Homebuyers in Grand Forks Are Finally Getting a Break Let’s be real: the past few years have been tough for anyone trying to buy a home in Grand Forks. Low inventory, rising home prices, and bidding wars left many buyers frustrated—or completely priced out. But 2025 is different. The Grand Forks real estate market is shifting. Inventory is rising, sellers are more flexible, and new...
Right now, U.S. homeowners are holding onto a record $11.5 trillion in tappable equity—the kind you can borrow without selling your home or sacrificing your 20% equity cushion. And here’s the kicker: it just got cheaper to access that cash. Rates on home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) have dropped, making it one of the best times in years to put your home’s value to work. But the big question...
Picture this: You get home from work in Grand Forks. Your dad is teaching your kids his secret pasta recipe in the kitchen. Your mom’s tending the garden. Upstairs, your brother wraps up a Zoom call from his home office. Chaotic? Maybe. But for many families here in Grand Forks and across the country, multigenerational living is becoming the new normal — and they’re loving it. According to...
If you've been debating whether to do some home upgrades or just live with the quirks, here's something to think about: the right updates can both boost your home's resale value and make you fall in love with your space all over again. According to the 2025 Remodeling Impact Report from the National Association of REALTORS®, Americans spent an estimated $603 billion in 2024 on home remodeling. And...
Thinking about buying a home in Grand Forks, ND—but feeling unsure? You’re not the only one. Mortgage rates are still high. Home prices haven’t cooled much. And there’s no clear signal from the Fed. If you’re feeling stuck, it makes sense. But Barbara Corcoran—the real estate powerhouse who turned $1,000 into a multimillion-dollar empire—says this kind of market is exactly when smart...
Introduction In today's competitive real estate market, not all rooms hold equal weight in influencing a buyer's decision. According to the 2025 National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Staging, the living room, primary bedroom, and kitchen are the triple threat that can make or break a sale. Staging these areas effectively can lead to faster sales and higher offers. Why Staging These...
A shrinking economy. Rising mortgage rates. Flatlining prices. If you're thinking about buying a home in 2025, you're not alone in feeling uncertain. Many buyers are in wait-and-see mode—hesitating, watching the headlines, and wondering if now is the right time. And the headlines are LOUD. The Bureau of Economic Analysis just reported a 0.3% drop in GDP in Q1 2025, a sharp contrast to the 2.4%...
Spoiler alert: Housing affordability isn’t as simple as the headlines make it sound. Depending on who you ask, the real issue isn’t just home prices or even the number of homes on the market. It’s about access. It’s about opportunity. And most of all, it’s about what affordable means for the people trying to buy. So, what does affordability look like here in Grand Forks, North Dakota? And...
In 2024, the average first-time homebuyer in the U.S. is 38 years old. So if you're thinking about buying your first home at 38, you're not behind—you’re actually right on schedule. That’s up from 33 in 2020 and 31 between 1993 and 2018. If you're renting in your 30s or 40s, you might wonder: Did I miss my window? Short answer: Not at all. In fact, you're right on time. There are solid...
What Really Happens to Home Prices During a Recession? Every time the word recession hits the headlines, uncertainty follows—especially if you're thinking about buying or selling a home. You’re probably asking: Are home prices going to crash? Will mortgage rates shoot up? Should I wait to make a move? All fair questions. And you're definitely not alone. The good news? We don’t...
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