You may not be aware there is “hype” behind dome homes but there certainly is. I’m listing a dome home soon. This got me curious about the history of dome homes and how they differ from traditional houses. Other than their unique eye-catching design, the...
I want to help prepare you for one of the biggest projects for Sellers or Buyers: packing. More specifically, deciding what to pack and what to let go. One of the most beneficial things to do when packing is decluttering. However, decluttering is time-consuming to...
Our government has an endless number of bureaus and departments many people don’t know about or know what they do. For instance, the Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) gathers Real Estate statistics. I have picked some of their most interesting findings to share....
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have opened new doors for self-employed mortgages. In the past, the process for those self-employed was rigorous and resulted in many headaches. Fannie Mae defines self-employed as owning 25% or greater of the business but “gig” work also falls into...
As soon as our Minnesota weather gets warmer, the Real Estate market goes from 0 – 120 mph in the blink of an eye. It’s often said spring is a “Sellers’ Market” but there are pros and cons. I’ve gathered some of the most common...
It isn’t over until it's over. The closing is the last step in buying or selling a home. Until the last T is crossed, the last I is dotted, and the keys are in your hand something can go wrong. These are the 4 most...
I’m sure you have seen many people and companies stating online estimates are not accurate. I will explain in depth WHY online estimates are not accurate and the proper use for them. I’ll also give a short overview of an appraisal and how important it...
Selling a house is time-consuming. Buying a home is time-consuming. How can you possibly do both at the same time? Never fear, there is a way. Three ways in fact! I’ll outline the three ways and also explain the average timeline for the most common...
What a Realtor can and cannot share is based on who we represent. A Realtor's obligation is protecting their client and getting them the best deal. Realtors are legally and morally obligated to tell a potential buyer anything that affects their life in a home....
There are many city improvements incorporated into the Minneapolis 2040 plan. The focus for the Real Estate world is the removal of zoning laws. This has never been done before and we will experience innovation in a classic city structure....
