Why Do Realtors Switch Brokerages?
As a realtor, deciding to switch your real estate brokerage can be overwhelming. It’s important to choose the right brokerage with all of your personal and real estate business needs in mind as you transition through this process. But what leads a realtor to make such an important decision? What makes real estate agents leave? […]
How Many Houses Do Most Realtors Sell Each Year?
Have you ever wondered how many houses the average realtor sells each year? Whether you’re a property buyer or seller, it’s natural to want to know more about what goes on behind the scenes when it comes to real estate. There is a wide range of activities that realtors do every day, from hunting for […]
How Much Are Closing Costs in Minneapolis?
If you’re buying or selling a home in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, closing costs can be one of the most significant expenses associated with the process. Understanding what these costs are and how to accurately budget for them is essential for any buyer or seller looking to complete their real estate transaction smoothly and correctly. […]
How Changing Mortgage Rates Can Affect You
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a home or not, it’s helpful to know exactly how a 1%, or even a 0.5%, mortgage rate shift affects your purchasing power. The chart below helps show the general relationship […]
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We’re in a Sellers’ Market. What Does That Mean?
Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy we saw over a year ago, today’s low supply of homes for sale is still a sellers’ market. But what does that really mean? And why are conditions today so good if you want to list your house? It starts with the number […]
4 Key Tips for Selling Your House This Spring
Spring has arrived, and that means more and more people are getting their homes ready to sell. But with recent shifts in real estate, this year’s spring housing market will be different from the frenzy of the past several years. To sell your house quickly, without hassles, and for the most money, be sure to […]
How Homeownership Is Life Changing for Many Women
Throughout Women’s History Month, we reflect on the impact women have in our lives, and that includes impact on the housing market. In fact, since at least 1981, single women have bought more homes than single men each year, and they make up 17% of all households. Why Is Homeownership So Important to Women? The […]
Get Ready: The Best Time To List Your House Is Almost Here
If you’re thinking about selling this spring, it’s time to get moving – the best week to list your house is fast approaching. Experts at realtor.com looked at seasonal trends from recent years (excluding 2020 as an uncharacteristic year due to the onset of the pandemic) and determined the ideal week to list a house […]
Have You Thought About Why You Might Want To Sell Your House? [INFOGRAPHIC]
