Real Estate Blog for Buyers and Sellers - Sandy Erickson

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Welcome to our Twin Cities real estate blog—your go-to hub for honest, practical guidance on buying and selling homes in our local market. Here you’ll find easy-to-digest articles, checklists, and real-life insights drawn from decades of hands-on experience helping Minnesota buyers and sellers navigate every step of a move.

Our team lives and works here, studies this market daily, and has successfully guided hundreds of families through changing prices, shifting interest rates, and competitive offers. We combine local expertise, proven systems, and a coaching mindset to break down complex decisions into clear next steps, so you can feel confident, prepared, and supported from first thought to final closing.

Mortgage 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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Should You Consider Buying a Home in the Winter?

Should You Consider Buying a Home in the Winter? Here’s What the Data Says Should I consider buying a home in the winter? Yes. For many buyers, winter (especially post-holidays) can be one of the most strategic times to buy because you often face less competition—and as spring demand ramps up, price
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This May Be the Best Time To Buy a Brand-New Home

This May Be the Best Time To Buy a Brand-New Home New home construction today is giving buyers something it feels like they haven't gotten much lately: a real shot at both the home they want and the deal they need. More brand-new options are on the market right now, and builders are rolling out ince
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