by | May 12, 2023 | Buying, DIY, Selling
As a seller, the home inspection can be one of the biggest hurdles. It can also be no big deal. And, while some of this rests in the hands of whatever agent happens to bring the buyer, the expectations they previously set (or failed to set) for their clients, and the...
by | Mar 7, 2023 | Amy Ranae, Buying, Investing, New Build, Selling
Letting go of regret What regrets from past decisions you made are still influencing your decision making today? And are those things you can listen to to guide your next big decision? Or, do you need to let go of them? Perhaps their power over your decision making...
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 | 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...