Good Day Livin' Large: Minnetonka oasis with its own theater & indoor ice rink
You don't have to wait for ice skating season... if you have your own indoor ice rink. In this edition of Good Day Livin' Large, head inside this cozy Minnetonka oasis, complete with a rink, theater, and outdoor fireplace. Realtor Mark Parrish from Lakes Sotheby's International Realty gives us a tour.
US home prices saw record leap in July from previous year
U.S. home prices soared in July from a year earlier by a record amount as buyers desperate for homes bid up prices amid a limited supply of available properties.
Lower home supply in Minnesota leads to decline in closings in July
A limited housing supply contributed to a drop in home sales in July compared to last year, according to the latest monthly Minnesota Realtors report.
EXPLAINER: Is Minnesota doing enough to limit evictions?
As of June 7, roughly 3.2 million people in the U.S. said they would face eviction within the next two months, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey.
Minnesota real estate listing software errs, confusing participants in hot market
The real estate listing software Northstar MLS updated its software last weekend, but it broke the system realtors, buyers and sellers use to navigate the market.
US housing market booms as buyers enter bidding wars amid low supply
“The housing market is hot. Very hot,” National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told FOX Television Stations. But Yun predicts that things could soon cool down.
‘Historically’ high lumber prices adding more than $35K on average to new home price tag
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
Family lists Milwaukee Avenue Historic District home in Minneapolis
For the last six years, Milwaukee Avenue has been an oasis in the middle of the city for Garrett Peterson and his family, but in a couple of weeks, they will be putting their home in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis up for sale to move closer to their jobs.
Concern grows for the future of commercial real estate in downtown Minneapolis
Experts in the commercial real estate market are concerned over what the future may hold for offices and businesses in downtown Minneapolis.
Vacant lots going on sale will give buyers rare chance to build along Mississippi River Blvd. in St. Paul
For a half-century at least, if you wanted to build a new home along St. Paul’s Mississippi River Boulevard, you had to tear one down first.
California law prioritizes people over corporate home-buyers
The bill is designed to keep corporations from snapping up homes and letting some fall into disrepair as they did during the Great Recession. The issue drew national attention a year ago when several homeless mothers calling themselves Moms 4 Housing moved into a vacant, corporate-owned house in West Oakland.
Chill out max and relax at the ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ mansion on Airbnb for $30 a night
Guests will be greeted virtually by DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Industrial real estate remains strong amid pandemic
Ground broke this week on what is said to be one of the last empty industrial plots of land in the “Golden Triangle” between I-494, Highway 169 and Highways 212 and 62.
Cabin life calling more Minnesotans as sales skyrocket
Heading to the cabin has long been a source of comfort for Minnesotans, but in the middle of a pandemic... cabins are more popular than ever. Minnesota Realtors CEO Chris Galler joined the Buzz to chat about the new trends in the vacation homes market, and why more families are investing in a home away from home.
Is it a good time to sell your home? How about refinancing? Twin Cities real estate expert weighs in
Amid the pandemic, the real estate market in the Twin Cities is still going strong --but consumers may have some new questions. Mark Parrish from Lakes Sotheby's International Realty joined the Buzz to help guide those looking to sell, buy, or refinance.
Existing home sale plunge 9.7% in 3rd straight monthly drop
The National Association of Realtors said Monday that the monthly decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million, the slowest pace since a home buyers tax credit expired in October 2010.
US existing home sales plunge 17.8% in April
The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that last month's decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.33 million units, the slowest pace since September 2011.
Adjusting to a changing landscape: Minnesota realtors take steps to protect buyers, sellers
You'll likely notice some changes on your next home tour. Minnesota Realtors CEO Chris Galler joined the Morning Buzz to chat about the safety precautions now in place to offer protections to buyers and sellers.
Residential real estate market continues to thrive during COVID-19 restrictions
While many industries are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic, one industry is continuing to thrive, as March was a great month for residential real estate.
Housing market going strong as companies adapt to COVID-19 restrictions
While the economy has taken a hit due to COVID-19, the real estate market is going strong.