
Buyers are heartbroken to learn the home they studied on a website for more than an hour last night is already sold! The true Multiple Listing Service used by Realtors shows if a home has an offer on it, but this information is not forwarded to websites viewed by...
Should I list my home now, or wait until Spring? I'm sure it's the most commonly asked question between January 20th and March 1st! The answer is short and easy this year, List it now, List it now, List it now! I am confident this is the right answer...
