I first met Matthew’s family several years ago when they reached out to me about purchasing a small condo for their son Matthew to live in as he finished up college. However, as we explored options, we identified that purchasing a small home in south Minneapolis was a much better fit for them. Matthew […]
Twin Cities Market Update – August 10, 2018
The U.S. Labor Department reported that the economy added 157,000 jobs in July, marking 93 months in a row of job additions. Beginning in October 2010, that is the longest streak of monthly employment growth on record. The unemployment rate dropped to a historically low 3.9 percent, and wage growth remained at an annual rate […]
Twin Cities Market Update – August 3, 2018
Although talk of another real estate pricing bubble poised to burst is premature, pundits are nevertheless beginning to point toward the common markers that caused the last housing market downturn. As prices continue to rise while wages don’t rise as quickly, a new situation could be an eventuality. Yet today’s market is quite different than […]
Meet Our Listing/Buyer Agent, Sarah Brown
There are two groups of people that allow Kerby and Cristina Real Estate Experts to exist… our amazing clients, of course, and the fabulous folks that make up our team. Each team member plays an important role in helping our clients achieve their real estate goals. This month, we’d like to introduce you to […]
6th Annual KC BBQ = Absolute Blast!
We had 707 of you RSVP to join us at CHS Field for food, prizes, a ballgame, and good conversation! We really enjoyed seeing so many of our clients, friends, and family. It is always an honor to catch up with you! From the bottom of our hearts, we appreciate you – YOU are […]
Twin Cities Market Update – July 27, 2018
National indicators do not necessarily predict the local economy, but the national trends can be a reliable gauge for what is happening with local residential real estate. Case in point, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that unemployment is relatively unchanged since last month. Meanwhile, a national statistics release about housing starts indicates […]
Cutest Family Wins with Pre-MLS Lake Home
Will and Allie reached out to me over 2 years ago to get started on their home search. They had an adorable little home in Plymouth, but with expecting their second child, they knew they wanted to get into a bigger home. They really cared about a good yard with a private setup and had […]
Congratulations to First-Time Homebuyers, Luke & Genevieve!
“When I first met Luke and Genevieve, they were facing a rent increase and had to make a decision on whether they were going to stay in their apartment or buy a home… within a week! They wanted to be close to work and were looking for a condo or townhome that fit their budget. […]
Twin Cities Market Update – July 20, 2018
As prices persistently rise and months of supply decrease in year-over-year comparisons, it continues to be an ideal time for more sellers to enter the market. Across the U.S., inventory levels are still lagging behind last year, but new listings have perked up nicely so far this year. This has been coupled with many announced […]
Four Years to get the PERFECT Home!
John & Kelly are friends of ours from church. We first started their home search about 4 years ago, when they were in their first townhome. However, the timing wasn’t right for them at that time, and the market conditions were more challenging for the sale of their townhome. However, we kept an eye and […]