Sunday, February 25, 2018

Lino Lakes MN | Video Update on the 2018 Housing Market


Here's a quick video update on real estate sales statistics in Lino Lakes, Minnesota for the year ending 2017 along with a few ideas of what might be expected in the 2018 spring housing market.



After viewing, if you have additional questions on buying or selling a home in Lino Lakes, Minnesota (or surrounding communities) please feel free to call or message me.

  Check out this recent review received from a past client:   
"After living in our home for nearly 18 years, we were out of touch with the details involved in preparing, marketing and selling a home. When we decided it was time to move south for retirement, we called upon Teri and her local expertise to help us get everything in order and make the house and property ready for sale. She was able to educate us as to what we needed to do ahead of time, getting the septic certification, various inspections, capping an unknown old well she helped discover in existing records, determining proper competitive pricing, listing the property and then the terrific representation and pictures including stunning aerial images of the property. Once the right family was interested, she helped us through the negotiations and remote closing. She was there for us at every step of the way. Honestly we couldn't have done this without her expert, professional help. " --Steve and Karen H.


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READY to Make YOUR Move? It IS essential to have a knowledgeable agent at your side. If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, give me, Teri Eckholm of BOARDMAN Realty, a call at 651-336-7073 or visit my website for a FREE Home Buyer Success Guide or FREE Home Value Report. I specialize in acreage and lakeshore properties in the north and east Twin Cities metro area including Ham Lake, Lino Lakes and all communities in the Forest Lake School District! Serving Anoka, Chisago, Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota.
 
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Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Andover MN | 2018 Housing Market Update Snapshot of Home Sales Statistics




The Andover, Minnesota real estate market is quite strong as we start of 2018.  Closed sales were almost equal in 2017 compared to the previous year in spite of a significant drop in new properties listed. This continued lack of inventory across the Twin Cities metro keeps the home sellers in the driver’s seat of the housing market. There is an abundance of new home construction and developments popping up all over Andover. Many of these are high end executive homes on acreage but there are also some mid-range communities that are available for move up buyers to consider. With all this new construction, it is no surprise that the percent received of original listing price is up too. New homes always cost a bit more per square foot than existing homes. In 2017, the average sales price of a home in Andover MN rose again from just over $280K to nearly $307K! This is a nearly 10% increase in average sales price. Likewise the average price per square foot in Andover rose from $123/sq ft in 2016 to an average of $132/sq ft in 2017. Interestingly, the amount of days on the market ticked up last year. This is to be expected since many builders list their model home but do not sell this property for several months as buyers choose to design their own floor plan, lot and finishings. It took an average of 61 days to sell an Andover home in 2017 which is still just 2 months. This is significantly less time than just a few years ago.

With inventory low and demand high, sellers will find 2018 a good year to list their Andover homes. Existing home inventory levels are low for homes in this growing Anoka County community. It appears to be a seller’s market, where sellers have the negotiating advantage. Home buyers are actively out in full force searching for their dream homes right now in Andover. Home owners considering selling in 2018 and hoping to get the most leverage from the low housing inventory should consider listing their homes now. Once the spring market really cranks up and builders get the new models ready for the Spring Parade of Homes, there will be additional competition which could turn balance the Andover housing market again.


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READY to Make YOUR Move? It IS essential to have a knowledgeable agent at your side. If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, give me, Teri Eckholm of BOARDMAN Realty, a call at 651-336-7073 or visit my website for a FREE Home Buyer Success Guide or FREE Home Value Report. I specialize in acreage and lakeshore properties in the north and east Twin Cities metro area including Ham Lake, Lino Lakes and all communities in the Forest Lake School District! Serving Anoka, Chisago, Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota.
 
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Oakdale MN | Video Update on 2018 Housing Market

Here's a quick video update on real estate sales statistics in Oakdale, Minnesota for the year ending 2017; and what might be expected in the housing market as we head into the Spring 2018.




If you have additional questions on selling or buying a home in Oakdale, Minnesota, please call or message me directly. I am always happy to assist. 

Check out this recent review received from a past client:  
"I enjoyed working with Teri. She is both professional and easy to work with. Her knowledge about home sales and purchases is great. If you are looking for a REALTOR with innovative ideas and someone to support you through a somewhat stressful time, then choose Teri." --Des T.


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READY to Make YOUR Move? It IS essential to have a knowledgeable agent at your side. If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, give me, Teri Eckholm of BOARDMAN Realty, a call at 651-336-7073 or visit my website for a FREE Home Buyer Success Guide or FREE Home Value Report. I specialize in acreage and lakeshore properties in the north and east Twin Cities metro area including Ham Lake, Lino Lakes and all communities in the Forest Lake School District! Serving Anoka, Chisago, Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota.
 
