University, Minneapolis, MN Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe University NeighborhoodUniversity is a district in the central part of the city of Minneapolis which is located southeast of the downtown area. The University neighborhood, as the name implies, is comprised primarily of the University of Minnesota campus. On the other hand, the campus is comprised of various school buildings and other structures to support the staff and students of the school. There are various residential developments, public parks, commercial areas, dining establishments, sports facilities, libraries, and more that are available to residents.Due to the high demand of housing in the University community for staff and students alike, real estate in the region can be quite sought after. If you are ... 10/22/2019

Southwest, Minneapolis, MN Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Southwest NeighborhoodSouthwest is one of nine residential neighborhoods in the southwestern corner of the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Other areas next to Southwest are Linden Hills, East Harriet, King Field, Fulton, Lynnhurst, Tangletown, Armatage, Kenny, and Windom. Like other communities in the region, Southwest serves primarily as a bedroom community for professionals working in Downtown Minneapolis. There are ample public parks and schools available to families living in the subdivision providing a convenient and welcoming living environment to families looking for a new home in the city.Real estate in Southwest is primarily beautiful single-family homes in upper-middle class areas. These residences are in... 10/22/2019

Powderhorn, Minneapolis, MN Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Powderhorn neighborhoodPowderhorn is a residential community in south-central Minneapolis, Minnesota. The district features eight neighborhoods namely, Bancroft, Bryant, Corcoran, Lyndale, Powderhorn Park, Standish, Whittier, and Central. There are many upper-class luxury subdivisions in the community that provide beautiful custom-designed home models with beautiful exteriors and spacious living spaces. There are also older neighborhoods with single-family homes that were built during the 1920s and 1930s. Other residential real estates in the district are low-rise apartment buildings that provide affordable housing options to families looking for a new home in the area. Check out our original neighborhood post at ... 10/22/2019

Phillips, Minneapolis, MN Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Phillips NeighborhoodPhillips is a mixed-use urban community located south of Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The district is divided between four neighborhoods which are Ventura Village, Phillips West, East Phillips, and Midtown Phillips. The area is perfect for busy professionals working in the downtown area who want to live within a short drive from work. Since it is centrally located, residents also have easy access to the many dining, recreational, and retail establishments in the city.There is a variety of housing options available to families looking to buy a home in the area. Most of them are single-family homes, but there is also a good number of apartments, condominiums, and townhouses in the region. Chec... 10/22/2019

Northeast, Minneapolis, MN Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Northeast NeighborhoodNortheast Minneapolis is a vast land area in the northeastern part of the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The districts incorporate the communities of Audubon Park, Beltrami, Bottineau, Columbia Park, Holland, Logan Park, Marshall Terraces, Northeast Park, St. Anthony East, St. Anthony West, Sheridan, Waite Park, and Windom Park. The well developed community features a right mix of residential areas and commercial districts. Families living in the region are a short drive to schools, hospitals, public parks, shopping centers, restaurants, and more. If you are looking for a family-friendly living environment with welcoming neighbors, you'll love the many residential developments in Northeast Mi... 10/22/2019

Nokomis, Minneapolis, MN Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Nokomis Neighborhood Nokomis is a beautiful suburban district comprised of several residential areas centered around Lake Nokomis. These include Regina, Northrop, Ericsson, Keewaydin, Minnehaha, Morris Park, Wenonah, Diamond Lake, Page, Hale, and Field. The district is in the southern edge of the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, northwest of the Minneapolis − Saint Paul International Airport. Families looking for a home within a short drive from Downtown Minneapolis with beautiful and refreshing lakeside views will love the many homes for sale in Nokomis.Homes in Nokomis are primarily single-family homes that come in a variety of bungalow-type designs. These residences typically come in two or three-bedroom layouts wh... 10/22/2019

Near North, Minneapolis, MN Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Near North NeighborhoodNear North is a lovely mixed-use community in the northern part of Minneapolis, MN. The district is located northwest of Downtown Minneapolis bordered by the neighborhoods of Jordan, Hawthorne, North Loop, Sumner-Glenwood, Harrison, and Willard-Hay. The community is conveniently close to the central business districts of the city, making it an ideal option for busy professionals who want to live close to work. The area is also filled with various parks, retail establishments, schools, churches, restaurants, and other businesses which makes the community ideal for home buyers who plan to move into the area with their kids.Real estate in the Near North neighborhood is mostly single-family home... 10/22/2019

