Twin Cities Housing Market 

The Twin Cities housing market story for July in Minneapolis-St. Paul is much the same as it has been month over month for a couple of years. For sellers, it’s celebration and uncorking the champagne bottle and for buyers, it is a test of fortitude and commitment to home ownership. The Twin Cities is following a national trend of the past two years where inventory continues to shrink and median sale price continues to increase. How long this market is sustainable, is anyone’s guess but with unemployment holding at 4.3 percent the demand to purchase a home remains high. 

A look at the numbers for July has available homes for sale at 12,407 which is a drop of 18.3% from July of 2016. The month's supply of inventory sits at 2.5 compared to 3.1 last year same time, a 19.4% decline. Buyers in the Twin Cities closed on 6,020 homes, 2.6% less than July 2016 at 6,128. Declining inventory, pending sales, closed sales and days on market was half the story, the other half being an increase in median sale price, of $254,000 up 5.9% over last year, the percentage of list price received at 99.2 representing a gain of 0.8% over July of last year. 

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Top Realtors Discuss Uptown Minneapolis 

The Uptown Minneapolis Lifestyle is Ideal for First Time Homebuyers

Uptown isn't an official neighborhood of Minneapolis and its borders are subject to individual interpretation. Generall, it is bounded by Lake Calhoun to the west, Bryant Avenue to the east, 24th Street to the north and 32nd Street is said to be the southern boundary. However for many, "Uptown" can also refer to a much larger area expanded by several blocks in all directions. So I suppose we can agree that at least geographically speaking, it is an area not clearly defined on the map, but as a lifestyle, most decidedly so. 

Talk about Uptown with residents of the Metro and most will describe it as fashionable, trendy, chic and artistic. Sitting alongside Lake Calhoun and Lake of the Isles, uptown offers its residents an exciting urban experience that is unique in the Twin Cities Metro. Here you will find a high concentration of fashionable homes, charming brownstones, restaurants, and bars.

Uptown Residents enjoy shopping at unique small shops featuring the chic and trendy in fashion, antiques. and art. Food and entertain options abound! Dining choices include cozy coffee shops to gourmet restaurants and everything in between.  After dinner, take in a movie at the Lagoon. Enjoy the nightlife, meet some friends and listen to music as you sample the area nightlife.

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Twin Cities Activities

It seemed like just a couple of weeks ago that the whole splendor of summer lay spread out before us. Now, here we are past the half way mark of August. Hot days and balmy nights seem to be already behind us for this year. The cooler temps probably make it easier for the kids to return to the halls of learning but still, that bittersweet feeling that we have lost something is all too familiar for many of us. In my opinion, the worse characteristic of our summer is that it’s simply not long enough.

Given the fact that the glorious days of my favorite season are so limited, I try to squeeze every drop of joy and pleasure from every blessed day right to the end. At this time, every year, I remind myself that summer is not over, it is just, like me, in its golden days and has much to offer and should be appreciated.  

So then, what do you plan to do with your last few precious weeks before the leaves begin to turn? There are so many activities, events, and destinations in the Twin Cities Metro that are tailor made for days in the seventies with low humidity. Need some inspiration?  

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Top Golden Valley Real Estate Agent Features 

If you are looking for a home with a prime metro location, close to downtown, highways, and recreation we can help. Our latest listing, a 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2496 square foot split level home may be just perfect for your family. This property has been well maintained and tastefully updated with modern surfaces and amenities sure to please.

A great floor plan, bright and airy spaces, beautiful hardwood flooring creates a home filled with warmth and charm, which promises years of comfort and enjoyment for the lucky family who will live here. With 4 bedrooms and 2 baths on three levels, this stylish home offers lots of space for your family to spread out and coupled with some very stylish updates, this property offers a great value at this price range.

The home is well situated on a corner lot in a desirable Golden Valley location. Close to shopping, convenient to highways, and surrounded by recreation you will love the lifestyle available in this outstanding neighborhood. Did I mention a 15-minute commute to downtown Minneapolis?

Let’s take a closer look as I show you what’s to love in this great family home!

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