Moving across state lines can feel like a lot — new city, new job, new schools, and a whole lot of logistics. When my family relocated from Seattle to Minneapolis with three kids, I learned firsthand how much coordination it really takes. The good news? With a thoughtful plan (and the right support), your out-of-state…
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…
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it’s easy to make costly mistakes along the way. Whether you’re looking in Minneapolis, Maple Grove, or the suburbs, being aware of common pitfalls can help you navigate the process smoothly. Here’s a checklist to guide you: 1. Skipping Mortgage Pre-Approval Many first-time buyers in Minnesota…
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…
It’s an age-old mantra of the wise real estate investor and no one will dispute that location is key for any long-term real estate investing strategy. The differing of opinions start flying when we talk about what goal the location is going to accomplish.
In Minneapolis, finishing a basement is one of the most common and substantial projects a homeowner or potential buyer will consider taking on. Unfortunately, not every basement project is worth beginning in the first place, and many zealous but unaware proprietors find themselves in too deep after it is too late.
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.
There are many other benefits of owning an investment property outside of just consistent cash flow, including appreciation, depreciation and amortization.
From the outside it can seem like people that invest in real estate have secret powers. While no investor would confess to having a genie at their disposal, the reality is they do have something not everyone has: They have knowledge.