April 2017 numbers are in!
*Pending Sales decreased by 8.5% from 2016
*Closed Sales actually decreased by 10.3% from 2016
*The number of homes for sale DROPPED significantly by 19.8% from 2016
*This left the month supply of homes at 2.2 months~
*Prices increased 6.3% with the median sales price as $245,500
*Sellers netted 99.2% of their asking price.
So, basically, the statistics are singing the same song that they hav...
The Twin Cities Real Estate Market is unlike one that I've ever witnessed in my career as a Realtor.
The Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors has put together a great data synopsis of the last 3 years and the start of 2017~ and has included several bar graphs showing the changes over time. They are quite interesting. (ok, maybe just to me as I LOVE what I do) BUT, if you have ever thought about selling, this just may interest you as well!!!
The second page of the article has bar grap...
Staging Tips from HGTV Stars
Are you Moving??? Are you thinking about Moving??? The Real Estate Market is Hotter than it has been in years for Sellers right now!!! Sellers are netting more for their houses!!! Houses are selling FASTER than ever!!!
What do you need to do to your house to sell it??? HGTV stars list 5 things to do when you sell...
1) LEAVE personal photos... This depends, you can leave a couple personal pictures, but you don't want your family EVERYWHERE in the house
2) L...
What are Your Plans This Summer???
Wondering WHAT is going on this Summer???
Wondering HOW you are going to fill all those days and nights???
Wondering WHEN everything is happening???
Wondering When you should plan those get aways???
Well, wonder no more!!! Here is what is going on this summer in your local communities~
Albertville -
3) Spring Clean Up - May 6th! This weekend!
4) Local Parks - There are 11 listed, so check out a...
The Twin Cities is Following Suite
with the National Trends
in Real Estate!
If you've been reading my monthly blogs about the real estate trends in the Twin Cities, (monthly skinny blogs), then you know that prices have been going up and the number of homes on the market is sparse! If you haven't been following my monthly, blogs, no worries, I'm sure you've seen it on the news or read it online somewhere... It is no secret the there are not enough homes for sale in the Twin Cities... I...
Maintaining your House!!!
How to... When to...
So you're a home owner... now what???
Mom, how often do I have to______?
Dad, when do I clean______?
Realtor Rachel, how do I ______?
If you've made any of these calls... or even thought about it, this is a GREAT article that you should read, save, print, laminate and hang in your living room above the fireplace... haha :) Ok, maybe not that last one! BUT, this is a GREAT article that sums it all up nicely!!!
From your Garbage Disposal...
Get the Skinny on Real Estate Trends in Your Area!
April 2017
March numbers are in!
*Pending Sales decreased by 3% from 2016
*Closed Sales actually increased by 8.3% from 2016
*The number of homes for sale DROPPED significantly by 19.9% from 2016
*This left the month supply of homes at 2 months~ (a slight increase from the 1.8 month supply when February closed)
*Prices increased 7% with the median sales price as $237,500
*Sellers netted 98.1% of their asking price.
Interest Ra...
