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We are thrilled to welcome Kellie Mash as Minnesota Realtors® new Marketing & Communications Specialist . Kellie graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a bachelor's degree in Communication Arts and Literature and Secondary Education . Before joining MNR, s he ...

Prices reach record highs despite more supply and lower affordability New listings down 9 . 2 % ; pending sales fell 13 . 2 % The median sales price increased 1 . 4 % to $3 5 5 , 0 0 0 The average market time rose 10 % to 3 ...

MN-RPAC helps elect candidates who understand and support Realtor® issues At its core, real estate is a relationship business. Of course, we earn our living by helping people buy and sell property, but relationships hold it all together. And though it can be hard to see ...

The real estate game had dramatically changed since the Reeds bought their first home in 2008. They needed a Realtor® who could help them buy and sell on a tight timeline and make it all look easy. The day Tunisunia and Shalom Reed moved into their new home in the Phillips ...

Yes in My Backyard (YIMBY) is a national, bi-partisan coalition working to pave the way for more affordable housing across the United States. The Minnesota Realtor ® spoke with Nichole Hayden of YIMBY’s Twin Cities chapter to learn about efforts to help communities tackle zoning laws, ...

Supply levels on the rise as home prices continue their ascent New listings down 1 . 7 % ; pending sales fell 5 . 7 % The median sales price increased 2 . 9 % to $3 5 0 , 0 0 0 The average market time rose to 37 days on market ...

Zoning, aesthetic mandates, parking requirements, and other restrictions have choked the availability of reasonably priced homes. Workable solutions are right in front of us. Do we have the political will to embrace them? The lack of housing that the average consumer can afford ...

The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, and its CEO Ryan Weyandt, are confronting the widespread prejudice and unjust laws that entrench discrimination Homeownership is a fundamental right that provides stability and security, and a foundation for prosperity. Indeed, it is a pillar of American ...

News of the recent National Association of Realtors® lawsuit settlement sent a series of shockwaves through the real estate industry. A s details of the settlement emerged , misinformation spread swiftly, akin to a childhood game of “ telephone . ” Media o rganizations of all sizes, spanning ...

Remember back when “Under Pressure” was just a great song by David Bowie and Queen ? I f hearing those words today makes you only think of your “normal state of mind,” then it might be time for a little stress management. In the competitive world of real estate, ...

On Monday, May 20, over 90 brokers and agents from across Minnesota gathered in Bloomington for the first ever Sota Summit . This one-day conference provided training, education, and networking aimed at enhancing the professionalism and service of real estate brokers and agents. ...

Listings rising twice as fast as sales, but buyer demand continues to outpace supply New listings up 20.3 % ; pending sales rose 7 . 7% The median sales price increased 4 . 5 % to $3 5 0 , 0 0 0 The average market time was flat at 4 2 ...

Heather   comes to MNR with considerable experience having served as CFO/COO at both the American Clean Power Association and The Nature Conservancy (External Affairs) , and as a finance executive at General Mills. Additionally, she serves as a board member for the Northeastern Minnesotans for ...

Did you know that Minnesota is home to 53 native tree species ? Research shows that trees can filter pollutants and airborne particles, and act as a natural barrier against the sun's harmful rays, lowering the risk of sunburn. Additionally, trees help reduce mental fatigue and help diminish ...

Cybercrime is getting worse. And most businesses don’t know they’ve been hit until it’s too late. Fortunately, there are practical ways to safeguard sensitive data. On the morning of October 31, 2023, millions of Americans fell prey to a malicious Halloween trick when their critical personal information ...

Spring market is in full swing, thanks to higher sales and more listings New listings up 7 . 3 % ; pending sales rose 1 1 . 0 % The median sales price increased 4 . 7 % to $3 35 , 0 0 0 The average market time was down ...

The broad principles are easy. But the nuances can be harder to understand. These FAQs will test your acumen. Since its passage in 1968, the Fair Housing Act (FHA) has protected millions of Americans from discrimination when renting or buying a home. This includes those applying for mortgages ...

For a modest investment, you can greatly improve household energy efficiency, save money, and lower your environmental impact Sustainability is easily defined: " The process of using and developing resources without depleting them for future generations." Wha t doesn’t seem so easy ...

Since its passage in 1968, the Fair Housing Act (FHA) has protected millions from discrimination in obtaining housing. And while the law’s impact was swift and dramatic, it was the result of more than a century of struggle to overcome the institutionalized racism that followed the end of the American ...

Change is a concept familiar to all real estate professionals. Weathering the swells and dips of the market, adapting to shifting consumer needs, keeping up with trends—change is simply part of the job. For the Impact Home Team of Keller Williams Classic Realty (Impact Home Team) in Blaine ...