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Insider Tips: How to win a bidding war in today’s market

Are you looking to buy a home? If so, you are likely aware of the competitive market we are in today. With stories from real estate agents and homeowners popping up everywhere about bidding wars and properties being snatched up within days of hitting the market, it can be hard not to feel overwhelmed. Whether […]
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Around the Lakes | April Market Report

A blog dedicated to information for the neighborhoods surrounding Lake of the Isles.
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Pros & Cons of Selling Your Home

A blog dedicated to information for the neighborhoods surrounding Lake of the Isles.
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Around the Lakes | February

A blog dedicated to information for the neighborhoods surrounding Lake of the Isles.

B's Blogs Insider Tips: How to win a bidding war in today’s market Are you looking to buy a home? If so, you are likely aware of the competitive market we are in today. With stories from real estate agents and homeowners popping up everywhere about bidding wars and properties being snatched up within days of hitting the market, it can be hard not to feel overwhelmed. Whether […]

B's Blogs Around the Lakes | April Market Report A blog dedicated to information for the neighborhoods surrounding Lake of the Isles.

B's Blogs Pros & Cons of Selling Your Home A blog dedicated to information for the neighborhoods surrounding Lake of the Isles.

B's Blogs Around the Lakes | February A blog dedicated to information for the neighborhoods surrounding Lake of the Isles.

B's Blogs Staging 101 Are you thinking of selling your home? If so, you may want to consider staging it.

B's Blogs Around the Lakes | January Inventory is still low! Everyone is waiting on the spring to see if more inventory is coming, and the golden hand cuffs are keeping people from selling.

B's Blogs Top 10 Staging Tips If you’re like most homeowners, you dream of selling your home quickly and at a great price.

B's Blogs Lakes Neighborhood News Winter has officially arrived! The snow is falling fast and furiously, giving us the perfect opportunity to hunker down and enjoy all it has to offer.

B's Blogs 2022 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report Happy New Year everyone! As we begin a new year, it’s natural to reflect on the year that was and look ahead at what excites us for 2023.

B's Blogs Lakes Market Update December With the winter season in full swing, now is a great time to sell your home in The Lakes neighborhood.

B's Blogs INSIDER VIEW ON LOCAL REAL ESTATE MARKET Are you reading national news headlines about the health of our local market, and curious how our stats compare? I took a dive into Northstar (aka; The MLS) to bring real data to you. Let’s begin 10 years ago as we dive into the numbers: 2012 Snapshot -Median sales price in The Twin Cities Region […]

B's Blogs Sales Slow as Real Estate Market Enters Off Season Buyers gain bargaining power as homes sit on market longer MINNEAPOLIS (November 10, 2022) — As the selling season slowed in October, closed sales slipped almost 31% compared to a year ago. New listings also decreased, falling 19% below last year with 6,883 properties coming on the market. The median sales price was up nearly […]

B's Blogs The Lakes Market Update As a homeowner in the Lakes Area, it’s important to stay up-to-date on the real estate market. The market has cooled off recently with the hike in interest rates and seasonal shift, but it’s still a seller’s market. There are many reasons people are selling and buying homes, including moving into preferred environments, tax reasons, […]

B's Blogs 3 Reasons to Hire Me as Your Real Estate Agent As a real estate agent, yoga teacher, and professional development coach with over 25 years of experience in business, I bring a wealth of knowledge, mindset, and skills to my clients. When you hire me, you can be confident that your best interests will always come first. Here are three reasons why you should hire […]

B's Blogs NOW MIGHT BE THE RIGHT TIME TO SELL Whether or not you owned a home in 2008, you likely remember the housing crash that took place back then. And news about an economic slowdown happening today may bring all those concerns back to the surface. While those feelings are understandable, data can help reassure you the situation today is nothing like it was […]

B's Blogs Love your inner critic Today I’d like to chat about a hot topic: How to deal with other people that get under our skin! This was a consistent theme not only with my clients, but in the circles I invest my time in. And now I’d like to add a twist to this- and how this impacts our health […]

B's Blogs Your second brain’s influence on your mental health Did you know… the butterflies in your stomach are an often-overlooked network of neurons lining your gut that is so extensive some scientists have nicknamed it our “second brain”? In fact, your second brain (officially called the enteric nervous system) contains some 100 million neurons, more than in either the spinal cord or the peripheral […]

B's Blogs 5 Practices to Jumpstart Your Fall Routine Fall a great time of year to focus on new routines. Your body craves different foods, and routines when the days are shorter, and turn cooler. The fall has always reminded me of new beginnings, and decluttering. I gravitate toward books, journals, and routines that encourage structure, and cooking warm meals. Maybe it’s wired into […]

B's Blogs Nature’s Lessons My family and I moved into our second home 3 months ago in NW Montana. When I arrived, I was exhausted, and frustrated due to Covid’s impact on my life. My husband, two french bulldogs (Doug and Leon), and I had spent 20+ hours in our truck hauling a trailer to get to our home. […]

B's Blogs Stay healthy at work As a leader of a team of people during these uncertain times, it can be challenging to improve morale while staying true to your organizational goals & demands. You might notice a lack of motivation, and productivity from your team. People are showing up a bit more withdrawn or with a lack of enthusiasm. All […]