From the category archives:

Minnesota Real Estate

Long Lake MN Real Estate Report

by Kermit Johnson on January 9, 2008

Since Minnesota is jam-packed with lakes named “Long Lake,” I should point out that we are talking about the western Hennepin County suburb that is situated on a lake, but is completely surrounded by another town called Orono.

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About Minnesota Home Buyers

by Kermit Johnson on January 2, 2008

The Minnesota Association of REALTORS just released a report that described the characteristics of Minnesota home buyers:
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Bearpath Eden Prairie Real Estate

by Kermit Johnson on December 28, 2007

Let’s check out market conditions in Bearpath.

Kitchen in luxury home.

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NAR’s study of home improvements conducted by builder’s media outlet!

by Kermit Johnson on December 14, 2007

Is the fox watching the henhouse? You tell me. [click to continue...]

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Is the sky falling?

by Kermit Johnson on December 12, 2007

Here’s a frustrating experience that many other real estate agents having right now:

Twice this month, I had ready, willing, and able buyers who were all set to make offers on homes in Eden Prairie. The homes were both in excellent condition, were good values, had good neighborhoods, and were at prices that fit well with recent comps in the area. Both would have done well to go forward with an offer. Both buyers called me up the day after we had looked at the homes. The conversations both went something like this: [click to continue...]

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Senate action needed to accelerate real estate recovery.

by Kermit Johnson on November 30, 2007

The National Association of Realtors is asking everyone to contact their Senators to request their support for two measures that would help facilitate real estate recovery. [click to continue...]

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Winter staging for Minneapolis homes.

by Kermit Johnson on November 23, 2007

staging your minnesota yard with a 1958 oldsmobile
Try staging your Minneapolis home by parking a 1958 Oldsmobile in the front yard and adding Christmas lights to it.

As the dark winter days dry up the last of the foliage on the perennials, and your home exterior is no longer benefiting from the colorful accents [click to continue...]

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A wet basement can ruin your whole day.

by Kermit Johnson on November 16, 2007

What causes wet basements?

Let’s ask Mr. Inspector! [click to continue...]

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Selling your home during the holidays?

by Kermit Johnson on November 14, 2007

Minnesota home sale in winter

Minnesota home sellers all know that home showings drop off every year beginning about the middle of November. [click to continue...]

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How to take good real estate photos.

by Kermit Johnson on October 20, 2007

real estate photo
Here is an example of an interior home photo with “fisheye.”

Good real estate photos are an essential part of marketing a home. This holds true for the For Sale by Owner as well as the real estate agent. Most internet advertising sites [click to continue...]

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