Top 3 Mistakes Sellers Are Making in 2026

What Are the Top 3 Mistakes Sellers Make When Selling a Home? If you're thinking about selling your home in today's market, you may be wondering what separates the homes that sell quickly and for top dollar from those that sit on the market. After more than 23 years in real estate, I've found that m
Read MoreWhat a Little Home Prep Can Do Before You Sell

What a Little Home Prep Can Do Before You Sell One of the most common questions we hear from homeowners is: “Should I do anything to my home before putting it on the market?” Our answer is simple: a home can sell in almost any condition if it’s priced right. But most homeowners don’t just want to se
Read MoreHow to Sell Your Home Faster & For More Money

How to Sell Your Home Faster and For More Money When it comes to selling your home, first impressions are everything. Imagine a buyer pulling up to your house for the first time—the lawn is neatly trimmed, the front door is freshly painted, and the entryway feels warm and inviting. This instant “wow
Read MoreThe Best Week To List Your House Is Just Around the Corner

The Best Time To List Your Home This Spring Is Almost Here If selling has been on your mind this year, timing matters—and there’s a window coming up that tends to give sellers a bit of an edge. Based on historical data, the week of April 12–18 stands out as one of the strongest weeks to list. Now, t
Read MoreShould You Accept a Contingent Offer on Your Home?

Should You Accept an Offer Contingent on the Buyer Selling Their Home? When selling your home, one of the most common questions that comes up during negotiations is whether to accept an offer that is contingent on the buyer selling their current home. For many sellers, this type of offer can feel un
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take to Sell a Home?

How Long Does It Take to Sell a Home? If you’re thinking about selling, one of the first questions you probably have is: How long is this going to take? The honest answer? It depends. But I can give you a realistic framework so you know what to expect. The Average Timeline From the day you go live o
Read MoreWhat Should You Do to Prepare Your Home for Sale?

What Should You Do to Prepare Your Home for Sale? How to prepare your home for sale so it attracts buyers, sells faster, and earns top dollar. Getting your home market-ready before listing in the Twin Cities metro isn’t just smart — it’s strategic. With buyers scrolling listings online first and mak
Read MoreMortgage Rates Hit a 2025 Low: What It Means for Home Buyers and Sellers in 2026

Mortgage Rates Just Hit Their Lowest Point of 2025—Here’s What That Means If You’re Buying (or Selling) in 2026 If you’ve been waiting for a little good news on mortgage rates, we just got some. According to Freddie Mac’s weekly survey, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to 6.15% at the
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