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Real Estate WEEKLY MARKET MEMO – Week of February 9th, 2026   If you’ve been waiting for a sign, this might be it. Mortgage rates have eased into the low 6s, averaging 6.2% last week. That’s a meaningful shift from where we’ve been, and notably, forecasts are calling for rates to drift into the 5.5–5.75% range by mid-2026. Translation? Money just got cheaper. And it may […]
Real Estate WEEKLY MARKET MEMO – Week of January 26, 2026 Mortgage Rates Are Finally Doing Something Interesting (And Yes, It Matters in the Twin Cities) For the first time in a while, the housing data is actually…interesting. Mortgage rates recently dipped to a three-year low (around 6.06%) before ticking back up slightly to about 6.2%. That small move may not sound dramatic, but in real […]
Real Estate 2026 Twin Cities Housing Market Forecast: More Balance, Better Affordability, and What It Means for Luxury Homes If you’ve felt like the housing market has been holding its breath for the past few years, you’re not wrong. Between interest rates, tight inventory, and sticker shock, affordability has been the single biggest thing standing between most people and their next move. Here’s the good news: 2026 is shaping up to be the most […]
Real Estate WEEKLY MARKET MEMO – Week of January 5, 2026 Twin Cities Housing Market: Still Quiet — and That’s the Point If this week’s market data feels familiar, that’s because it is. And that’s actually the story. 📉 Showings: Still Soft, Still Expected Showing activity was down 19.7% compared to last year — almost a carbon copy of late December. Before anyone panics: This is […]
Real Estate WEEKLY MARKET MEMO – Week of December 29, 2025 If I had to describe it in one image, it’s this: driving through Wisconsin on I-94. Flat. Predictable. Not terrible. Not thrilling. Mostly… more of the same. That actually tracks pretty well with the data. 📉 Showings: Quiet, but not alarming Last week, showing activity was down 26.5% compared to a year ago. That’s a […]
Real Estate 🏡 WEEKLY MARKET MEMO – Week of December 15, 2025 Let’s talk about what the housing market did last week—spoiler alert: it moved about as fast as someone getting off the couch after a second plate of Christmas cookies. Showing activity was down 22.9% compared to last year.No panic required. This is mid-December doing exactly what mid-December does. Buyers are distracted, sellers are tired, and […]
Real Estate WEEKLY MARKET MEMO – Week of December 8, 2025 Grab your coffee, your emotional-support water bottle, and maybe a carbohydrate—because this week’s numbers are… a mood.   🔍 Showing Activity Overall showings were down 13.4% from last year. Translation: buyers are still out there—they’re just moving with the same energy we all have when someone suggests putting up holiday lights. The overachievers of the […]
Weekly Market Memo 🔷 WEEKLY MARKET MEMO – Week of December 1, 2025 This week, the housing market officially entered its Post-Thanksgiving Leftover Funk. You know the phase:No one knows what day it is, stuffing is now a breakfast food, and we’re all just quietly pretending the fridge isn’t a Jenga tower of half-empty containers. Showings slowed, attention drifted, and the market collectively said, “Let’s… circle back on […]
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Weekly Market Memo 🔷 WEEKLY MARKET MEMO – Week of November 24, 2025 This week, the housing market slipped into what I’m officially calling its Pre-Thanksgiving Food Coma. Showings slowed down, attention spans evaporated, and everyone suddenly remembered they need to baste something. But—even in the fog—there are some very real signals worth paying attention to.   📉 Overall Showing Activity Showing activity was down 5.3% vs this […]
Weekly Market Memo 📝 Weekly Market Memo – November 17, 2025 Here’s the no-fluff version of what the market’s doing right now: Showings were up again this week — 3.4% higher than this time last year.People are out looking, despite the weather doing its usual “Is this snow? Rain? A prank?” thing. The upper tier continues to flex.Showings for homes over $1M jumped nearly 29% year […]
Real Estate One Size Does Not Fill All – 4 Types of Buyers That Should Buy Now Interest rates have jumped from under 3% to close to 8% in the past 2 years. We’ve all heard about it, and it’s causing many would-be buyers to postpone their dreams of buying their first homes or making a move they had been considering. I’m here to tell you why that might not be the […]
Real Estate Strategies to Make Home Ownership More Affordable During High-Interest Rate Periods When interest rates are high, securing an affordable mortgage can be challenging. However, by making informed decisions and working with an experienced Realtor® and lender, it is possible to minimize the impact of high interest rates on your monthly cash flow, even in a high-interest rate environment. Here are some of the strategies that can […]
Real Estate The Time is Now: Why Homebuyers Should Buy Today Instead of Waiting for Lower Interest Rates (and How They Might Be Able to Get a Lower Rate Too!) In the world of real estate, timing is often the key to securing the best deals. Homebuyers, especially those on the fence about making a purchase, may be tempted to wait for interest rates to drop before taking the plunge, and for many people the magic number is 5% or less. However, aside from the […]
Real Estate 7 Expert Tips For a Healthy and Beautiful Lawn (BPT) – Believe it or not, mowing season is almost upon us. And depending on where you live, you may have less time to prepare than you think. Making sure your lawn stays healthy, green and beautiful all season long is a great goal — and with the right approach, it’s not hard to achieve. […]
Real Estate Don’t Skip These 4 Important Spring Home Maintenance Steps (BPT) – Maintenance is an important part of home ownership, but many people delay tasks, thinking a few weeks or even months won’t do any harm. However, putting off home maintenance is risky because small issues that are simple to fix now can quickly lead to complex problems that are expensive to fix later. Spring […]
Real Estate The Two Biggest Current Housing Market Challenges The Two Big Issues the Housing Market’s Facing Right Now The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply: “Two dynamics are keeping existing-home inventory historically low – rate-locked existing homeowners and the fear of not finding something to buy.” […]
Real Estate Top Questions About Selling Your Home This Winter There’s no denying the housing market is undergoing a shift this season, and that may leave you with some questions about whether it still makes sense to sell your house. Here are three of the top questions you may be asking – and the data that helps answer them – so you can make a confident […]
Real Estate Tips to Attract Buyers When Selling Your Home Preparing your home for sale may start with ideas for staging the house or spackling and painting over nail holes, however, it also requires a considerable amount of planning and organization. Before opening your home to tours, either virtual or in person, be aware of what buyers might notice. “Getting your home ready for sale […]
Real Estate Home Renovations That Add Real Value Renovating your home is a great strategy for homeowners for two reasons. The first, and perhaps the most obvious, is that you are able to remodel your home to exactly the way you want it, giving your living space a new life with all the modern amenities and conveniences at your fingertips. The second reason, […]
Real Estate The Average Homeowner Gained $64K in Equity over the Past Year If you own a home, your net worth likely just got a big boost thanks to rising home equity. Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan. And today, based on recent home price appreciation, you’re building that equity far faster than you may expect – here’s how […]

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