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Should You Waive Contingencies in Minnesota? What Twin Cities Buyers Need to Know in 2026

She loved the house. Brooklyn Park. Big backyard. Three bedrooms on one level. Her cousin told her to waive everything. “That’s how you win.” So she almost did. Then we pulled the comps, checked the days on market, and found the truth. That house had been sitting for five weeks. Nobody else was bidding. She […]

Minneapolis Leads the Nation in New Inventory. Here’s How Sellers Still Win.

The Twin Cities housing market 2026 is telling two very different stories, especially for homeowners thinking about selling. Picture two homes on the same Brooklyn Park street. Same year built. Same square footage. Same Osseo schools. One sells in three weeks. The other sits through Thanksgiving, takes a price cut in December, and still sits. […]

Minnesota Home Buying Contingencies in 2026: Which to Keep, Which to Waive

Should You Waive Contingencies When Buying a House in Minnesota? A 2026 Twin Cities Homebuyer’s Guide She found the house she loved in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Three bedrooms on one level. A spacious backyard. The kind of home she could picture herself living in for years. Then came the advice from her cousin. “If you […]

What Does it Cost to Sell Your Home in Minnesota?

Are you thinking about selling your home for the very first time in Minnesota, and you’re wondering what those costs entail? Let’s unpack all the costs associated with getting your home ready for market, all the way up until the closing day. The out-of-pocket cost that you should expect to pay averages approximately 11.28% of […]

Spring into Action: Average Mortgage Rates Dip Again, Making It a Great Time to Dive into the Housing Market!

Hey there folks, get ready to make a splash in the spring housing market as the average mortgage rate has dipped again! That’s right, for the fourth straight week, the long-term U.S. mortgage rate has dropped, making it a fantastic opportunity for prospective homebuyers to dive in and snag their dream home. Despite the property […]

Some good news for all of you future homeowners out there! The stars are starting to align and mortgage rates have taken a dip once again!

Some good news for all of you future homeowners out there! The stars are starting to align and mortgage rates have taken a dip once again! Well, well, well, looks like the stars are aligning for all of you future homeowners out there! Mortgage rates are taking a step back, and home prices are holding […]