Real Estate Blog

Happy New Year!

Market Update?  Yep!
If you're wondering when Spring market starts, here's a quick yardstick for you:

January 1:  Buyers are back and deals start happening.  The energy shifts and I/you can just feel the market starting to come back to life after the holiday slumber.

February 9:  This is Super Bowl weekend.  I don't think there's any special link between the game and the market activity, but it's around this time that peak buyer activity happens in the market.

Mid-May:  Spring market starts to wind down.  Homes still sell, but the energy downshifts a bit.

If you're a buyer, think about getting into the market between now and Feb 9.  New listings are coming to the market but buyer activity is just starting to grow.  You might find a great deal and not have to compete with 5 other buyers in a bidding war.
If you're a seller, now is the right time to be talking to me because getting your home on the market often takes some time.  Cleaning, de-cluttering, consistent lighting, maybe some paint, staging.  It all takes some prep time.  Get started now and then you'll have your home on the market during "peak-Spring"!

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Open Houses
To start the year off, just a reminder about the kinds of homes I show during open houses and, for sellers, the kind of presentation I'll help you prepare when you're ready to go on the market.

I focus on quality.

Each week, I focus primarily on hosting open houses at homes that owners and listing agents have taken great care to present well - particularly in a way that the price being asked is reflected in the home being presented.  That the price / value equation works.  I want you and the buyer to feel good about what they see and that the price accurately reflects what you see.   OK... here are my open houses for this weekend:

Saturday, January 11, 2025,  11am - 1pm
5912 Edgewater Drive, Savage, MN
$759,900  5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 car attached garage, 3092 square feet
Info on the home here:  https://bit.ly/40dXZ7C

I have lost count of how many people I've met at open houses who are looking for one-level living but are downsizing from 3,000 square feet or more.  Most one-level offerings are tiny by comparison (1,600 sf or so) and that scale of a transition is so difficult for a lot of people.
Not so here!  Over 3,000 square feet of one-level living space, custom built by JMS Custom Homes.  Everything you need to live on the main floor, with lots of lower level space for guests and, equally important, storage.  
If you're looking for one-level living, top-drawer quality, and room for all your stuff, come take a look at this one tomorrow!

Saturday, January 11, 2pm - 4pm
2633 Boulder Way, Burnsville, MN
$430,000   2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car attached garage, 2621 square feet
Info on the home here:  https://bit.ly/3WhWgNh

Enjoy beautiful, luxury one-level living. Walk into a warm and welcoming foyer that leads to a gorgeous, spacious floorplan. The kitchen is beautiful with wonderful stainless steel appliances, a large island and an abundance of cabinets. This area is also well appointed for a large dining room table. The living room is large a features a beautiful fireplace. There is a sunroom where you can relax and enjoy the natural serenity of the beautiful sunlight that filters in. The primary suite is large and has a deluxe ensuite. Enjoy the walk-in closet, the bonus closet and the magnificent deluxe bathroom featuring separate shower and tub. The lower level is expansive featuring a space for game table. Enjoy the well designed bar and entertaining space with family and friends! Cozy up to the fireplace and watch movie. The second bedroom is spacious and of course a convenient 3/4 bath.

Interested in selling or buying this year?  Let's put a quick call on the calendar and talk about it!

About Mitch
I'm a real estate agent in the Twin Cities servicing the larger metro area and western Wisconsin.  I represent buyers and sellers (both very different skillsets, by the way) who want great service and positive outcomes!  If you're thinking of buying or selling in the next 12 months, give me a call and let's talk about how it works, the market and what your dream home looks like to you. 

Mitch Culbreath
612.516.4323