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The average buyer is older than they used to be in the not so distant past! National Association of REALTORS®

We work with lots of clients who are retirees, and their families. Are you thinking about ways to make use of home equity?

7 Ways To Capitalize On Your Home Equity You may be wondering what is the best way to access all that equity built up in your home. Here are 7 ways to turn your equity into cash.

This is some interesting information about renovation, and not necessarily what you might have expected! National Association of REALTORS®

How a Home's Age Influences Owners' Renovation Plans A new study identifies the improvement projects homeowners prioritize based on how old their home is.

This is a good primer for the different types of kitchen counters available. Find the one that works best for you!

These 6 Countertops Are the Best Ones for Your Kitchen, According to Renovation Experts What's your material type? Quartz? Granite? Wood? Our pros are brimming with counter intelligence for your next home makeover.

This beloved Christmas market opened over the weekend! Mpls.St.Paul Magazine

Holidazzle Brings Winter Festivities Back to Loring Park Downtown Minneapolis’s holiday tradition returns fully in-person with a full slate of winter fun.

We encourage you to support small businesses!

If you're looking for something to do to get into the holiday spirit (that doesn't involve shopping), check out the Arboretum's fantastic light display! Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Winter Lights 2022 | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Winter Lights 2022 Photo by Jason Boudreau-Landis. Join us on select nights Nov. 17-Jan. 1! Stroll through the Arboretum gardens decked out in Winter Lights. Enjoy fresh air as you explore outdoor light displays, highlighting flowers, trees and the beauty of nature, on a .75-mile walking route. See....

We're wishing you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving!

Whether you're planning to sell or not, it's always a good idea to cut down on "stuff!" House Digest

15 Things To Declutter Before The Holidays - House Digest There are plenty of benefits to decluttering your home at any time of year, but they are especially important when life is busy -- like during the holidays.

One tool that home buyers have used in increasing numbers is the adjustable rate mortgage (ARM). Hoping to get a better rate, the number of ARMs is almost double than what it is was a year ago! National Association of REALTORS®

Buyers Embrace Adjustable Mortgages as Rates Surpass 7% Rising interest rates have increased the average monthly loan payment by a whopping $1,000 year over year.

We need to manage our expectations in this market—but keep in mind that it still favors sellers!

2022 Housing Markets Remain in Sellers Favor, but Conditions Are Changing - Realtor.com Economic Research Home Sellers Are Contending with Slowing Real Estate Fundamentals Real estate markets are reflecting a landscape seeking to regain its balance after two and a half years of a global pandemic. The 2020-21 period was an unprecedented stretch which saw widespread quarantines, social distancing and remo...

It's true that curb appeal matters!

6 Ways to Transform a Home's Dated Exterior Find more ways to spruce up a property’s curb appeal besides painting the front door or adding landscaping.

Well, no house is perfect, but... Have a great weekend!

In our business we help a lot of folks who are moving into smaller spaces. This almost always requires some thoughtful decluttering and getting rid of items. Here's a gentle approach.

10 Tricks To Help You Downsize Before Moving To A Smaller Space - House Digest Moving to a smaller space means taking only what can fit in your new home, which means going through and making some tough decisions. Here's how to get started.

The average seller is still getting close to, or above, their asking price. But getting that price right to begin with is key!

How to price a home in Minnesota when the market is slowing Here's what matters the most — and the least — when pricing your home to sell quickly right now.

Among the information gathered in this survey—more inspections are being accepted as a contingency by sellers!

2022 Housing Markets Remain in Sellers Favor, but Conditions Are Changing - Realtor.com Economic Research Home Sellers Are Contending with Slowing Real Estate Fundamentals Real estate markets are reflecting a landscape seeking to regain its balance after two and a half years of a global pandemic. The 2020-21 period was an unprecedented stretch which saw widespread quarantines, social distancing and remo...

Some reassuring words from a top economist!

If you've had it with cooking big meals, or just want to change it up this year, there are lots of options for take-out, or eating out, on Thanksgiving! https://loom.ly/Q-RBd5o

Minneapolis Restaurants Doing Thanksgiving Dine-in or Takeout This Year Wondering where to dine-in or order takeout for Thanksgiving in Minneapolis? Check out these delicious restaurants that are open for the holiday.

Thank you to all who have served their country!

These are the color predictions for 2023 interior decor! Thoughts?

5 Color Trends That Will Rule 2023, According to Color Experts It's about to get a lot warmer!

Sellers are having to adjust expectations in terms of how many days their listing may sit on the market. A look at DOM (days on the market) historically may help to keep this in perspective!

The Feds have hiked the rate up another .75%. The goal is to fight inflation— but will it work? https://loom.ly/9d448hU

The Fed orders another jumbo interest rate hike. Many are wondering what's next The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by another 0.75 percentage points Wednesday, as part of its ongoing effort to fight inflation. The big question is, what happens next.

Those leaves are beautiful, but they can cause some water issues! https://loom.ly/22RYZio

6 Common Plumbing Problems That Could Plague You This Fall To get ahead of plumbing issues before cold winter weather knocks at your door, take these preventive measures around your house.

Have a wonderful week ahead!

It's that time again! Set your clocks BACK tonight when you go to bed. ⏰

The holidays will be here before you know it! Minnesota Monthly

Holiday Theater Shows in the Twin Cities, 2022 | Minnesota Monthly From the Guthrie Theater and other classics to Bing Crosby and the Grinch, Minneapolis and St. Paul are set for holiday performances in 2022.

Home values may go down this year, but predictions by experts for the future paint a more positive picture.

If you live in one of the Twin Cities older homes, saving dollars on heating bills will be particularly important this winter! Lifehacker

Four Simple Ways to Save on Your Heating Bill This Winter Temps are low, energy costs are high, and you need to survive both.

Is history repeating itself? Experts say that the current economic issues are not leading to a housing bubble!

The Bloem Team is wishing you a fun and safe Halloween! 🎃

Enjoy the week ahead!

We've all experienced some unique situations in showing homes! National Association of REALTORS®

True Tales of Terror in Real Estate: In the Darkness, I Heard a Voice Say, ‘Come In’ It’s the witching month once again, and as Halloween approaches, now’s the time to tell tales of ghosts, goblins, and ghouls. But some scary stories aren’t fake — and real estate professionals have some of the creepiest real-life anecdotes.

It's hard to predict the market these days, but listing a home during the holidays can work in your favor! https://loom.ly/zoU2bDM

The Best Time Of Year To Buy A House Wondering about the best time of year to buy a house? We’ve broken down all of the factors to consider, including the season, weather, price and more.

This is a snapshot of basic National housing stats. One important stat is the increase in days on market!

Of course you should always check with your Realtor® before making any of these decisions, but this is a good resource! Realtor.com

How To Ace a Home Inspection and Sell Your Home Fast If you're preparing to sell your home, here's how to identify any problems that can potentially stymy the sale.

Is the Fed's attempt to correct the housing market working? Realtor.com

How's the Federal Reserve's Real Estate 'Reset' Going? Not So Great, Latest Statistics Say Homebuyers and sellers have likely heard that America's real estate market is undergoing a "correction" or "reset." So how's it going?

How would a pro stager prepare their own home for staging? Do they walk their talk? National Association of REALTORS®

How One Stager Prepared Her Own Home for the Market Patti Stern shares her personal experience neutralizing, depersonalizing and sprucing up her property to get it ready for showings.