Longfellow, Minneapolis, MN Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Longfellow NeighborhoodLongfellow is a mixed-use community along Hiawatha Avenue in the east-central part of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The neighborhood is an ideal bedroom community for professionals working in Downtown Minneapolis which is only a 30-minute train ride. There are ample well developed commercial and residential areas in the district that offer convenient amenities to families living in the region.Residential subdivisions in Longfellow primarily feature suburban single-family homes that come in two or three-bedroom models. Houses in the community are a bit smaller, with most properties designed in a bungalow-type which is common with older homes in the region. These residences make ideal starter homes ... 10/20/2019

Central, Minneapolis, MN Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Central NeighborhoodCentral, as the name implies, is the central business district of the city, or more commonly known as Downtown Minneapolis. The urban city center is home to various businesses and commercial establishments. Although structures in the community are mostly office buildings and similar structures, there are also many residential developments available for home buyers looking at a new home in the area.Real Estate in Central Minneapolis serves primarily as convenient housing options for busy professionals looking for a home close to work. There are various apartment buildings and condominiums throughout the community providing ample opportunities for buyers looking at purchasing a unit in the city cent... 10/20/2019

Camden, Minneapolis, MN Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Camden NeighborhoodCamden or Webber-Camden is a residential neighborhood in the northwestern district of the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The community is bordered by the Mississippi River to the east, Folwell and Mckinley to the south, and the Humboldt Industrial district to the north. Real estate in Camden is primarily suburban single-family homes that range from two to four-bedroom models. These houses are quite affordable, with a Median List Price of about $170,000. If you are in the market for your first home purchase or are looking to get a starter home, you may find a property that matches your budget in the Camden community. Check out our original neighborhood post at https://grumdahlgroup.com/.Camden Ameni... 10/20/2019

Calhoun Isles, Minneapolis, MN Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Calhoun Isles NeighborhoodCalhoun Isles is a mostly residential district in the west-central portion of the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The area covers parts of the uptown business district and various residential neighborhoods including several lakeside communities. There are three notable bodies of water in the community namely, Lake Calhoun, Cedar Lake, and Lake of the Isles. These lakes typically feature various outdoor attractions such as parks, beaches, and scenic trails.Neighborhoods in Calhoun Isles are mostly upper-middle class communities that feature beautiful residential areas and subdivisions. There are many residential real estates available for purchase in the region that include several luxu... 10/20/2019

I'm sitting in a Parade of Homes model, not as an agent to try sell it but just hanging out as my photographer takes photos of my staging work. As I sit here I have time to actually look around and take in things that I normally wouldn't see as I am flying around putting beds together and staging the home.     I got to thinking that people coming to view the Parade models are in the same way, not that they are staging and working but there is just so much to see! The beautiful decor, the exquisite architectural features, and at the same time trying to not make eye contact with the builder or agent so that they give you a sales pitch, ha.But I must say look around.....really look around. If you are there for ideas to renovate your home, or update your decor, or perhaps to build a home, r... 09/19/2019

An article in a major real estate industry publication today provides us with an introductory profile of Generation Z for its readers.I read this with great interest. Every few years, our industry takes the opportunity to remind us that the real estate consumer community is divided into neat categories that agents and brokers are expected to know.The first good news about Generation Z is its composition. Gen Z real estate customers will be our most diverse sector yet, with 48 percent belonging to racial and ethnic minority groups. These consumers will more closely resemble a more diverse population than ever before.The Generation Z populace is decidedly tech-savvy. For some real estate agents who bemoan technology, the coming of Gen Z may be their biggest challenge.I take some degree of... 09/01/2019

What if you really aren't sure if you are going to put your house up for sale? Perhaps you are looking at a potential new job in another area of the city but you aren't sure you will get it. Or you will only sell if you find that perfect house; or maybe you aren't sure if the market is a good one for you right now. You are in a situation where there are so many pieces to the puzzle that you don't know. This does happen and sometimes people get paralyzed thinking about what they should or should not do to their house when things are up in the air. This may help as there are many things you can do now to get your home ready to go on the market that isn't a waste of time.   1) Clean Out Closets     This is a must when you are selling your home and if you are like me, it is actually a must ... 08/26/2019

