by | Jan 30, 2023 | Amy Ranae, Buying, Investing, Rental Property, Selling
A bit of a back story that has nothing to do with real estate: When I was a kid, my Dad used to know the gas prices at every gas station in town. He wouldn’t hesitate to cross the street or drive across town to save a few cents per gallon. His job required him to...
by | Dec 20, 2022 | Amy Ranae, Buying, Selling
In my last post, I mentioned that you won’t be able to get EVERYTHING you want at the same time. No matter your budget, concessions will need to be made. This is true for both buyers AND sellers in the current market. In the spring of 2022, when interest rates were...
by | Oct 22, 2022 | Amy Ranae, Buying, Selling
Why are all of these real estate agents saying “It’s a GREAT time to buy and sell right now!”? As a real estate agent, it seems like it is my duty, and in my best interest, to tell you that it’s ALWAYS a good time to buy or sell your house. And in my...
by | Sep 13, 2021 | #projects, Buying, New Build
Truth No. 1: You CAN afford new construction. It’s often assumed that new construction is more expensive than purchasing an existing house. Everyone’s first thought when this topic gets thrown into a conversation is, “I can’t afford it!” But, that’s false! The price...
by | Aug 15, 2021 | Buying, Investing, Selling
The party just got even bigger! Brick & Banister Real Estate Co. is expanding into the North Shore, Brainerd Lakes, Alexandria, Minneapolis-St. Paul, St. Croix River Valley, and Rochester areas! So if you’re an agent licensed or soon to be licensed in Minnesota...
by | Aug 13, 2021 | #projects, Buying, Investing, Rental Property
A Brick & Banister guide on popular types of investments. So, what is House Hacking? According to Forbes, “House Hacking” is when portions of a primary residence are rented out in order to gain additional income. The reasons for this strategy vary—offset mortgage...
