Fewer Home Sales, Rising Inventory, Yet Home Prices Show Resilience
Happy Thursday morning, friends! Despite only being halfway through August, summer is winding down and many local students and teachers are getting ready for a new school…
Buy First or Sell First? Choose the Path That Makes You Less Uncomfortable
If you're planning to buy a new home and also need to sell your current one, you're almost guaranteed to face some less-than-ideal logistics. Sorry to the bearer of this…
Overpriced Unsold Listings Can Be A Distraction When Pricing Your Home
When we are getting ready to sell your home we will be looking at the sales price of comparable homes to determine a reasonable list price for your home. Makes sense…
Surprise, The House Smells!
Everybody knows that smells don't show up in photos - but that reality settles in quickly when you walk into a house for sale and realize that it really... smells!…
Why Does Land Sell More Slowly Than a House?
If you've ever sold (or tried to sell) a piece of land you've probably notice that it usually takes longer than selling a home. But why? There are a few key reasons why…
What Buyers and Sellers Should Not Assume About a Home Inspection
A home inspection contingency is a central part of many (but certainly not all) real estate contracts -- but it’s also a part of the process that buyers and sellers can…
Can You Charge Extra for Features Not Every Buyer Wants?
When you're preparing to sell your home, it's natural to want to highlight its best features -- and to factor those into your asking price. Maybe you have a three-car…
Selling a Leafy Property? Timing Matters.
Buyers often love a home that is on a lot with lots of mature trees. Something about mature trees just makes a home seem comfortable and established to many buyers…
Home Sales, Prices, and Contracts Are on the Rise... But Inventory Levels Are Rising Rapidly Too
Happy Monday Morning, friends! We're nearly mid-way through July... and this summer has been a whirlwind! It was great to see sooo many of you at Red Wing Roots in Mount…
The Ebb and Flow of the Summer Real Estate Market
If you're buying or selling a home this summer, you might notice that things can feel a bit... unpredictable... from time to time. One week there seems to be a steady…
How Your Ownership Timeline Might Impact Your Home Buying Decisions
When you're buying a home, you might find yourself trying to strike a balance between what you love and what will make the home appealing to future buyers. But how much…
The Lie We Tell Each Other When Selling a Home
When you're getting ready to sell your home, chances are you'll spend weeks -- maybe even months -- cleaning, purging, organizing, simplifying, and decluttering. Every…