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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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...
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...
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,...
If someone told you that selling your home off-market could cost you thousands—would you still do it? That’s exactly what happened to home sellers across the country who chose to sell outside the MLS (Multiple Listing Service)—the main database where real estate agents list homes for sale. A new Zillow study found that sellers lost $1 billion in 2023 and 2024 by opting for private sales. On...