http://www.minneapolis-metro-realty.com Updates and Insight on Minneapolis Metro Real Estate, Culture and Entertainment Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:48:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The annual convention for the National Association of Realtors (NAR) was held in Orlando this past week. I was unable to make it, but did hear from John Smaby, our broker/manager at Edina Realty - 50th and France, who was able to attend. John stated that of all the pertinent ... http://www.minneapolis-metro-realty.com/2008/11/13/feds-moving-to-economic-recovery-with-housing-market-first/ Click here to view the data from the S&P/Case-Schiller Index for a 20-year composite look of the average pricing of major housing markets, which included the Minneapolis St. Paul market. From the data available, it appears that Minneapolis has pulled back in pricing from the peak of 2006. I.E. it ... http://www.minneapolis-metro-realty.com/2008/10/30/spcase-schiller-home-indicices-for-the-minneapolis-housing-market/ Interesting that new home sales are up for the latter part of the year. Of course this was largely unexpected by many. Read this article from the Financial Times. This being said, it has been apparent to some that now is a great time to buy: Low interest rates, and low ... http://www.minneapolis-metro-realty.com/2008/10/27/financial-times-cites-unexpected-rise-in-new-home-sales/ Beautiful Lake Calhoun area condo on the 5th floor, with beautiful panoramic views from the wonderful balcony. This home features all new kitchen and bath updates, indoor pool, sauna, 2nd guest room and separate full-bath. Price: $269,999. This is the best deal and location on the market today. Search zebhaney.com ... http://www.minneapolis-metro-realty.com/2008/10/04/lake-calhoun-condo-just-listed-3131-excelsior-blvd-509/ This is a great, solid home across from Evergreen park in Minnetonka. It is also right near all of the prime biking, walking and hiking trails. This home offers .44 (almost 1/2 acre) secluded lot. It is a 3 Bedroom, 2 Full-Bath, 2,200 finished square-foot home with a finished basement, 4-season porch, new ... http://www.minneapolis-metro-realty.com/2008/10/04/just-listed-3806-victoria-street-minnetonka-mn/ Today I am speaking at the Minneapolis Convention Center on a real estate panel at the Minneapolis Midwest Fall Home and Garden Show. The real estate panel will be addressing such subjects as lending, the state of the macro-market, optimal areas to be purchasing in our current market, which areas to ... http://www.minneapolis-metro-realty.com/2008/10/04/midwest-fall-home-garden-show-minneapolis/