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.


Is your home an investment? Should it be?

Posted by dskelly, on December 26, 2007 12:44
Most of us in America have come to view our home primarily as an investment, and secondarily as a place we live. I think this has contributed to the irrational behavior concerning home values so many have exhibited in the past few years. 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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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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