Beyond Bricks: Linda's Real Estate Revelations!

My take on what is happening in the market.  Whether you are a buyer, seller or just interested in what I'm seeing. 

The Biweekly Mortgage – Who Needs It?

By Linda Johnson | Mar 27, 2024

Have you received an advertisement offering to save you thousands of dollars on your thirty-year mortgage and cut years off your payments? With email spam becoming more pervasive as everyone tries to get rich quick on the Internet, these ads are popping up with troublesome regularity. The ads promote a Biweekly Mortgage and for the […]

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Downsize Your Home Right-Size Your Life

By Linda Johnson | Mar 24, 2024

When you’ve lived somewhere for many years, it can be tough to say goodbye. But if you (or a loved one) currently have a home that is bigger than necessary or is too high maintenance, it may be time to trade unused square footage for a smaller, more manageable space. Take it from the downsizers […]

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4 Tips To Make Your Strongest Offer When Buying a Home

By Linda Johnson | Mar 20, 2024

Make a strong offer to buy a home Are you thinking about buying a home soon? If so, you should know today’s market is competitive in many areas because the number of homes for sale is still low – and that’s leading to multiple-offer scenarios. And moving into the peak homebuying season this spring, this is only […]

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Why You Want an Agent’s Advice for Your Move in Minnetonka

By Linda Johnson | Mar 13, 2024

Why You Want an Agent’s Advice When You Move to Minnetonka No matter how you slice it, buying or selling a home is a big decision. And when you’re going through any change in your life and you need some guidance, what do you do? You get advice from people who know what they’re talking about. Moving is no […]

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A Fixer-Upper Could be Your Perfect Home

By Linda Johnson | Mar 13, 2024

Finding Your Perfect Home in a Fixer Upper If you’re trying to buy a home and are having a hard time finding one you can afford, it may be time to consider a fixer-upper. That’s a house that needs a little elbow grease or some updates, but has good bones. Fixer-uppers can be a really great option […]

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Why Access is So Important When Selling Your Home in Minnesota

By Linda Johnson | Mar 10, 2024

Access Is Important When Selling Your House If you’re gearing up to sell your house this spring, one of the early conversations you’ll have with your agent is about how much access you want to give buyers. And you may not realize just how important it is to make your house easy to tour. Spring is the […]

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What Factors Impact Interest Rates for Home Buying in Minneapolis?

By Linda Johnson | Mar 6, 2024

2 of the Factors That Impact Mortgage Rates If you’re looking to buy a home, you’ve probably been paying close attention to mortgage rates. Over the last couple of years, they hit record lows, rose dramatically, and are now dropping back down a bit. Ever wonder why? The answer is complicated because there’s a lot that can […]

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Why Having Your Own Agent Matters When Buying New Construction

By Linda Johnson | Feb 25, 2024

Why Having Your Own Agent Matters When Buying a New Construction Home Finding the right home is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers today. Right now, the supply of homes for sale is still low. But there is a bright spot. Newly built homes make up a larger percent of the total homes available for sale than normal. That’s […]

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Confused About Latest Home Price Headlines?

By Linda Johnson | Feb 25, 2024

Don’t Let the Latest Home Price Headlines Confuse You Based on what you’re hearing in the news about home prices, you may be worried they’re falling. But here’s the thing. The headlines aren’t giving you the full picture. If you look at the national data for 2023, home prices actually showed positive growth for the year. While this varies by […]

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