June 2025

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Why Now Might Be the Right Time to Buy a Home in Grand Forks, ND

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...

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Home Equity Is Surging: Is Now the Time to Tap In?

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...

Multigenerational Living: A Growing Trend in Grand Forks

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...