by admin | Jan 31, 2024 | Buying a Home, Selling a Home, Twin Cities Real Estate Trends
2023 brought a lot of change in our local markets as well as nationally. More than any other year, I have been asked questions regarding the state of the local market and what I think about the future. Typically I summarize this at the end of the year but given how...
by | Mar 9, 2023 | Buying a Home, Selling a Home, Twin Cities Real Estate Trends
It seems that every few days I get a question wondering how real estate is in our market and beyond – and for good reason if you pay any attention to the latest headlines. As we are entering the beginning of our traditional spring market here in the Upper...
by eriklaing | Dec 5, 2022 | Buying a Home, Selling a Home, Twin Cities Real Estate Trends
As I write this entry, winter seems to finally have descended on our part of Minnesota. Along with our economy, the real estate market in general has been a topic on many people’s minds. There’s a lot to unpack here as it relates to your home’s...
by eriklaing | Feb 24, 2020 | Homeowner Resources, Twin Cities Real Estate Trends
In the past couple years, battery-powered tools for yardwork (also called Outdoor Power Equipment / OPE) have become increasingly popular. If you’ve been into a big box hardware store, you’ve probably seen a futuristic leaf blower or even a riding...
by eriklaing | Jan 22, 2020 | Buying a Home, Selling a Home, Twin Cities Real Estate Trends
2020 ISD 196 Housing Market Outlook With 2020 well under way, I wanted to take some time and assess the last year and look ahead at this year. Today I take a deep dive at what has happened in the past year and what is likely to come. Here are my predictions for the...
by eriklaing | Feb 27, 2019 | Selling a Home, Twin Cities Real Estate Trends
The Promise of an Easier Way In recent years, our market has seen a growth in new providers in real estate services that promise to sell your home without the headaches. Whether it’s an unfamiliar company name on a sign, ads on the internet, or even a local...