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...
by | Jan 27, 2019 | Homeowner Resources, Selling a Home, Twin Cities Real Estate Trends
The “Awe” Moment starts with Curb Appeal! “Awe” moment, curb appeal, make your neighbors envious of your home prior to listing it for sale. Homeowners are responsible for the quality of their home with the maintenance and care that they provide...