Did the frequency and intensity of bidding wars over the past two years make you put your home search on hold? If so, you should know the hyper competitive market has cooled this year as buyer demand has moderated and housing supply has grown. Those two factors combined mean you may see less competi

Last year, the Federal Reserve took action to try to bring down inflation. In response to those efforts, mortgage rates jumped up rapidly from the record lows we saw in 2021, peaking at just over 7% last October.  Hopeful buyers experienced a hit to their purchasing power as a result, and some decid

With higher mortgage rates and moderating buyer demand, conditions in the housing market are different today. And if you’re thinking of selling your house, it’s important to understand how the market has changed and what that means for you. The best way to make sure you’re in the know is to work wit

Last year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates, and that had an impact on home prices. If you’re thinking of selling your house soon, that means you’ll want to adjust your expectations accordingly. As realtor.com explains: “. . . some of the more prominent pandemic tr

Failing to check neighborhood guidelines. As a realtor, there are HOA rules and regulations that we look at per property that we come across. When buying a home, there may be regulations regarding the interior or exterior of your home. This also means there might be an approval process before you ar

Bottom line before we dive into this educational article: If you’re ready to get the homebuying process started, having experts in the industry will help you make educational and stratigic decisions. Our whole team is here to answer any and all questions, and help guide you from living in a rental t

Byron is a city in Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States, approximately 5 miles west of Rochester on U.S. Route 14. It is surrounded by Kalmar Township. The population was 6,546 at the 2021 census. Local industries are in the form of farm services and printing. A grain elevator is situated next t

Rochester is a city in the U.S. State of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County. Located on the Zumbro River's south fork in Southeast Minnesota, according to the 2021 United States Census the city has a population of 117,134. It is Minnesota's third-largest city and the largest city loc

Who doesn't love a good mini golf game. Great for adults, teens, and kids! Compiled is a list of mini golf courses within 2 hours of Rochester, MN. In no particular order, these are some that we have personally played at - plus the links to a few sites are attatched. Don't forget to come back to our

If you are thinking of living in the Rochester, MN area, and you LOVE GOLF, man, do we have the ultimate Golf location list for you! Between private courses and municipal, there is something for every avid golfer. Olmsted County is lucky to have luxury courses maintained and provided by both busines

Rochester's 85+ miles of trails are bituminous or concrete surfaced and are available for pedestrian, bike, in-line skate, wheelchair, and stroller use. There are many walking/running events and work projects that occur on the trails each year. Places like Terra Loca, Little Thistle and Thesis Brewi

Have you ever wondered, 'what types of inspections are there for a home?' Okay, probably not. But as a realtor, anything that involves your home is top of mind for us.Here is a super quick overview of the most common items that are looked over in a home inspection.- HVAC - furnace, ac, duct work, pr

The term spring cleaning has been around for decades and for good reason. Not only does it feel good to get out of your house but it feels good to get things cleaned up, organized, and taken care of. Here are some of the best things you can do to get your house ready to sell this spring and some gen

A successful practice I use in my daily routine consists of principles called the Four D's. Do it. Delegate it. Delay it. Dump it. This simplistic ritual enables me to be SUPER-DAD, SUPER-HUSBAND, and SUPER-REAL ESTATE AGENT.   As an expert contributor, I am thrilled to share how the ease of the Fou

Owning a home in Minnesota brings the beauty of experiencing every season to it fullest.   It is winter here in Minnesota, which means we have to do a few extra "checks" around the house to ensure we are good to go for the rest of winter.   In October or November, you should have completed the firep

As fall quickly approaches, many homeowners wonder whether they should sell their home now or wait until spring. Wondering what the answer to this question is? The answer is... it depends. Just because the summer has officially ended doesn’t mean that homes will not be sold for the remainder of the