The Witches Crook, built slanted with reason, A fitting tale for this Halloween season. For while you are out dressing up as ghosts, Somewhere a witch is reading this post. She knows that soon you’ll be off your guard, While greeting trick or treaters in your yard. She will be out on Halloween night, Looking [Read More]
DON’T FORGET! Prep Your Outdoor Spigots Before the First Freeze If You Have a Frost-Free Spigot (Long Internal Pipe): Disconnect and store all garden hoses and splitters. No need to shut off an indoor valve or drain the line, provided the faucet has a proper downward slope. If You Have a Non Frost-Free Spigot: Disconnect and [Read More]
A Message from The Right Realtors, Kristin and John Beise: What is UP with this weather!? We have gone from sweatshirt weather to boating weather, to raking leaves, and yes, time to prep the plow truck (!!). All in a matter of days! I would sum up the real estate market in that same way! [Read More]
A LITTLE FALL RESET Fall is a good time for a reset for your home. Not a huge project, just a few simple changes to make the spaces you use every day work a little better as we head into cooler months. Start with the Pantry Summer has a way of leaving behind half-used snacks, [Read More]
Minnesota Housing Market: A Stronger More Balanced Market A Message from The Right Realtors One of the comments we’ve heard lately is, “I understood the market was slow.” Well, if that’s the case, John and I did not get the memo! Instead, we’re meeting new buyers, helping sellers plan for what’s next and experiencing multiple [Read More]
Home: Serving as #1 Backdrop for the First Day of School since 1925 Okay, so I am not exactly sure about the year. But I did not make up the fact that many of us enjoy our home as the ultimate backdrop for documenting this important occasion: The first day of school. Is there any [Read More]
If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely seen headlines suggesting buyers have just about disappeared. But there’s a big difference between a slow market and a stalled one. Yes, mortgage rates are still higher than most people would like. Homes aren’t selling as fast as we’re used to. But the truth is, buyer demand [Read More]
Remodeling Season is almost here! The time to bring your creativity and dreams to life. Before diving into a remodeling project, big or small, consider these steps first: Define Your Goals: Clearly outline what you want to achieve with the remodel. Whether it's updating a kitchen, adding more space, or enhancing functionality, having a clear [Read More]
"Did I Lock the Door?" Doors are locked, cameras on, dog at the spa. You have everything set and secure as you head out for Spring Break or even a little getaway. Or do you? There may be other signs that tell a thief you are not home. Sure, you have the driveway plowed if [Read More]
Check Out Page 14 for more information on two of our current Lakeshore Lake Minnetonka opportunities for sale! Full Magazine available HERE!
Do you ever pass a deserted, dilapidated home and wonder “Who owns that? How did they let it fall apart?” It is a common, unfortunate sight to see. Often such properties are part of an estate. Or perhaps you own an asset like this? You inherited or somehow acquired it years ago with the best [Read More]
Don’t Leave Leaves Until Spring! As the leaves fall, it’s time to roll up your sleeves (or hire a helping hand) and give your yard a little seasonal TLC. Removing leaves not only keeps your lawn healthy but also prevents slippery walkways and clogged drains later on. Tip: Remember to check your city’s curbside pickup [Read More]
Today’s Market: Perception vs. Reality We’ve had a lot of great conversations lately about the market — with buyers, investors, lenders, guest speakers at a recent RE/MAX event, and many of you who are simply curious about where things are headed. The perspectives definitely varied! Some people voiced concern; others were genuinely excited. We [Read More]
A Note from The Right Realtors How’s the market right now? We have entered a new season in the real estate market. Thankfully the changes are small, and not major concerns in any one price, area, or type of property. Reports say that inventory increased just 1.4% last week. However, all our buyers saw a [Read More]
Picture this: you’re at a backyard gathering when someone says, “I’d love to buy a home, but the down payment is way too high.” Then another person chimes in, “Yeah, unless you’ve got 20–50% to put down, or better yet, all cash, it’s not worth it.” You nod politely, but inside, you know that’s not [Read More]
We’ve been having many great conversations lately about the market. And honestly? There’s a lot to feel good about! There’s continued strong demand and an energy right now that feels really positive. It’s fun to see the market presenting some fresh opportunities that our buyers and sellers have been hoping for. Clients who have been [Read More]
Please Share This Great Program! The Gillespie Center does so much for our community! To show our support and appreciation, we are offering a program that contributes financially to the needs of the Center. This is Exclusively for Gillespie Center Members and their Families as a way for them to accomplish their Real Estate Goals [Read More]
Had such a great time at Mound True Value! They hosted such a nice evening! We were able to enjoy a few appetizers, catch up with friends (and make new ones!) and buy from the craft vendors who attended! Always a nice event! THANK YOU!
The Tree Lighting Event last weekend was so fun! Weather was perfect! Thank you to everyone who made this happen! Westonka Community & Commerce, City of Mound, Mound Fire Department and so many more volunteers and organizations! THANK YOU! LOVE our COMMUNITY!!! Click here to read Fun History of Tree in Mound
The market is active! This graph shows in July 2023, NEW LISTINGS began to trend DOWN. This year, however, NEW LISTINGS are trending UP! We captured July as a moment in time to show the decline in 2023 vs the increase this year! It shows what we are experiencing in this unusually active FALL market!! [Read More]
