North St Paul Minnesota | Video Update on Housing Market 2018

Here's a quick view of real estate sales statistics in North St Paul, Minnesota for year end 2017. And what might be expected in the Spring 2018 housing market in the local area. 

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

Check out a recent review I 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.
 
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White Bear Lake Minnesota | Video Update on Housing Market 2018

Here's a quick view of real estate sales statistics in White Bear Lake Minnesota for year end 2017. And what might be expected in the Spring 2018 housing market in the local area. 

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

Check out a recent review I 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.
 
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March 2010 Twin Cities Real Estate Market Video Update—Good News Continues Despite the Snow!

The Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® just released the March monthly skinny video a few days ago. From the information provided it appears that snowy weather didn't slow down the home buyers in the Twin Cities market. Over 3500 purchase agreements were written during the last month. And which sellers were on the receiving end of those purchase agreements? Traditional sellers at lower price points (as opposed to lender-mediated or bank-owned properties). This is no doubt due to buyers wanting to get an agreement accepted or countered in a timely manner combined with traditional sellers willingness to negotiate as the deadline to the $8000/$6500 tax credit looms nearer. Check out the video for a full recap of the housing market in the Twin Cities area.



Looking for home sales statistics on a specific community? Check out this link to see snapshots and detailed reports on 20 different north metro communities including Ham Lake, Blaine, Forest Lake and White Bear Lake:
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June 2009 Video Update—Local Real Estate Market Continues on Positive Path Out of the Woods!

Continued low interest rates and the $8000 first time home buyer tax credit continue to build on the more positive trend and path out of the proverbial real estate woods for the Minneapolis/St. Paul real estate market. According to the Minneapolis REALTORS® Association's June Monthly Skinny, the positive signs continue that the Twin Cities market is moving out of the woods. Overall inventory is at 7.6 months currently (a balanced market would be 5.6 months). But while lender-mediated inventory stands at 5 months, traditional homesellers face double the competition with 9.9 months of inventory. The supply of bank-owned and short sale homes is down considerably. Another indicator that we are marking a path to recovery is that pending sales have increased for the eleventh month in a row….up 17% in May 2009 compared to May 2008. No doubt the $8000 first time homebuyer tax credit has played a role in energizing the Twin Cities real estate market.



Not to be out done by our friends on the west side of the Mississippi, the St Paul Area Association of REALTORS® (SPAAR) has a premier edition of their own Twin Cities real estate market video. In the just released, Market Beat, SPAAR indicates this is the perfect time for first time home buyers due to the trifecta of affordability, low interest rates and the $8000 tax credit! Lower inventory and more pending sales has had a positive effect on the sales price of area homes. On the right side of the page look for the “Related Media” heading and click to view the entire video. (Hopefully SPAAR will be posting their informational videos on YouTube soon so I can embed and make it easier to watch…until then, this is the process.)

The positive signs in the real estate market are the entire 13-county area and the north metro is no exception. First time buyers have been in the market for the last couple of months and multiple offers on well priced homes under $200,000 has become common place. Just yesterday, I tried to set up several homes in the Hugo and Forest Lake area for a first time buyer….6 of 10 homes that they wanted to see were under contract, had offers or were sold pending inspection. As those first time homes sell, move-up buyers are finally able to take advantage of the market. I am continuing to field questions daily from excited first time Anoka County buyers on the specifics of this unique $8000 Tax Refund opportunity. (If you have a question call on the program, just let me know with a call or text to 651-336-7073 or just send a quick email.)


Copyright 2009 Teri Eckholm http://www.terieckholm.com/

May 2009 Video Update—In or Out of the Woods? That is a Big Question!

It appears that the Twin Cities housing market is continuing to move forward to recovery as we head into the summer. According to the Minneapolis Realtors Association's May Monthly Skinny, there continue to be positive signs that we are moving out of the woods. Inventory did not inflate this spring as it usually does when the snow melts so the housing inventory levels that have been extremely high are starting to level off and come down. A major share of the homes sold 46%, continue to be lender-owned or lender-mediated sales. These homes are selling at 21% less than in 2008 but traditional sellers home sales prices are only down about 8%. Distressed homes are moving out of the market and that is a good thing.No doubt the $8000 first time homebuyer tax credit has continued to fuel the spring market throughout the Twin Cities as things really kicked into high gear just after the credit was announced.

A major coup for the most two neighborhoods most affected by the foreclosure crisis was the Pohlad Family Foundation Grants allowing for $8000 grants in the form of a forgivable loan to homebuyers in the 55411 in Minneapolis and 55106 zip code in St. Paul. Suddenly a surge of homebuyers became interested and now once over looked areas are seeing multiple offers on homes.
These positive signs are not just limited to Minneapolis/St. Paul and first ring suburbs. The entire north metro is seeing activity and homes selling. First time buyers have been in the market for several weeks now. As those first time homes sell, move-up buyers are finally able to take advantage of the market. I am continuing to field questions daily from excited first time Anoka County buyers on the specifics of this unique $8000 Tax Refund opportunity. (If you have a question call on the program, just let me know with a call or text to 651-336-7073 or just send a quick email.) Take a peek at the entire May video for a quick update on the Twin Cities housing move toward the edge of the woods as we make our way out…




If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, give me a call or visit my website for a FREE Relocation Packet , Homebuyers Success Packet or sign up for Listingbook Twin Cities Home Search. 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 2009 Teri Eckholm http://www.terieckholm.com/

April 2009 Video Update--Three Indicators is the Charm! Postive News in the Housing Market!

