All that noise in the housing market?
It’s opportunity knocking.


The housing market has been making a lot of noise lately: conflicting opinions, contradictory facts, and plenty of negative hyperbole. The truth is, housing market conditions vary greatly by region. This site shares the other side of the story from local perspectives in real estate, personal finance, and economic forecasting, about what’s really happening in the Minneapolis-St. Paul housing market. You can also see what other recent homebuyers – and lookers - are saying on our blog and video posts. If you’re thinking of buying in Minneapolis-St. Paul, we invite you to participate, and get information to make the right choice for you.


Buy from a desperate seller? You sure?

Posted by dskelly, on January 2, 2008 10:26
I have heard many people remark to me over the years that the best way to buy real estate is to do so from a desperate seller, and in negotiating with them to "stick it to them", "grind 'em down", or "make them hurt". There are few problems with this. more»

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Median price - what does it REALLY mean?

Posted by dskelly, on November 27, 2007 09:26
Median price of real estate falls 1.2% in Minneapolis & St. Paul during the 2nd quarter... more»

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Owning a home: a long-term investment with near-term rewards

Posted by bhelmer, on November 9, 2007 11:07
One of the best investments a person or couple will ever make in their lifetime is the home that they live in. It is not just a house. The value of your home and the joy it brings cannot be measured in dollars. In addition to that intangible benefit, real estate usually appreciates in value, making it a good economic investment as well. Please read more of this posting by Bruce Helmer President and Registered Financial Consultant at the Wealth Enhancement Group, Wayzata, MN. more»

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Housing Prices: Just One of the Benefits of a Buyer’s Market

Posted by kc, on September 26, 2007 05:20
In a buyer’s market like the Twin Cities’, the wide variety of choices, great value in housing prices, and higher quality of service makes home buying a more enjoyable experience. Learn more about the benefits of a buyer’s market. more»

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Minneapolis-St. Paul Housing Market Offers Great Selection

Posted by joshua, on September 21, 2007 03:17
The current housing surplus we’re experiencing in Minneapolis-St. Paul applies to every type of home: single-family homes in master planned neighborhoods, mixed-use communities, condominiums, townhomes and resales. For homebuyers, this means you have a great selection of homes to choose from: kid-in-a-candy-store levels of great. more»

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Investing in Real Estate: Understanding Interest Rates

Posted by curt, on September 17, 2007 16:04
Compared to rates offered at the beginning of the decade, many people think today’s interest rates are high; compared to historic data, they’re still low. Wait around for more favorable market conditions, and the home you want may wind up costing more. more»

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What Savvy Buyers Know about Home-Buying

Posted by maswanson, on September 16, 2007 10:25
The no-nonsense facts about home-buying in the Minneapolis-St. Paul market: The housing market is not trapped in an endless spiral. The mortgage market is not in crisis. Real estate is one of the best long-term investments you can make. more»

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Economic Trends in Minneapolis-St. Paul

Posted by jmnoonan, on September 16, 2007 06:36
Key economic indicators show that Minneapolis-St. Paul has a strong, diverse economy that is steadily growing. So instead of listening to “the experts” spread bad news about the Twin Cities real estate market, let’s look at what the data trends are actually telling us – that this market is ripe with opportunity. more»

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More Economic Trends in Minneapolis-St. Paul

Posted by jmnoonan, on September 14, 2007 16:40
Minnesota’s diverse business sector continues to grow, supported by a skilled workforce that’s among the most educated in the nation. Trends point toward a growing population which will keep demand for homes high, home values strong and the Minneapolis-St. Paul real estate market thriving. more»

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