Copyright 2018 terieckholm.com

Sunday, February 18, 2018

Get YOUR Twin Cities Home Ready for Sale in 30 Days or Less

Sellers Need a Cheat Sheet

Shortly after becoming a REALTOR® and after visiting several homes in the north and east Twin Cities metro, I realized when sellers invited me over to give them a market analysis they didn't just want an estimate of their current equity. Potential home sellers needed specifics on how to prepare their home for sale. I would walk through the home and make suggestions but sellers wanted a checklist or cheat sheet. Over a decade ago, I wrote my Teri's Top 10 Tips for a Fast Sale informational flyer. My clients used this print out as their guide to preparing their home for sale.

I still pass out a printed copy of my Top Ten Tips from time to time but many sellers today prefer to watch tips on YouTube. So today I pared down my original To-Do guide and updated it as 3 minute video . 

These basic ideas really do help home sellers to get a home ready and sold quickly. Many motivated home sellers are able to complete the tasks in a few weeks.And best of all, most of the sellers that did a diligent job preparing their property, were able to obtain top dollar offers too!

Teri's Top 10 Tips for Preparing a Home for Sale Video


Enjoyed the video but want the more detailed checklist? Send me a message and I will email you a pdf.


READY to Make YOUR Move? It IS essential to have a knowledgeable agent at your side. If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, give me, Teri Eckholm of BOARDMAN Realty, a call at 651-336-7073 or visit my website for a FREE Home Buyer Success Guide or FREE Home Value Report. I specialize in acreage and lakeshore properties in the north and east Twin Cities metro area including Ham Lake, Lino Lakes and all communities in the Forest Lake School District! Serving Anoka, Chisago, Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota.
 
Copyright 2018 terieckholm.com

Saturday, February 17, 2018

Oakdale MN | 2018 Housing Market Update Snapshot of Home Sales Statistics




The real estate market is strong in the St. Paul, Minnesota suburb of Oakdale. Closed sales and new listings were down a bit but high demand for this Washington County community pushed the average sale price of a home to over $217K; an increase of 3.8% from 2016. The average price per square foot was also up over 6% to $127sq ft. Compare this to just 6 years ago when it was roughly $80/sq ft, and it is easy to see the strong recovery in the Oakdale housing market. Homes are still selling fast due to a strong demand with properties selling in an average of 43 days on the market. This is a bit faster than in 2016 when homes sold in 48 days. For those planning to buy in this eastern suburb plan to pay close to list price. Sellers received on average 98.8% of their original asking price this past year. If you are thinking of selling your Oakdale home spring 2018, it is a VERY good time. Traditional sellers have the upper hand in price negotiations now because it IS a seller’s market.

 
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READY to Make YOUR Move? It IS essential to have a knowledgeable agent at your side. If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, give me, Teri Eckholm of BOARDMAN Realty, a call at 651-336-7073 or visit my website for a FREE Home Buyer Success Guide or FREE Home Value Report. I specialize in acreage and lakeshore properties in the north and east Twin Cities metro area including Ham Lake, Lino Lakes and all communities in the Forest Lake School District! Serving Anoka, Chisago, Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota.
 
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Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Blaine MN | Video Update on 2018 Housing Market

Here's a quick video update on real estate sales statistics in Blaine Minnesota for the year ending 2017; and what might be expected in the housing market as we head into the Spring 2018.




If you have additional questions on selling or buying a Blaine MN home, please call or message me directly. I am always happy to assist. 

Check out this recent review received from a past client: "Teri Eckholm helped us with the sale of my mom's house. Teri was very professional and helpful during the entire process. She knew the market well and was able to recommend home improvements to help sell mom's house. She always replied to our questions quickly and she made us feel like we were her only clients. My mom felt comfortable working with Teri and I knew my mom was being well taken care of. Teri took the worries and stress out of the home selling process for my family and I give her the highest of recommendations to anyone looking for a great realtor. Thanks Teri!" --Chris Johnson


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READY to Make YOUR Move? It IS essential to have a knowledgeable agent at your side. If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, give me, Teri Eckholm of BOARDMAN Realty, a call at 651-336-7073 or visit my website for a FREE Home Buyer Success Guide or FREE Home Value Report. I specialize in acreage and lakeshore properties in the north and east Twin Cities metro area including Ham Lake, Lino Lakes and all communities in the Forest Lake School District! Serving Anoka, Chisago, Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota.
 
Copyright 2018 terieckholm.com

Rent Continues to Rise in Minneapolis & St Paul MN

The September Rent report just released by ABODO shows te average rate to lease a one bedroom apartment in St Paul to be increasing ...