Eric Beise | Realtor Believe it or not, 2020 is almost over! How did it go for you? In spite of the devastation caused by the pandemic, did you hit your goals – or even exceed them? Or was it a tough year for you? Regardless of what happened in 2020, now is the time…
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Eric Beise | Realtor Countless articles have been written promoting the benefits of stocks over real estate or real estate over stocks. While there is certainly merit in weighing the pros and cons of these two options for investment, the reality is that most Americans nearing retirement could use more of any financial asset! The…
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By: Eric Beise | Realtor With growing fears regarding COVID-19 and its impact on the economy, we wanted to provide you with information that may ease your concerns. By extracting data from past pandemics and economic recessions, we presume that in the midst of this fear and chaos, the outlook of the housing market looks…
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By: Eric Beise | Realtor In House Hacking Part 1, we uncovered some of the ways you can integrate house hacking into your lifestyle. As we start digging deeper, one concept stands out as being the most effective way to think about house hacking. It’s the linchpin of the strategy, and the more you buy…
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Eric Beise | Realtor Many of us have chosen our homes for all sorts of reasons. Often, it’s for factors like location, appearance, size, yard space, price, commitment – or lack thereof. These are all great things to consider. At the core of each concern listed above, there’s a fundamental question that’s guiding us: “How…
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It’s an age-old mantra of the wise real estate investor and no one will dispute that location is key for any long-term real estate investing strategy. The differing of opinions start flying when we talk about what goal the location is going to accomplish.
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From the outside it can seem like people that invest in real estate have secret powers. While no investor would confess to having a genie at their disposal, the reality is they do have something not everyone has: They have knowledge.
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Last week, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) gave an important approval for the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) project. Along with this approval, came the ability to for the Met Council to award the construction contract for the project which is estimates a total cost of $2 Billion. That is the largest infrastructure project in the state’s history.
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Much ink has been spilled over whether it is best to rent or buy. There are reasons to advocate for both sides; however, this is not an article about the advantages of one over the other. Instead, our underlying assertion is that all Millennials should own real estate, and in most cases, the sooner the better.
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The Minneapolis 2040 Plan will arguably be the most impactful document for Minneapolis residents–and even those in the greater Twin Cities–for years to come. If you haven’t read the whole thing, we don’t blame you. Coming in at just under 500 pages of light reading, it is hard to make it a priority, yet there are several important things to consider, especially when it comes to housing.
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