Every agent in America is telling you spring is the best time to sell. I’m not ready to go that […]
The Spring Market Is Here. I’m Cautiously Surprised.
All posts by Michael McGivern
$10 at Kinko’s. That’s All It Would Have Taken.
I showed a house last Saturday. It had been on the market for a month, with a price reduction 12 […]
New Homes Are Like New Cars. Most People Don’t Know That.
Most people know not to buy a new car if they plan on selling it within a few years. Somehow, […]
You’ll Drive Across Town to Save $0.10 on Gas
People will lose sleep over a $4 gallon of gas and clip coupons for eggs. Meanwhile, they’ll sign a 30-year […]
Twin Cities Home Prices Are Up. But Are They Really?
The headline number looks great — Twin Cities median home prices rose from $385,000 to $395,000 in the last year. […]
You Don’t Have to Fix Everything
Most sellers think they need to renovate, repair, and refresh before they’re “ready” to sell. So they wait, and the […]
The Market Didn’t Reject Your Home. Your Strategy Did.
Going on the market isn’t the hard part. Staying on it is. In February, 240 home listings in the Twin […]
The Cost of Waiting
Every seller is afraid of pricing too low. So they price it high… just to be safe. But here’s what […]
The 48-Hour Rule
Before you call a contractor, wait 48 hours. Most “urgent” home repairs aren’t urgent. They just feel stressful. Water stain? […]
The Quiet Buyer
The loudest people in real estate always predict market crashes, but they’re not buyers. The actual buyers? They’re just… moving. […]