Pricing your home, pre-sale renovations and getting a great deal-- we put conventional wisdom to the truth test.  

Unfortunately, fake news is not limited to political posts on social media. Misinformation is rampant elsewhere and too often it is found masquerading as conventional wisdom. No place is this more …

After a busy year that saw residential real estate values rise steadily and a flurry of activity, what can we expect from 2017?

Several trends can help us discern the future.

Takeaways:

• Residential real estate had a great run in 2016

• …

Congratulations, you’ve completed some important steps toward selling your home. First you selected an experienced local agent, then you worked with that agent to define the updates that will maximize your profit and finally you selected the best list price.

While it may seem like you are …

When selling a home, few things are as important as finding the correct listing price. Price your home too high and you may see delays, lose leverage and face the stress that comes from inaction. Price it too low and you may be leaving money on the table and feel …

When downsizing and listing the family home there is no shortage of emotion. Your home has served as more than just your residence, it is full of memories and history.

Successfully transitioning to your next chapter requires you to shift gears from remembering the good times in your home …

Landscaping is the quintessential driver of curb appeal in suburbia. This time of year most yards need work. Luckily the increased daylight hours offer an opportunity to address your property’s issues and ensure usability and aesthetics all summer long. 

Although the inclination to dig in and and get started …

A famous axiom in real estate says that the three most important factors are location, location and location. Albeit oversimplified (as most cliché’s are) it remains mostly true.  

One consideration that gets a lot less press but can be equally important is timing. While getting the highest possible sale …

Cooler weather and waning daylight can combine to make winter a challenge for many. This can be compounded if you are stuck in a home short term, dreaming of exploring alternatives in the spring.

By transforming that angst into action, you can ensure you not only get top …

August is here and with it comes the beginning of the end of the home improvement season. It is time to figure out what will get done this year and what can wait. Everyone knows that kitchens and bathrooms sell homes, but which other late summer/early fall projects can both …

Plymouth has always been a top performing market within the Twin Cities area due to great schools, local amenities and it's proximity to major transportation for commuters. But check out this info below out, we are at the lowest inventory levels we have seen since 2005. This is great news …