Minneapolis & St. Paul Real Estate Blog ~ by Native Minnesotan Teri Eckholm

 It is a very hot real estate market with extremely low inventory. So a savvy buyer wants to impress, not insult the seller of their dream home. So what initial offer can insulting to a home seller? 10% less than asking? 5% less? A full priced offer with 3% of buyer's closing costs paid by the se...

   The name, Stillwater just sounds tranquil and inviting, doesn’t it? The city, Stillwater Minnesota was named for the still waters of the St. Croix River that separates the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin. This vibrant area has roots deep in Minnesota history. In fact, Stillwater is often re...

Spring has sprung a wee bit early in Minnesota which is causing many plants and trees to bud. Mature trees can add a tremendous value homes especially on Anoka County acreage. But trees do require maintenance too. Not only do they need their leaves raked in the fall, often a professional pruning ...

Are you planning to sell your Anoka County acreage home this spring? If you live on acreage and are not in a community with city sewer, you have a private sewer system to get rid of sewage. Homeowners with septic systems are required to complete an additional disclosure about the condition and u...

  All real estate is locale and that is very evident in the 2017 Stillwater housing market. In the eastern Washington County community of Stillwater, MN there is an abundance of housing options available. This is quite a contrast to many parts of the metro where there are few homes available for...

  Craftsman-Inspired with Lake View! 5BR/4BA/3 Car Two-Story 3072 Lowell Court Stillwater MN THIS HOME HAS SOLD!   Stunning two-story in highly Lennar's sought after Millbrook of Stillwater neighborhood. One of a very few homes with the picturesque, sunrise view of South Twin Lake. Open floor pla...

Adorable home with a White Picket Fence! 3BR/2BA/2Car Bungalow 9XXXUniversity Ave NE, BlaineThis home was SOLD in just 3 Days!   Conveniently location just off 610 on a low traffic service road, this adorable home is move in ready!  Eat-in kitchen/dining area features new laminate flooring and ki...

What is a Channel Shoreline? Shorelines of lakes follow the geography of the land defined by the flow of water and water table. On many lakes there are inlets and channels that will lead to other bodies of water. In Minnesota, this can mean another lake, pond, wetland or marsh. Owning property w...

  Planning on buying a home in 2017? My guess is you are searching online and not with a REALTOR®. Potential first time home buyers have a plethora of websites available to search for their dream home and when they find it, they want to see it immediately.  But WAIT! Before you grab your phone o...

For the past decade or so, my clients who have listed their homes in the dead of winter have had the greatest success. I am not kidding about this. Sure, some days are bitter cold and people have to be bundled up, but they DO move.  FACT: There are many more buyers in the Twin Cities searching f...