  Exploring the Twin Cities Metro via the Light Rail by Matt Eckholm, guest blogger.With two lines and 36 stations, the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro light rail system is a convenient way to get around the city. Though unless you’re regularly taking the train to a variety of places, it’s easy to think of the Blue Line as just the downtown to airport line, or the Green Line as the downtown to downtown line. In reality, those 36 stations offer connections to an incredible array of entertainment, shopping, food, and sights across the Twin Cities.In the second part of this series on the Twin Cities light rail , we’re going to look the Blue Line's South Minneapolis stations and the surrounding areas, including neighborhoods, sights, and destinations. In subsequent weeks we will explore the othe... 08/23/2019

Many times when I am in a client's home I notice a few things about the dining room. One of those things is the height that their light fixture is hung above the table. Most of the time it is too high.  In the photo to the right I feel the light is too high but it also is too large for the table. I think many times what happens is when people are moving in or out they clip the light fixture up so they won't hit their heads when the table is gone and then it never gets lowered again. Or people just don't know how to hang it so I'm here to help! A general rule of thumb is that the bottom of the light should be about 30-34 inches above the table. Most table heights are 30" so you are looking at approximately 62" off the floor if your table isn't in the room yet. The dining room light fixtu... 08/05/2019

What is My Twin Cities Minnesota House Worth?Price your home right with WeichertOnline home value estimates are only accurate within 10-20 percent. And many are off by much more than that.Get a complimentary, On-Site Price Trend AnalysisWeichert has developed an innovative financial tool to measure current price trends and predict future ones.Kevin Dimmel a highly trained and knowledgeable real estate professional – will masterfully perform this in-depth consultation, going far beyond typical evaluations.Kevin will assess your home’s special features and amenities, unique property and specific location, and will factor them into our exclusive analysis to determine a more accurate selling price.No online home value estimator can do that.The Twin Cities area is still in a Sellers’ Market ... 07/29/2019

I found the amazing site for things to do with your dog and I am not exaggerating when I say it got me (and my dog and hubby) through the Polar Vortex!   The site is called Sidewalk Dog. The opening sentence on their site is: "Sidewalk Dog Media is a cause-based company with a simple mission: To promote thriving relationships between dogs, their people, and the community we share."   You will find so many things to do with your dog that you didn't know existed. Plus dog friendly malls, hotels, shops and restaurants.  Sidewalk Dog has expanded to Chicago, Denver and Seattle as well.  When you sign up for their newsletter you will get updates on all the dog friendly happenings in town, most of which you won't want to miss. I mean who doesn't want to go to Yappy Hour!! A great place for pu... 07/24/2019

This isn't the most fun topic to address, it's a little stinky. Okay really I had to say that! :) But seriously, when you are selling your home you need to address any odors that may be present. This is a tough one because many of us don't smell an odor in our own home. Or we smell it when we first walk in the door but it seems to goes away after a few minutes so we forget about it. If you are selling your home you need to bring in an independent person that will be brutally honest with you. A close friend that will be truthful or better yet a professional Home Stager that will not only kindly address the situation but be able to offer some advice. In my experience there seems to be 3 most common types of odors: 1) Food Odors  These are easy to address and usually a quick fix. If you en... 07/15/2019

 Exploring the Twin Cities Metro via the Light Rail by Matt Eckholm, guest blogger.With two lines and 36 stations, the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro light rail system is a convenient way to get around the city. Though unless you’re regularly taking the train to a variety of places, it’s easy to think of the Blue Line as just the downtown to airport line, or the Green Line as the downtown to downtown line. In reality, those 36 stations offer connections to an incredible array of entertainment, shopping, food, and sights across the Twin Cities.In this series, we’re going to look at every single Twin Cities light rail station and the surrounding areas, including neighborhoods, sights, and destinations in the surrounding area. Each line will be divided up into sections - the Blue line will be ... 06/27/2019