While the Spring season consistently offers up some of the best conditions for home sellers, Realtor.com says there’s one window where the stars really seem to align year after year. And it’s coming up fast. Based on their analysis of historical trends, the ideal week to put your house on the market this year is: April 12–18. Here’s why this window stands […]

Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet? If you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved. If buying a home is on your radar, you don’t want to wait until later in the process. Pre-approval isn’t about commitment. It’s about clarity.   Know Your Numbers Up Front During the pre-approval process, a lender will walk […]

You may have seen headlines indicating the number of buyers backing out of contracts is on the rise. That can sound intimidating, but here’s the key thing to understand if you want to sell. There’s a common cause, and it’s something you can actually control. The Top Dealbreaker: Issues from the Inspection A Redfin survey shows over 70% […]

Nationally, the number of active listings grew for the 27th consecutive month, rising 10% year-over-year, according to Realtor.com’s January 2026 Monthly Housing Market Trends Report. Despite the increase, total inventory remained 17.2% below pre-pandemic levels for the month. Current inventory in the 13-county MSP metro is just over 2 months’ supply. That’s a measure of […]