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.


Why do we close out homes each year?

Posted by dskelly, on January 7, 2008 15:04
Why does any retailer close out inventory? Several reasons usually are true - increase cash flow, get ready for new products next season, eliminate carrying costs. more»

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My home won't sell.

Posted by dskelly, on December 11, 2007 21:38
As we begin our 2007 Fall PARADE OF HOMES annual event, we had about 1,000 people in our 7 model homes this past weekend. Oh, there is always the "paint color" and "decorating ideas" shoppers, but by and large, the vast majority of the people we met have a desire to purchase a new home in the next weeks or months. 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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