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...
Most people see homeownership as a string of bills. Mortgage. Maintenance. Insurance. Taxes. It adds up fast. But here's what a lot of Grand Forks homeowners overlook: your home can actually pay you back come tax season. If you own a home in Grand Forks, ND, you might qualify for tax deductions and credits that can lower your taxable income or boost your refund. Here’s how to take advantage of...
🏡 Why Grand Forks Homeowners Should List Before the Spring Rush Hits Everyone knows that spring is usually the best time to sell a home in Grand Forks. But there’s one mistake we see local sellers make over and over again based on that idea. When people think of "spring," their minds often jump to late May or even June—when the Red River is calm, trees are green, and the sun is finally...
Is Now the Right Time to Buy a Home in Grand Forks, ND? If you're thinking about buying a home in Grand Forks this year, you've probably heard a lot of conflicting advice: "Wait for interest rates to drop." "Home prices are too high." "Now’s the best time to buy!" Here’s the reality—no one can predict the perfect time to buy. But if you're trying to decide whether to jump into the...
Thinking about buying or selling a home in Grand Forks this spring? You’ve probably heard plenty of advice—some helpful, some not. The truth is, the best time to make a move isn’t about chasing headlines; it’s about understanding the real data and making a smart decision based on Grand Forks' market trends right now. 1. Timing the Market? A Risky Endeavor National data often highlight...
Are We Entering a Real Estate Supercycle? Here’s What It Means for Grand Forks Homebuyers Real estate has always been a solid long-term investment, but according to some of the biggest names in the industry, we might be on the verge of something even bigger: A real estate supercycle. Unlike short-term market swings, a supercycle is driven by long-term fundamentals—think housing demand,...
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