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. 

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Bridging Homeownership Gaps

By Linda Johnson | Feb 25, 2024

Bridging the Gaps on the Road to Homeownership Homeownership is a major part of the American Dream. But, the path to achieving this dream can be quite difficult. While progress has been made to improve fair housing access, households of color still face unique challenges on the road to owning a home. Working with the right real estate […]

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Strategies for Buying Your First Home

By Linda Johnson | Feb 25, 2024

Strategic Tips for Buying Your First Home Buying your first home is a big, exciting step and a major milestone that has the power to improve your life. As a first-time homebuyer, it’s a dream you can make come true, but there are some hurdles you’ll need to overcome in today’s housing market – specifically the limited supply […]

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Prepare Your Minnesota Home for Sale This Spring

By Linda Johnson | Feb 25, 2024

It’s Time To Prepare Your House for a Spring Listing If you’re thinking of selling your house this spring, now is the perfect time to start getting it ready. With the market gearing up for its busiest time of year, it’ll be important to make sure your house shines bright among the competition. Here are some valuable tips you […]

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Understanding Your Credit Score

By Linda Johnson | Feb 19, 2024

Because of its prominent role in the home buying process, it’s important for buyers to understand what a credit score is, how it’s compiled and how to obtain their credit report.  There are many questions you may have and a few steps to take that relate to your credit score.  Just a few are: How […]

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The Power of Pre-Approval

By Linda Johnson | Jan 27, 2024

If you’re buying a home this spring, today’s housing market can feel like a challenge. With so few homes on the market right now, plus higher mortgage rates, it’s essential to have a firm grasp on your homebuying budget. You’ll also need a sense of determination to find the right house and act quickly when you go […]

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What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?

By Linda Johnson | Jan 26, 2024

What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market? April 25, 2023 For Buyers For Sellers Pricing Interest RatesHousing Market Updates The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring. You may be wondering if more homes will go on the market, […]

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Things To Consider If Your House Didn’t Sell

By Linda Johnson | Jan 26, 2024

If your listing has expired and your house didn’t sell, it’s completely normal to feel a mix of frustration and disappointment. Understandably, you’re probably wondering what may have gone wrong. Here are three questions to think about as you figure out what to do next. Did You Limit Access to Your House? One of the biggest […]

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Does Aging in Place Make the Most Sense?

By Linda Johnson | Jan 26, 2024

A desire among many seniors is to “age in place.” According to the Senior Resource Guide, the term means, “…that you will be remaining in your own home for the later years of your life; not moving into a smaller home, assisted living, or a retirement community etcetera.” There is no doubt about it – there’s a […]

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Key Terms Every Homebuyer Should Learn [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Linda Johnson | Jan 25, 2024

Key Terms Every Homebuyer Should Learn Some Highlights Buying a home is a big deal and can feel especially complicated if you don’t know the terms used during the process. If you want to become a homeowner this year, it’s a good idea to learn these key housing terms and understand how they relate to the current housing market. That will help you feel confident when you buy […]

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