“It’s a Sellers’ Market!” That may be mostly true, but it doesn’t mean that being a seller is without its challenges! So where do you begin? Determine timing. You have already decided to sell in 2022. But when? After your high school senior graduates? Before next Fall? Keep in mind that if you have been [Read More]
Congratulations! You have decided that 2022 is the year to buy a home! You know what price, general area, and overall style you are looking for. But you still may be apprehensive. That is understandable considering the stories you may have heard about the 2021 market. So how can you stay on track? First, follow [Read More]
Buying a Home for the Holidays Buyers look for more than number of beds and baths when considering a home! They also look for features that will make their new home perfect for the holidays - no matter when they buy! In spirit of the season, here are a few features that have made the [Read More]
We had so much fun as we kicked off the holiday season in Mound! Photo shows the Santa and Mrs. Claus tour as it sets out to tour the neighborhoods! The tour then ended in downtown Mound. We were proud to be part of the planning and to participate in such a fun event. And [Read More]
Take a moment to look at the graph in this post provided by the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors. It shows that in August of 2007, the median number of days a home was on the market was 86 days. In 2008, it was 97 days. Wow! We could not help but recall what the [Read More]
Prior to writing this blog, I reviewed a lot of stats.* Stats that were encouraging; stats that would make my buyers and sellers anxious; and still others that would make them laugh out loud. How can one market offer so many different outlooks? The data itself has a lot to do with it. Specifically, some [Read More]
The beginning of a new school year! What does that look like for you? Is there a 2022 grad in the house? A little one preparing for his/her first day of school? Are you an empty nester (that happened fast!)? Or do you simply hope to survive in-person-for-now-may-be-distance-on-these-days learning? Either way, may it be a [Read More]
Equity Opportunities Still Exist! No doubt, the market is moving fast right now. Yes, it is considered a seller’s market. Yes, low inventory and high demand are driving prices up. But that does not mean there are not opportunities to buy a home and build equity! As in any market, a buyer first needs to [Read More]
Writing Contingent? Focus in on Photos! That's right! If you are writing an offer contingent on the sale of your home, this is just one way to make your offer stand out! There is a lot of competition out there. With inventory of homes at an all-time low, more buyers are going after the same [Read More]
I just watched a great presentation about our real estate market! One of the topics discussed "Are we in a Housing Bubble?" See graphic for a great summary explanation! Thank you Buffini & Company for the information!
Waiving Inspections: What are you Really Giving up? The home is perfect. The one you have dreamed about. You quickly learn that you are not the only buyer writing an offer on this home. You are now in competition and need to make a competitive offer. You have heard that some buyers are waiving their [Read More]
Your home has served you well over the past year! It was your office, gym, playground, school, and everything in between. Now that you can find adventure outside your own yard, don’t forget who was here for you through it all: Your Home. Take advantage of the warm weather and longer daylight to freshen up [Read More]
How Buyers Can Prepare for Today’s Fast-Moving MarketThere is no question that today’s market is moving fast. Multiple offers. A race to schedule showings. Homes selling within hours of hitting the market. It can be overwhelming! And for some buyers, it may actually be moving too fast. Does this mean you should put your buying [Read More]
That’s right. 2021 is the year of Opportunity! If you (understandably) put things off last year or postponed major decisions, this is the year! And if you had thoughts about real estate, in the long or short term, 2021 promises to offer interesting options for you!As the year unfolds, interest rates, a new administration, high [Read More]
Enjoy showing off your true background in 2021!
A Happy Holiday AND Housing Season? Yes! Even as we are in the midst of the Holiday Season, the market is still going strong! Who is in the market? The family that thought a three bedroom was perfect until they realized they need a fourth bedroom for a home office. Or the couple who has [Read More]
2020 was the year of the ultimate “Back Up Plan.” Think about it. We couldn’t meet in person, so we held Zoom meetings instead. No large groups could gather so we hosted virtual fund raisers or even postponed big events. The point is, we figured out how to adapt.Real estate was no different. How showings [Read More]
What? The market is hot right now? In the middle of a pandemic? You bet it is! In fact, most buyers and sellers are realizing they need to make some long-term changes to adjust to the new normal. A home now must act as an office, a classroom, the gym, a movie theatre and the [Read More]
I hate to brag, but I believe my parents invented the Staycation. I know, I know, you think people have been doing this for years. But have they? Can you honestly go back to 1980 and remember anyone doing a Staycation back then? I rest my case. These wonderful Staycations were most often just the [Read More]
The Right Realtors were proud to contribute to an important fundraiser this Summer! The Mound Fire Department Auxiliary hosted their annual fundraiser on July 11th, 2020. This year it was hosted online due to COVID-19 and the cancellation of the Annual Mound Fire Department Fish Fry. The money raised during this event allows the Auxiliary [Read More]
DEFINING DISTANCE Distance. I had never thought as much about that word as I have in the last two months. I went to Merriam-Webster online to find many meanings for this word (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/distance#h3). Did you know the word distance can be a noun, verb and an adjective? There are not many words that accomplish this!* [Read More]
For 26 years, John and I have helped our clients reach their real estate goals in their own unique way. We have listened as each buyer or seller shared their dreams, goals, concerns and needs. This continues to be true in our new environment, as clients look for our advice in proceeding with their goals..albeit [Read More]
Each new week brings out new adjustments to how we all conduct our business and daily lives. Real estate is no exception. So what has changed….and what has not. Note: As of this blog, March 30th, Real Estate is still considered an essential business. Open Houses. These are not being conducted. Rather early on, these [Read More]
I am sure you have a lot of questions about what is going on around us at it relates to real estate. Last week we were optimistic and that has not changed! For now, the market is actually staying rather active! In most areas in the Twin Cities, new listings are coming on the market [Read More]
