Home Appreciation is Growing Faster and

Faster and Faster and......

FASTER!!!!! We've all heard it in the news over and over again.... There aren't enough homes for sale! Homes are selling for more and more... 

The news is correct! The lack of homes on the market is pushing the prices up higher and higher... Multiple Offers are now a commonality in Real Estate!

The National Association of Realtors reported that the first quarter of 2018 saw a 5.7% appreciation nationally! Home prices in th...

Homes for Sale in Minnetonka!

The number of Homes for Sale in Minnetonka has be decreasing steadily since 2016. In January 2016, there were 300 homes for Sale. In January 2017, there were 250 homes for sale. In January 2018, there were 205 homes for sale. That number appears to be continuing to taper down ward. If you've ever thought about moving, now would be a GREAT time! Click here to find out what your home is worth. Click here to reach out to me to discuss your options. 

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Would you like to Pay off Your 30 Year Mortgage in LESS than 30 Years?

I would!!! I would!!! I would!!! Both of my hands are in the air! (Feet too).

Do you remember when you closed on your house? Do you remember when your closer showed you the Amortization Schedule? It showed you that for the first 15 years, more than 50% of your monthly payment pays more interest than principal... sigh... And we accepted it because that is what happens when you buy a house~ Right.?.?.? Wrong!!! We were wron...

Facts about the Minnetonka Real Estate Market

The Real Estate Market in Minnetonka is a bit different from the rest of the 13 county Metro when it comes to Real Estate! How so, you might ask~ 

In all markets, the number of homes that list on the market starts to increase in January and continues to increase as the weather gets warmer. The number of homes in the 13 county metro usually peaks in June and July. The number of homes on the market in Minnetonka does not fit this mold~ Minnetonka's...

Get the Skinny on Real Estate Trends in Your Area! February 2018

March 2018 numbers are in. April numbers will be out toward the end of May.

*Pending Sales decreased by 12.2% from 2017

*Closed Sales decreased by 10.3% from 2017

*The number of homes for sale decreased 26% from 2017

*This left the month supply of homes at 1.7 months~ 

*Prices increased 9.8% with the median sales price of $258,000

*Sellers netted 99.1% of their asking price.

For all the numbers and statistics, the full Mi...

 You've heard of Tiny Houses...

Check out this Amazing Technology!!!

A non-profit Housing Company called New Story and construction technology company called Icon have teamed up to develop a 3D printer that will actually build a house! The cost is only $4000 to "print' or build a 800 square foot home. The process can be done in less than 24 hours! What a cool concept to bring to our world and the underdeveloped Countries of our world! 

Watch the full CNN You-Tube clip below.

 

Motivational Monday!

MAKE this week your BEST Week Yet!

The weekend has come and gone. The first glympse of SPRING was in the air! The warm air and the sun felt amazing coming out of the sky! Temperatures this week are forecast to be in the 60's! How can this week NOT be YOUR Best Week yet? 

Use the energy that Spring brings to get the things done you've been waiting to do! Use the energy to get out and breathe in some fresh air! Pay attention to what is going on around you. Stop and sit on...