Archive for April, 2021

Is the Real Estate Market Finally Returning to “Normal”?

Wednesday, April 28th, 2021

Don’t Be Fooled by Remarkable Real Estate Headlines Don’t be impressed by the headlines reporting year-over-year housing numbers for the next several months (data covering March, April, May, and June). The data will most likely show eye-popping one-year increases. While the year-over-year jumps will certainly be striking, consumers should take these numbers with a grain […]

Secure a Low Mortgage in Minnesota today!

Wednesday, April 21st, 2021

Planning to Move? You Can Still Secure a Low Mortgage Rate on Your Next Home This year, mortgage rates have started to slowly climb above recent record-breaking lows. Many homeowners planning to move may feel like they’ve missed the chance to score a great rate on their next mortgage. In reality, there’s still time to secure a […]

$82,338 Great Reasons to Buy a Home Today in Minnesota

Wednesday, April 21st, 2021

82,338 Great Reasons to Buy a Home Today The financial benefits of buying a home as compared to renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored – the ability to build wealth as a homeowner. Most experts are calling for home prices to continue appreciating over the […]

Homeownership in Minnesota Is Full of Financial Benefits

Friday, April 16th, 2021

Homeownership Is Full of Financial Benefits A Fannie Mae survey recently revealed some of the most highly-rated benefits of homeownership, which continue to be key drivers in today’s power-packed housing market. Here are the top four financial benefits of owning a home according to consumer respondents: 88% – a better chance of saving for retirement 87% – the […]

Tips on Getting your Offer Accepted in today’s Sellers Market!

Friday, April 9th, 2021

BUYER STRATEGIES: Tips on Getting your Offer Accepted! Living in a Sellers Market makes a Buyers world more difficult. Check out these tips on getting your offer to stand out from the crowd and accepted.  

A New Message from The Smith Team – Buyer Strategies on Getting an Offer Accepted!

Friday, April 9th, 2021

A Message from The Smith Team – Twin Cities Housing Market | Mortgage Rates and Purchasing Power

Friday, April 2nd, 2021

Twin Cities Mortgage Rates – Buyer’s Purchasing Power

Friday, April 2nd, 2021

Thanks to low mortgage rates, the spring housing market’s in bloom for buyers “Monthly payments have remained manageable despite soaring home prices because of low mortgage rates. In fact, monthly payments remain below the $1,250 to $1,260 range that we saw in both fall 2018 and spring 2019, but they are on track to hit […]