October 2016

If you’re someone who’s been worried about inventory issues in Minneapolis and even throughout the Twin Cities area as a whole, you’ll be delighted to hear that approximately 465 permits were pulled during the month of October, which equates to over 100 more compared to this same time last year. 

Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past 12 to 18 months, chances are you already know buyer demand has been strong throughout the duration of 2016, and even months prior to this year. Single-family homes are selling faster than ever, and because of the tightened inventory, home prices all over the Twin Cities have also been on the rise. 

According to recently released stats from the Builders Association of the Twin Cities, October wasn’t the only

Selling any Minneapolis home may seem like a daunting task on the surface, but when you owe more than the home is worth and are forced into a short sale, the stress level tends to shoot through the roof. But if you’re a home owner in the Twin Cities area are considering the possibility of short selling your home, here are a few quick tips for navigating the complex short sale process:

Don’t be afraid to ask questions

First and foremost, don’t be intimated by the words “short sale.” Ask as many questions as you can, do your homework, and familiarize yourself with the process in order to make the best possible decision for your individual situation. Ask lenders exactly what documents you’ll need to provide and talk to one of our local short sale

Every year, Business Insider, and various other publications and websites for the matter, release a list of what they consider to be “cool” or “hot” neighborhoods throughout the country right now, which can certainly be a fun blurb to read if you’re someone who is familiar with one of the neighborhoods featured or perhaps already live there.

This year, one prominent Minneapolis neighborhood made the cut, which to anybody who already calls the Twin Cities area home, should be of little surprise. Based on a variety of factors that relate to culture, nightlife, and the overall location/neighborhood vibe, Business Insider recognized the North Loop/Warehouse Historic District as being one of the “Coolest Neighborhoods in North America” in 2016—an honor that in