Creating a Community
What Makes a Community?
"Home is where the heart is". A common mantra among homeowners throughout the country, and an apt description in its own right. People coming together and breaking bread, stor...
Market Monday
Limited Time Inventory
Limited Inventory and How it Impacts the Real Estate Market
Market Mondays share one central theme: how to find value in a market that isn't immediately obvious. In any given market there is a subsection often obscured from view; I specialize ...
Twin Cities Suburbs and the Rings That Define Them
Suburbs of the Twin Cities
The Twin Cities suburbs are home to many thriving communities. The beauty of such a diversified landscape is the wildly different lifestyles you can find, sometimes just blocks apart. Where the Galleria of Edina cre...
Real Estate Market Cycles – What Are They?
Real Estate Market Cycles -- What Are They?
I'm sure you've heard the phrases "Buyer's Market" and "Seller's Market" before. These titles suggest there is an advantage in negotiating power for one party based on the current real estate market ...
Pocket Communities
What Are Pocket Communities?
Pocket communities go by a few definitions. Ross Chapin, an accomplished architect known for his work in creating community-centric spaces and home designs, states there must be a shared gathering space to come tog...
The Principle of Sacrifice
We've all been there before -- we take on a listing with a glaring issue. We know from the outset overcoming this obstacle will be the key to selling the property. So, how do we get past a feature negatively impacting the property without tanki...
Calculating Cost to Build
How Much Will It Cost to Build My Dream Home?
It's a question we get asked all the time when listing land for sale or representing builders. Ultimately a difficult question to answer, but that's what we are here for! Handling the difficult que...
Finding Value in New Construction
Where Can I Find The Best Value in New Construction?
There is a correlation in real estate that seems obvious: the more square footage a home has, the more expensive it will be. While a useful rule of thumb, there is much more to the story.
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The Art of Market Mastery
The Art of Market Mastery
The real estate market is changing. We hear about it every day in the news, from real estate agents, lenders, and neighbors. Everyone seems to have an opinion on where the market is now and where we are heading. I bet...
Lifestyle Marketing
Lifestyle Marketing in Action
When buying a home, we look at much more than the house itself. Walk the land it sits upon, try a few local coffee shops and restaurants, maybe take a lap on one of the trails around the nearby lake. There is a ...
