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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 ...

Fluent in American Sign Language, Realtor® Anna Broadrick is dedicated to helping Deaf clients overcome barriers in real estate and business When Anna Broadrick’s mother dropped her off at daycare one morning in the early 1990s , she had no idea that within a few hours her two-year-old ...

Buyers finding more choices amid ongoing signs of recovery New listings up 34 . 8 % ; pending sales rose 12 . 6 % The median sales price increased 4 . 4 % to $3 29 , 0 0 0 Closed sales up 11.5% to 3,586 ( Mar . 1 8 , 202 4 ) ...

Bright shutters, warm brick, and other eye-pleasing elements can come with a hefty price tag. But they’re not the only items driving up the cost of construction. Taking a drive through any new housing development in Minnesota can feel a bit like visiting the set of The Truman Show . ...

Year off to promising start with gains in listings and sales New listings up 17 . 9 % ; pending sales rose 7 . 7% Closed sales up 7.9% , marking first YOY increase since June 2021 The median sales price increased 3 . 0 % to $3 15 , 0 0 0 ...

Housing policy reform among the issues on the table For the advocacy and lobbying community, it feels like the frenetic 2023 Session just concluded. Nonetheless , today (Monday, February 12) marks the start of the 2024 Legislative Session in Minnesota. Throughout a utumn 2023, the Minnesota ...

Minnesota’s real estate leaders are learning from the past, and building a solid foundation for African American prosperity In observance of Black History Month, The Minnesota Realtor ® met with four Black leaders in the Minnesota real estate industry. Ranging from first-year Realtors ...

As the year winds down, the housing market tends to follow suit . When Q4 began in October, the real estate market had slowed more than usual due to rising mortgage interest rates—they were near 8% in mid-October and averaged 7.6% for the month. Closed sales were down in ...

In 2023, h igh er interest rates continued to weigh on market activit y , yet prices are s till up 2 3 -year high mortgage rates and rising prices increased monthly housing costs and slowed buyer activity Minneapolis –Saint Paul , Minnesota ( ...

Laurie Ganz has been named Minnesota Realtors® (MNR) Senior Director of Professional Development and Broker Outreach . Laurie was hired by MNR in 2019 to be the Director of Professional Development . She has been in the Realtor ® Association industry since ...

MINNEAPOLIS , Jan . 16, 2023 — The 2023 housing market closed the year on a high note , as mortgage rates dropped below 7% in late December and new listings rose by 12 % , the third consecutive month of in cre a ses . As of this week, 30-year fixed rates are ...

Winter’s late arrival may have deprived Minnesota of a snowy holiday season this year, but it also kept our walkways, driveways , and highwa ys clear longer . As snow and frigid air finally descend upon the North Star State in the coming weeks, you and your ...

Who wants to build a sustainable business in 2024? How about a business that’s on point with your brand and makes you truly proud? You can and you should. To be successful as a Realtor ® , creating an annual business plan will help you set, track, and achieve your goals. ...

( Dec . 1 5 , 202 3 ) – According to new data from Minnesota Realtors ®, sales activity began to flatten in November while listings increased . H ome prices rose as homes sold slightly faster . Market Activity In November ...

‘ Tis the season to spread peace, joy, and holiday traditions. Sharing meals, rituals, and observances with close family and friends is what makes the season so special. No matter which holiday you celebrate this time of year, traditions are an important way of honoring one’s cultural heritage ...