Where the local energy, new development, and real estate trends are pointing next. As we look ahead to 2026, it’s clear that the Twin Cities are in the middle of a new wave of growth—fresh restaurants opening, major infrastructure improvements underway, and pockets that feel ready for their “glow up.” At Wits, we’re always paying…
How a Government Shutdown Impacts Homebuyers, Sellers & the Real Estate Market When you hear “government shutdown,” your first thought might be about politics or federal employees. But what many don’t realize is that a shutdown can also create ripple effects in the housing and mortgage markets. If you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, here’s what…
ERIC BEISE | REALTOR Inflation, inflation, inflation. It seems that everywhere you look right now in the financial press someone is talking about inflation. Prices do typically go up over time, which is known as inflation. When the government prints lots of money like they have the past few years, prices often go up faster…
Eric Beise | Realtor Many of us have chosen our homes for all sorts of reasons. Often, it’s for factors like location, appearance, size, yard space, price, commitment – or lack thereof. These are all great things to consider. At the core of each concern listed above, there’s a fundamental question that’s guiding us: “How…
By: Brady Erickson | Realtor Market perception and misconceptions. It should be no surprise that many of my conversations are real estate conversations. One of the most redeeming qualities of these frequent conversations is hearing what perceptions of the market are floating around in the minds of many. My goal in this article is to…
By Brady Erickson, Realtor As the Twin Cities continue to surge with high-income renters and demand for rental homes, owning rental property has become an increasingly lucrative endeavor. But even with the tremendous upside of owning real estate, there are many pitfalls to an oversimplified approach. Property investment is multifaceted and should be approached with…
Most experts would agree that waiting until November and December are the best times to buy a house, with it being the off-season and a lot less buyers looking during the winter months and holidays. But for those of us who can’t or don’t want to wait until then, August is a unique month because it wraps up the “on-season” of real estate, but precedes the new buyers starting their search in the fall.