Even though the economy has not recovered, the Minneapolis/St. Paul housing market appears to be making babysteps forward to recovery in Spring 2009. According to the Minneapolis Realtors Association's Monthly Skinny, there are three positive statistics (houses available per buyer, days on the market and original list price received) indicate the Twin Cities housing market is on the right track to recovery. This video update arrived in my inbox on the heels of another article where five experts were asked to select five areas that would see the earliest recovery in the housing market. Economist, James Diffley, selected Minneapolis and “refers to it as the hope of the Midwest!” due to steady population growth and comparatively stable home prices.

No doubt the $8000 first time homebuyer tax credit has fueled the spring market throughout the Twin Cities as things really kicked into high gear just after the credit was announced.

These positive signs are not just limited to Minneapolis/St. Paul and first ring suburbs. The entire north metro is seeing activity and homes selling. Just today, I noticed that several of one of my buyer’s saved favorite homes from Blaine to East Bethel and Wyoming went into pending almost overnight. I am fielding questions daily from excited first time buyers from Anoka County on the specifics of this unique opportunity. (If you have a question call on the program, just let me know with a call or text to 651-336-7073 or just send a quick email.)

Take a peek at the entire video for a quick update on the Twin Cities housing markets “spring” to recovery…



If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, give me a call or visit my website for a FREE Relocation Packet , Homebuyers Success Packet or sign up for Listingbook Twin Cities Home Search. 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 2009 Teri Eckholm http://www.terieckholm.com/

March 2009 Video Update--Twin Cities Real Estate Market on Path to Recovery

Spring has sprung and with it comes a new video from the Minneapolis Association of REALTORS. The March Monthly skinny once again shows that the market appears to be making moves in the right direction. Pending sales are up 7.4% from this time last year. This is great news but it is also noted that over 60% of the pending sales are lender mediated (i.e. bank owned or short sale homes). The affordability index is nearly 90% higher on lender mediated properties than on homes sold by traditional sellers.

What is the Affordability Index?

When the affordability index is at 239 as mentioned in the video for lender mediated homes, it means that the median Twin Cities income is 239% higher than what is needed to qualify for the median priced Twin Cities home.

Check out the video for more indicators that the Twin Cities housing market is on track for a slow but steady recovery.

Copyright 2009 terieckholm.com

February 2009 Video Update on the Twin Cities Real Estate Market

The Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors uses the Dicken’s Classic, A Tale of Two Cities, to provide a backdrop for another interesting look at the current real estate market conditions in Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding suburbs. The February Monthly Skinny gives a quick look at how the sale of lender mediated homes (i.e. bank owned foreclosures and pre foreclosure short sales) have had a positive affect on the affordability index and number of home sales in the Twin Cities area. Keep informed with a informative quick look at the current real estate market. Enjoy!

Copyright 2009 terieckholm.com

January 2009 Video Update on the Twin Cities Real Estate Market

The Minneapolis Association of Realtors just posted their first video update of the year on YouTube yesterday. The January update on the Twin Cities real estate market discusses of the increased affordability index in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Housing affordability combined with amazing low mortgage rates makes it a very attractive buying environment in the metro area. Several indicators are down but there is still “an elephant in the room” with the foreclosures and lender mediated homes. Another quick and fun view of real estate market conditions in the Twin Cities. Take a look...




If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, give me a call or visit my website for a FREE Relocation Packet or Homebuyers Success Packet. 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.

Buying a Home? Check out my new HOME BUYER'S BLOG!

Copyright 2009 terieckholm.com

December Video Update on the Twin Cities Real Estate Market

The Minneapolis Association of Realtors just posted their December Twin Cities real estate market update video today on YouTube. This month's snapshot talks of the phenomenal affordability of homes in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Housing affordability combined with amazing low mortgage rates is quite a story for first time homebuyers. Additionally, the association provides an explanation of how bankowned and foreclosed homes compare to the sales of the homes sold by traditional sellers. It is a quick fun snapshot of real estate market conditions in the Twin Cities. Take a look...


If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, give me a call or visit my website for a FREE Relocation Packet or Homebuyers Success Packet. 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.

Buying a Home? Check out my new HOME BUYER'S BLOG!

Copyright 2008 terieckholm.com

November Video Update on the Twin Cities Real Estate Market

November's video Twin Cities real estate market update was just posted this past week on YouTube from the Minneapolis Association of Realtors. It gives a very good snapshot of condition of the Twin Cities real estate market and explanation of where it is today. It is cautiously optimistic about the housing market conditions this fall. Take a look...




If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, give me a call or visit my website for a FREE Relocation Packet. 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.

Buying a Home? Check out my new HOME BUYER'S BLOG!

Copyright 2008 terieckholm.com