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Selling Tips Why Do Buyers Back Out? There’s nothing quite like the excitement of getting an offer on your house. You’re one step closer to moving onto your next phase of life. But what happens if that buyer backs out before closing? About 10-15% of home sales are cancelled because of a buyer issue. The good news? There are many things you can […]
Buying Tips Confused by Home Price Headlines? Whether you own a house or you’re looking to buy one, you probably care about home prices. But it’s not always easy to figure out what’s happening in the market, especially if you look at the headlines. One says home prices are falling. The next says they’re still climbing. Which one’s right? It comes down […]
Buying Tips 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now Today’s housing market splits into four distinct types: Cash buyers Buyers financing a purchase Owners who feel locked into a low rate Builders with homes to sell. Which type you’re in changes how you should buy or sell. Here’s what each looks like, and what it means for you.   Cash Buyers 1 in 4 […]
Selling Tips Home Features Buyers Want Right Now That spare room on the main floor. The finished basement with a kitchenette and its own entrance. The bonus room you’ve been using for storage.   To you, it’s extra space. But to a growing pool of buyers, it’s the reason they’ll choose your house. It’s becoming more and more common for aging parents to […]
Selling Tips Why Do Home Sales Fall Through? Few things are as rattling as the thought of your home sale falling through at the last minute, right before closing. All that progress out the window. If you’re getting ready to sell, here’s what you should know. Even in today’s market, home sale rarely fall through. According to the latest data from Redfin, only about 1 in […]
Buying Tips What’s Happening with Home Prices Right Now You’ve probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that’s true – nationally. But zoom in on individual markets across the country, and the picture looks completely different depending on where you are. Some areas are still seeing solid price growth. Others have gone flat. A few have actually dipped slightly negative. So, what’s causing all […]
Selling Tips The Best Week to List Your House 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 […]
Selling Tips Biggest Dealbreakers for Buyers 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% […]
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Selling Tips Market Activity Update 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 […]
Buying Tips Looking Forward to the 2026 Housing Market Reasons To Be Optimistic About the 2026 Housing Market If a move is on your radar, there’s a lot more working in your favor than in recent past. After a slow stretch, 2026 is shaping up to be a year with more balance, more options, and more clarity for people who want to move. Not because […]
Selling Tips The Hidden Wealth of Homeownership The Hidden Wealth of Homeownership Here’s how it works. When you own a home, you build up equity. Each time you make a mortgage payment, you’re chipping away at your loan balance. And that helps your ownership stake in your home grow. At the same time, home values typically rise – which drives up the […]
Selling Tips Why Your Home Equity Still Puts You Way Ahead If you’ve seen headlines about home prices dropping, it’s easy to wonder what that means for the value of your home too. Here’s what you really need to know. Even with small price declines in some markets, data shows you’re likely still way ahead. And that’s thanks to your home equity. The Relationship Between Home Prices and Equity Home […]
Selling Tips Stage your home like a pro Selling your home? Staging can make a powerful first impression. 8 Tips to Stage Your Home Like a Pro  
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